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Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

22:01 Tue 18 Jun 2013
Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.
Thiago inspires Spain to victory

Thiago inspires Spain to victory

Thiago Alcantara inspired Spain Under-21s to European Championship glory, with the reported Manchester United target hitting a hat-trick as Italy were defeated 4-2 in Jerusalem.

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.

Reds bid for Alberto not enough

Reds bid for Alberto not enough

Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a "very good" offer.

Cook puts past behind him

Cook puts past behind him

England captain Alastair Cook says off-the-pitch issues have no relevance ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

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