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Blake moves into third round
James Blake advanced to the third round of the US Open on Thursday when Belgian Steve Darcis retired in the third set with the American leading 4-6 6-3 1-0. more
SOMETHING'S got to give: players who want to be starting for the first team and who know they have something to contribute to the team and managers who need to stick by a team that is performing well and find a shape and selection that gets what they believe is their best team on the pitch....Read more
ROY Keane insists the spirit of Brian Clough still hangs over Nottingham Forest and the man in the green jumper almost came back to haunt his former player last night as Sunderland survived an almighty scare in the Carling Cup....Read more
James Milner's decision to slap in a transfer request at Newcastle United may well be a fierce topic for debate but with just a few days left of the transfer window it could leave the Magpies in a sticky situation....Read more
James Milner's decision to slap in a transfer request at Newcastle United may well be a fierce topic for debate but with just a few days left of the transfer window it could leave the Magpies in a sticky situation....Read more
Football news from ChronicleLive
Cup triumph fits the Bill as Ryton off mark
NEWLY-promoted Ryton, who failed to win one of their first three games, qualified to visit Billingham Synthonia on Saturday in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup when they defeated Morpeth Town at Craik Park last night. more
Spin may be key to Durham’s title hopes
DAYS after the birth of his first child, Gareth Breese could be asked to play an important part in Durham’s title push if selected for his first County Championship match of the season. more
Ferguson hopes training “torture” will pay off
WALLSEND’S David Ferguson has just returned from “seven days of torture” training with the army in Cyprus as he prepares for the Prizefighter Heavyweights 2 showpiece at the Newcastle Arena next month. more
Teaming up with Olympians
YOUNG Tyneside athletes get the chance to rub shoulders with their Olympic heroes in an inaugural event at Gateshead International Stadium on Sunday. more
Tuck takes an elusive trout at Jubilee
TROUT have been elusive this week, but that made Jim Tuck’s achievement all the sweeter when he landed a 20lb 6oz rainbow at Jubilee Lakes. more