National Sport for 5 July 2009

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Pedrosa wins in America Jul 05 2009

Dani Pedrosa put himself back in the running for the FIM MotoGP World Championship title as he won the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca.Read

Delight for record-breaking champion Jul 05 2009

Roger Federer savoured "an unbelievable moment" in his career after claiming a record 15th grand slam title with victory in an amazing Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick.Read

Federer wins incredible final Jul 05 2009

Roger Federer survived another epic final to win his sixth Wimbledon and record 15th grand slam title against a gallant Andy Roddick.Read

Cavendish wins second stage Jul 05 2009

A perfect finish saw British speedster Mark Cavendish win the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France from Monaco to Brignoles to further his standing as cycling's leading sprinter.Read

Shaw hit with ban Jul 05 2009

British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has received a two-week ban after being cited for dangerous play during Saturday's third Test victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, the South Africa Rugby Football Union have announced.Read

IRB probe South Africa protest Jul 05 2009

The International Rugby Board are investigating South Africa's protest against the suspension of Bakkies Botha during Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions.Read

Beckenbauer backs England for World Cup Jul 05 2009

FIFA committee member Franz Beckenbauer has tentatively backed England's World Cup bid, claiming the country could stage football's showpiece event "tomorrow".Read

Vaughan backs Flintoff Jul 05 2009

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Andrew Flintoff will put his latest brush with discipline aside to ruffle Australia.Read

Souness backs Owen for United success Jul 05 2009

Former Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has tipped Michael Owen to rebuild his career after sealing a surprise move to champions Manchester United.Read

No Ashes place for Harmison Jul 05 2009

Steve Harmison's impressive performance against Australia this week has failed to earn him a place in England's squad for the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff.Read

Perez reveals 'Super League' ambition Jul 05 2009

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is plotting a football revolution in Europe after calling for the continent's biggest clubs to create a new 'Super League'.Read

Tevez: Fans will forgive City switch Jul 05 2009

Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to the club's cross-city rivals.Read

Hauritz still in the mix Jul 05 2009

Australia coach Tim Nielsen says he would be confident in off-spinner Nathan Hauritz delivering the goods should the tourists decide to play him in the first Ashes Test against England at Cardiff starting on Wednesday.Read

Mixed emotions after Lions win Jul 05 2009

Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".Read

Sinfield shines on Senior's big day Jul 05 2009

Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield kicked his side to a fourth successive win as the champions celebrated Keith Senior's 500th career appearance with a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull.Read

Serena: What more can I do? Jul 05 2009

Serena Williams outplayed sister Venus to win her third Wimbledon title - then expressed bemusement that winning a third grand slam title in 10 months will not be enough to take her to number one in the world.Read

Stefanki urges Murray to change Jul 05 2009

Andy Murray is "stuck playing defensive tennis" and needs to "change his mentality" to win grand slams.Read

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