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Christie: Chambers can be ambassador

Sprint legend Linford Christie has urged the sport to forgive and "rehabilitate" drug cheat Dwain Chambers rather than "leave him to rot". Read

Carrick loving United life

Michael Carrick believes moving to Manchester United was the best decision of his career. Read

Toffees may face EGM

Everton could be forced to call an extraordinary general meeting by fans opposed to their move to a new stadium in Kirkby. Read

Blues: No Eto'o bid

Chelsea have denied making a bid for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o despite claims from the Cameroon international he has received offers from the Blues, Tottenham and Inter Milan. Read

Emerton signs Rovers deal

Blackburn utility man Brett Emerton has signed a new four-year contract. Read

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that Chelsea's Shaun Wright-Phillips and Tottenham's Younes Kaboul both want to sign on at Fratton Park - but fears he may have to sell before he can buy. Read

England slump to four-day loss

England slipped to a 10-wicket defeat inside four days against South Africa, in the second npower Test at Headingley. Read

Ronaldo move would be mistake - Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson has told Cristiano Ronaldo that joining Real Madrid would be "the worst thing he could do". Read

Proteas closing in on Test win

Morne Morkel removed Andrew Flintoff as South Africa closed in on an emphatic innings victory inside four days in the second Test against England at Headingley. Read

Hamilton keeping cool

Lewis Hamilton knows now is the time for a cool, calm, collected head in the wake of back-to-back wins that have reignited his Formula One world title challenge. Read

Mourinho ready to wait for Lampard

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has conceded Frank Lampard is unlikely to move to the San Siro for another year. Read

Ban threat for Wigan pair

Wigan pair Michael McIlorum and Richard Mathers could both be banned for up to four matches after being referred to the Rugby Football League's disciplinary panel. Read

Zenit: Spurs want Arshavin

Zenit St Petersburg have claimed Tottenham are in the race to sign Andrei Arshavin but need to increase their valuation of the Russia international. Read

Boulahrouz completes Stuttgart deal

Stuttgart have agreed terms with Chelsea for the transfer of defender Khalid Boulahrouz. Read

Rovers set high price for Bentley

Blackburn would consider selling England midfielder David Bentley - but only for the right price, the club's chairman John Williams has confirmed. Read

Rams complete double swoop

Rob Hulse has completed his move to Derby from Championship rivals Sheffield United in a deal worth £1.75million. Read

New Ospreys deal for Henson

Wales centre Gavin Henson has signed a new three-year contract with the Ospreys. Read

England in trouble at Headingley

England nightwatchman James Anderson defied painful blows to the wrist and head from Dale Steyn - but his brave and skilful innings appeared likely to be in vain at Headingley. Read

Veh reveals Boulahrouz deal

Stuttgart coach Armin Veh has revealed the Bundesliga club have agreed personal terms with Chelsea defender Khalid Boulahrouz. Read

Harrington: Injury a blessing in disguise

Padraig Harrington is convinced the wrist problem which nearly kept him out of The Open Championship is one of the main reasons he won it again on Sunday night. Read