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IRB charge South Africa over protest

South Africa have been charged with misconduct by the International Rugby Board for their protest against the suspension of Bakkies Botha. Read

Second win for Cavendish

Mark Cavendish claimed his second consecutive Tour de France stage win on Monday, producing another fine sprint finish to keep hold of the green jersey. Read

New Reds deal for Benayoun

Yossi Benayoun has signed a new Liverpool contract and insisted "playing for this club is a dream come true". Read

New names, same threat warns KP

Kevin Pietersen has warned England to beware the threat of Australia in this week's opening Ashes Test despite the tourists having lost the nucleus of the line-up which completed a series whitewash the last time the sides met. Read

Lee to miss Ashes opener

Brett Lee is to miss the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff starting on Wednesday with a left side injury, Australia have confirmed. Read

Terry going nowhere, warns Ancelotti

New Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is adamant the club want to keep captain John Terry at Stamford Bridge "forever". Read

'Several bidders' meet Ashley price

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has received at least two offers of £100million for the club. Read

Pakistan on brink of win

Mohammad Aamer and Saeed Ajmal claimed three wickets apiece to put Pakistan within touching distance of victory on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Read

Ronaldo passes medical

Cristiano Ronaldo successfully completed his medical with Real Madrid on Monday afternoon, the Primera Division club have confirmed. Read

Wigan duo recalled as injuries hit

Wigan have recalled Darrell Goulding and Lee Mossop from loan spells in response to an injury crisis at the JJB Stadium. Read

Terry will stay - Ancelotti

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that John Terry is to remain at Stamford Bridge amid continued speculation over a move to Manchester City. Read

Aamer puts Pakistan on top

Fast bowler Mohammad Aamer claimed three quick wickets in the afternoon session to put Pakistan in command against Sri Lanka on the third day of the first Test in Galle. Read

Lee suffers rib injury

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee is a doubt for the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff after suffering a rib injury. Read

United favourites for Obertan - Triaud

Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud believes there is a "great possibility" Manchester United will sign Gabriel Obertan. Read

Last season a learning curve - Heskey

Emile Heskey is confident Aston Villa youngsters such as Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor will be better equipped to deal with the pressure of battling for a Champions League spot next season. Read

Zhirkov makes Blues move

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed the club have signed Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow. Read

Katich confident class of 2009 can shine

Simon Katich is confident Australia's new look side can overcome the recent retirements of several modern legends to make an impact in this week's first npower Ashes Test. Read

Paranavitana helps Sri Lanka consolidate

Sri Lanka recovered quickly from losing an early wicket to wipe out the first-innings deficit on the third morning of the first Test against Pakistan in Galle. Read

Cavendish sets out goals

Mark Cavendish will wear the Tour de France's green jersey for the first time on Monday after becoming Britain's most successful road racer with his fifth victory in cycling's most prestigious race. Read

Williams hails Lions experience

Shane Williams will fly home on Monday night after playing his part in "a fantastic tour" of South Africa. Read

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