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Parker commits future to Hammers
Captain Scott Parker has signed a new contract with West Ham, committing his future to the club until 2014.
Walcott out for up to six weeks
Arsenal have confirmed that winger Theo Walcott will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury he sustained on international duty with England.
Lions appoint Richardson as director of operations
The British and Irish Lions have announced the appointment of former Scotland team manager Guy Richardson as director of operations for the tour of Australia in 2013.
Rogers a doubt for Down
Down captain Ambrose Rogers is unlikely to participate in Sunday week's All-Ireland SFC final against Cork, unless his cruciate knee ligament injury improves significantly in the coming days.
Hodgson determined to get rid of dead wood
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has warned players if they have nothing to offer either the current first team or the future of the club then they will be shipped out of Anfield.
Lozada set to start against Munster
Puma lock Esteban Lozada has recovered from a back injury to take his place for Edinburgh at home to Munster in the Magner's League on Friday night.
Cecil's new charge Picture perfect
Henry Cecil's Picture Editor made the perfect start to his career with a debut victory in the EBF crownhotel-bawtry.com Maiden Stakes at Doncaster.
Toshack resigns as Wales manager
John Toshack today resigned as Wales manager.
Ferrie sailing well in Holland
An eagle on the 18th gave England?s Kenneth Ferrie an opening round of six under par at the KLM Open in Hilversum, but it was playing partner Nicolas Colsaerts who claimed the early clubhouse lead.
Defoe out for Spurs
Tottenham have been dealt another injury blow resulting from one of their players being on England duty as striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury.
Captain Scott Parker has signed a new contract with West Ham, committing his future to the club until 2014.
Walcott out for up to six weeks
Arsenal have confirmed that winger Theo Walcott will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury he sustained on international duty with England.
Lions appoint Richardson as director of operations
The British and Irish Lions have announced the appointment of former Scotland team manager Guy Richardson as director of operations for the tour of Australia in 2013.
Rogers a doubt for Down
Down captain Ambrose Rogers is unlikely to participate in Sunday week's All-Ireland SFC final against Cork, unless his cruciate knee ligament injury improves significantly in the coming days.
Hodgson determined to get rid of dead wood
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has warned players if they have nothing to offer either the current first team or the future of the club then they will be shipped out of Anfield.
Lozada set to start against Munster
Puma lock Esteban Lozada has recovered from a back injury to take his place for Edinburgh at home to Munster in the Magner's League on Friday night.
Cecil's new charge Picture perfect
Henry Cecil's Picture Editor made the perfect start to his career with a debut victory in the EBF crownhotel-bawtry.com Maiden Stakes at Doncaster.
Toshack resigns as Wales manager
John Toshack today resigned as Wales manager.
Ferrie sailing well in Holland
An eagle on the 18th gave England?s Kenneth Ferrie an opening round of six under par at the KLM Open in Hilversum, but it was playing partner Nicolas Colsaerts who claimed the early clubhouse lead.
Defoe out for Spurs
Tottenham have been dealt another injury blow resulting from one of their players being on England duty as striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury.
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Riaz to face police questioning
Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz will be questioned by Scotland Yard on 14 September in relation to allegations of corruption.
World Cup on track despite quake
New Zealand mark a year until the start of the Rugby World Cup, less than a week after Christchurch was devastated by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake.
Alonso 'respects' Ferrari fine
Fernando Alonso claims he has a clear conscience following the FIA's decision to fine Ferrari $100,000 (£65,100) for using banned team orders
France upholds Evra five-game ban
Manchester United's French defender Patrice Evra loses his appeal against a five-match international ban.
Toshack departs as Wales manager
John Toshack departs as Wales manager after a six-year reign with immediate effect by "mutual consent".
Brilliant Federer beats Soderling
Five-time champion Roger Federer produces a stunning display to beat Robin Soderling and reach the semi-finals of the US Open.
Walcott facing six-week absence
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will be out of action for up to six weeks after injuring his ankle playing for England
Parker signs new deal at West Ham
Scot Parker signs a new contract with West Ham that will keep him at the club until 2014.
Defoe out for at least six weeks
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is ruled out for at least six weeks because of an ankle injury.
Hodgson warns more stars could go
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson warns more fringe players could leave the club as he streamlines his squad.
Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz will be questioned by Scotland Yard on 14 September in relation to allegations of corruption.
World Cup on track despite quake
New Zealand mark a year until the start of the Rugby World Cup, less than a week after Christchurch was devastated by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake.
Alonso 'respects' Ferrari fine
Fernando Alonso claims he has a clear conscience following the FIA's decision to fine Ferrari $100,000 (£65,100) for using banned team orders
France upholds Evra five-game ban
Manchester United's French defender Patrice Evra loses his appeal against a five-match international ban.
Toshack departs as Wales manager
John Toshack departs as Wales manager after a six-year reign with immediate effect by "mutual consent".
Brilliant Federer beats Soderling
Five-time champion Roger Federer produces a stunning display to beat Robin Soderling and reach the semi-finals of the US Open.
Walcott facing six-week absence
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will be out of action for up to six weeks after injuring his ankle playing for England
Parker signs new deal at West Ham
Scot Parker signs a new contract with West Ham that will keep him at the club until 2014.
Defoe out for at least six weeks
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is ruled out for at least six weeks because of an ankle injury.
Hodgson warns more stars could go
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson warns more fringe players could leave the club as he streamlines his squad.
FAI dispute financial crisis claims
The FAI has disputed claims made in the Irish Independent that they are facing a financial crisis because of weak sales of premium tickets at the Aviva Stadium.
Leinster pick big guns for Cardiff clash
Ireland internationals Brian O?Driscoll, Jonathan Sexton, Mike Ross and Shane Jennings have been named in the Leinster starting side to take on Cardiff Blues at the RDS on Saturday.
Mícheál - Tráchtaire ár Linne
RTÉ Raidió Na Gaeltachta and RTÉ.ie have joined forces for a special celebration of the tremendous contribution that Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh continues to make to Irish life as he celebrates his eightieth year.
Cavendish victorious in stage 12 of Vuelta
Mark Cavendish won the 12th stage of the Vuelta a Espana today after his chief rivals misjudged their sprint finish to leave the Briton with an unchallenged run to the line.
Toshack steps down as Welsh boss
John Toshack has announced at a press conference that he is stepping down from the post of Wales manager with immediate effect.
Defoe injury opens door for Keane
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury, which may open the door for Ireland captain Robbie Keane to play more regular football at White Hart lane.
Walcott out for up to six weeks
Arsenal have confirmed that winger Theo Walcott will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury he sustained on international duty with England.
Taylor to face Chahal at World Championships
Katie Taylor has been drawn against Neetu Chahal of India in the preliminary round of the 6th AIBA Women's World Championships in Barbados.
Evra loses appeal over five-match ban
Patrice Evra has lost his appeal against a five-match ban from playing for France, the French Football Federation have confirmed.
Bassett still unbeaten for Fahey
Wootton Bassett the 2/1 favourite maintained his unbeaten record with a battling success in the Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-y-o Stakes at Doncaster.
The FAI has disputed claims made in the Irish Independent that they are facing a financial crisis because of weak sales of premium tickets at the Aviva Stadium.
Leinster pick big guns for Cardiff clash
Ireland internationals Brian O?Driscoll, Jonathan Sexton, Mike Ross and Shane Jennings have been named in the Leinster starting side to take on Cardiff Blues at the RDS on Saturday.
Mícheál - Tráchtaire ár Linne
RTÉ Raidió Na Gaeltachta and RTÉ.ie have joined forces for a special celebration of the tremendous contribution that Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh continues to make to Irish life as he celebrates his eightieth year.
Cavendish victorious in stage 12 of Vuelta
Mark Cavendish won the 12th stage of the Vuelta a Espana today after his chief rivals misjudged their sprint finish to leave the Briton with an unchallenged run to the line.
Toshack steps down as Welsh boss
John Toshack has announced at a press conference that he is stepping down from the post of Wales manager with immediate effect.
Defoe injury opens door for Keane
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury, which may open the door for Ireland captain Robbie Keane to play more regular football at White Hart lane.
Walcott out for up to six weeks
Arsenal have confirmed that winger Theo Walcott will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury he sustained on international duty with England.
Taylor to face Chahal at World Championships
Katie Taylor has been drawn against Neetu Chahal of India in the preliminary round of the 6th AIBA Women's World Championships in Barbados.
Evra loses appeal over five-match ban
Patrice Evra has lost his appeal against a five-match ban from playing for France, the French Football Federation have confirmed.
Bassett still unbeaten for Fahey
Wootton Bassett the 2/1 favourite maintained his unbeaten record with a battling success in the Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-y-o Stakes at Doncaster.
