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Fergie rules out transfer rush

Sir Alex Ferguson expects the end of Euro 2008 to herald a busy spell in the transfer market but insists Manchester United will not be rushing to spend. Read

Xavi top Euro 2008 star

Spain midfielder Xavi has been named the best player at Euro 2008. Read

Kallis plays down injury concerns

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has insisted he will be fit for the opening Test against England at Lord's after giving his side an injury scare. Read

Digard blasts PSG

Paris St Germain midfielder Didier Digard has fired a broadside at the club's "incompetent" board after his move to Middlesbrough stuttered to a halt. Read

Lehmann blasts referee

Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann slammed the performance of Italian referee Roberto Rosetti during Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Spain in Vienna, describing him as "biased". Read

Records fall at US trials

Six-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff both set new 400metre individual medley world records at the US Olympic trials in Omaha. Read

O'Neill: Barry can go

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has hit back in his row with wantaway midfielder Gareth Barry and told him he is free to join Liverpool - for the right price. Read

Murray wary of repeating mistakes

Andy Murray will not make the same mistake twice as he attempts to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam for the first time on Monday. Read

Fletcher: Pietersen not ready

Duncan Fletcher fears Kevin Pietersen's emergency elevation to the England captaincy may have a detrimental effect on his mercurial batting. Read

Torres hailed as world's best

Fernando Torres is a leading contender to be named world player of the year after firing Spain to the European Championship crown, according to his country's coach Luis Aragones. Read

Low unsure of Lehmann plans

Germany coach Joachim Low insists there have been no discussions with goalkeeper Jens Lehmann about retiring from international football following defeat in the Euro 2008 final on Sunday night. Read

Torres: Football was the winner

Fernando Torres was in dreamland after a stunning final performance by the Liverpool striker saw Spain claim the European Championships crown. Read

Phelps sets new world record

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps broke his own world record in the 400 metre individual medley at the 2008 US Olympic team trials on Sunday. Read

Spain triumph in Euro finale

Fernando Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna - and ending 44 years of underachievement with a 1-0 victory. Read

Spain triumph Euro finale

Fernando Torres struck the only goal of the game as Spain ended their 44-year wait for a major international trophy by beating Germany in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna. Read

Olympians campaign against Chambers

Kelly Holmes, Sir Steve Redgrave and Chris Hoy are among the 200 supporters of a British Olympic Association-backed campaign against any attempt by Dwain Chambers to overturn his Olympics ban. Read

Larrazabal arrives with Paris win

European golf has a brand new star - smiling Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal, who completed a dream victory at the French Open in Paris on Sunday. Read

Flintoff empty-handed

Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's return to LV County Championship action was overshadowed by fellow England international Sajid Mahmood against title-holders Sussex. Read

Saints continue fine run of form

St Helens had no trouble extending their winning run to 12 matches with a 46-16 win over Huddersfield in the engage Super League. Read

Gilbert still believes in Murray

Brad Gilbert remains convinced Andy Murray has what it takes to win a grand slam title as the British number one prepares for a Wimbledon showdown with Richard Gasquet. Read