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Amazing Leicester celebrate fairytale title success
All the reaction from the conclusion of one of the greatest sporting achievements of our time.
Springboks hold off Scots to take 21-10 victory
Despite spending uch of the game in their own half, the Springboks withstood a second-half fightback to down Scotland 21-10 at Murrayfield.
Drama and anger mark controversial United win against Chelsea
Javier Hernandez grabbed a controversial 3-2 victory for Manchester United at Chelsea after the Blues were reduced to nine men in a tempestuous clash.
Man Utd’s Van Persie makes up for lost penalty with a win
Robin van Persie struck twice late on to complete his hat-trick and seal a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory for Manchester United over Southampton.
Sharapova survives scare, Serena rolls on
Top seed Maria Sharapova survived a scare before reaching the third round of Wimbledon where she was joined by her biggest rival Serena Williams.
Robben proves critics wrong with winning performance
The Netherlands’ Arjen Robben has given his critics an emphatic response with a match-winning performance for his country against England.
Man City and Liverpool reach League Cup semis
Manchester City beat Arsenal 1-0 while Liverpool sailed past Chelsea with a 2-0 victory to reach the semifinals of the League Cup.
Nadal not ready to say goodbye despite ATP thrashing
After one of the worst beatings of his career Rafa Nadal refused to be downhearted and said he was still in contention at the ATP World Tour Finals.
Kvitova gives Sharapova taste of her own medicine
Softly-spoken 21-year-old Czech Petra Kvitova celebrated her Wimbledon singles title with a shy smile on Saturday.
Venus weathers Date-Krumm storm, Nadal shines
Rain delayed most matches but Venus Williams had a gruelling match against Kimiko Date-Krumm, while Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray comfortably won.
Nadal shines before rain, Murray under cover
On the first day of Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal made a good start to his title defence, while five-times champion Venus Williams also progressed easily.
Roddick sets up Murray semifinal
Andy Roddick beat Fernando Verdasco at the Queen’s Club championships on Friday to set up a semifinal against Andy Murray.
Rooney stunner seals derby win for Man United
Wayne Rooney conjured a breathtaking overhead kick to earn Premier League leaders Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Saturday.
Wolves end Man United run, Newcastle stun Arsenal
An intoxicating day of Premier League action on Saturday ended with leaders Manchester United beaten for the first time this season.
Chelsea slump deepens, Arsenal held by City
Chelsea’s hopes of retaining the Premier League title looked forlorn and Carlo Ancelotti’s future equally bleak on Wednesday.