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Sastre takes over as Tour leader
Spain's Carlos Sastre is the new holder of the yellow jersey after winning an intriguing stage 17 of the Tour de France.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
West Ham sign Lazio star Behrami
West Ham sign Lazio's Switzerland international Valon Behrami in a £5m deal.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Rain hits opening day in Colombo
Malinda Warnapura hits 50 as Sri Lanka reach 85-2 at stumps on the rain-hit opening day of the first Test against India.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Thorpe doubts Phelps record quest
Australia's greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe does not believe Michael Phelps will win eight swimming gold medals in Beijing.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Glock ready to return after crash
Timo Glock will return to testing for Toyota on Thursday - four days after his horror crash at the German Grand Prix.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Norman ponders USPGA invitation
Australian Greg Norman will decide whether he will take part in the USPGA Championship in the next 24 hours.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
McCaw delays Tri-Nations comeback
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is ruled out of Saturday's Tri-Nations match against Australia, who give a first start to Ryan Cross.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Ferguson doubts Chelsea challenge
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Chelsea's ageing squad may struggle to challenge for honours next season.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Wenger targeting new midfielder
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is in the market for a new midfielder before the start of the new season.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Selectors hold talks with Vaughan
England's selectors hold talks with captain Michael Vaughan after his comment that Darren Pattinson's call-up "looked confused".
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Idowu not fazed by favourite tag
Britain's Phillips Idowu says he is at ease with being favourite for Olympic triple jump gold following Christian Olsson's withdrawal.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Calzaghe hopes for November show
Joe Calzaghe hopes his rescheduled showdown with Roy Jones Jr will take place in November.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Liverpool sign Spanish teenager
Liverpool sign 18-year-old right-back Emmanuel Mendy on a free transfer from Spanish third division side Murcia Deportivo.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Blackburn stall Friedel departure
Blackburn chairman John Williams says the club will not sell goalkeeper Brad Friedel until they have found a replacement.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Media dunked at NZ rowing shoot
Journalists ended up clinging to an upturned boat as a photo opportunity for New Zealand's Olympic rowers goes wrong.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Wednesday's gossip column
Everton deny Johnson bid, plus other rumours
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Shilton backs Terry for captaincy
England legend Peter Shilton believes John Terry should be given the captaincy on a regular basis.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Lewis hails fresh WRU loan deal
WRU chief Roger Lewis explains the thinking behind renegotiating its debts with Barclays Bank.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Murray faces Johansson in Toronto
Andy Murray will face Sweden's Thomas Johansson in Toronto on Wednesday after he and brother Jamie post a doubles win.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Lauda hails 'unbeatable' Hamilton
F1 great Niki Lauda says Britain's Lewis Hamilton could become unbeatable after securing back-to-back wins in Germany and Britain.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Powell sees off Bolt in Stockholm
Asafa Powell beats Usain Bolt in the battle of the world's fastest men in the IAAF Grand Prix meeting in Stockholm.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Government prepares for Tote sale
The government says it has begun preparing for a possible sale of the state-owned bookmaker, the Tote.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Shuker hopes for Beijing medals
British wheelchair tennis number one Lucy Shuker says she has the potential to bring back medals from her first trip to the Paralympics.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Maynard hits out at senior pros
Matthew Maynard says Glamorgan's senior players are not pulling their weight.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Three clubs given A grade licence
Leeds, Hull FC and Warrington are awarded category A Super League licences by the Rugby Football League.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Harrington sets 'exclusive' goals
Padraig Harrington aims to build on his Open triumph with more major victories after rising to a high of third in the world rankings.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Calzaghe postpones Jones Jr fight
A hand injury forces Joe Calzaghe to postpone his September super-fight with Roy Jones Jr.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
China 'to allow Olympic protests'
China says it will allow demonstrations in three designated city parks during the Olympic Games in Beijing.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Live text - Tour de France
Frank Schleck looks to retain his lead of the Tour de France in the 17th stage which includes the gruelling l'Alpe d'Huez.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
Penguins give Thierren new deal
Stanley Cup finalists Pittsburgh reward head coach Michael Therrien with a new three-year contract.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 23 July, 2008, 18:21 GMT
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