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Adrenalin fires up new boy Barritt

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:57:08 GMT

Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut.

Rhinos hold off spirited Widnes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:18:40 GMT

Super League champions Leeds demonstrated tremendous character, as well as their strength in depth, to overcome the absence of nine regulars and beat Widnes 38-28 in the rearranged match at Headingley

Australia up against it

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:15:16 GMT

Australia will have to score at a rate of more than eight runs per over if they are to avoid an early exit from the Champions Trophy after Sri Lanka posted a score of 253 in today's final Group A game at the Kia Oval.

Watson upsets Lepchenko

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:52:34 GMT

Heather Watson secured her best win since returning from glandular fever to reach the second round of the AEGON International in Eastbourne.

Rose hopes Englishmen can bloom

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:40:08 GMT

Justin Rose hopes his US Open triumph can inspire more English players to win major championships, but he also wants more of them for himself.

Tredwell hopeful of England glory

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:59:21 GMT

England are tantalisingly close to an "absolutely massive" achievement - this country's first 50-over global tournament trophy.

No Wimbledon worries for Murray

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:05:42 GMT

Andy Murray is not worried about the Wimbledon draw and would happily sign up to play Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.

Hantuchova wins in Birmingham

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:14:43 GMT

Daniela Hantuchova saw off Croatian teenager Donna Vekic to win her sixth career title at the Aegon Classic.

Murray delighted by winning return

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:14:25 GMT

Andy Murray was pleased to shake off any ring-rust as he claimed his third Aegon Championships title by beating Marin Cilic 5-7 7-5 6-3 at Queen's.

Sinfield loss adds to Leeds' woes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:13:48 GMT

Leeds must learn to play without the inspirational Kevin Sinfield, starting with the visit of Widnes, as the England captain faces up to the prospect of a six-week injury lay-off.

Rose achieves childhood dream

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:04 GMT

Justin Rose admitted he had realised a childhood dream after claiming his first major title with a dramatic victory in the US Open.

Garcia left Woods a note

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:19:20 GMT

Sergio Garcia left a hand-written note on Tiger Woods' locker after being unable to apologise in person when the pair met on the practice range ahead of the US Open at Merion.

Young Lions lose again

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:20:34 GMT

As if an early exit was not bad enough, England Under-21s suffered further embarrassment as European Championship hosts Israel claimed a 1-0 win and sent Stuart Pearce's side home without a point.

Dhawan fires India through

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:57:36 GMT

Shikhar Dhawan scored his second successive century as India hammered West Indies to move into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy and send Pakistan packing.

Vettel pens new Red Bull deal to 2015

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:35:57 GMT

Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has agreed a new contract extension with Red Bull through to the end of 2015.

Watson, Konta progress in Edgbaston

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:15:50 GMT

British pair Heather Watson and Johanna Konta both made it through to the second round of the AEGON Classic with straight-set victories in Edgbaston.

City finalise Navas transfer

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:27 GMT

Manchester City have completed the signing of Spain winger Jesus Navas from Sevilla.

Varela seals United switch

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:33:20 GMT

Manchester United have completed the signing of Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela on a five-year contract.

New faces for Young Lions' Israel clash

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:33:16 GMT

England Under-21s manager Stuart Pearce has named a starting line-up with the next few years in mind against European Championship hosts Israel.

Mourinho not expecting instant joy

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:57:06 GMT

New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes the squad has "big potential", but warned it must be very much a case of evolution towards a first Barclays Premier League title since 2010.