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Broad wicket provides bright spot

Stuart Broad claimed an early breakthrough for England before rain again interrupted their bid for a whitewash in the final match of the NatWest Series against South Africa on Wednesday. Read

Mayweather to train Hatton

Ricky Hatton will be trained by Floyd Mayweather snr for his fight against IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas on November 22. Read

England frustrated by the weather

England were unable to get under way on time in today's final NatWest Series match against South Africa - because of the volume of rain which has fallen at the SWALEC Stadium this week. Read

Curbishley resigns as West Ham boss

Alan Curbishley has resigned as manager of West Ham, the club have confirmed. Read

Agent arrested after Downing complaint

A licensed football agent has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after a formal complaint by Middlesbrough and England midfielder Stewart Downing. Read

Niemi announces retirement

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has announced his retirement from football, the club have revealed on their website. Read

Phelan named United assistant

Manchester United have appointed Mike Phelan as assistant manager, replacing Carlos Queiroz who left Old Trafford to become Portugal coach in July. Read

Keegan talks ongoing

Newcastle on Wednesday confirmed that talks between manager Kevin Keegan and the club are ongoing. Read

Mathers agrees Warriors deal

Wigan full-back Richard Mathers has signed a one-year contract extension at the engage Super League club, with the option of a further year. Read

Redknapp denies Barton link

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has denied that Joey Barton was a target on transfer-deadline day. Read

Riera anticipates Anfield experience

Albert Riera is eagerly looking forward to starting his Liverpool career after completing a switch to the Barclays Premier League on transfer deadline day. Read

England defeats hurt less - Carragher

Jamie Carragher has revealed that an England defeat "never hurt me in the same way as losing with my club." Read

McGinley plays down Tiger absence

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley believes the absence of Tiger Woods could actually make the American team a stronger unit when they face Europe this month. Read

Murray confident of positive display

Andy Murray is confident the second grand slam quarter-final of his career at the US Open on Wednesday will have a far more positive outcome than his appearance in the last eight at Wimbledon. Read

Jamie Murray through to final

Jamie Murray will contest a second grand slam final after the Scot and American partner Liezel Huber beat Jill Craybas and Eric Butorac at the US Open on Tuesday night. Read

Bellamy: I can't afford to break down

Craig Bellamy insists he dare not risk breaking down with injury again at a crucial time for West Ham and Wales. Read

Gardner relishes competition

Craig Gardner is relishing the competition for places in the Aston Villa midfield after the arrival of James Milner for a club record £12million. Read

Keegan in 'difficult position' - LMA

League Managers' Association chief executive Richard Bevan on Wednesday admitted Kevin Keegan was "in a difficult position" as confusion continued to reign over his position at St James' Park. Read

LMA: Keegan has not resigned

The League Managers' Association insists Kevin Keegan has not resigned as manager of Newcastle as confusion continued to reign at St James' Park. Read

Robinho eyes success under Hughes

Brazilian forward Robinho has spoken warmly about Manchester City manager Mark Hughes and revealed his ambition is to help bring the Premier League title to Eastlands. Read

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