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Finn in as England bat

Finn in as England bat

England's latest pace hope Steven Finn returned to international action today in the first npower Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Injury blow for Taylor

Injury blow for Taylor

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season.

Lennon draws on past experience

Lennon draws on past experience

Neil Lennon will remind his Celtic players he has already proved it is possible to win a Champions League return leg by four goals as he draws up plans to unleash Aiden McGeady on Braga next week.

Fergie backs Hernandez to shine

Fergie backs Hernandez to shine

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Javier Hernandez's pace could be a crucial weapon after the Mexico striker scored in his opening game for the club.

Strauss happy to rely on Pietersen

Strauss happy to rely on Pietersen

Andrew Strauss is confident Kevin Pietersen is reporting for England duty ready to produce his best again - irrespective of the rights and wrongs of his local difficulties with Hampshire.

Hodgson not drawn on Young move

Hodgson not drawn on Young move

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has refused to comment on reports he has made a bid for Aston Villa's Luke Young.

Hammers reject Parker offer

Hammers reject Parker offer

West Ham have confirmed they have rejected an offer from Tottenham for Scott Parker, with chairman David Sullivan insisting the midfielder is not for sale at any price.

Contador splits from Astana

Contador splits from Astana

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador is to leave Team Astana at the end of the 2010 season after rejecting an offer to extend his contract.

Braga brush Celtic aside

Braga brush Celtic aside

Celtic are on the brink of crashing out of this season's Champions League after gifting Braga a 3-0 win in Wednesday night's third qualifying round first leg.

Rooney sneaks through

Rooney sneaks through

Britain's Martyn Rooney advanced to the final of the 400 metres in the European Championships - but only as a fastest loser following an error-strewn display.

Lewis-Francis claims shock silver

Lewis-Francis claims shock silver

Mark Lewis-Francis upstaged team-mate Dwain Chambers to claim a shock silver medal in the 100 metres at the European Championships in Barcelona.



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