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England's Alastair Cook (left) celebrates after Jonathan Trott (second right) ran out South Africa's Ryan McLaren. Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Champions Trophy 2013: England thrash South Africa to book final place

England had their bowlers, and faulty South Africa batting, to thank as they cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win at The Oval.

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West Ham smash transfer fee record to sign Andy Carroll

The Hammers have completed the signing of England striker Andy Carroll in a six-year deal

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Franco Baldini. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Spurs confirm Baldini appointment

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Franco Baldini as the club’s technical director.

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Martin Olsson, Blackburn Rovers. Picture: Clint Hughes/EMPICS Sport

West Ham and Norwich target won’t be allowed to leave cheaply

Transfer news: Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer has warned the likes of West Ham and Norwich that Sweden international Martin Olsson won’t be sold on the cheap.

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Hulk, Zenit St. Petersburg. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

Agent hints that Chelsea and Spurs target could be on the move

Transfer news: Brazil striker Hulk could seal a move away from Zenit St Petersburg after the Confederations Cup, according to one of his representatives.

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Rafael Nadal. Photo: PA Wire

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.

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Andre Villas-Boas, Tottenham Hotspur manager. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Spurs boss predicts tough Palace test and eyes Arsenal and Chelsea clashes

Andre Villas-Boas is expecting a difficult test when his Tottenham side face newly-promoted Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the opening day of the Premier League season.

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Arsenal's Bacary Sagna in action against QPR. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Sagna boosts Arsenal by hinting at Emirates stay and targeting title charge

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has played down speculation surrounding his future and announced that he believes the Gunners will challenge for the Premier League title next season.

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Pat Cash plays against Goran Ivanisevic during the launch of the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at The Hurlingham Club, Fulham. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

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.

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Wilfried Zaha lifts the Championship Play-Off trophy. Photo: Stephen Pond/PA Wire

Crystal Palace chief to wait for Man Utd answer on Zaha

Transfer news: Crystal Palace would love to welcome Wilfried Zaha back to Selhurst Park on loan next season – but chief executive Phil Alexander insists the decision rests with Manchester United.

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Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Arsenal star wants Man Utd and Chelsea target to join Gunners

Transfer news: Lukas Podolski believes in-demand Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski would be a perfect fit for Arsenal.

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Chelsea's new manager Jose Mourinho. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

Chelsea boss gives his verdict on Stamford Bridge opener against Hull

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is pleased to be starting his second spell in west London with a home match after learning that the Blues will play Hull City at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the Premier League season.

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Massimo Ambrosini. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS

Former AC Milan star set to snub West Ham

Transfer news: West Ham target Massimo Ambrosini is close to joining Fiorentina, according to the player’s agent.

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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Spurs ahead of Dortmund in race for Brazil starlet

Transfer news: Tottenham are currently the “only contenders” to sign Atletico Mineiro midfielder Bernard, according to the Brazilian’s agent.

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Frank Lampard, Chelsea. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Chelsea star lifts the lid on working with Mourinho

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard believes Jose Mourinho has had a huge influence on his career and can’t wait to work under the Portuguese for a second time next season.

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John Simpson

Middlesex cricketer’s column: Keeping busy

The Yorkshire game was a big disappointment, so Monday’s golf day with the sponsors was a good opportunity for us to get away from cricket.

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Dagenham & Redbridge manager Wayne Burnett. Pic: Dave Simpson/TGS

Daggers favourites for the drop ahead of AFC Wimbledon, Accrington, Bury and Morecambe

Dagenham & Redbridge are favourites to be relegated from League Two this season, according to bookmaker William Hill.

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Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal man in talks with Bundesliga side

Transfer news: German side Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed that they are in talks with Arsenal’s Nicklas Bendtner as the Danish striker prepares to leave the Emirates this summer.

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AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

AFC Wimbledon boss expects the unexpected and reacts to Torquay trip

AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley is predicting an unpredictable League Two next season after the Dons were handed an away trip to Torquay United on the opening day of the season.

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Adam Gemili

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.

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Jose Mourinho lifting the Premier League trophy back in 2005. Picture: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire

Chelsea joint favourites for Premier League title as Arsenal ranked above Spurs and Liverpool

Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are joint favourites to win the Premier League title this season, according to bookmaker William Hill.

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Harry Redknapp, Queens Park Rangers manager. Photo: Nigel French/PA

QPR boss excited by Sheffield Wednesday clash & tips Leeds and Bolton as rivals

QPR manager Harry Redknapp is looking forward to encountering his Sheffield Wednesday friends in boss Dave Jones and chairman Milan Mandaric on the opening day of the season.

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Brentford manager Uwe Rosler gestures on the touchline. Picture: John Walton/EMPICS

Brentford behind Wolves, Bristol City, Peterborough, Sheffield United and MK Dons in League One odds as Orient deemed drop contenders

Brentford are sixth-favourites to win League One, behind Wolves, Bristol City, Peterborough, Sheffield United and MK Dons, despite finishing above the latter pair last season.

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Great Britain's Bradley Wiggins of Sky Pro Racing celebrates Stage 19 of the 2012 Tour de France between Bonneval and Chartres. Photo: PA

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.

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Harry Redknapp, Queens Park Rangers manager. Photo: Nigel French/PA

QPR favourites to win the Championship as Millwall tipped for drop

QPR are the bookmakers favourites to win the Championship, according to William Hill.

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