Sport

Benitez pushed for Dalglish return

Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Kenny Dalglish is to return to Liverpool, with manager Rafael Benitez instrumental in the Scot's appointment at Anfield.

• Live Sport Reports: Benitez pushed for Dalglish return - icWales
• Dalglish returns to Liverpool to nurture academy youngsters - Scotsman.com
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The LDV Saturday Open Thread (4 July ‘09): what’s on your mind?

Liberal Democrat Voice (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

We don’t do an LDV Daily View 2 x 2 round-up on Saturdays, so instead here’s an open thread. What stories have caught your eye? What issues are on your mind? Are you mourning Andy Murray’s Wimbledon semi-final defeat? Are you looking forward to the cooler weather? Or have you spotted an interesting political story, [...]

Nation's agony as dream ends

The Herald (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

Andy Murray last night praised the “awesome” support from Scotland after his dreams of becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon for 73 years ended in crushing disappointment for the whole country.

From ecstasy to agony: how a nation shared Andy's pain

The Herald (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

It started in ecstasy when Andy Murray sauntered on to the sweltering cauldron of Wimbledon's Centre Court yesterday afternoon.

Who’s Who (including the Doctor) turn out for semi-final

The Herald (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

A Who’s Who of celebrities were at Centre Court to watch the nail-biting semi-final between Andy Murray and Andy Roddick yesterday.

Cycling in Hills of Yorkshire

Cycling Info (Free subscription) | 48 minutes ago

The temperature rose to 25 degrees here in Yorkshire. It’s the first time this year, I’ve not worn more than 2 layers of clothes. It’s hard to avoid cycling up hills in this part of Yorkshire. It’s great country if you’re looking to get fit. Yesterday, I rode 70 miles around Otley, Pately Bridge and Burnsall. [...]

Mission 21 Church Planting Conference

St. Aidan to Abbey Manor (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Just in.... The Churches Coordinating Group for Evangelisation (GfE) is a sponsor of the forthcoming Mission 21 conference which will bring together a wide cross section of Pioneer people planting new churches. Mission 21 will be held in Bath 17th -19th November. The current cost is £75 for those Pioneers and network people who book early. The dedicated new website with further information and...

Can Veteran Lance Win Tour De France At 37?

Sky News (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

The Tour de France gets under way later today and with a huge line-up of stars this year it is set to be a cycling blockbuster.

Owen: I'll give Fergie goals

Daily Express (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

MICHAEL OWEN promised to repay Sir Alex Ferguson's faith with goals galore after completing a shock move to Manchester United.

Papers lament Andy Murray defeat

BBC News (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

The papers reflect on Andy Murray's defeat in Friday's semi-final at Wimbledon

Dreaming of a Tour de France windfall

BBC News (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

Residents of Tonnerre hope tourism will grow in the days and months that follow the arrival of the Tour de France for the first time in the sleepy French town, says the BBC's Sean Fanning.

Rush- Owen will be a United star

Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 18 minutes ago

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush has backed Michael Owen to be a goalscoring success at Manchester United...

• Owen will hav e last laugh - Daily Star
• Liverpool legend Rush backs Owen for success at Man Utd - tribalfootball.com
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Springboks skipper Smit slams 'ludicrous' decision to ban Botha

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | yesterday

South Africa captain John Smit has slammed the 'ludicrous' decision that means Springboks hard man Bakkies Botha will miss tomorrow's final British and Irish Lions showdown.

• Botha banning changes rugby - Smit - Planet Rugby
• Smit fuming over Botha ban - ireland.com
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Bankruptcy judge okays Warner Bros. buyout of Midway

WiiSellit Blog (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

The buyout of Warner Bros. of publisher Midway has been OK’d by a bankruptcy judge, making the US 33 million acquisition a sure go. The deal is expected to finally close within 10 days, this according to the reports by the Chicago Tribune. But despite this new ownership, a couple more Midway studios are left [...]

• Bankruptcy judge okays Warner Bros. buyout of Midway - QJ.NET

Tesco suffers hefty protest vote over share options

The Independent (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

More than 40 per cent of investors refused to back Tesco's proposed changes to its share option scheme at the grocer's annual meeting in Glasgow yesterday.

• Shareholders ruffle feathers at Tesco AGM - The Herald

Tour de France 2009

ifp | 02/07/2009

The Tour de France, the most prestigious cycle race in the world, will start on 4th July. Around 15 million spectators line the route to watch the race, an occasion like no other in France that seems to unite a whole nation. Countless millions around the globe also watch on their television. The number of television stations covering the event almost outnumber the number of cyclists in it! Source:...

Watch British Lions V South Africa @ Sky Sports1 HD - Rugby Union

streamssport | 25/06/2009

Watch British Lions v South Africa Live online on: http://sport-streams.blogspot.com/ Watch South Africa V British Lions live online. Watch South Africa V British & Irish lions online in hd for free. Match coverage of the whole game at 1400 BST on Saturday 27th June. All lions games free HD rugby union, live stream from ABSDA stadium. Brit british lions lion rugby live stream video watch free hd high...

Basketball and Health: Look Good like Richard Jefferson

bsalmons | 24/06/2009

To be a great basketball player is not enough to know how to play. It matters to understand that basketball is a team sport and that you need a healthy and fit body to help you do your best. Besides the fame it brings, basketball has other benefits, like burning calories, improving coordination, building up muscle, develop concentration and self-discipline.