NOTEBOOK: Bookies avoid a bath thanks to Murray misery
London - London bookmakers were breathing a massive sigh of relief after avoiding a financial bath thanks to the Wimbledon semi-finals loss of Andy Murray. The four-set loss to Andy Roddick cost enthusiastic British punters up to two million dollars,...
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Michael Owen seals Manchester United switch
London - Striker Michael Owen completed his free-transfer move to English football champions Manchester United on Friday. The 29 year old underwent stringent medical tests before signing a two-year contract on what is believed to be a pay-as-you-play...
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Chelsea sign striker Sturridge
London - Chelsea confirmed on Friday that they have signed striker Dean Sturridge on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Manchester City. Daniel Sturridge has agreed to join on a four-year contract, a Chelsea statement said on the club websi...
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Saturday order of play
London - Order of play on showcourts Saturday at the 20.5-million-dollar Wimbledon Championships. Centre court (1300 gmt start)...
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Federer shows top form with walloping of Haas - Update
London - Roger Federer put on a master class in just over two hours Friday to school Tommy Haas 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 6-3 for a place in a seventh straight final at Wimbledon. The Swiss, who has won five of the last six editions, will await an opponent as ...
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EXTRA: Federer reaches seventh straight Wimbledon final
London - Roger Federer controlled Tommy Haas in a 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 6-3 victory on Friday to reach his seventh consecutive Wimbledon final. The Swiss, who has won five of the last six editions, will await an opponent as Scot Andy Murray faces Andy Rodd...
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Wolves completed Halford signing
London - Wolverhampton Wanderers completed the signing of Greg Halford from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee on Friday. Halford, who can play as a full-back or provide cover in midfield or centre-forward, has signed a three-year deal. ...
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