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Early blow for Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Jonny Wilkinson's hopes of making an immediate start to the Guinness Premiership campaign have been dashed.

Warren eager to see 'untouchable' Khan

Amir Khan

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Frank Warren is looking forward to seeing the new, improved Amir Khan when he defends his WBO Intercontinental lightweight title against Breidis Prescott at Manchester's MEN Arena on Saturday night.

Murray enjoying centre stage

Andy Murray

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Andy Murray is relishing his return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for Saturday's US Open semi-final showdown with world number one Rafael Nadal.

Prior poised for dual role

Matt Prior

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Matt Prior is favourite to reclaim the wicketkeeping position in England's Test side following his impressive displays during the NatWest Series rout of South Africa.

Tigers pounce to sign Hudson

Ryan Hudson

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Castleford have signed their former captain Ryan Hudson from Huddersfield on a four-year deal.

Taylor calls for leniency for Barton

Joey Barton.

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has urged the Football Association to be lenient with Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton when he appears before a disciplinary panel on Friday.

Magpies rocked by Keegan resignation

Kevin Keegan

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is going back to the drawing board with his dream for the club in tatters in the wake of Kevin Keegan's resignation.

Hughes: I won't waste golden chance

Mark Hughes watches on as Manchester City lose 4-2 to Aston Villa.

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Mark Hughes has promised Manchester City's long-suffering fans he will not squander the opportunity to turn the club into European giants.

Scolari shrugs off Robinho loss

Luiz Felipe Scolari

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted he is happy with his squad despite seeing the club miss out on Robinho as the transfer window closed.

Bilic plays down Hammers link

Slaven Bilic

1:28pm Friday 5th September 2008

Slaven Bilic appears to have ruled himself out of the running for the West Ham vacancy after committing his future to Croatia until 2010 at least.


National News

Goalkeeper jailed for blackmail

Ex-Manchester City trainee Ashley Timms has been jailed for 20 months

Updated 3:13pm Friday 5th September 2008

A goalkeeper who blackmailed a top Premier League footballer over a sex video has been jailed for 20 months.


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