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Wimbledon 2013: Injured Venus pulls out
Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.
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.
Royal Ascot 2013: Dawn Approach justifies Jim Bolger’s faith
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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.
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.
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.
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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Rose hopes US Open glory can inspire Englishmen to Majors
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.
Royal Ascot 2013: Ted Durcan hopeful Animal Kingdom can prevail in Queen Anne Stakes
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New US Open champ Rose pays tribute to beaten Mickelson
Justin Rose today spared a thought for a heartbroken Phil Mickelson after his US Open victory inflicted more misery on the four-time major winner.
Jacklin hails courageous Rose for US Open triumph
Tony Jacklin praised Justin Rose’s courage after watching him become the first Englishman to win a major championship for 17 years last night.
Wimbledon 2013: Murray has no fears of Nadal clash
Andy Murray is not worried about the Wimbledon draw and would happily sign up to play Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.
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- Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell lead tributes to new US Open champ Rose
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- 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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- Queen’s Birthday Honours: OBE for national treasure Clare Balding
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- AEGON Championships 2013: Andy Murray insists every match has been tough after setting up Tsonga semi
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