Players reject Super League split

Just seven players voted for the controversial 2x12; 3x8 proposal by the RFL

3:54pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Players have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Rugby Football League's radical plan to split a two-division Super League into three leagues of eight during the season.

Openers fall but England on top

Alastair Cook threw away his wicket after scoring just six runs against South Africa

3:47pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

England lost both openers as they set about trying to surpass South Africa's paltry total of 175 in their Champions Trophy semi-final clash at The Oval.

Carroll completes West Ham switch

Andy Carroll has signed a six-year deal at West Ham

2:32pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.

England on course for final

David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt, pictured, shared a run-a-ball 99 for South Africa's highest ninth-wicket stand in this format

2:20pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

England bowled South Africa out for only 175 despite David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt's record ninth-wicket stand in the Champions Trophy semi-final at The Oval.

Tredwell on-song as Proteas crumble

James Tredwell, centre, claimed three wickets to leave the Proteas 80 for eight

1:05pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Three wickets from England spinner James Tredwell plunged South Africa into deep trouble at the Kia Oval in their Champions Trophy semi-final.

Froome keen to extend Sky stay

Chris Froome, left, will next week begin his bid to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion

12:51pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

England make early breakthrough

James Anderson, second left, took two early wickets after England had unsurprisingly chosen to bowl first

12:14pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

England saw off both South Africa openers for only a run between them as their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents stumbled significantly at The Oval.

Pardew: I'm staying

Alan Pardew has committed his future to Newcastle

11:31am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

Swann and Bresnan missing for England

Graeme Swann was again replaced by James Tredwell, pictured, for England

10:51am Wednesday 19th June 2013

England went into Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa without both Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.

Murray second seed at Wimbledon

Andy Murray is seeded second for the Wimbledon men's singles

10:51am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Andy Murray has been confirmed as the second seed for the Wimbledon men's singles and French Open champion Rafael Nadal is a potential quarter-final opponent for the Scot.






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