World & UK Sport for 24 June 2010

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Japan shoot down Danes Jun 24 2010

Japan booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup after outstanding first-half free-kicks from Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo sent them on their way to a 3-1 victory over Denmark in Rustenburg.Read

Holland maintain perfect record Jun 24 2010

Holland made it three wins from as many Group E matches with a 2-1 victory in their dead rubber against Cameroon in Cape Town.Read

England secure 2-0 series lead Jun 24 2010

England turned in another fine all-round performance to move 2-0 ahead against Australia in the NatWest Series with a four-wicket victory at Cardiff's SWALEC Stadium.Read

Collingwood makes history Jun 24 2010

Paul Collingwood entered the record books as England pushed for a second successive victory over Australia in the NatWest Series.Read

England make confident start Jun 24 2010

England were on course for a swift victory over Australia as they set out with purpose in pursuit of 239 for seven.Read

Nadal comeback ends Haase hopes Jun 24 2010

Rafael Nadal survived a major scare against unheralded Robin Haase to progress into the third round of Wimbledon with a 5-7 6-2 3-6 6-0 6-3 victory.Read

New Blues deal for Anelka Jun 24 2010

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has signed a new one-year extension to his current contract just days after being sent home from the World Cup.Read

Broad shoulders responsibility Jun 24 2010

Stuart Broad helped restrict Australia to a hard-working 239 for seven in the second NatWest Series match at Cardiff.Read

Unbeaten Kiwis bow out Jun 24 2010

New Zealand's World Cup fairytale came to an end at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after a goalless draw with Paraguay.Read

Super Slovakia dump Italy out Jun 24 2010

Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprise place in the last 16 with a 3-2 victory, although English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denied the Azzurri what looked like a valid equaliser.Read

Isner triumphs in epic clash Jun 24 2010

John Isner finally brought an end to the longest match in tennis history as he broke the serve of Nicolas Mahut to secure a 70-68 victory in the deciding set of their first-round Wimbledon encounter.Read

Jones confident Biggar will shine Jun 24 2010

Wales captain Ryan Jones is confident Ospreys team-mate Dan Biggar will rise to the occasion after being handed the Wales number 10 jersey for Saturday's final Test against New Zealand.Read

Broad pegs back Australia Jun 24 2010

Stuart Broad nipped out three quick wickets to halt Australia's progress after the tourists had got off to a flying start in today's NatWest Series match at Cardiff.Read

Sharapova overcomes Olaru Jun 24 2010

Maria Sharapova was given a useful workout as she booked her place in the third round of Wimbledon with victory over spirited Romanian Ioana Raluca Olaru.Read

Triple injury blow for Leeds Jun 24 2010

Leeds' hopes of breaking into the top four and securing a place in the Challenge Cup final have suffered a blow after three of their players were ruled out for up to six weeks.Read

Majestic Murray claims stylish win Jun 24 2010

Andy Murray gave the Queen a home victory to savour on her first Wimbledon visit in 33 years as he demolished Jarkko Nieminen 6-3 6-4 6-2 to reach the third round.Read

Team Sky name Tour line-up Jun 24 2010

Bradley Wiggins was confirmed on Thursday as Team Sky's leader for the Tour de France, which begins in Rotterdam on July 3.Read

Queen arrives at Wimbledon Jun 24 2010

The Queen was warmly welcomed to Wimbledon on Thursday on her first visit to the Championships since 1977.Read

England unchanged for second ODI Jun 24 2010

England stuck with a winning team for today's second NatWest Series one-day international against Australia at the SWALEC Stadium.Read

Upson: Adversity brought us closer Jun 24 2010

Defender Matthew Upson is confident the rumour and speculation surrounding the England camp in recent days will simply serve to strengthen their resolve.Read

Queen visit causes Wimbledon buzz Jun 24 2010

Wimbledon was buzzing with excitement on Thursday for the Queen's first visit to the Championships since 1977.Read

King steps up recovery Jun 24 2010

Ledley King returned to the training ground on Thursday morning as he stepped up his recovery from a groin strain.Read

Reid lands Plymouth post Jun 24 2010

Peter Reid has returned to football management after being confirmed as the new boss of League One side Plymouth.Read

Morgan retains Test ambition Jun 24 2010

Eoin Morgan is busy winning limited-overs matches apparently at will for England, yet still has unfinished business for his adopted country in Test cricket.Read

Bradley hails match-winner Donovan Jun 24 2010

United States coach Bob Bradley lauded Landon Donovan's character following the midfielder's match-winning performance against Algeria.Read

Antic fuming over penalty shout Jun 24 2010

Serbia coach Radomir Antic claimed his team were denied a penalty that could have sent them into the World Cup second round.Read

Biggar gets his chance Jun 24 2010

Dan Biggar faces the biggest challenge of his short career after being handed the Wales number 10 jersey for Saturday's series finale against New Zealand in Hamilton.Read

Murray happy to carry British hopes Jun 24 2010

The annual inquest into the state of British tennis may be firmly under way, but Andy Murray is relishing the pressure of being the only home singles player left at Wimbledon as he prepares to face Jarkko Nieminen later today.Read

Low ready for England clash Jun 24 2010

Joachim Low fears Wayne Rooney could "explode" into form when Germany meet England in the last 16 of the World Cup in South Africa.Read

Epic tussle enters third day Jun 24 2010

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut return today to complete a match assured of its place in Wimbledon legend after reaching 59-59 in the final set of their first-round match.Read

Capello delighted with performance Jun 24 2010

Fabio Capello was in buoyant mood after seeing England display the spirit he had demanded to set up a last-16 World Cup showdown against Germany.Read

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