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Sastre seizes yellow jersey

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

Frank Schleck surrendered the yellow jersey to team-mate Carlos Sastre as the Spaniard kicked away to a convincing victory on Alpe d'Huez in the 17th stage of the Tour de France.

Raikkonen to see out Ferrari deal

Kimi Raikkonen

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

Reigning world champion Kimi Raikkonen has insisted he will see out his Ferrari contract.

Burgess blow for England

Sam Burgess

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

England's World Cup hopes received a setback on Wednesday when Bradford's outstanding forward Sam Burgess was told he must undergo shoulder surgery which will force him to miss the tournament.

Gay pulls out of London clash

Tyson Gay

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

World 100 metres champion Tyson Gay has pulled out of his eagerly-anticipated head-to-head with Asafa Powell at the Aviva London Grand Prix on Friday night.

Flintoff: Lay off Pattinson

Andrew Flintoff

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has played down the impact of Darren Pattinson's surprise inclusion in the team to play South Africa in the second Test at Headingley.

Johnson future in doubt

Andrew Johnson

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

Andrew Johnson's future is increasingly unclear after Everton insisted they have not received a £10.5million offer for the striker from Fulham.

Hammers sign Swiss ace

Valon Behrami

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

West Ham have completed the £5million signing of Switzerland international Valon Behrami from Lazio.

Rovers accept Friedel bid

Brad Friedel appears all set to swap Ewood Park for Villa Park

2:40am Thursday 24th July 2008

Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel looks set to leave Ewood Park after the club accepted a bid from an undisclosed Premier League club.

Black Cats pounce for Tainio

Teemu Tainio

2:39am Thursday 24th July 2008

Sunderland have announced the signing of Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio, with Pascal Chimbonda's arrival expected to be confirmed imminently.

Tevez: Give Ronaldo Real deal

Cristiano Ronaldo

2:39am Thursday 24th July 2008

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has broken ranks by claiming Cristiano Ronaldo should be allowed to join Real Madrid if he wishes.


National News

Police brand pay offer 'insulting'

Police officers are launching a court challenge over pay

Updated 2:24am Thursday 24th July 2008

The Government has been accused of betraying police with an "insulting" pay offer by leaders of rank-and-file officers.


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