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2009
Articles from 9th Jul 2009
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Pennant completes Zaragoza move
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Real Zaragoza have completed the signing of Jermaine Pennant after his release by Liverpool. Read
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Squabble renews breakaway threat
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
The threat of a breakaway series continues to lurk menacingly in the background as FOTA refused to buckle on Thursday in the ongoing war with FIA president Max Mosley. Read
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Hamilton happy to play long game
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton is throwing himself into the challenge of helping McLaren build what he hopes will be a race-winning car again for next year. Read
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Benzema unveiled by Madrid
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
France striker Karim Benzema was presented as a Real Madrid player on Thursday after completing his 41million euro transfer from Lyon. Read
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Bold Millar move fails to pay off
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Britain's David Millar came agonisingly close to claiming the third Tour de France stage victory of his career as Norway's Thor Hushovd won a sprint finish to win Stage Six. Read
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Edgbaston clash heading for stalemate
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Sussex and Warwickshire appear destined for a draw which will do little for either's hopes of clawing back ground already conceded to the top teams in this year's LV County Championship Division One table. Read
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Aussies prosper at Loch Lomond
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
It was a good day for Australia in the golf as well as the cricket on Thursday. Read
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Ton-derful for Australia pair
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Australia captain Ricky Ponting hit his 38th Test hundred and Simon Katich a maiden one in Ashes tussles as the tourists fought back strongly in the first npower Test. Read
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Wotte leaves Saints
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Southampton have parted company with manager Mark Wotte. Read
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Ponting leads Aussie revival
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Australia captain Ricky Ponting passed 11,000 Test runs as his side fought back strongly at the start of the 2009 Ashes. Read
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Hushovd wins sprint
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Norway's Thor Hushovd won a sprint finish to claim Stage Six of the Tour de France. Read
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Ponting on form as Aussies hit back
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Ricky Ponting became only the fourth man in Test history to reach 11,000 runs today as Australia continued their fightback against England on the second day of the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff. Read
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Tickle to defy pain
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Hull second rower Danny Tickle is set to play against Castleford this weekend, despite fears he may have broken his hand. Read
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FIA respond to FOTA walk-out
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
The FIA has suggested the latest threat to the future of Formula One could be over "in the coming days". Read
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Freddie makes breakthrough
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff provided a first breakthrough as England sought to develop a first-innings advantage in the 2009 Ashes opener. Read
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Wildcats close in on Newton
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Wakefield are close to signing Bradford's former Great Britain hooker Terry Newton. Read
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Rovers snub Fulham's Andrews enquiry
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn have told Fulham that midfielder Keith Andrews is not available after the London club made an approach. Read
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Benzema passes medical at Real Madrid
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Karim Benzema has passed his medical with Real Madrid as he prepares to complete his move from Lyon. Read
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Rosicky optimistic over comeback
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Tomas Rosicky hopes to be back in action for Arsenal during the opening weeks of the new campaign. Read
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United move surprises Obertan
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
France Under-21s winger Gabriel Obertan is in shock at his sudden move to Manchester United. Read
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Swann on song for England
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Australia successfully survived a testing half hour in the opening Ashes Test on Thursday after England's lower order had secured the upper hand with important runs on the second day in Cardiff. Read
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Swann puts England on top
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Graeme Swann launched a remarkable assault on the Australian attack to put England into the ascendancy at the start of the Ashes. Read
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Newton to leave Bulls
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Bradford Bulls have confirmed that former Great Britain hooker Terry Newton is to leave the club at the end of the season after failing to agree a new deal. Read
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Horseplay comes easy to Weekley
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Colourful American Boo Weekley provided one of the images of the Ryder Cup last year when he bounded off the first tee of his singles like a jockey riding a horse. Read
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Fortune favours the Hoops
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Marc-Antoine Fortune completed his move to Celtic and declared: "This is where I want to be." Read
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Missed chance for Cavendish
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Britain's Mark Cavendish will head into Stage Six of the Tour de France on Thursday believing he let a great chance of completing a hat-trick of sprint successes pass him by. Read
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Van Persie to give Arsenal his 'best years'
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Robin van Persie is more than content to have committed the best years of his career to Arsenal. Read
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Walk-out throws F1 into new chaos
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
The threat of a breakaway series again looms over Formula One after the latest breakdown in communication between FOTA and the FIA. Read
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Pietersen happy with solid start
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen believes England can approach the remainder of the opening npower Test with confidence after their promising start to the 2009 Ashes series. Read
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Qatar confirm plans to host England game
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Qatar Football Association general secretary Saud Al Mohannadi has confirmed that Doha will host the international friendly between Brazil and England in November. Read
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Henry gets new deal with All Blacks
Jul 09 2009 | National Sport
Graham Henry has been re-appointed as New Zealand coach until 2011, the New Zealand Rugby Union has announced. Read
