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Whelan to reinvest any sales

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:15:27 +0100

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has promised Owen Coyle any cash generated by player sales this summer will be ploughed straight back into the Latics' promotion drive.

Stewart: Hearts woe inevitable

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:12:49 +0100

Hearts may have endured their "darkest day" by applying to enter administration, but MP Ian Murray believes they can recover from their problems.

Murray: I can handle Wimbledon pressure

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:17:33 +0100

British number one Andy Murray has admitted there is "a lot riding on Wimbledon", but insists he is better at dealing with the pressure of the nation's hopes resting upon him.

Ashley-Cooper lauds 'soldier' O'Driscoll

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:16:15 +0100

Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday's opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.

Rose pays tribute to Foley

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:10:39 +0100

Newly-crowned US Open champion Justin Rose has hailed the influence of coach Sean Foley following his triumph at Merion.

McDermott sees the positives

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:26:09 +0100

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.

Bailey: Australia confidence low

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:25:12 +0100

George Bailey admits confidence within the Australia camp is running dry following their early elimination from the Champions Trophy.

Tredwell - Carry on celebrating

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:23:50 +0100

England will carry on celebrating their Champions Trophy victories - but only 'carefully' after Joe Root's unfortunate bar-room encounter with Australia batsman David Warner.

Kinnear: I'm smarter than Toon Army

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:20:58 +0100

Joe Kinnear risked alienating the Newcastle fans further by claiming to have "more intelligence than them".

Rhinos hold off spirited Widnes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:18:41 +0100

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

Coyle set to be a loan ranger

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:33:53 +0100

New Wigan manager Owen Coyle intends to exploit the Premier League loan system to get the Latics straight back into the top flight.

Australia up against it

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:15:16 +0100

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.

Watson upsets Lepchenko

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:34 +0100

Heather Watson secured her best win since returning from glandular fever to reach the second round of the AEGON International in Eastbourne.

Rose hopes Englishmen can bloom

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:40:08 +0100

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

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:59:22 +0100

England are tantalisingly close to an "absolutely massive" achievement - this country's first 50-over global tournament trophy.

No Wimbledon worries for Murray

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:05:43 +0100

Andy Murray is not worried about the Wimbledon draw and would happily sign up to play Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.

Sinfield loss adds to Leeds' woes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:54:06 +0100

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.

Rose achieves childhood dream

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:18:13 +0100

Justin Rose admitted he had realised a childhood dream after claiming his first major title with a dramatic victory in the US Open.

Murray delighted by winning return

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:30:01 +0100

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.

Pride of Rose at US Open win

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:07:54 +0100

Justin Rose spoke of his pride after winning the US Open at Merion.