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New West Brom deal for Reid
West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.
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Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham tomorrow as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.6 hours, 53 minutes ago» racing » latest

O'Neill ace too sharp at Ascot
Leading National Hunt trainer Jonjo O’Neill claimed the Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot as Well Sharp carried the familiar silks of JP McManus to a determined victory.7 hours, 47 minutes ago» soccer
Pennant pens new Stoke deal
Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.8 hours, 23 minutes ago» racing

Dawn delivers in Palace thriller
Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in an incredible finish to the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.8 hours, 27 minutes ago» racing

Minute's silence for Cecil at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot paid its respects to the late Sir Henry Cecil with a minute’s silence before the opening race of the five-day meeting.8 hours, 30 minutes ago» soccer

Pearce to leave England U21 post
Stuart Pearce was today informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.8 hours, 33 minutes ago» racing

Sole powers to King's Stand glory
Sole Power edged out South African raider Shea Shea to claim a deserved victory in a thrilling climax to the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.9 hours, 9 minutes ago» soccer » latest

Villa complete Helenius move
Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.9 hours, 11 minutes ago» racing

Declaration of War wins Royal Ascot opener
American superstar Animal Kingdom proved a bitter disappointment as Declaration Of War claimed victory in the Queen Anne Stakes, the opening race of Royal Ascot 2013.9 hours, 32 minutes ago» soccer

Reds bid for Alberto not enough
Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a “very good” offer.9 hours, 40 minutes ago» soccer » latest

Torres: Mourinho has plans for me
Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under “demanding” new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.10 hours, 46 minutes ago» rugby » latest

Gatland: Lions weren't good enough
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland conceded his side “got what they deserved” after seeing their unbeaten tour record disappear in a disappointing showing against the Brumbies.11 hours, 43 minutes ago» rugby

Tame Lions suffer first Tour defeat
Brumbies 14 British & Irish Lions 12
Warren Gatland's hopes of his British & Irish Lions going unbeaten for 10 games in 2013 came to crashing halt at the Canberra Stadium on Tuesday as the ACT Brumbies scored a famous victory in the Australian capital.12 hours, 5 minutes ago» soccer » latest

Newcastle confirm Kinnear role
Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club’s director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.12 hours, 31 minutes ago» racing

Passage heads Gold Cup field
Rite Of Passage will bid to regain his crown when he lines-up for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday.12 hours, 34 minutes ago» soccer » latest

Red Devils arrange Stockholm date
Manchester United have added another game to their mammoth 24,500-mile pre-season schedule.13 hours, 15 minutes ago» soccer

Baggies give Reid new one-year deal
West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.13 hours, 51 minutes ago» gaa

Knee injury finishes Tyrone goalkeeper's Championship hopes
Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan will sit out the rest of the Red Hands' Championship campaign after sustaining a season-ending knee injury.15 hours, 18 minutes ago» gaa

Players speak out against Friday night game
The GAA's decision to break new ground by hosting a Friday night fixture in the first round of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers next week has been criticised by some of the players who will be involved in the game.
16 hours, 9 minutes ago» soccer

Kinnear: Some are talking out of their backsides
Joe Kinnear last night risked alienating the Newcastle fans further by claiming to have “more intelligence than them”.16 hours, 57 minutes ago» rugby » latest

Ashley-Cooper lauds O'Driscoll
Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O’Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday’s opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.1 day, 4 hours, 13 minutes ago» athletics

Britton and English out of European team championships
Ireland have been dealt two serious blows ahead of the European team championships in Dublin this weekend.1 day, 5 hours, 48 minutes ago» gaa

Carlow to host first-ever Friday night Championship match
Midland rivals Carlow and Laois will make history next week when they meet in the first ever Championship match to be played on a Friday night.1 day, 6 hours, 10 minutes ago» soccer

Hearts confirm administration move
Hearts are to go into administration, the club has confirmed.1 day, 6 hours, 51 minutes ago» soccer

Hearts 'set to go into administration'
Hearts are to go into administration, it is understood.1 day, 6 hours, 59 minutes ago» soccer

Carroll set for Hammers medical
Liverpool have moved a step closer to offloading Andy Carroll with the striker set for a medical at West Ham.
1 day, 11 hours, 39 minutes ago» soccer

Fergie's first-ever United team sheet up for sale
The official team sheet Alex Ferguson’s first game in charge at Manchester United is to be sold at auction - and it features three Irish stars.1 day, 12 hours, 33 minutes ago» soccer

Kinnear return 'the beginning of the end for Pardew'
Joe Kinnear's return to Newcastle could be the beginning of the end for manager Alan Pardew's reign on Tyneside.1 day, 13 hours, 16 minutes ago» soccer

Balotelli warned to 'stop flexing muscles' after Confed Cup goal celebration
Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli revelled in a Confederations Cup victory over Mexico at the Maracana but warned his match-winning striker Mario Balotelli to stop “flexing his muscles”.1 day, 13 hours, 26 minutes ago» soccer

Dortmund GM insists Lewandowski's going nowhere
Borussia Dortmund’s general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke now insists star striker Robert Lewandowski will not be moving abroad this summer having already ruled out a move to domestic rivals Bayern Munich.1 day, 13 hours, 38 minutes ago» golf » latest

Courageous Rose praised by Jacklin
Tony Jacklin praised Justin Rose’s courage after watching him become the first Englishman to win a major championship for 17 years last night.1 day, 13 hours, 46 minutes ago» soccer

Newport head for Brighton in opening round of League Cup
Newly-promoted Newport have been handed an exciting trip to Championship side Brighton in the first round of the Capital One Cup.1 day, 13 hours, 58 minutes ago» soccer

Kinnear insists he will make Magpies 'better'
Joe Kinnear believes he has plenty to offer Newcastle as he returns to the club as director of football.1 day, 15 hours, 2 minutes ago» gaa

Derry host Sligo in opening round of qualifiers
The draw has been made for the opening round of the All-Ireland football qualifiers.1 day, 16 hours, 49 minutes ago» rugby

O'Connell: 'Savage competition' for Test place
Paul O’Connell believes there is “savage competition” for places in the British and Irish Lions squad as the countdown continues towards next Saturday’s first Test against Australia.1 day, 16 hours, 51 minutes ago» golf

In bloom: Classy Rose captures first major at Merion
From Brian Keogh at Merion, Pennsylvania
Justin Rose put on a display of sheer class as a golfer and a sportsman to consign his early career struggles to history and capture his first major championship with a two-stroke US Open victory over eternal bridesmaid Phil Mickelson and Australian’s Jason Day at a punishing Merion last night.1 day, 23 hours, 7 minutes ago» golf

Rose wins US Open
Justin Rose today survived a rollercoaster final round to win his first major title in the US Open and inflict further misery on Phil Mickelson.2 days, 4 hours, 27 minutes ago» golf

Woods drops further back
Tiger Woods made an early move in the final round of the US Open in Philadelphia today – but it was further backwards and came several hours before the leaders were due to tee off at Merion.2 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago» gaa

Down get off to a winning start
Down 3-20 Armagh 1-11, Newry
Goals were key as Christy Ring Cup champions Down got their Ulster SHC campaign off to a winning start, following a 15-point win over neighbours Armagh at Pairc Esler today.

