http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/ Catch up on the latest Birmingham sport events. Local Birmingham sports news including updates on Birmingham City FC, Aston Villa, rugby RFC, cricket and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Catch up on the latest Birmingham sport events. Local Birmingham sports news including updates on Birmingham City FC, Aston Villa, rugby RFC, cricket and more. Birmingham sport, Birmingham sports, Birmingham City FC, Aston Villa, Birmingham rugby RFC, Birmingham cricket http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/more-success-for-serena-97319-24075766/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/more-success-for-serena-97319-24075766/ Serena Williams celebrated her second Wimbledon title of the day after she and sister Venus won the women's doubles on Saturday evening. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/shaw-cited-following-third-test-97319-24075691/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/shaw-cited-following-third-test-97319-24075691/ British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has been cited for alleged dangerous play during the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/cancellara-claims-yellow-jersey-97319-24075375/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/cancellara-claims-yellow-jersey-97319-24075375/ Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara got the better of Tour de France favourite Alberto Contador to triumph in the 15.5km time-trial first stage in the blistering Monaco sun on Saturday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/senior-shines-in-rhinos-victory-97319-24075278/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/senior-shines-in-rhinos-victory-97319-24075278/ History-maker Keith Senior helped Leeds take full advantage of St Helens' surprise defeat on Friday as they closed the gap between the two at the top of the table to two points courtesy of a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-97319-24075037/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-97319-24075037/ England are expected to follow the successful framework established in 2005 when they select their line-up for the first Ashes Test in Cardiff next Wednesday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-97319-24074946/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-97319-24074946/ Roger Federer admitted the pressure is back on as he attempts to claim a record 15th grand slam title in Sunday's Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-97319-24074805/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-97319-24074805/ The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 28-9 victory over the Springboks in the third Test. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-97319-24074663/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-97319-24074663/ Serena Williams landed her third Wimbledon title in fine style as she proved too strong for sister Venus in the final. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-97319-24074591/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-97319-24074591/ Sea The Stars stamped his class on the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park with a thrilling success. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-97319-24074397/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-97319-24074397/ South Africa's players made a protest in support of banned Springboks lock Bakkies Botha in Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-97319-24074303/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:15:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-97319-24074303/ Doubts may have been expressed about the wisdom of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signing Michael Owen but the two men themselves are convinced the deal will be a success. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-97319-24073716/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-97319-24073716/ St Helens scrum-half Sean Long is expected to be out for around eight weeks after confirmation the player has broken his jaw. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-97319-24073717/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-97319-24073717/ Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-97319-24073715/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-97319-24073715/ Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday said the £80million Real Madrid paid for him is a "fair price" and he is delighted to be the most expensive player in the world. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/07/04/birmingham-inquire-about-season-long-loan-deal-for-newcastle-s-barton-97319-24071235/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/07/04/birmingham-inquire-about-season-long-loan-deal-for-newcastle-s-barton-97319-24071235/ BLUES have inquired about taking Newcastle United’s Joey Barton on a season-long loan. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/07/04/curtis-davies-programmed-for-aston-villa-s-pre-season-97319-24071180/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/07/04/curtis-davies-programmed-for-aston-villa-s-pre-season-97319-24071180/ CURTIS Davies believes Villa’s personal fitness plans will help them hit the ground running when they return to pre-season training next week. Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/07/04/birmingham-city-given-fresh-hope-in-patrick-vieira-race-97319-24071402/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/07/04/birmingham-city-given-fresh-hope-in-patrick-vieira-race-97319-24071402/ Patrick Vieira remains on Birmingham City's radar, but the chances of the French ace signing remain slim. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-97319-24073294/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-97319-24073294/ Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-97319-24073161/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:15:29 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-97319-24073161/ Ravi Bopara is confident his inexperience as a Test number three batsman will not be exposed by Australia when he steps out for his first Ashes Test in Cardiff next week. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/benitez-pushed-for-dalglish-return-97319-24072855/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/benitez-pushed-for-dalglish-return-97319-24072855/ Kenny Dalglish is to return to Liverpool, with manager Rafael Benitez instrumental in the Scot's appointment at Anfield. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/cavendish-poised-for-jersey-bid-97319-24072856/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/cavendish-poised-for-jersey-bid-97319-24072856/ Described as "unbeatable" and "the best" by many of cycling's luminaries ahead of his third Tour de France, Mark Cavendish will begin his bid for the fabled green jersey in Monaco on Saturday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/roddick-murray-is-a-cert-to-win-slams-97319-24072852/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/roddick-murray-is-a-cert-to-win-slams-97319-24072852/ Andy Murray was tipped to become a multiple grand slam winner of the future as he tried to come to terms with the disappointment of missing out on the Wimbledon final. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/murray-upbeat-despite-defeat-97319-24072853/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/murray-upbeat-despite-defeat-97319-24072853/ Andy Murray insists he will not dwell on his defeat to Andy Roddick despite going out of Wimbledon one step away from the final. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/serena-looking-for-hat-trick-97319-24072854/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/serena-looking-for-hat-trick-97319-24072854/ Serena Williams will attempt to complete a hat-trick of victories over Venus when the sisters meet in the women's final at Wimbledon for the fourth time on Saturday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/07/04/birmingham-city-face-race-with-celtic-for-iceland-defender-97319-24071395/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/07/04/birmingham-city-face-race-with-celtic-for-iceland-defender-97319-24071395/ BIRMINGHAM CITY have again been linked with Iceland defender Solvi Ottesen, who plays for Sonderjyste in Denmark. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/owen-injuries-not-a-concern-97319-24072252/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/07/04/owen-injuries-not-a-concern-97319-24072252/ New Manchester United striker Michael Owen insists he is fighting fit and his injury-plagued past should not be a concern. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/07/04/england-stars-jeered-in-edgbaston-bore-draw-97319-24070774/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/warwickshire-ccc/2009/07/04/england-stars-jeered-in-edgbaston-bore-draw-97319-24070774/ ENGLAND will say that all that matters is the Ashes and that all that mattered yesterday was that their players derived maximum practice benefit from the final day of their friendly with Warwickshire. Warwickshire CCC http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/07/04/albion-keep-bednar-door-open-while-waiting-for-fa-drugs-verdict-97319-24071167/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/07/04/albion-keep-bednar-door-open-while-waiting-for-fa-drugs-verdict-97319-24071167/ ROMAN Bednar may yet have a future at Albion – as long as he is cleared by the Football Association. West Bromwich Albion News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/07/04/di-matteo-s-result-pledge-to-albion-doubters-97319-24071168/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/07/04/di-matteo-s-result-pledge-to-albion-doubters-97319-24071168/ NEW Albion head coach Roberto Di Matteo has asked ‘judge me on the results’ as he prepares to mastermind his team’s promotion bid. West Bromwich Albion News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/07/04/rehab-roberts-lifts-saddlers-after-gerrard-joins-cardiff-97319-24071169/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/07/04/rehab-roberts-lifts-saddlers-after-gerrard-joins-cardiff-97319-24071169/ SADDLERS defender Stephen Roberts has given Walsall a boost following the sale of Anthony Gerrard to Cardiff City on Thursday night. Walsall FC News