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England in the driving seat

Monty Panesar and Stuart Broad both claimed wickets during the evening session as England heaped more pressure on South Africa at Lord's. Read

Fowler: I can still do it

Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes he can still perform in the Premier League after accepting a trial with Blackburn. Read

Boks claim memorable win

South Africa claimed their first win on New Zealand soil in a decade with a gutsy 30-28 victory over the All Blacks on Saturday. Read

England remain on top

South Africa were struggling to avoid the follow-on in the first Test as the England attack shared four wickets by mid-afternoon on day three at Lord's. Read

Crouch not the end of Redknapp spree

Harry Redknapp is determined to make further additions to his Portsmouth squad after securing Peter Crouch's club-record £11million arrival at Fratton Park. Read

Guzan on brink of Villa switch

Aston Villa are hoping to finally secure the services of United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan after agreeing a fee with Chivas USA. Read

Gunners drop Adebayor fee - agent

AC Milan target Emmanuel Adebayor is a step closer to the San Siro after Arsenal dropped their asking price, according to the player's agent. Read

Villa agree fee for keeper

Aston Villa have agreed a fee with American side Chivas USA for goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Read

Nasri pushes Hleb closer to exit

The arrival of Arsenal's long-term target Samir Nasri could see the departure of unsettled Belarus winger Alexander Hleb to Barcelona confirmed next week. Read

Tykes appeal expulsion

Yorkshire have launched an appeal against the "manifestly disproportionate" decision to expel them from the Twenty20 Cup, leaving as many as four counties battling for the last spot at the most lucrative finals days in the competition's history. Read

Murray needs a rest

Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's Indianapolis Tennis Championships. Read

Yorke makes international U-turn

Sunderland midfielder Dwight Yorke has come out of international retirement in a bid to inspire Trinidad and Tobago to a second successive World Cup finals. Read

Bell felt runs pressure

The pressure was mounting on Ian Bell before his 199 in the first Test at Lord's - but he insists he was never worried about his place in the England team. Read

Ronaldo buoyed by Queiroz appointment

Cristiano Ronaldo has described Carlos Queiroz as "a perfect choice" to manage Portugal as speculation he will follow his mentor out of Manchester United refuses to subside. Read

UEFA Cup draw

Newcastle United’s conquerors AZ Alkmaar will take on German side Werder Bremen in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup. Read

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