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2009
Articles from 31st Jul 2009
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Saints secure dramatic victory
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Kyle Eastmond won his battle of the 20-year-olds with Sam Tomkins as St Helens snatched a thrilling 10-6 win over rivals Wigan on Friday. Read
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Medal is a giggle for Halsall
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Fran Halsall burst out laughing after realising she had claimed the silver medal in the 100 metres freestyle at the World Championships in Rome. Read
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Gunners only club for Vieira - Wenger
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger would not expect Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira to return to play in England for any other club. Read
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Five-star Anderson puts England on top
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson fulfilled his billing as the leader of England's attack by driving a master-class in swing bowling to strengthen their position in the third npower Ashes Test. Read
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Martins makes Wolfsburg move
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Wolfsburg have completed the signing of Obafemi Martins from Newcastle with the player agreeing a four-year contract with the Bundesliga outfit after passing a medical. Read
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Bent sorry over Twitter post
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham striker Darren Bent has apologised for posting "inappropriate comments" about club chairman Daniel Levy on his Twitter page. Read
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Captain Strauss leads from the front
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
England captain Andrew Strauss became the first batsman past 300 runs for this Ashes series as he strengthened the hosts' dominance over Australia at Edgbaston. Read
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Alonso future up in the air
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Xabi Alonso is due to fly back to Spain with Liverpool on Saturday as the negotiations over his possible transfer drag on. Read
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England in command
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson led a masterful display of swing bowling to spark a major Australian batting collapse as England regained command of the third npower Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Read
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Goodbye to a 'real Geordie gentleman'
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Sir Bobby Robson's death at the age of 76 on Friday sparked an outpouring of emotion from the world of football at the loss of one of the game's most popular figures. Read
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Massa to return to Brazil
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Felipe Massa is to return home to Sao Paulo on Monday just nine days after fracturing his skull in a freak accident. Read
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Spurs sink tame Tigers
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham have won the Barclays Asia Trophy after comfortably beating Premier League rivals Hull 3-0 at Beijing's Workers' Stadium. Read
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City stand firm over Lescott
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Everton are bracing themselves for another Manchester City bid for Joleon Lescott but insist they will not sell the England international even for £30million. Read
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Anderson rocks Aussies
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson returned his best Ashes figures as Australia were dismissed for 263 in the third npower Test at Edgbaston. Read
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Bruce: Bent deserves humane treatment
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has expressed sympathy for Darren Bent after the Tottenham striker outlined his frustration at the delay over his proposed move to Wearside. Read
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England duo spark fightback
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson and Graham Onions combined in spectacular fashion to decimate Australia on the second morning of the third npower Ashes Test. Read
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Schumacher prepares for F1 comeback
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Michael Schumacher has wasted no time in preparing for his Formula One comeback in three weeks. Read
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Mutu loses appeal against Chelsea fine
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has lost his appeal against FIFA's ruling that he must pay the English club 17 million euros in damages for breach of contract. Read
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England demolish Aussies
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson claimed four wickets as England's bowlers totally dominated the start of the second day of the Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Read
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Tributes for Sir Bobby
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Tributes are pouring in for former England manager Sir Bobby Robson, who has died aged 76. Read
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Great start for England
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Graham Onions recovered from his opening day mauling to claim wickets with the first two deliveries of the second day in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Read
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Sir Bobby dies
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson died on Friday at the age of 76. Read
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Wildcats snare Tronc
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Wakefield have completed the signing of North Queensland prop Shane Tronc. Read
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City new boys rested
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City's new strikers Carlos Tevez and Roque Santa Cruz will sit out the friendly against Barnsley on Saturday. Read
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Wenger still in Chamakh hunt
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger looks set to step up his interest in Bordeaux's Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh in a bid to strengthen the Arsenal attack. Read
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Pompey swoop for Finnan
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Full-back Steve Finnan has joined Portsmouth on a one-year deal after terminating his contract at Espanyol. Read
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Win matters to Zamora
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Bobby Zamora refused to take passage into the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League for granted despite Fulham's 3-0 victory over FK Vetra on Thursday night. Read
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Hughes dismisses mind games
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes the mind games have already started because of the club's ambition. Read
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Ferdinand - we'll move on
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes the club can use their experience of rebuilding to cope with the loss of star men Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. Read
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Beckham happy at Galaxy
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham insists he is happy to continue playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy - and that he has the support of the people who matter at the Major League Soccer club. Read
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Bent in internet storm
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
Darren Bent is at the centre of a transfer controversy after comments attributed to him were posted on an internet networking site. Read
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England prepare Plan B
Jul 31 2009 | National Sport
England are set to "go back to the drawing board" in an attempt to halt Australia's impressive response to their Lord's defeat and bowl themselves back into the third npower Ashes Test. Read
