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Black Cats pounce for Tainio 22:15, Jul 23 2008
Sunderland have announced the signing of Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio, with Pascal Chimbonda's arrival expected to be confirmed imminently. more
Gay pulls out of London clash 20:45, Jul 23 2008
World 100 metres champion Tyson Gay has pulled out of his eagerly-anticipated head-to-head with Asafa Powell at the Aviva London Grand Prix on Friday night. more
Boro and Wigan agree Cattermole fee 18:45, Jul 23 2008
Middlesbrough midfielder Lee Cattermole has been given permission to talk to Wigan and undergo a medical after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. more
Rovers accept Friedel bid 18:45, Jul 23 2008
Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel looks set to leave Ewood Park after the club accepted a bid from an undisclosed Premier League club. more
Sastre seizes yellow jersey 18:15, Jul 23 2008
Frank Schleck surrendered the yellow jersey to team-mate Carlos Sastre as the Spaniard kicked away to a convincing victory on Alpe d'Huez in the 17th stage of the Tour de France. more
Scolari shrugs off Fergie comments 16:45, Jul 23 2008
Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari refused to be drawn into a pre-season war of words with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson following comments the Brazilian's charges are too old to mount a title challenge. more
Johnson future in doubt 14:45, Jul 23 2008
Andrew Johnson's future is increasingly unclear after Everton insisted they have not received a £10.5million offer for the striker from Fulham. more
Flintoff: Lay off Pattinson 14:45, Jul 23 2008
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has played down the impact of Darren Pattinson's surprise inclusion in the team to play South Africa in the second Test at Headingley. more
Hammers sign Swiss ace 14:45, Jul 23 2008
West Ham have completed the £5million signing of Switzerland international Valon Behrami from Lazio. more
Brown: King deal near 14:15, Jul 23 2008
Hull manager Phil Brown claims a deal for Wigan striker Marlon King is "almost 90% done". more
Boro ponder Cattermole bid 11:15, Jul 23 2008
Middlesbrough are considering an revised offer from Wigan for midfielder Lee Cattermole. more
Burgess blow for England 10:15, Jul 23 2008
England's World Cup hopes received a setback on Wednesday when Bradford's outstanding forward Sam Burgess was told he must undergo shoulder surgery which will force him to miss the tournament. more
Keane on verge of signings 10:15, Jul 23 2008
Sunderland manager Roy Keane is hoping to make a major transfer breakthrough by the weekend. more
Botham leads criticism of selectors 09:45, Jul 23 2008
The fall-out over England's selection of Darren Pattinson continued on Wednesday with three former captains demanding explanations. more
Miller asks Vaughan to explain 09:45, Jul 23 2008
National selector Geoff Miller has sought an explanation from captain Michael Vaughan following his comments about team selection for the second Test against South Africa. more
Calzaghe distraught at injury 09:15, Jul 23 2008
Joe Calzaghe has been left "distraught" after a sprained right hand forced him to postpone September's eagerly-anticipated bout with Roy Jones Jr at Madison Square Garden. more
Durham delight as finals day beckons 09:15, Jul 23 2008
Durham captain Dale Benkenstein felt his side handled the pressure superbly after belatedly securing their place in the Twenty20 Cup finals day. more
Moores keeps door open 08:15, Jul 23 2008
England coach Peter Moores insists the door is not closed on Ashes-winning duo Matthew Hoggard and Steve Harmison despite their latest selection snub. more
Essien hails 'tough guy' Scolari 08:15, Jul 23 2008
Michael Essien believes Luiz Felipe Scolari's "big character" will inspire success at Stamford Bridge this season. more
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