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Andy Townsend: How the Premier League clubs will fare in Champions ... - Daily Mail
 Reuters UK | Andy Townsend: How the Premier League clubs will fare in Champions ... Daily Mail - by Andy Townsend Four Barclays Premier League powerhouses, but where is the threat to stop another English invasion of the Champions League Final? Champions League Chelsea warned of Roma threat Celtic relish chance to joust with United again |
Murray holds his nerve to unravel Llodra's challenge - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | 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 ... Neil Harman's US Open verdict: Andy Murray handled a tricky ... Murray able to weather storm force of Llodra |
Vacillating Poulter opts for high-risk Ryder Cup strategy - guardian.co.uk
 Stuff.co.nz | 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 |
Villa finish job without expending energy - Times Online
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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 |
Capello loses another midfielder as Ferguson rules out Hargreaves - guardian.co.uk
 SkySports | 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 |
Premier League United end Dong's four-year stay - guardian.co.uk
 SkySports | 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 |
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 |
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 Mick Channon to have surgery after fatal M1 crash |
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
 Times Online | 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 |
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 |
Wenger 'sets own spending limits' - Independent
 Times Online | Wenger 'sets own spending limits' Independent - By Sam Wallace The Arsenal director Danny Fiszman, the most powerful man at the club, said yesterday that he would give Arsène Wenger £30m to spend on a single player if the Frenchman asked for it before the end of the transfer window on Monday. Premier League Clichy attempts to soothe fans' unrest Danny Fiszman denies Arsenal are spent force |
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 |
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 |
Transfer news and speculation, 29 August - Independent
Transfer news and speculation, 29 August Independent - Everton have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Red Star Belgrade. The 26-year-old passed a medical at the club yesterday and becomes the club's second signing of the summer following the arrival ... Everton complete Castillo signing Everton secure Segundo signing |
Keothavong appreciates the help but wants to call her own shots - guardian.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | Keothavong appreciates the help but wants to call her own shots guardian.co.uk - In terms of the women's game Anne Keothavong is something of a late developer but at 24 she seems to be coming of age. Today she will have the chance to continue that progress when she takes on the fifth seed, Elena Dementieva, in the third round of ... Keothavong ready for Dementieva Keothavong: I have a chance |
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 |
Dramatic tie at Taunton - SkySports
 SkySports | Dramatic tie at Taunton SkySports - Daryl Mitchell's deft four off the final ball of the match saw a fascinating Pro40 clash between Somerset and Worcestershire end in a tie at Taunton. Last-ball drama secures Worcs tie Daryl Mitchell helps Worcester to a share of the spoils |
Cole says he is prepared to slog it out with Robinho - guardian.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.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 |
