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McLeish closes in on targets

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish will look to put a fortnight of frustration in the transfer market behind him by completing the double-signing of Armand Traore and Martin Jiranek on Tuesday.Read

Rogers to leave Derbyshire

Derbyshire have revealed their former captain Chris Rogers will leave the club at the end of the season to join Middlesex.Read

Venus victorious on day one

Shocks were conspicuous by their absence on the opening day of the US Open, with Venus Williams and defending champion Kim Clijsters among the seeds enjoying a comfortable passage into the second round at Flushing Meadows.Read

Bradley extends USA contract

Bob Bradley is almost certainly out of the running for the Aston Villa job after signing an extension to his contract as national team coach of the United States.Read

Flash of genius from Federer

Roger Federer lit up the opening day of the US Open with another moment of sheer genius during his first-round victory at Flushing Meadows.Read

Mascherano ready to battle

Javier Mascherano is not expecting to walk straight into Barcelona's star-studded midfield after completing his move to the Catalan giants from Liverpool.Read

Happy day for Roddick

American Andy Roddick celebrated his 28th birthday on Monday with a comfortable first round victory in the US Open at Flushing Meadows.Read

Mascherano completes Barca switch

Javier Mascherano has completed his move from Liverpool to Barcelona after successfully undergoing a medical at the club.Read

Begovic denies going on strike

Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has denied claims that he went on strike in an effort to engineer a move away from the Britannia Stadium.Read

Mascherano proves a medical marvel

Javier Mascherano has passed his medical as he puts the finishing touches on his move from Liverpool to Barcelona.Read

Baltacha cruises into second round

Britain's Elena Baltacha cruised into the second round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows with a commanding win over Croatia's Petra Martic.Read

West Brom sign Scharner

West Brom have bulked up their squad ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline by signing former Wigan player Paul Scharner on a two-year contract.Read

Players warned over ICC action

The Pakistan cricketers at the centre of corruption allegations were warned they face swift and firm punishment if the claims against them are proved.Read

Murray ready to be hot shot

Andy Murray insists he is ready to cope with everything the New York weather can throw at him as he waits to begin his US Open title bid at Flushing Meadows.Read

Pakistan press ahead with tour

The under-fire Pakistan team are expected to proceed as planned with preparations for their limited-overs series against England despite the match-fixing allegations surrounding the squad.Read

Duff out of Armenia game

Damien Duff has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's European Championship qualifier in Armenia on Friday through injury.Read

Hodgson happy with summer business

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson admits bringing in a new striker would be "the icing on the cake" but he is happy with the business he has done this summer.Read

Blues close on Jiranek

Birmingham are understood to be closing in on a deal to sign Spartak Moscow defender Martin JiranekRead

Scotland trio to miss qualifier

Scotland manager Craig Levein has confirmed Chris Iwelumo, Lee Wallace and Kevin McNaughton will miss Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania.Read

Pakistan leave London for Somerset

Pakistan's one-day squad have left their London hotel as allegations of spot-fixing continue to engulf the tourists.Read

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