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Players reject Super League split
Players have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Rugby Football League's radical plan to split a two-division Super League into three leagues of eight during the season.
Froome keen to extend Sky stay
Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.
Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot
Al Kazeem got up in the shadow of the post to deny Mukhadram in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Wimbledon seeding system under fire
Wimbledon's clinical procedure for determining its men's seeds was called into question as Rafael Nadal was afforded scant grace for his stunning career record on grass or his world-leading seven titles this year.
Openers fall but England on top
England lost both openers as they set about trying to surpass South Africa's paltry total of 175 in their Champions Trophy semi-final clash at The Oval.
Pardew: I'm staying
Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.
Venus Williams out of Wimbledon
Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.
England on course for final
England bowled South Africa out for only 175 despite David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt's record ninth-wicket stand in the Champions Trophy semi-final at The Oval.
England make early breakthrough
England saw off both South Africa openers for only a run between them as their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents stumbled significantly at The Oval.
Froome expects Wiggins to respond
Chris Froome has backed Sir Bradley Wiggins to respond to having to relinquish his Tour de France title without a fight.
Swann and Bresnan missing for England
England went into Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa without both Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.
Robson eases through in Eastbourne
British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
Cook welcomes home pressure
England are confident they can use home support to their advantage in Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.
North available for first Test
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
Newcastle confirm Kinnear role
Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.
Froome ready for race to yellow
Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.
Cook puts past behind him
England captain Alastair Cook says off-the-pitch issues have no relevance ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.
Pearce to leave England U21 post
Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.
McDermott sees the positives
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was happy to forgive his side's defensive frailty as they overcame the absence of nine first-teamers to gain a 38-28 win over Widnes in their rearranged Super League game.
Murray: Hearts' darkest day
Hearts may have endured their "darkest day" by applying to enter administration, but MP Ian Murray believes they can recover from their problems.
Watson upsets Lepchenko
Heather Watson secured her best win since returning from glandular fever to reach the second round of the AEGON International in Eastbourne.
Clarke to lift Australia
Michael Clarke looks set to hand Australia a much-needed confidence boost by returning for their first pre-Ashes warm-up game against Somerset next week.
Bailey: Australia confidence low
George Bailey admits confidence within the Australia camp is running dry following their early elimination from the Champions Trophy.
Coyle set to be a loan ranger
New Wigan manager Owen Coyle intends to exploit the Premier League loan system to get the Latics straight back into the top flight.
No Wimbledon worries for Murray
Andy Murray is not worried about the Wimbledon draw and would happily sign up to play Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.
Rose hopes Englishmen can bloom
Justin Rose hopes his US Open triumph can inspire more English players to win major championships, but he also wants more of them for himself.
Tredwell hopeful of England glory
England are tantalisingly close to an "absolutely massive" achievement - this country's first 50-over global tournament trophy.
Rhinos hold off spirited Widnes
Super League champions Leeds demonstrated tremendous character, as well as their strength in depth, to overcome the absence of nine regulars and beat Widnes 38-28 in the rearranged match at Headingley
Australia up against it
Australia will have to score at a rate of more than eight runs per over if they are to avoid an early exit from the Champions Trophy after Sri Lanka posted a score of 253 in today's final Group A game at the Kia Oval.
Rose achieves childhood dream
Justin Rose admitted he had realised a childhood dream after claiming his first major title with a dramatic victory in the US Open.
Sinfield loss adds to Leeds' woes
Leeds must learn to play without the inspirational Kevin Sinfield, starting with the visit of Widnes, as the England captain faces up to the prospect of a six-week injury lay-off.
Murray delighted by winning return
Andy Murray was pleased to shake off any ring-rust as he claimed his third Aegon Championships title by beating Marin Cilic 5-7 7-5 6-3 at Queen's.
Hantuchova wins in Birmingham
Daniela Hantuchova saw off Croatian teenager Donna Vekic to win her sixth career title at the Aegon Classic.
Vettel pens new Red Bull deal to 2015
Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has agreed a new contract extension with Red Bull through to the end of 2015.
Mourinho not expecting instant joy
New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes the squad has "big potential", but warned it must be very much a case of evolution towards a first Barclays Premier League title since 2010.
Varela seals United switch
Manchester United have completed the signing of Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela on a five-year contract.
Garcia left Woods a note
Sergio Garcia left a hand-written note on Tiger Woods' locker after being unable to apologise in person when the pair met on the practice range ahead of the US Open at Merion.
Dhawan fires India through
Shikhar Dhawan scored his second successive century as India hammered West Indies to move into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy and send Pakistan packing.
Young Lions lose again
As if an early exit was not bad enough, England Under-21s suffered further embarrassment as European Championship hosts Israel claimed a 1-0 win and sent Stuart Pearce's side home without a point.
Trainer Sir Henry Cecil passes away
Sir Henry Cecil has died at the age of 70, said a statement posted on the Newmarket trainer's official website.
City finalise Navas transfer
Manchester City have completed the signing of Spain winger Jesus Navas from Sevilla.
New faces for Young Lions' Israel clash
England Under-21s manager Stuart Pearce has named a starting line-up with the next few years in mind against European Championship hosts Israel.
Clarke misses out again
Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss Wednesday's ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand as he continues to struggle with a lower back injury.
Watson, Konta progress in Edgbaston
British pair Heather Watson and Johanna Konta both made it through to the second round of the AEGON Classic with straight-set victories in Edgbaston.
Shiels leaves Kilmarnock
Kenny Shiels has left Kilmarnock with immediate effect by mutual consent, the Scottish Premier League club have confirmed.
Nadal keeps Wimbledon hopes low
French Open champion Rafael Nadal admits his preparations for Wimbledon will be less than ideal.
Wildcats bounce back in style
Wakefield ended their four-match losing run in style with a 46-10 victory over the woeful Salford City Reds to rekindle their Super League play-off hopes.
Pakistan set for slow exit
Pakistan lost their do-or-die Champions Trophy clash with South Africa after a woefully paced chase saw them defeated by 67 runs at Edgbaston.
Ennis-Hill pulls out of Oslo meet
Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has pulled out of this Thursday's Diamond League meet in Oslo as she continues her recovery from an Achilles injury.
Horner: Vettel still getting better
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has issued an ominous warning as Sebastian Vettel begins to zero in on a fourth consecutive Formula One world title.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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