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What a racket! Portuguese squeals deafen Paris

Grunt, squeal and moan preceded game, set and match as noisy Portuguese teenager Michelle Larcher de Brito was silenced by France's Aravane Rezai 7-6 6-2 in the French Open third round on Friday.

Football clubs cut prices to help fans

Football clubs are seeking to help fans feeling the pinch from the global recession by cutting 2009-10 season ticket prices with Newcastle United on Tuesday becoming the latest Premier League club to slash them.

British fans give Murray loudest cheer yet

Andy Murray won over the Wimbledon Centre Court crowd on Monday with the sort of nail-biting finale that British fans used to enjoy from favourite Tim Henman. Murray had not witnessed the type of adoration the now retired Henman inspired at the All England Club but after watching the Scot pull back from the brink of defeat to beat Richard Gasquet, the fans seemed converted.

Ronaldo spares Portugal blushes in Euro 2008 tie

Cristiano Ronaldo saved Portugal from an embarrassing defeat in Armenia on Wednesday while Belgium dented Serbia's hopes of reaching Euro 2008 with a 3-2 qualifying win.

Ukraine need quality like Pirlo: Shevchenko

Ukraine say they not done yet

England seek quality as stakes get higher

Ukraine need to find quality to progress

Chelsea triumph bitter-sweet in Russia

Jordan owner driven by Russian roots

McCarthy keeps Porto alive

Russia enjoys Sharapova's fairy tale