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Rafael Nadal to tackle Chung Hyeon at Paris Masters

Rafael Nadal will take on Chung Hyeon in the second round of the Paris Masters knowing victory will guarantee he closes out the year as world number one.

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Rafael Nadal extends unbeaten run to reach China Open semi-finals

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Nadal saves two match points on his way to victory over Pouille at China Open

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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal progress but Jo-Wilfried Tsonga suffers shock French Open exit

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal set up quarter-final clash in Indian Wells

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Roger Federer and Andy Murray on collision course

Nick Kyrgios: It’s love-all with Andy Murray

Nick Kyrgios joked it was “love at first sight” with Andy Murray but that will not stop him trying to end the home favourite’s hopes of a second Wimbledon title today.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Andy Murray cruises into third round of Wimbledon

Andy Murray secured his place in the third round of Wimbledon yesterday with a straights sets win on centre court.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Pablo Cuevas to face Steve Johnson in Aegon Open final

Pablo Cuevas' grass-court epiphany continued with victory over Gilles Muller to reach the Aegon Open final in Nottingham.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Emotional Lleyton Hewitt bids final farewell

Two-time grand slam champion Lleyton Hewitt waved an emotional goodbye after the Australian lost the final singles match of his career to Spain’s David Ferrer.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2016

999 caller asked officers how to cook chicken

What temperature to oven cook a chicken and requests for taxi numbers are just some of the 999 “emergency” calls a British police force has received.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

Eyewitnesses claim more than one gunmen in Sousse attack

Eyewitnesses have claimed the Tunisian beach massacre may have been carried out by more than one attacker as authorities continue to quiz seven suspected associates of the gunman.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015

Star Of Seville to enhance John Gosden’s Oaks claims

John Gosden strengthened his hand for the Oaks when Star Of Seville made all the running in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York yesterday.

Thu, 14 May, 2015

Djokovic crusies to third round in 90 minutes

Top seed and four-time champion Novak Djokovic lost just five games as he cruised into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Fighting Irish leave us wanting more

Australia 56 (0-17-5) Ireland 46 (2-9-7)

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Earley bemoans poor first quarter from Ireland

The result may have well and truly saved the International Series for the foreseeable future, but that will provide Ireland with cold comfort after they left it too late in Perth earlier today.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Ireland’s kicking lets them down as Australia win the International Rules

Australia 56 Ireland 46

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Earley praises Aussies over Rules selection

Ireland coach Paul Earley has applauded Australia for demonstrating their faith in the International Rules concept after naming what he regards as their best squad ever.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

Aussies deliver stars of AFL in bid to breathe new life into international rules series

Following the abysmal showing of Australia’s international rules side last October and the subsequent promise that it wouldn’t happen again this year, it appears the Aussies have kept their word by naming an exceptionally strong squad.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2014

Nadal out in first round at Halle

Rafael Nadal was brought back down to earth with a bump by Dustin Brown in Halle.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Federations urge McQuaid to seek court ruling on election

Embattled UCI president Pat McQuaid has been challenged to prove his commitment to good governance by taking a dispute over theforthcoming election to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Tue, 03 Sep, 2013

USA cycling challenges McQuaid

The president of the International Cycling Union (UCI) has been challenged to prove his commitment to good governance by taking a dispute over the forthcoming election to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

Five cycling federations question McQuaid's re-election bid

The International Cycling Union has been asked to take a dispute over its forthcoming presidential election to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

Djokovic completes US men's misery

World number one Novak Djokovic defeated Bobby Reynolds under the Centre Court roof to make it the worst Wimbledon for America’s men for more than a century.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2013

Djokovic closer to historic third Australian Open title in a row

Novak Djokovic could not hide his satisfaction after completing the first step on the road to a place in history at the Australian Open.

Mon, 14 Jan, 2013

Roddick keeps retirement at bay

Andy Roddick set up a blockbuster fourth-round clash against Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open as he kept the fat lady at bay for at least a couple more days.

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

Sharapova hoping to break Flushing Meadows hoodoo

Maria Sharapova looked in fine form as she dispatched America’s Mallory Burdette to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2012

Ferrer run continues

Fourth seed David Ferrer continued his straightforward progress through the draw with a 6-2 6-3 7-6 (14/12) victory over Dutch qualifier Igor Sijsling in the second round of the US Open today.

Fri, 31 Aug, 2012

Bills get a taste of the Patriot game

THE New England Patriots secured the number one seed in the AFC and home advantage for the NFL play-offs as they came from three touchdowns down to hammer the Buffalo Bills.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2012

Boy held after parents shot dead

A 12-year-old US boy who reported shots fired at his home is in custody after officers arrived to find his parents dead and two of his siblings in critical condition.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2011

Woolworths speculation lift shares

Shares in Woolworths rose sharply today as investors awaited Iceland founder Malcolm Walker’s next move in his pursuit of the group’s retail arm.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2008

Iceland boss launches Woolworths bid: Report

The founder of the Iceland frozen food chain has launched a surprise bid for Woolworths retail arm, a report said today.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2008

Woolworths appoints new chief executive

One of the toughest jobs on the high street in the UK was filled today after Woolworths appointed former Focus DIY boss Steve Johnson as its chief executive.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2008

Airliner escape slide 'inflates in mid-air'

A United Airlines plane made an emergency landing when an emergency slide apparently inflated in mid-air.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Virgin Galactic 'will be available to the masses'

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space tourism programme could eventually be “available to the masses”, it was disclosed today.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2006

Charlotte Church spent €5,900 on 'emergency' dress

Teenage singer Charlotte Church has revealed she once splashed out more than €5,900 on a single dress.

Sun, 01 Jun, 2003

Church 'turned down role over weight demand'

Teenage star Charlotte Church turned down a role in big budget movie Phantom Of The Opera – because the makers wanted her to lose weight.

Wed, 07 May, 2003

Church tells Parkinson she's in love

Teenage superstar Charlotte Church has told for the first time how she is “in love” with her “bad lad” boyfriend.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2002