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Italy book place in semis

7:07am Thursday 20th June 2013

Italy booked their semi-final place as they snatched a barely-deserved victory from a pulsating game in Recife to dump Japan out of the Confederations Cup.

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Cook confident of final victory

6:30am Thursday 20th June 2013

Alastair Cook is convinced that England can go on and win their first global one-day international trophy this weekend after they swatted aside South Africa side at the Kia Oval today.

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Corbisiero handed surprise start

6:30am Thursday 20th June 2013

England prop Alex Corbisiero was the surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team named for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.

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Neymar inspires Brazil win

10:26pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Neymar all but fired Brazil to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup as they beat Mexico 2-0 in the Group A clash at Estadio Castelao.

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Howley: Best to come from North

10:07pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.

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O'Connor to start for Australia

9:56pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.

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Injured Woods told to rest

8:44pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Hearts enter administration

5:39pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Hearts have been officially placed in administration after accountancy firm BDO confirmed it had appointed three people to oversee their financial affairs.

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Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson

5:24pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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England coast into final

5:15pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

England had their bowlers and faulty South Africa batting to thank as they cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win at The Oval.

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Hearts hit with points deduction

4:53pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Hearts will begin next season with a 15-point deduction after moving into administration.

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Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot

4:48pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Al Kazeem got up in the shadow of the post to deny Mukhadram in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

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Wimbledon seeding system under fire

4:43pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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I'm going nowhere - Pardew

4:12pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted he is going nowhere after the resignation of managing director Derek Llambias plunged the club into fresh chaos.

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Players reject Super League split

3:54pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Openers fall but England on top

3:47pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Carroll completes West Ham switch

2:32pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.

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England on course for final

2:20pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Tredwell on-song as Proteas crumble

1:05pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Three wickets from England spinner James Tredwell plunged South Africa into deep trouble at the Kia Oval in their Champions Trophy semi-final.

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Froome keen to extend Sky stay

12:51pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

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England make early breakthrough

12:14pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Pardew: I'm staying

11:31am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

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Murray second seed at Wimbledon

10:51am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Andy Murray has been confirmed as the second seed for the Wimbledon men's singles and French Open champion Rafael Nadal is a potential quarter-final opponent for the Scot.

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Swann and Bresnan missing for England

10:51am Wednesday 19th June 2013

England went into Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa without both Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.

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North fitness boost for Lions

10:48am Wednesday 19th June 2013

British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.

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Spurs confirm Baldini role

10:48am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club.

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FA Cup final given own date

9:32am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The FA Cup final has returned to its historic place at the end of the domestic season next term.

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Moyes era begins in Swansea

9:27am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.

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Swansea start for Moyes

9:05am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.

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Llambias resigns from Newcastle

8:57am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club have announced.

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Palace secure Premier League promotion

5:39pm Monday 27th May 2013

Kevin Phillips grabbed the golden goal to fire Crystal Palace into the Barclays Premier League and end his play-off final hoodoo with an extra-time 1-0 victory.

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Fergie to retire at end of season

9:29am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is to retire at the end of the season, ending his history-making spell at the club.

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Okoye to join 49ers

7:54am Sunday 28th April 2013

British Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers.

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Wane pained to see Richards go

6:37am Saturday 27th April 2013

Pat Richards kicked Super League leaders Wigan to a win at Hull and coach Shaun Wane admitted that he had done everything he could to try and keep the winger at the club.

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Allardyce: Decision cost Hammers

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his side were denied a "famous victory" over Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United after Robin van Persie scored a late equaliser from an offside position.

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Mancini: Victorious City were poor

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted his side had been below par after labouring to a 1-0 win over Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.

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Howley 'proud to be Welsh'

7:44am Sunday 17th March 2013

Rob Howley admitted it was the best day of his coaching life after Wales recorded an historic 30-3 victory against England at the Millennium Stadium to clinch the RBS 6 Nations title and deprive their opponents of a Grand Slam to boot.

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Mall finish for Tour's UK leg

10:50am Thursday 17th January 2013

The 2014 Tour de France will aim to recreate the excitement of last year's London Olympics by having a stage finish in the Mall, it has been announced.

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Uncapped duo named in England squad

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Uncapped forwards Mako Vunipola and Tom Youngs have been called into the England squad for the QBE autumn internationals.

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Mancini: Ajax defeat was my fault

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini took the blame for his side's defeat at Ajax which left them struggling to keep their Champions League campaign alive.

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Bolton confirm Freedman as boss

11:33am Thursday 25th October 2012

Bolton have confirmed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.

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Bould feels fans' frustration

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould sympathised with disgruntled fans after Wednesday night's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Schalke at the Emirates Stadium.

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Ferdinands: We want to help

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

The Ferdinand brothers want to work with Kick it Out to make it more relevant.

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Fortune 'understands frustration'

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says he is not surprised Rio Ferdinand reacted the way he did to John Terry's four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand given he was suspended for eight months when he missed a drugs test.

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I'll be true to myself - Cook

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Alastair Cook is determined to be his own man as he leads England on his first tour as the official Test captain in India.

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Brown could skipper Scotland

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Kelly Brown could succeed Ross Ford as Scotland captain for the Test with New Zealand, with head coach Andy Robinson to announce his skipper next week.

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Tour route will prove tough for Wiggins

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

The route for the 2013 Tour de France was announced on Wednesday and it will not lend itself to Bradley Wiggins staking a claim for consecutive wins.

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Harrington lifts Grand Slam title

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Padraig Harrington stormed to a £375,000 victory in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday, his first win for two years.

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Huddersfield snap up Kopczak

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Huddersfield have announced the signing of Wales captain Craig Kopczak, who quit Bradford in controversial circumstances just before the end of the 2012 season.

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Jenas set for Forest return

3:49pm Wednesday 26th September 2012

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas looks set to return to his first club Nottingham Forest.

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