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Murray holds his nerve to unravel Llodra's challenge - guardian.co.uk
 Sky News | Murray holds his nerve to unravel Llodra's challenge guardian.co.uk - A jubilant Andy Murray celebrates his win in four sets against Michael Llodra in the second round of the US Open. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters As Andy Murray is learning, getting through a grand slam draw is a matter of picking your way across a ... UPDATE 1-Tennis-Open-Briton Murray refuses to get carried away Neil Harman's US Open verdict: Andy Murray handled a tricky ... |
Villa finish job without expending energy - Times Online
 Times Online | Villa finish job without expending energy Times Online - Aston Villa have long hankered for a return to European football and, at last, their craving has been satisfied. A bore draw against FH Hafnarfjördur barely raised a ripple of excitement at a subdued Villa Park last night, but their job in the Uefa Cup ... Uefa Cup Villa ease into today's Uefa Cup draw O'Neill delighted to progress |
Celtic relish chance to joust with United again - Times Online
 Reuters UK | Celtic relish chance to joust with United again Times Online - Celtic received possibly as favourable a fate as Gordon Strachan could have hoped for in the Champions League draw in Monaco last night when the Scottish champions were placed alongside Manchester United, Villarreal and Aalborg BK in group E. It means ... Champions League: Friends reunited as Manchester Utd meet Celtic again Strachan relishes tilt at champions |
Vacillating Poulter opts for high-risk Ryder Cup strategy - guardian.co.uk
 Canoe.ca | Vacillating Poulter opts for high-risk Ryder Cup strategy guardian.co.uk - By Mark Lamport-Stokes NORTON, Massachusetts, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Ian Poulter accepts he might have cost himself a Ryder Cup spot by playing in this week's Deutsche Bank Championship instead of the Johnnie Walker Championship in Scotland. Montgomerie trails leader Havret by six as slim Ryder Cup hopes ... Angry Ian Poulter has no idea how cards will unfold |
Classy Danes provide the drama but Hart heroics take scratchy City ... - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Classy Danes provide the drama but Hart heroics take scratchy City ... guardian.co.uk - Joe Hart is mobbed by his team-mates following his penalty shoot-out heroics. Photograph: Martin Rose/Getty Images Mark Hughes must be relieved that Shaun Wright-Phillips committed himself to re-joining Manchester City before watching this fortuitous, ... Manchester City grateful Joe Hart is in right place Hart-stopping hero hauls Manchester City to safety |
Premier League United end Dong's four-year stay - guardian.co.uk
 BBC News | Premier League United end Dong's four-year stay guardian.co.uk - Sir Alex Ferguson's determination to make Dong Fangzhou the face of Manchester United throughout the Far East ended in a predictable and expensive failure last night when his contract was terminated by mutual consent. Dong departs United after lack of progress as landmark signing Dong Fangzhou ends stint at Old Trafford |
Capello loses another midfielder as Ferguson rules out Hargreaves - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Capello loses another midfielder as Ferguson rules out Hargreaves guardian.co.uk - Sir Alex Ferguson has told the England manager Fabio Capello that it would be "impossible" to imagine Owen Hargreaves replacing Steven Gerrard in the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia. Angry Capello set for first battle of wills with Ferguson England manager Fabio Capello on collision course with top bosses |
Channon yard in shock after fatal car crash - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Channon yard in shock after fatal car crash guardian.co.uk - The mood at Mick Channon's West Ilsley yard was described as "shocked" by a spokeswoman for the Berkshire stables last night as staff came to terms with the news that the trainer and his teenage son had been injured and another man killed in a car ... Channon injured in car crash which kills owner Car crash leaves Channon facing extensive surgery |
Hull's star student Briscoe faces toughest test - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Hull's star student Briscoe faces toughest test guardian.co.uk - Little more than six months ago, Tom Briscoe was an A-level student at Pontefract New College aiming for a good season with Hull's under-21s and maybe, if things went really well, the odd first-team appearance. Agar seeks to keep Wembley success in family Graeme Horne: 'It would be a boost to have my brother back – I ... |
Smile back on Wright-Phillips' face after £9m transfer - guardian.co.uk
 SuperSport | Smile back on Wright-Phillips' face after £9m transfer guardian.co.uk - Shaun Wright-Phillips smiled properly for the "first time in ages" yesterday, according to his adoptive father Ian Wright, after completing a £9m return from Chelsea to Manchester City. Shaun Wright-Phillips goes back to Manchester City to go forward Shaun Wright-Phillips returns to City in £8.5m deal |
A rocky road to Rome for Wenger but a £30m kitty could help Euro bid - Daily Mail
 Times Online | A rocky road to Rome for Wenger but a £30m kitty could help Euro bid Daily Mail - By Matt Lawton A few minutes after emerging from a Champions League draw that will stretch Arsenal’s resources, Danny Fiszman suggested Arsene Wenger could have made life easier for himself. Wenger 'sets own spending limits' Premier League Clichy attempts to soothe fans' unrest |
Andrew claims England now better placed for return to top - guardian.co.uk
 SkySports | Andrew claims England now better placed for return to top guardian.co.uk - Rob Andrew yesterday defended the claim he made earlier this week that Sir Clive Woodward failed to leave a legacy for English rugby after winning the World Cup in 2003 by pointing out that he himself has created a six-tier elite department which may ... RFU issues code of conduct to curb the parents from hell Andrew makes mark after inheriting 'shambles |
County Championship round-up: Davies' feat has Durham looking up - Independent
 Telegraph.co.uk | County Championship round-up: Davies' feat has Durham looking up Independent - By Colin Crompton Mark Davies took a career-best 8 for 24 yesterday as Durham closed in on their sixth win of the season and a possible place at the top of the County Championship. Yorks (409-7) lead Kent (227) by 182 runs Local lad Adam Lyth shines in Yorkshire sun |
Resurgent Shafayat sparks Notts - guardian.co.uk
Resurgent Shafayat sparks Notts guardian.co.uk - Bilal Shafayat is only 24, but there have been times during his career when he seemed ready to be consigned to the overflowing drawer marked "wasted English talent". Shafayat's century restores promise Moores hints at possible England role for Mushtaq |
Seamer Davies' eight-for has Durham sitting pretty - guardian.co.uk
 Sportinglife.com | Seamer Davies' eight-for has Durham sitting pretty guardian.co.uk - It has been a good few days for the Davies brothers of Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland. Last week Andrew, a 23-year-old centre-half, was bought by the Premiership newcomers Stoke from Southampton for £1.5m, and here yesterday at May's Bounty it was the ... Mark Davies's career best 8 for 24 destroys Hampshire Mark Davies boosts Durham's title prospects |
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Open-Ivanovic toppled by unknown Frenchwoman - Reuters.uk
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Open-Ivanovic toppled by unknown Frenchwoman Reuters.uk - By Pritha Sarkar NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A shell-shocked Ana Ivanovic was unceremoniously tossed out of the US Open on Thursday by an obscure Frenchwoman who had never played a tour-level match before arriving at Flushing Meadows. Ivanovic crashes out to Grand Slam novice Ivanovic crashes out at Flushing Meadows |
Last-ball drama secures Worcs tie - BBC Sport
 SkySports | Last-ball drama secures Worcs tie BBC Sport - Worcestershire's Daryl Mitchell struck a four off the final ball to earn his side a dramatic tie against Somerset. The visitors looked to be heading for victory until two wickets in the 49th over from Alfonso Thomas turned the tie back in Somerset's ... Dramatic tie at Taunton Royals claim dramatic tie |
Villa equal Everton's £10m bid for Milner - Independent
 Telegraph.co.uk | Villa equal Everton's £10m bid for Milner Independent - By Michael Walker In an escalation of their transfer activities, Everton yesterday joined Aston Villa in a £10m chase to sign Newcastle's James Milner. Everton steal march in race for James Milner Villa win battle for £12m Milner |
Cole says he is prepared to slog it out with Robinho - guardian.co.uk
 Reuters UK | Cole says he is prepared to slog it out with Robinho guardian.co.uk - Chelsea's expected purchase of Robinho has created excitement among the fans, manager and chief executive, but yesterday came a note of defiance from a player who may find his first-team opportunities limited if and when the Brazilian arrives. Real take Chelsea to brink after going back on Robinho Lampard Excited By Robinho Signing |
Harmison denies he is only back for Stanford cash - guardian.co.uk
 Sify | Harmison denies he is only back for Stanford cash guardian.co.uk - Steve Harmison is prepared to turn his back on a £500000 payday in Antigua in November to prove that his return to England's one-day team last week was not money-motivated. Harmison faces £500k puzzle Harmison in £10million fix as he sets his sights on winter job |
