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Team GB open swimmers survive German ankle-grabbing to strike more ... - Telegraph.co.uk
 TVNZ | Team GB open swimmers survive German ankle-grabbing to strike more ... Telegraph.co.uk - Kerry-Anne Payne and Cassie Patten added yet more medals to Team GB's Olympic haul in the women's 10km open swimming amid a storm over roughhouse German tactics. Marathon swim delivers two more medals - and protest at German's ... Keri-Anne Payne and Cassie Patten relive feats of Briton 108 years ago |
Glory moment for Ohuruogu - Sportinglife.com
 San Diego Union Tribune | Glory moment for Ohuruogu Sportinglife.com - By Rebecca Syrocki. Last Updated 20th August 2008 Christine Ohuruogu is delighted to have become the first British woman to win the Olympic 400m title, adding to her world title she won last year. James Lawton: Olympic flame triumph cannot mask burning question Ohuruogu annoyed by focus on past |
GB team a Shaw thing - Independent
 Washington Post | GB team a Shaw thing Independent - By Stuart Alexander in Qingdao The medal charge by Britain's sailors tripped up today, but not before Bryony Shaw had lifted the tally to five when winning a hard-fought bronze in a windsurfer class in which the host country won its first ever sailing ... Bryony Shaw prompts BBC apology by swearing after Olympic ... Silver medallist fails drugs test |
FA 'supports' Terry choice - Sky News
 Times Online | FA 'supports' Terry choice Sky News - Lord Triesman has insisted the Football Association is fully behind England manager Fabio Capello's decision to name John Terry as his permanent captain. Fabio Capello era finds no time for 'untouchables' Czech Republic friendly the start of Fabio Capello's serious campaign |
Silvestre on brink of £750000 move from United to Sunderland - Daily Mail
 Telegraph.co.uk | Silvestre on brink of £750000 move from United to Sunderland Daily Mail - By Steve Skerry Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is on the verge of joining Sunderland in a £750000 deal. The French left-back, who has one year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, is expected to put pen to paper on a £50000-a-week ... Paper View: Gold for Brits, Silve for Arsenal Wenger in shock move for Silvestre |
KLM Open preview - Setanta Sports
 Setanta Sports | KLM Open preview Setanta Sports - by Richard Field, 20 August 2008 Justin Rose is one of the Ryder Cup hopefuls who will be looking for a strong showing at the KLM Open this week. Clarke talks up Ryder credentials Fisher angling for better finish in Ryder Cup chase |
Mixed emotions for Trapattoni - The Press Association
 RTE.ie | Mixed emotions for Trapattoni The Press Association - Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted he feels sympathy for World Cup opponents Georgia after they were forced to give up their home advantage. Fifa orders Georgia to find neutral venue for qualifier FIFA moves World Cup qualifier out of Georgia |
Transfer Talk: Silvestre to Arsenal - Yahoo! Eurosport
 Yahoo! Eurosport | Transfer Talk: Silvestre to Arsenal Yahoo! Eurosport - Round about this time last year, United fought hard to avoid selling Gabriel Heinze to one of their main rivals, Liverpool, eventually persuading Real Madrid to take the no-nonsense defender. Giggs: Chelsea Are Hungry And Determined Giggs eyes three in a row |
Riera agent confirms Reds interest - Setanta Sports
 Times Online | Riera agent confirms Reds interest Setanta Sports - by Ben Blackmore, 20 August 2008 Liverpool's interest in Espanyol’s Albert Riera has been confirmed by the player’s agent, who fears a move will be scuppered by the Spanish club's asking price. Liverpool must pay £16m for Albert Riera Reds won’t be held to ransom on Albert Riera |
Stoke line up Dramani loan deal - BBC Sport
 Sky News | Stoke line up Dramani loan deal BBC Sport - Stoke City are lining up a loan move for Lokomotiv Moscow's Ghana international winger Haminu Dramani, reports BBC Radio Stoke. Pulis confirms winger bid Stoke Offer Ghana Ace Two Week Trial |
Injured Stubbs forced to retire - BBC Sport
 SkySports | Injured Stubbs forced to retire BBC Sport - Derby County central defender Alan Stubbs has retired after failing to recover from a serious knee injury. Scans revealed a recurrence of the problem that ended his 2007/08 season and resulted in him undergoing surgery. Stubbs forced to retire Stubbs forced to retire |
Toshack looks to the future - WalesOnline
 BBC Sport | Toshack looks to the future WalesOnline - Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Macromedia's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player. JOHN TOSHACK last night outlined the rationale behind the selection policy which he hopes will put the icing on the cake of a ... Flynn hails Welsh World Cup hopes Bryan Flynn: This is Wales' final |
Pearce pleased with U-21s after Slovenian test - ESPN
 BBC Sport | Pearce pleased with U-21s after Slovenian test ESPN - England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce felt his side's 2-1 international friendly victory over Slovenia was useful preparation for more demanding challenges ahead. Impressive Richards Sends Reminder To Capello Int Football - England U21s see off Slovenians |
Loovens brushes off Jones jibe - Sky News
 Sky News | Loovens brushes off Jones jibe Sky News - I have to see Scottish football with my own eyes, but I don't think there are any easy games. Glenn Loovens has rejected talk that leaving Cardiff City for SPL champions Celtic is a step in the wrong direction. Celtic have landed a star in Glenn Loovens, says Ross McCormack LOOVENS DISMISSES JONES JIBE |
England v Czech Republic preview - Setanta Sports
 Goal.com | England v Czech Republic preview Setanta Sports - by Tom Kell, 20 August 2008 After months of holding auditions, learning his lines and tinkering with the script, Fabio Capello’s final dress rehearsal has finally arrived. England v Czechs preview Road to World Cup begins here |
Scotland v N Ireland preview - Setanta Sports
 BBC News | Scotland v N Ireland preview Setanta Sports - by Adam Marshall, 20 August 2008 George Burley's side will be keen to put on a show in front of their home fans against an Irish side that came almost as close to qualifying for Euro 2008 after a much-improved campaign. New Scot Kris hoping Burley will blood him at Hampden Alan Hutton set to miss Scotland's World Cup openers |
England Twenty20 game washed out - Times Online
 Times Online | England Twenty20 game washed out Times Online - England's Twenty20 international with South Africa has been abandoned more than 24 hours before it was due to start because of heavy rain. Cricket: Swann hoping for home improvement England v SAfrica Twenty20 game washed out |
Valencia streets excite Kimi - Setanta Sports
 TVNZ | Valencia streets excite Kimi Setanta Sports - by Dave Maher, 20 August 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen believes he will be fast a learner at Valencia this weekend. Hamilton ready to go steady for title Consistency is key, says Hamilton |
Transfer news and speculation, 20 August - Independent
 RTE.ie | Transfer news and speculation, 20 August Independent - Ipswich Town's manager, Jim Magilton, has confirmed that the proposed transfer of the Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi has been called off because of injury. Alex Bruce ready to quit Ipswich after Facebook announcement Ameobi move to Ipswich on hold |
Chairboys release striker Knight - BBC Sport
 BBC Sport | Chairboys release striker Knight BBC Sport - Striker Leon Knight has left Wycombe after having his contract terminated a year early by mutual consent. Knight, 25, only joined the Chairboys from MK Dons in January, scoring five goals in 20 appearances. Motherwell capture striker John Sutton from Wycombe Wanderers Knight freed by Chairboys |
