National Sport for 17 January 2013

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WADA hit out at UCI over Armstrong case Jan 17 2013

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency has launched an astonishing blast at the International Cycling Union (UCI) over its handling of the Lance Armstrong case.Read

Fletcher to miss rest of season Jan 17 2013

Darren Fletcher will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to resolve his ulcerative colitis condition, Manchester United have confirmed.Read

Robertson profits from 'one in 10' shot Jan 17 2013

Defending champion Neil Robertson produced an incredible escape shot and converted it into a match-winning century as he saw off Mark Allen in a high-class quarter-final at the Betfair Masters.Read

Maloney sticks with Latics Jan 17 2013

Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney has signed a new two-and-a-half year contract at the DW Stadium, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.Read

Rose blooms in Abu Dhabi Jan 17 2013

Justin Rose came out of the shadows of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy again on Thursday to underline what a force he also is now in golf.Read

Robson stuns Kvitova Jan 17 2013

Laura Robson stunned eighth seed Petra Kvitova in an epic second-round encounter at the Australian Open on Thursday.Read

Armstrong stripped of Olympic medal Jan 17 2013

Lance Armstrong has been stripped of the Olympic bronze medal he won at the 2000 Sydney Games, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed.Read

Wenger almost certain over Walcott deal Jan 17 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he was "scared" Theo Walcott would leave Arsenal at the end of his contract, but is now "99 per cent certain" a new deal can finally be signed this week.Read

Sunderland keen on Graham Jan 17 2013

Sunderland have made a formal bid for Swansea striker Danny Graham, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Mall finish for Tour's UK leg Jan 17 2013

The 2014 Tour de France will aim to recreate the excitement of last year's London Olympics by having a stage finish in the Mall, it has been announced.Read

Wilkinson set to decide future Jan 17 2013

Jonny Wilkinson is set to make a decision "by some time next month" about his playing future.Read

Saha poised to leave Black Cats Jan 17 2013

Striker Louis Saha has been told he is free to leave Sunderland.Read

Remy looking to make mark at QPR Jan 17 2013

QPR new boy Loic Remy has already set his sights on "greater objectives" for the future after this season's goal of avoiding relegation has been achieved.Read

Yorkshire set to learn Tour route Jan 17 2013

The route for the Yorkshire leg of the 2014 Tour de France will be announced later today.Read

Williams and Azarenka progress Jan 17 2013

Serena Williams' suspect right ankle was hardly tested as she eased to a 6-2 6-0 win over Spanish teenager Garbine Muguruza in the second round of the Australian Open.Read

Tsonga eases through Jan 17 2013

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga enjoyed an energy-conserving straight-set win at the Australian Open.Read

Wilshere can do it all - Wenger Jan 17 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed Jack Wilshere as the "complete midfielder" after the England man fired the Gunners into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a superb late winner against Swansea at the Emirates Stadium.Read

We must improve on penalties - Fergie Jan 17 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was adamant his side must improve their penalty conversion rate after seeing them miss yet another spot-kick in the 1-0 FA Cup third-round replay victory over West Ham.Read

Watson fails to double up Jan 17 2013

Heather Watson could not make it two wins in two days as she exited the women's doubles at the first-round stage.Read

Benitez rues missed chances Jan 17 2013

Interim manager Rafael Benitez admitted Chelsea had thrown away the chance of a victory over Southampton by failing to kill off the game when they were on top.Read

Murray too good for Sousa Jan 17 2013

Andy Murray has disposed of Joao Sousa in clinical fashion to ease into the third round of the Australian Open.Read

England players agree new deal with RFU Jan 17 2013

England players will receive £15,000 a Test this year as part of a bumper new pay deal they have struck with the Rugby Football Union, Press Association Sport understands.Read

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