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Tennis: Roddick has no sympathy for Federer

Andy Roddick will have no sympathy if it is a tired and downbeat Roger Federer who turns up at Wimbledon. Read

Justine Henin warned her army of fans not too read too much into her revenge win over Amelie Mauresmo after she retained her Eastbourne title in three sets of a wind-blown International Women's Open final. Read

Tennis: Second title for Ivo

Ivo Karlovic yesterday admitted he was surprised to find himself the newly-crowned Nottingham Open champion. Read

Tennis: SW19 gears up for clash of the Brits

Andy Murray and Tim Henman are on a collision course to meet in the third round of Wimbledon - if the British duo are able to overcome their recent setbacks. Read

Tennis: Henin's set to realise dream

Justine Henin stepped up a gear to cruise into the semi-finals of the International Women's Open at Eastbourne with a 6-2 6-2 success over Nicole Vaidisova of the Czech Republic. Read

Tennis: Sharapova feeling just ace!

Maria Sharapova is confident her recent injury problems are behind her as she bids for a second Wimbledon title next week. Read

Tennis: Wimbledon `is not worth risk'

Andy Murray was yesterday warned by one of his closest rivals that he must withdraw from Wimbledon if there is any risk of aggravating his wrist injury. Read

Snooker: Young star plays for pro future

John Astley takes on all-comers at Dudley Social Club near Cramlington tomorrow. For his opponents it will be a bit of fun or a chance to prove their worth against one of British snooker's rising stars. But for the 18-year-old it is crucial to his attempts to crack the professional game, writes Stuart Rayner. Read

Tennis: Tim relieved to end losing run

Tim Henman yesterday credited a more intense approach to his game for his first ATP Tour victory since February at the Nottingham Open. Read

Tennis: Comeback queen

Comeback queen Elena Baltacha will climb more than 130 places up the world rankings after continuing her adventure in the International Women's Open at Eastbourne with a dramatic win over domestic number one Anne Keothavong. Read

Snooker: Wilson is right on cue

Wallsend's Gary Wilson turned in his best performance for some time to pocket both the winner's first prize and the highest break award at Sunday's Consett Supa Snooker's One-Day Pro-Am Open. Read

Judo: A walk for the Park!

The Parks Judo Club in North Shields finished among the medals after competing in the annual Venray Tournament for the first time in three years. Read

Judo: Real belt-er of a result, Andy

North Shields judo starlet Andrew Scott has won the coveted black belt - at the age of just 15. Read

Judo: Newburn's Street paved with gold!

Newburn Judo Club took five golds, seven silvers and six bronze medals at a British Judo Council-organised tournament at Chester-le Street's Hermitage School. Read

Swimming: City's swim success

City of Newcastle youngsters are celebrating again after winning the Durham and District Junior League, an event for nine to 12 year-olds, (writes Ian Oliver). Read

Cycling: Russell is the Beau with victory

Russell Downing claimed his second North East success inside a month when he won the Beaumont Trophy at Stamfordham in Northumberland. Read

Cycling: Steve lands success

Race 10 of the TLI Pursuit Series 10 at Seven-Mile Point was blighted by atrocious weather, with persistent heavy rain coupled with flooded roads. Read

Darts: Luke is sharp in the final

The Mark Williams Memorial Trophy Open Darts Tournament took place last week, with local talent Robbie Parker and Micky Luke shining in a 32-strong field, (writes Owen Spinks). Read

Tennis: Henman's not ready to quit despite form slump

Tim Henman insists he is unfazed by suggestions he should call time on his career and has no plans to hang up his racket, writes Brendan McLoughlin. Read

Tennis: My career is Nott over yet says Henman

Tim Henman insists he is still more than capable of holding his own against the best the ATP Tour has to offer. Read

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