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Lowly Salford stun leaders Saints

Stefan Ratchford touched down twice and was inspirational throughout as struggling Salford recorded a famous 20-10 victory over engage Super League leaders St Helens. Read

Roddick blasts past Murray

Andy Murray's dream of reaching the Wimbledon final was crushed by Andy Roddick in a dramatic semi-final. Read

Ince returns to Dons

Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn, the club have announced. Read

Murray title bid over

Andy Murray's Wimbledon dream was shattered as he lost in four sets to Andy Roddick in the semi-finals. Read

Owen completes United switch

Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United. Read

New deal for Gibbs

England Under-21 international Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal. Read

Dan deal for Blues

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of promising young striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year deal after his contract expired at Manchester City. Read

King Kenny back on throne

Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club. Read

Bulgaria set to take F1 to Ecclestone

Bulgarian officials are set to meet with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone at next week's German Grand Prix, as the country steps up its pursuit of bringing a race to the Balkan region. Read

Hughes left in no doubt over Terry

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been told he is wasting his time trying to prise John Terry from Chelsea. Read

Federer powers past Haas

Roger Federer was all class as he made history by becoming the first man to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon finals. Read

Owen on brink of United switch

Michael Owen will complete his shock move to Manchester United player later this evening once final medical checks have been conducted. Read

Top seeds no match for super sisters

Defending champions Serena and Venus Williams thrashed the top seeds to secure their place in the Wimbledon women's doubles final. Read

Lions desperate for overdue win

Ugo Monye admits the British and Irish Lions are "desperate" to end their South Africa tour on a winning note at Ellis Park on Saturday. Read

Durable Senior set for landmark appearance

Evergreen centre Keith Senior has no plans to slow down as he reaches the remarkable landmark of 500 professional games this weekend. Read

Bosingwa still on Bayern wish-list

Bayern Munich have not given up hope of signing Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea, according to their chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Read

Henderson fined and banned for three months

Nicky Henderson has been fined £40,000 and is unable to make entries for three months over the Moonlit Path case. Read

United close in on Owen

Former England striker Michael Owen has arrived at Manchester United's training ground as his move to the Premier League champions moves closer. Read

Quinn: Sunderland playing it cool

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has insisted the club is yet to show its hand in the summer transfer market. Read

Bennett lands ECB role

Premier League referee Steve Bennett has been appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as an independent director of their new association of cricket officials. Read

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