National Sport for 18 June 2009

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Easy for Brazil Jun 18 2009

Brazil reached the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over an unambitious United States side in Pretoria.Read

Walcott inspires England victory Jun 18 2009

Theo Walcott came off the bench in Gothenburg to help send England Under-21s into the semi-finals of the European Championship by defeating Spain 2-0.Read

Nadal a doubt for Wimbledon Jun 18 2009

Rafael Nadal will make a decision on whether he defends his Wimbledon title on Friday, after failing to convince in a practice match on Thursday.Read

Afridi stars as Pakistan reach final Jun 18 2009

Shahid Afridi's fine all-round performance clinched Pakistan's place in their second successive ICC World Twenty20 final at the expense of South Africa at Trent Bridge.Read

Casey: Patience is key Jun 18 2009

Paul Casey urged patience at a rain-drenched Bethpage Black as US Open play was abandoned for the day on Thursday just three hours and 15 minutes into the first round.Read

Proteas regroup after Afridi onslaught Jun 18 2009

Unbeaten South Africa were left with a 150 target to reach their first World Twenty20 final after an explosive half century from Shahid Afridi was the highlight of the Pakistan innings at Trent Bridge.Read

Derbyshire looks destined for Greece Jun 18 2009

Blackburn have agreed a fee with Olympiacos for the permanent transfer of Matt Derbyshire and the striker has now been given permission to discuss personal terms.Read

Button content with route to success Jun 18 2009

Jenson Button came into this season with just one meagre win from 153 grands prix, yet even with the benefit of hindsight he admits he would not change a thing.Read

Sussex heading for defeat Jun 18 2009

Chris Nash's century appears certain to be in vain after Sussex slipped towards defeat on the third day of the LV County Championship Division One clash with Somerset.Read

Clarets toast Coyle Jun 18 2009

Owen Coyle has been backed to become one of the top managers in the Barclays Premier League after signing a two-year extension to his contract at newly-promoted Burnley.Read

Mixed bag for England hopefuls Jun 18 2009

Ian Bell and Michael Vaughan experienced differing fortunes in domestic cricket on Thursday in their efforts to force their way into England's Ashes squad.Read

Hayes handed Lions call Jun 18 2009

Ireland prop John Hayes has been called up into the British and Irish Lions squad for the remainder of their South Africa tour.Read

McGeechan: Different ball game Jun 18 2009

Ian McGeechan admits the British and Irish Lions are about to enter "a different ball game" as they prepare for their Test series showdown with world champions South Africa.Read

Fab four for Yeats the great Jun 18 2009

Yeats raced into the record books by becoming the first horse in history to claim the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot for a fourth time.Read

Sousa offered Swans job Jun 18 2009

Paulo Sousa has been offered the vacant manager's role at Swansea.Read

More misery for Vaughan Jun 18 2009

Former England captain Michael Vaughan again failed to register a big score as Yorkshire slipped to 122 for five at lunch in their LV County Championship clash with Worcestershire at New Road.Read

Tough start for Tiger Jun 18 2009

Defending champion Tiger Woods needed to be at his combative best to rescue par at the opening hole as the 109th US Open got under way under dark skies and in persistent drizzle at Bethpage Black.Read

Arbeloa confirms Real interest Jun 18 2009

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted he would consider a return to Spain as speculation mounts that Glen Johnson is on is way to Anfield.Read

New Burnley deal for Coyle Jun 18 2009

Burnley manager Owen Coyle has signed a contract extension to keep him at Turf Moor until 2013.Read

Croft handed Test place Jun 18 2009

Tom Croft completed his rapid rise from Lions outcast to Test starter after being named in the side to play South Africa in Durban on Saturday.Read

Pirlo plays down Chelsea link Jun 18 2009

AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has denied expressing an interest in moving to Chelsea this summer.Read

Vermaelen close to Arsenal switch Jun 18 2009

Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen claims he will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday.Read

McLeish admits Ferguson interest Jun 18 2009

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has confirmed he has made an enquiry about Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson.Read

Hahnemann warns of jump in standard Jun 18 2009

Newcomer Marcus Hahnemann has warned Wolves to be ready for the "huge jump" they will have to breach to survive in the Barclays Premier League following their promotion from the Coca Cola Championship.Read

Madrid deny fax claim Jun 18 2009

Real Madrid have denied media reports suggesting they have faxed English clubs a list of players that are available for transfer.Read

Garcia looks to end major frustration Jun 18 2009

Sergio Garcia insists he has no hang ups about winning a major and is as focused as ever on the objective as he begins his 40th attempt at the feat as a professional in the US Open at Bethpage Black today.Read

Trio react to disciplinary decision Jun 18 2009

England flanker Michael Lipman and two of his former Bath team-mates are "surprised and disappointed" to have been charged with drugs offences by the Rugby Football Union.Read

Button plays down 'man v machine' debate Jun 18 2009

Jenson Button has defended himself against accusations it is the car, and not his talent, carrying him to Formula One glory this season.Read

Proteas prepared for big occasion Jun 18 2009

South Africa are hoping the culmination of a year's planning can tonight take them to the verge of winning only the second ICC tournament in their history.Read

Murray keeps it in perspective Jun 18 2009

Andy Murray is keeping everything in perspective as he finalises his preparation for Wimbledon.Read

Mowbray: I want substance and style Jun 18 2009

New Celtic boss Tony Mowbray insists his reputation for putting entertaining football before success "is something of a fallacy."Read

McCarthy under no illusion Jun 18 2009

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy knows his side's Barclays Premier League fate will not be decided by the glamour fixtures against the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.Read

Pearce prepared for greatest challenge Jun 18 2009

Stuart Pearce expects tonight's clash against Spain in Gothenburg to be the toughest test of his reign as England Under-21 coach.Read

Blues set to fight bans Jun 18 2009

Chelsea are ready to lodge an appeal with UEFA today in a bid to reduce the lengthy European bans handed out to striker Didier Drogba and defender Jose Bosingwa.Read

Murray set to miss rest of tour Jun 18 2009

A leading orthopaedic surgeon expects Scotland prop Euan Murray to play no further part on the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.Read

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