Archive for July 2014

Unknown 11:43 PM Add Comment explode, going Edit

'I felt like my head was going to explode'

By Geraint Thomas Team Sky's five-time Tour de France rider The Tour de France riders are enjoying a second rest day before the race e...

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Huddersfield Giants 52-26 Bradford Bulls

Bradford won the World Club Challenge in 2006, but will be playing second-tier rugby league next season Tries: Connor, Ta'ia 2, Robins...

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McIlroy taking nothing for granted

Rory McIlroy is taking nothing for granted despite carrying a six-shot lead into the final round of the Open at Royal Liverpool. The Northe...

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Trent Bridge pitch rated 'poor' by ICC

The Trent Bridge pitch for the first Test between England and India earlier this month has been rated "poor" by the International...

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Maldonado signs new Lotus deal

Pastor Maldonado has signed a deal to stay at Lotus for the 2015 season, despite failing to score a single point this year. The Venezuelan ...

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Liverpool agree £8.5m fee for Remy

Liverpool have agreed an £8.5m fee with QPR to sign France striker Loic Remy. The bid activated a release clause in the contract of the 27-...

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Sunday's gossip column

For a list of confirmed transfers, check out the transfers page. Visit our manager ins and outs page for a list of all the current bosses i...

Unknown 10:56 AM Add Comment action, Baker, impressing, League, Premier, preseason, youngsters, Zelalem Edit

Baker, Ibe, Zelalem & more - the Premier League youngsters impressing in pre-season action

Plenty of young talents and new signings were on show as Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool kept up their preparations for the new season again...

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Liverpool beat Bristol to go second

Gemma Davison scored Liverpool's opening goal in the victory over Bristol Academy. By Tony Leighton Women's football reporter Live...

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Gatlin powers to 200m win in Monaco

Former world 200m champion Justin Gatlin beat a strong field to win the men's 200m at the Monaco Diamond League. The 32-year-old Americ...

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AP McCoy passes Pipe's winners mark

AP McCoy says he has had a "bit of banter" with Martin Pipe after passing the winners mark of his former boss AP McCoy has claim...

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Rosberg on pole after Hamilton crash

By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer at Hockenheim Lewis Hamilton crashed in qualifying for the German Grand Prix and will start the race 15th...

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Klopp: Dortmund win like torture

The Bundesliga giants' return to action with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Saturday was hard work, according to the coach, although Neven ...

Unknown 11:12 PM Add Comment season, start, Walcott Edit

Walcott to miss start of season

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott will miss the start of the season with a knee injury, but is set to resume training by the end of August. The ...

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England must 'kick down door' to stop rot

Second Test, Lord's (day three) India 295 & 169-4 v England 319 England have had chances to win every Test match this year and squa...

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Wenger promises new Arsenal goalkeeper

The Gunners are interested in Colombia and Nice goalkeeper David Ospina and the Frenchman says the club will sign a stopper "for sure...

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Wiggins close to his best - Clancy

Speculation has mounted over whether Sir Bradley Wiggins will sign a new deal with Team Sky after his omission from this year's Tour d...

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Women's sport needs backing - Sparkes

British Swimming chief executive David Sparkes has called on Sports Minister Helen Grant to offer more support for female athletes. His app...

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Rose plays down challenge to McIlroy

By Phil Cartwright BBC Sport at Hoylake Venue:Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake Date:17-20 July Coverage: Live on BBC TV, HD, Red Button, ...

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Open two-tee start backed by players

The use of a two-tee start for the first time in Open history was "a great decision," according to Rory McIlroy, leader by six sh...

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Subotic returns as Borussia Dortmund win thriller

The defender made his first appearance since last November in a 4-3 friendly triumph against Heidenheim on Saturday Neven Subotic made his ...

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Laugher wins bronze at World Cup

Teenager Jack Laugher has won bronze in the men's 3m springboard final at the Fina Diving World Cup in Shanghai. The 19-year-old, from ...

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'McIlroy 18 holes from golfing greatness'

By Rob Hodgetts BBC Sport at Hoylake Rory McIlroy stands only six shots and 18 holes from climbing alongside the iconic Tiger Woods and Jac...

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Sunderland agree £14m Borini deal

Liverpool have agreed a £14m deal to sell striker Fabio Borini to fellow Premier League club Sunderland. Borini, 23, spent last season on l...

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Walker sets new European Tour record

Scotland's Kylie Walker set a new Ladies' European Tour record when she fired a third successive 64 in the German Open. Walker'...

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Majka wins as Nibali strengthens lead

Vincenzo Nibali further tightened his grip as Tour de France race leader after finishing second on stage 14's summit finish behind Rafa...

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Ainslie unfazed by Aussie withdrawal

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie led Oracle Team USA to America's Cup victory in 2013 Sir Ben Ainslie says Team Austra...

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Impressive Armagh beat Roscommon

Armagh produced another excellent away display to beat Roscommon 1-17 to 1-12 in the All-Ireland Football qualifier. The Orchard County...

Unknown 7:59 PM Add Comment fears, injury, plays, Rodgers Edit

Rodgers plays down Emre Can injury fears

The midfielder, signed from Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer as part of Brendan Rodgers' summer recruitment drive, appeared to stra...

Unknown 4:41 PM Add Comment Liverpool, Wisdom Edit

Wisdom set for West Brom loan from Liverpool

The 21-year-old featured in the Reds' 2-1 win over Preston on Saturday, but his manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed the player will sp...

Unknown 3:26 PM Add Comment Barcelona, Enrique, Huelva, rebound, Recreativo, Roman, start Edit

Recreativo Huelva 0-1 Barcelona: Roman rebound sees Enrique start with a win

The 21-year-old scored the only goal of the game in the second half of the low key pre-season opener which fizzled rather than fired on all...