Jun
2009
Articles from 29th Jun 2009
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Pearce signs new two-year deal
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce revealed after the crushing European Under-21 Championship final defeat to Germany that he will continue in his role for the 2011 campaign. Read
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Murray wins late-night epic
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray kept his Wimbledon dream alive but only after an intense five-set thriller under the Centre Court lights. Read
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England suffer final agony
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce's England Under-21s were crushed in their European Championship final in Malmo on a familiar evening which featured a goalkeeping error and a ruthless 4-0 German victory. Read
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Safina produces indoor fireworks
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
World number one Dinara Safina made Wimbledon history by winning the first match to be played under the new Centre Court roof. Read
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Chelsea confirm appeal
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea are to appeal the "unnecessarily harsh" punishments handed out by UEFA in the wake of their controversial Champions League semi-final defeat. Read
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Blackburn swoop for Jacobsen
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn have signed experienced Denmark defender Lars Jacobsen on a two-year deal. Read
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KP - I had a ball with Vaughan
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen has hailed the contribution to England cricket of former skipper Michael Vaughan and the calming influence he had on himself at the start of his own international career. Read
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Rain forces Wimbledon roof closure
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Wimbledon's new Centre Court roof is to be used in a match at the tournament for the first time after rain interrupted the match involving Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo. Read
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Flintoff raring to go
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff insists he is carrying no mental scars from his last Ashes series into this summer's battles with Ricky Ponting's side and is determined to make up for lost time after his injury setbacks. Read
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City likely to lose out in Eto'o bid
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Samuel Eto'o is virtually certain to snub Manchester City's "stratospheric" offer. Read
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Pride motivation enough - Davies
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Gerald Davies insists the British and Irish Lions will not be short on motivation as they look to end their tour of South Africa on a high. Read
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Federer serves up win over Soderling
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer came out on top of a "serving contest" on Centre Court to book his place in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Read
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Tresco: Vaughan demise sad
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Marcus Trescothick believes England will miss his fellow Ashes hero Michael Vaughan this summer. Read
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Agony for Ana as Venus goes through
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Defending Wimbledon champion Venus Williams was given an easy passage into the quarter-finals when Ana Ivanovic retired with a groin injury in the second set of their match on Court One. Read
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Milan warn Chelsea off Pato
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan have warned Chelsea they have no intention of selling Brazil striker Alexandre Pato. Read
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Melo should join Gunners - Gilberto
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has urged Brazil team-mate Felipe Melo to join the Gunners. Read
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Alexander extends Clarets stay
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Veteran defender Graham Alexander has signed a new one-year contract at Burnley. Read
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Bradley hails improving USA
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
USA coach Bob Bradley saw his side throw away a two-goal lead over Brazil in Sunday night's Confederations Cup final - but then warned the world that his men are becoming genuine contenders on the global stage. Read
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Warrior spirit thrills Noble
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Wigan coach Brian Noble hailed his side for ending a turbulent fortnight by rediscovering the winning formula. Read
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McGeechan demands Lions backing
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Ian McGeechan has called on the power-brokers of northern hemisphere rugby to throw their full support behind the British and Irish Lions. Read
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Vaughan demise is Tres sad
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Marcus Trescothick believes England will miss his fellow Ashes hero Michael Vaughan this summer. Read
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Burger and Botha banned
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Schalk Burger has received an eight-week ban after being found guilty of gouging British and Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald. Read
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Murray carries on routine
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray insists pressure will not be a factor as he prepares to take on Stanislas Wawrinka this afternoon for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Read
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Noble pursuit of glory
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Mark Noble is dreaming of ending his England Under-21 career by defeating Germany and lifting the European Championship trophy in Malmo. Read
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Rooney: I can be central to United
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney believes he can compensate for the summer exodus of attacking talent from Manchester United - after admitting he has not been given the chance to shine so far at Old Trafford. Read
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Burger banned for eight weeks
Jun 29 2009 | National Sport
Schalk Burger has received an eight-week ban after being found guility of gouging British and Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald. Read
