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World No.1 Victoria Azarenka has advanced to the third round of the US Open by defeating Belgian qualifier Kirsten Flipkens 6-2 6-2 in only 65 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. …

Tottenham have moved quickly to replace Luka Modric by agreeing to sign midfielder Mousa Dembele from Premier League rival Fulham. Fulham say the 25-year-old Belgium international “has successfully completed a …

Norwich goalkeeper Declan Rudd has admitted it is difficult to sit on the bench most weekends and only feature in the first-team on a sporadic basis. The 21-year-old made some …

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will target either the Champions League or a trophy to establish the club as a force in English football once again. The Magpies will look to …

QPR manager Mark Hughes admits the return of Alejandro Faurlin and Kieron Dyer from long-term injuries has given the west Londoners a huge boost. Argentinian midfielder Faurlin made his first …

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has wished Swindon well in their continuing Capital One Cup campaign after his side’s shock defeat to the Robins last night. The Potters were stunned at …

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer gambled on Wednesday by choosing uncapped Johan Goosen and Duane Vermeulen in his Rugby Championship squad for away Tests against Australia and New Zealand next …

Andrew Strauss resigned as England’s Test captain and announced his retirement from professional cricket with immediate effect on Wednesday in the latest twist to the Kevin Pietersen saga that has …

Canterbury coach Des Hasler has labelled his side’s display against Canberra as “diabolical” and says the players were keen to make amends against the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night. In …

Former world No.1 Greg Norman has laughed off a dramatic arrival in Switzerland for this week’s European Masters. The 57-year-old Australian’s private jet closed a runway at Geneva Airport after …

Chairman John Grant has given the biggest indication yet that the ARLC’s chief executive’s role will be filled by someone outside of the sport. With speculation mounting that AFL’s No.2 …

AFL players who win free kicks for high tackles by lifting their arms or lowering their legs might not next season, under changes being considered. The issue is one of …

Manly fullback Brett Stewart has signed a four-year deal reportedly worth $2.4 million to remain with the NRL defending premiers. The 27-year-old’s deal was tipped weeks ago but confirmed by …

Manly fullback Brett Stewart has signed a four-year deal reportedly worth $2.4 million to remain with the NRL defending premiers. The 27-year-old’s deal was tipped weeks ago but confirmed by …

Brett Ratten’s departure as Carlton coach will be made official on Thursday. The Blues have decided to dump Ratten, even though he has a full year remaining on his contract. …

Australia have taken a one-nil lead in their one-day international series against Pakistan, but their batsmen are still baffled by the wizardry of Pakistan’s spinners. Skipper Michael Clarke (66) and …

Resting players won’t be considered by North Queensland even if their finals fate is decided before Sunday’s NRL clash with Cronulla, Cowboys fullback Matt Bowen insists. North Queensland can finish …

Club great Darren Lockyer believes Brisbane can break the shackles with a polished win against Penrith on Friday night before giving the NRL finals a serious shake next month. And …