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Injured Woods told to rest
Tiger Woods will not defend his AT&T National title at Congressional due to an elbow strain and is not expected to play again before The Open next month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Johnson: Hamilton card not academical
Scotland head coach Scott Johnson reacted with unrestrained fury at the yellow card shown to second-rower Jim Hamilton which played a significant part in letting South Africa recover from 17-6 down to beat his team 30-17.
North concern for first Test
Wales wing George North is currently rated as "less than 50-50" to be fit for next Saturday's first Test match against Australia in Brisbane.
Rose wins US Open
Justin Rose survived a rollercoaster final round to win his first major title in the US Open and inflict further misery on Phil Mickelson.
Murray seals third Queen's title
Top seed Andy Murray came from a set down to defeat defending champion Marin Cilic 5-7 7-5 6-3 and seal his third Aegon Championships title at Queen's.
England reach semi-finals
England overcame New Zealand and the Cardiff weather to book their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Mickelson and Rose share lead
Phil Mickelson produced a moment of genius to get his challenge for the US Open back on track - but Justin Rose was right alongside him on a dramatic final day at Merion.
Busy start to final round at Merion
The final round of the 113th US Open got off to an extraordinary start at Merion, with a hole-in-one, a shank, a broken club and a volunteer being felled by a wayward shot from Luke Donald - and all before the leaders had played two holes.
Mission completed for Lancaster
Stuart Lancaster reflected on England's South American tour as a mission accomplished after watching his side beat the Pumas 51-26 in Buenos Aires and wrap up the Test series 2-0.
Wood drops further back
Tiger Woods has made an early move in the final round of the US Open in Philadelphia - but it was further backwards and came several hours before the leaders were due to tee off at Merion.
Kinnear makes shock Newcastle return
Joe Kinnear has confirmed his return to Newcastle as director of football.
English duo in US Open contention
Luke Donald and Justin Rose will aim to claim their first major titles and end a 43-year wait for an English winner of the US Open on Sunday - but doing so could make them the most unpopular men in America.
Murray heads into final a happy man
Top seed Andy Murray will face defending champion Marin Cilic in the Aegon Championships final at Queen's on Sunday, with the world number two pleased with how his game has progressed.
Swann misses crunch clash
Graeme Swann today had to miss England's must-win Champions Trophy match against New Zealand because of a calf injury, and was replaced by his fellow off-spinner James Tredwell.
Shock Lions call up for Williams
The British and Irish Lions have drafted former Wales wing Shane Williams into their team for Tuesday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Ireland crush Canada
Fergus McFadden scored a hat-trick for Ireland as they finished a difficult season on a high with a comprehensive 40-14 victory over Canada.
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