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Popescu was communist secret police informer

Gheorghe Popescu the former captain of Romania's national football team has confessed that he was an informer for the country's secret police during the communist era.

 

Michael Owen set to join Manchester United

Telegraph Sport confirm Sir Alex Ferguson's latest transfer move.

Arsenal hand Jack Wilshere new longterm contract

Teenage midfielder Jack Wilshere has signed a new extended contract with Arsenal.

 

Newcastle players upbeat as they return to preseason training

Newcastle United coach Chris Hughton insists that mood within club's firstteam squad remains "upbeat".

Sevilla maintain interest in Tottenham's Didier Zokora

Didier Zokora's proposed move could yet be resurrected providing Spanish club can offload some fringe players.

 

Premier League summer transfer window spending has only just begun

Obscene or necessary? Offensive or required? Whatever your view the summer spending just continues.

Aston Villa prepare bid for Wigan Athletic defender Titus Bramble

Aston Villa are poised to offer Wigan Athletic a £3.5m player plus cash deal to lure Titus Bramble to Villa Park.

 

Darius Vassell receives hero's welcome at Turkish side Ankaragucu

Hands in the air Vassell is here Ankaragucu fans greet striker.

Ashley Cole to sign new Chelsea contract

Ashley Cole is close to signing a new Chelsea contract which will see him end his career at Stamford Bridge.

 

Sol Campbell puts Premier League clubs on alert

Defender puts English clubs on alert by admitting he wants to listen to "different offers" after coming to end of Portsmouth contract.

Birmingham launch final bid for Patrick Vieira

Club reportedly offer Patrick Vieira a £100000aweek takeitorleaveit offer to move to St Andrews.

 

Arsenal's William Gallas wanted by Inter Milan

Arsenal defender William Gallas has been linked with a move to Inter Milan.

Barcelona to bid for Liverpool's Javier Mascherano

Barcelona are reportedly ready to make a £25 million bid for Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano.

 

Chelsea and Manchester United knocked back by Franck Ribery

Franck Ribery signals intention to leave Bayern Munich but expresses desire to join Real Madrid.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis urges Premier League to look at salary cap

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis believes Premier League clubs should consider capping salaries.

 

David Beckham not welcome at LA Galaxy says Landon Donovan

LA Galaxy teammates criticise England international's leadership qualities just days before he is due to return to MLS.

Transfers: Premier League summer 2009

Comprehensive guide to all the deals as they happen.

 

Manchester City could 'walk away' from Samuel Eto'o and Carlos Tevez deals

Man City prepared to walk away from moves to sign Samuel Eto'o and Carlos Tevez if deals do not progress quickly enough.

England Under21 manager Stuart Pearce hits back at critics denouncing his 'antics'

England U21 coach hits back at accusations that touchline 'antics' may have hurt England's chances of hosting 2018 World Cup.

 

Transfers: League Two summer 2009

Comprehensive guide to all the transfer window action as it happens.

Transfers: League One summer 2009

Comprehensive guide to all the transfer window action as it happens.

 

Transfers: Championship summer 2009

Comprehensive guide to all the transfer window action as it happens.

Graham Taylor named 'gay icon' by Sir Elton John

Former England football manager given by Sir Elton John.

 

Premier League transfer talk Sam Allardyce rules out Blackburn reunion with Joey Barton

Highly placed sources at Blackburn say that manager Sam Allardyce has ruled out a reunion with Joey Barton whom he signed for Newcastle.

Ricardo Carvalho and Deco furious as move from Chelsea to Inter Milan stalls

Chelsea's deal to sell Ricardo Carvalho and Deco to Inter Milan is close to collapse after the Italian club demanded they move on free transfers.

 

Owen linked to shock Man Utd move

Manchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen.

 

Venus and Serena through to final

Serena Williams will face sister Venus in Saturday's Wimbledon final after prevailing in a marathon tussle with Russian Elena Dementieva.

Murray stands on verge of history

Andy Murray will become the first British player for 71 years to reach the Wimbledon men's final if he can overcome Andy Roddick in Friday's semi-finals.

 

Lions Test debuts for English duo

Riki Flutey and Joe Worsley will start against South Africa on Saturday as the injury-hit British and Irish Lions make a host of changes for the third Test.

Lee shines but Australia struggle

Brett Lee takes five wickets but England Lions hit 302-6 replying to Australia's 358 at Worcester.

 

Chelsea bring in keeper Turnbull

Chelsea sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer.

Hartley and Dutchman leave Celtic

Celtic confirm that Paul Hartley and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink have left the Glasgow club.

 

Motherwell 0-1 Llanelli

Wales' runners-up deal a blow to their Scottish opponents and take the advantage in their Europa League qualifier.

Anderson puts England in command

James Anderson takes a five-wicket haul against Warwickshire to put England in control after day two of their three-day Ashes warm-up match.

 

LA team-mate hits out at Beckham

LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan launches a stinging attack on team-mate David Beckham, accusing the England star of a "lack of commitment".

Wales skipper Jones declared fit

Wales skipper Ryan Jones is declared fit after being ruled out of the Lions tour in June with concussion.

 

Wilshere extends Arsenal contract

Teenage midfielder Jack Wilshere signs a new long-term deal at Arsenal.

Thomas completes switch to Wigan

Wigan seal the signing of Honduras midfielder Hendry Thomas on a three-year deal, subject to international clearance.

 

Kaymer sets record pace in Paris

Germany's Martin Kaymer leads the Paris open by three shots after a brilliant nine-under-par opening round of 62, equalling the course record.

AT&T National leaderboard

Latest scores from the PGA Tour.

 

Rapturous welcome for Kaka

Jul 01 - Brazilian playmaker Kaka was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday (June 30) evening following his 68.0 million euros ($98 million) transfer from AC Milan.

 

China hurdler Liu still unfit

Jun 30 - Coach of Olympic Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang says the athlete is recovering well but is not a hundred percent fit for competition.

Real Madrid welcome beaming Kaka

Jun 30 - Brazilian soccer star Kaka arrives in Madrid to frenzied media attention.

 

Performing Yoga in a novel location

Jun. 20 - An Indian practitioner of Yoga in India has mastered the art of performing various Yogic postures while floating in water.

Williams sisters Wimbledon buzz

Jun 19 - Defending Wimbledon champion Venus Williams draws a flurry of paparazzi attention at a pre-Wimbledon party.

 

Reinventing the wheel

Jun 17 - The design of the humble bicycle may soon be in for a massive overhaul, at least if one Chinese inventor has his way.

Blind soldiers turn to soccer

Jun 15 - A group of blind soccer players in Baghdad say their visual impairment is no impediment to successfully playing a modified, indoor version of the game.

 

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Jun 1 - Owen Wyatt and Kevin Fylan have their say on the world record bid for Christiano Ronaldo.

Real's record bid for Ronaldo

Jun 11 - Spanish soccer club Real Madrid have offered a world record 131.2 million U.S dollar bid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

Straw refuses pardon for jailed fan

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said he understood the "strong emotions" felt by the family of jailed football fan Michael Shields but could not grant a pardon based on the "rule of law".

 

Serena, Venus set up fourth Wimbledon final

LONDON (AFP) - Serena and Venus Williams will meet in the Wimbledon final for the fourth time after a rollercoaster Thursday which witnessed epic drama as well as a farcical no-contest.

Anderson on the up ahead of the Ashes

BIRMINGHAM (AFP) - James Anderson signalled his determination to be England's leading pace bowler in the Ashes by taking five wickets in their warm-up match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston here Thursday.

 

Di Matteo promises to stick with Baggies' style

LONDON (AFP) - New West Bromwich Albion boss Roberto di Matteo promised Baggies fans on Thursday he would stay true to the club's traditions of attacking football.

Serena, Venus set up 4th Wimbledon title showdown

LONDON (AFP) - Serena and Venus Williams will meet in the Wimbledon final for the fourth time after a rollercoaster Thursday which witnessed epic drama as well as a farcical no-contest.

 

Australia's Lee roars against Lions

WORCESTER, England (AFP) - Brett Lee completed the best possible audition for an Ashes Test berth with a five-wicket haul against the England Lions here on Thursday.

Aussie bowlers struggle against England Lions

WORCESTER, England (AFP) - Worcestershire's Stephen Moore blasted a century as a virtually full-strength Australia suffered the embarrassment of bowling 45 overs before taking an England Lions wicket.

 

England cricketers stay on top of Warwickshire

BIRMINGHAM, England (AFP) - England continued their build-up to next week's first Ashes Test by strengthening their grip on this three-day warm-up match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.

Serena triumphs over Dementieva in Wimbledon epic

LONDON (AFP) - Serena Williams reached her fifth Wimbledon final Thursday with an epic 6-7 (4/7), 7-5, 8-6 win over Elena Dementieva where she saved a match point in the longest semi-final in the tournament's history.

 

Five-star Anderson in groove ahead of Ashes

WORCESTER, England (AFP) - James Anderson took five wickets to put England in total control of their Ashes warm-up match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston here on Thursday.

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Crosby headlines Olympic camp roster

Sidney Crosby and the Staal brothers headline Hockey Canada's invitees to its Olympic orientation camp set for the end of the summer in Calgary.

 

Leafs lock up Grabovski for 3 years

The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed speedy forward Mikhail Grabovski to a three-year deal, the team announced on Thursday.

Antropov moves to Thrashers

Nik Antropov has signed a four-year, $16 million US contract with the Atlanta Thrashers.

 

Leopold commits to play for Panthers

Defenceman Jordan Leopold agreed to a one-year, $1.75-million US contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Sister Act 2: Williams siblings set up Wimbledon rematch

American Serena Williams concluded a thrilling semifinal match at Wimbledon by rallying past Russian Elena Dementieva 6-7 (6-4), 7-5, 8-6 on Thursday, while sister Venus demolished No. 1-ranked Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0.

 

Humane society demands end to Stampede broadcasts

The Humane Society of Canada is asking Canada's broadcasting regulator to phase out airing of Calgary Stampede events.

Argos' Bruce fined for Michael Jackson tribute

A tribute to late pop star Michael Jackson has hit Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce III in the wallet.

 

Skrastins strikes $2.75M deal with Stars

The Dallas Stars inked free-agent defenceman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year, $2.75-million US contract on Thursday.

Kings grab defenceman Scuderi

Another Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman has bolted after the team's Stanley Cup win, as free agent Rob Scuderi has signed with the Los Angeles Kings for four years, the team announced on Thursday.

 

Leafs' Komisarek ready for new 'villain' status in Montreal

Mike Komisarek is fully aware that most of the fans he made during his years with the Montreal Canadiens consider him the enemy now that he has joined the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

LaRose re-signs with Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Chad LaRose with a two-year deal.

 

Recchi inks 1-year deal with Bruins

Veteran Mark Recchi is staying with the Boston Bruins, signing a one-year deal worth $1 million US Thursday, according to NESN.

Coyotes sign Aucoin for $2.25M

The Phoenix Coyotes roster will be more experienced next season thanks to a $2.25-million U.S. contract signed Thursday with defenceman Adrian Aucoin.

 

Luc Bourdon golf fundraiser honours late Canucks player

A golf tournament near Shippagan this weekend will honour the late local hockey hero, Luc Bourdon, with a fundraiser to help young people get more access to sports.

Rapturous welcome for Kaka

Jul 01 - Brazilian playmaker Kaka was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday (June 30) evening following his 68.0 million euros ($98 million) transfer from AC Milan.

 

China hurdler Liu still unfit

Jun 30 - Coach of Olympic Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang says the athlete is recovering well but is not a hundred percent fit for competition.

Real Madrid welcome beaming Kaka

Jun 30 - Brazilian soccer star Kaka arrives in Madrid to frenzied media attention.

 

Performing Yoga in a novel location

Jun. 20 - An Indian practitioner of Yoga in India has mastered the art of performing various Yogic postures while floating in water.

Williams sisters Wimbledon buzz

Jun 19 - Defending Wimbledon champion Venus Williams draws a flurry of paparazzi attention at a pre-Wimbledon party.

 

Reinventing the wheel

Jun 17 - The design of the humble bicycle may soon be in for a massive overhaul, at least if one Chinese inventor has his way.

Blind soldiers turn to soccer

Jun 15 - A group of blind soccer players in Baghdad say their visual impairment is no impediment to successfully playing a modified, indoor version of the game.

 

VLOGONTHEPITCH

Jun 1 - Owen Wyatt and Kevin Fylan have their say on the world record bid for Christiano Ronaldo.

Real's record bid for Ronaldo

Jun 11 - Spanish soccer club Real Madrid have offered a world record 131.2 million U.S dollar bid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

Nicaraguan Boxing Champ, Politician Arguello Dead

After winning world titles in three weight classes during his fighting career, 57-year-old Alexis Arguello was elected mayor of Managua last fall. Authorities said he was found dead Wednesday of a gunshot wound to the chest.

 

Is Chicago An Olympics Kind Of Town?

The International Olympic Committee will decide soon which city will host the 2016 games. The front-runners include Rio de Janeiro — a first for South America — and Chicago, which has never hosted the games.

Baseball Umpires Call Games 'As They See 'Em'

One call from an umpire can make or break a baseball game. Bruce Weber spent time learning how to call balls and strikes for his book, As They See 'Em. He also interviewed dozens of professional umpires about their craft.

 

NASCAR's Logano Calls Win 'Dream Come True'

Joey Logano, 19, became the youngest NASCAR driver to win a Sprint Cup race Sunday. Logano beat out NASCAR veteran Jeff Gordon to win the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He talks about the race.

Soccer And The Vuvuzelas

The remarkable run by the U.S. in the Confederations Cup has been accompanied by an unusual sound. It accompanies every game that's being played in the South African tournament. Fans are blowing stadium horns called vuvuzelas. But some players and coaches find the noise distracting.

 

On The Appalachian, Some Hike Off The Recession

Whether recently laid off or just without any job prospects, some people have traded their resumes and interview suits for sleeping bags and hiking boots. They're on the Appalachian Trail for the next four months — and they hope that by the time they're off, the economy will have recovered.

U.S. Upsets Spain in Soccer

Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis discusses the huge upset by the U.S. men's soccer teams over Spain in the Confederations Cup and provides a preview of the NBA Draft.

 

Iowa Town Mourns Slain Football Coach

Ed Thomas was a fixture at the high school in Parkersburg for more than 30 years and helped the town rebuild after a devastating tornado. Police say the man who shot the coach to death this week at the school gym was a 24-year-old former player.

Latino Baseball Players And The Hall Of Fame

This summer, the Baseball Hall of Fame will celebrate its 70th anniversary and display its first exhibit on Latin American baseball. In the Los Angeles Times, Zev Chafets points out that a disproportionate share of Latino players have tested positive for steroids.

 

Tennis, The Grunting Game?

The Wimbledon Championships began on Monday, and authorities are worried about safety — that is, the safety of the audience's ears subjected to the shrieks, screeches and grunts that tennis players release when playing hard and heavy on the court. ESPN analyst Luke Jensen, a 1993 French Open doubles champion, and USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan explain why some tennis officials say players' loud on-court grunts are a distraction to the sport.

High School Athletes Chase Sub-4-Minute Mile

In track and field, only four American high school athletes have run the mile in less than four minutes. Jim Ryun of Kansas did it first, 45 years ago this month.

 

It's Time For Tennis Players To Make Some Noise

A 16-year-old Portuguese player, Michelle Larcher de Brito, is distracting her opponents with her shrieks. Frank Deford wonders why golf and tennis players — and fans — can't make more noise.

Phil Jackson Wins 10th NBA Title As Coach

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson led his team to the 2009 NBA championship. That win earned Jackson a record 10th NBA title as coach, four with the Lakers. He also coached the Chicago Bulls to six championships.

 

Glover Wins Rain-Soaked U.S. Open

Lucas Glover won the U.S. Open Monday, edging out Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Ricky Barnes. Glover is a 29-year-old South Carolinian who had won just once before on the PGA Tour.

Unheralded Glover Wins Golf's U.S. Open

Lucas Glover has won the U.S. Open, edging out Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Ricky Barnes. Larry Dorman, golf reporter for The New York Times, says Glover is a prototypical winner of the U.S. Open. He says it wasn't a surprise Glover won.

 

Crosby headlines Olympic camp roster

Sidney Crosby and the Staal brothers headline Hockey Canada's invitees to its Olympic orientation camp set for the end of the summer in Calgary.

 

Leafs lock up Grabovski for 3 years

The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed speedy forward Mikhail Grabovski to a three-year deal, the team announced on Thursday.

Antropov moves to Thrashers

Nik Antropov has signed a four-year, $16 million US contract with the Atlanta Thrashers.

 

Leopold commits to play for Panthers

Defenceman Jordan Leopold agreed to a one-year, $1.75-million US contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Sister Act 2: Williams siblings set up Wimbledon rematch

American Serena Williams concluded a thrilling semifinal match at Wimbledon by rallying past Russian Elena Dementieva 6-7 (6-4), 7-5, 8-6 on Thursday, while sister Venus demolished No. 1-ranked Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0.

 

Humane society demands end to Stampede broadcasts

The Humane Society of Canada is asking Canada's broadcasting regulator to phase out airing of Calgary Stampede events.

Argos' Bruce fined for Michael Jackson tribute

A tribute to late pop star Michael Jackson has hit Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce III in the wallet.

 

Skrastins strikes $2.75M deal with Stars

The Dallas Stars inked free-agent defenceman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year, $2.75-million US contract on Thursday.

Kings grab defenceman Scuderi

Another Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman has bolted after the team's Stanley Cup win, as free agent Rob Scuderi has signed with the Los Angeles Kings for four years, the team announced on Thursday.

 

Leafs' Komisarek ready for new 'villain' status in Montreal

Mike Komisarek is fully aware that most of the fans he made during his years with the Montreal Canadiens consider him the enemy now that he has joined the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

LaRose re-signs with Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Chad LaRose with a two-year deal.

 

Recchi inks 1-year deal with Bruins

Veteran Mark Recchi is staying with the Boston Bruins, signing a one-year deal worth $1 million US Thursday, according to NESN.

Coyotes sign Aucoin for $2.25M

The Phoenix Coyotes roster will be more experienced next season thanks to a $2.25-million U.S. contract signed Thursday with defenceman Adrian Aucoin.

 

Luc Bourdon golf fundraiser honours late Canucks player

A golf tournament near Shippagan this weekend will honour the late local hockey hero, Luc Bourdon, with a fundraiser to help young people get more access to sports.

Nicaraguan Boxing Champ, Politician Arguello Dead

After winning world titles in three weight classes during his fighting career, 57-year-old Alexis Arguello was elected mayor of Managua last fall. Authorities said he was found dead Wednesday of a gunshot wound to the chest.

 

Is Chicago An Olympics Kind Of Town?

The International Olympic Committee will decide soon which city will host the 2016 games. The front-runners include Rio de Janeiro — a first for South America — and Chicago, which has never hosted the games.

Baseball Umpires Call Games 'As They See 'Em'

One call from an umpire can make or break a baseball game. Bruce Weber spent time learning how to call balls and strikes for his book, As They See 'Em. He also interviewed dozens of professional umpires about their craft.

 

NASCAR's Logano Calls Win 'Dream Come True'

Joey Logano, 19, became the youngest NASCAR driver to win a Sprint Cup race Sunday. Logano beat out NASCAR veteran Jeff Gordon to win the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He talks about the race.

Soccer And The Vuvuzelas

The remarkable run by the U.S. in the Confederations Cup has been accompanied by an unusual sound. It accompanies every game that's being played in the South African tournament. Fans are blowing stadium horns called vuvuzelas. But some players and coaches find the noise distracting.

 

On The Appalachian, Some Hike Off The Recession

Whether recently laid off or just without any job prospects, some people have traded their resumes and interview suits for sleeping bags and hiking boots. They're on the Appalachian Trail for the next four months — and they hope that by the time they're off, the economy will have recovered.

U.S. Upsets Spain in Soccer

Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis discusses the huge upset by the U.S. men's soccer teams over Spain in the Confederations Cup and provides a preview of the NBA Draft.

 

Iowa Town Mourns Slain Football Coach

Ed Thomas was a fixture at the high school in Parkersburg for more than 30 years and helped the town rebuild after a devastating tornado. Police say the man who shot the coach to death this week at the school gym was a 24-year-old former player.

Latino Baseball Players And The Hall Of Fame

This summer, the Baseball Hall of Fame will celebrate its 70th anniversary and display its first exhibit on Latin American baseball. In the Los Angeles Times, Zev Chafets points out that a disproportionate share of Latino players have tested positive for steroids.

 

Tennis, The Grunting Game?

The Wimbledon Championships began on Monday, and authorities are worried about safety — that is, the safety of the audience's ears subjected to the shrieks, screeches and grunts that tennis players release when playing hard and heavy on the court. ESPN analyst Luke Jensen, a 1993 French Open doubles champion, and USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan explain why some tennis officials say players' loud on-court grunts are a distraction to the sport.

High School Athletes Chase Sub-4-Minute Mile

In track and field, only four American high school athletes have run the mile in less than four minutes. Jim Ryun of Kansas did it first, 45 years ago this month.

 

It's Time For Tennis Players To Make Some Noise

A 16-year-old Portuguese player, Michelle Larcher de Brito, is distracting her opponents with her shrieks. Frank Deford wonders why golf and tennis players — and fans — can't make more noise.

Phil Jackson Wins 10th NBA Title As Coach

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson led his team to the 2009 NBA championship. That win earned Jackson a record 10th NBA title as coach, four with the Lakers. He also coached the Chicago Bulls to six championships.

 

Glover Wins Rain-Soaked U.S. Open

Lucas Glover won the U.S. Open Monday, edging out Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Ricky Barnes. Glover is a 29-year-old South Carolinian who had won just once before on the PGA Tour.

Unheralded Glover Wins Golf's U.S. Open

Lucas Glover has won the U.S. Open, edging out Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Ricky Barnes. Larry Dorman, golf reporter for The New York Times, says Glover is a prototypical winner of the U.S. Open. He says it wasn't a surprise Glover won.

 


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