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Wimbledon 2013: Seedings system under fire as Nadal ranked fifth
Wimbledon’s clinical procedure for determining its men’s seeds was called into question today as Rafael Nadal was afforded scant grace for his stunning career record on grass or his world-leading seven titles this year.
Wimbledon 2013: Murray needs a little bit of luck, says Cash
Former champion Pat Cash believes Andy Murray has all the skills needed to win Wimbledon this year - if he can just get the rub of the green at the All England Club.
Adam Gemili headlines Great Britain team for European Under-23 Championships
World Junior 100m champion Adam Gemili and European Indoor champion Holly Bleasdale headline the GB & NI team for the European U23 Championships which take place in Tampere, Finland between July 10 and 14.
Wiggins will be back, says Froome
Chris Froome has backed Sir Bradley Wiggins to respond to having to relinquish his Tour de France title without a fight.
Wimbledon 2013: Murray seeded second
Andy Murray was confirmed as the second seed for the Wimbledon men’s singles today and French Open champion Rafael Nadal is a potential quarter-final opponent.
Wimbledon 2013: Injured Venus pulls out
Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.
Royal Ascot 2013: Dawn Approach justifies Jim Bolger’s faith
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Olympic champ Hosking retires from rowing
Britain’s Olympic gold medallist Sophie Hosking has announced her retirement from rowing.
Wimbledon 2013: Winning start for Windley
Lincolnshire’s Jade Windley won her first match in grand slam qualifying to move to within two victories of a place in the Wimbledon main draw.
Wimbledon 2013: Ivanisevic warning for Murray
Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic believes Andy Murray will face some “hungry” competition for the SW19 crown this year.
Robson eases through at Eastbourne
British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the AEGON International in Eastbourne.
Henry Cooper v Muhammad Ali 50 years on: What happened next
Henry Cooper and Cassius Clay would meet again in a rematch in 1966. But in the immediate aftermath of their first meeting at Wembley Stadium, 50 years ago today, their fortunes would dramatically diverge. His victory over the Londoner earned Clay - later to become Muhammad Ali - a straight shot at reigning world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, while Cooper was forced to rebuild on the domestic scene.
Froch claims are a joke, blasts Cleverly
World light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly has slammed Carl Froch’s “arrogance” after the 35-year-old turned down a chance to fight him.
Grabarz pulls out of GB team for Euro championships
Newham and Essex Beagle Robbie Grabarz has had to withdraw with a knee injury from the Great Britian squad for the European Athletics Team Championships in Gateshead this weekend.
Henry Cooper v Muhammad Ali 50 years on: What they said
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Henry Cooper’s famous first fight with Cassius Clay - later to become Muhammad Ali - at Wembley Stadium on June 18, 1963. Here is what both fighters, trainers and commentators said before during and after the fight.
Henry Cooper v Muhammad Ali 50 years on: Heavyweight relives the famous night
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Henry Cooper’s famous first fight with Cassius Clay - later to become Muhammad Ali - at Wembley Stadium on June 18, 1963.
Wimbledon 2013: Robson feels the pressure is off at All England Club
Britain’s female tennis hope Laura Robson is looking forward to Wimbledon as she insists she finds it easier to play top players, as there is nothing to lose.
McKenzie wins bronze in Miami to boost bid for judo World Championships
Ashley McKenzie won under-60kgs bronze for Great Britain at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Miami Grand Prix event to earn two valuable ranking points in his bid to be seeded at the Rio World Championships in August.
Wimbledon 2013: I’m better equipped to deal with the pressures, says Murray
Britain’s tennis hero Andy Murray has admitted there is “a lot riding on Wimbledon”, but insists he is better at dealing with the pressure of the nation’s hopes resting upon him.
Henry Cooper v Muhammad Ali 50 years on: Cooper loses to Clay but earns his place in fighting folklore
VIDEO: Today marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary first fight between London heavyweight boxing hero Henry Cooper and American Cassius Clay, who would go on to rename himself Muhammad Ali and take his place as one of sports most iconic figures - but not before “Enry’s ‘Ammer” had floored the great man. Here London24 looks back at the report from that night at Wembley Stadium in 1963...
Royal Ascot 2013: Magician out to cast a spell
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- Royal Ascot 2013: Going is good ahead of record £5million Royal meeting
- Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell lead tributes to new US Open champ Rose
- Queen’s king Murray plays down Wimbledon chances after London title triumph
- Rose is first Englishman to win US Open in 43 years
- AEGON Championships 2013: Murray beats Cilic to triumph at Queen’s
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- Laura Robson weighs up future with coach Miles Maclagan
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- Queen’s Birthday Honours: Ex-British rowing chair ‘overwhelmed’ at becoming a Dame
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- Crystal Palace chief to wait for Man Utd answer on Zaha
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League 1 See all
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