Alex Ferguson picks up University of Stirling doctorate

Sir Alex Ferguson was made a doctor of the University of Stirling for his 'outstanding contribution' to sport. The visit took Ferguson back to his footballing roots in central Scotland.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Rafa Nadal beats Mardy Fish to book Andy Murray semi-final

Rafa Nadal has set up a mouth-watering semi-final encounter with Andy Murray after beating American Mardy Fish on Court No 1. Nadal saw off a late fightback from Fish to win 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

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Wimbledon 2011: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga stuns Roger Federer

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time after winning a five-set thriller against six-times champion Roger Federer.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Novak Djokovic crushes dream of Bernard Tomic

Bernard Tomic's fairytale run at SW19 was ended by practice partner Novak Djokovic on Court No 1 after the second seed claimed a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Andy Murray cruises into semi-finals

History tells you that the Fab Four were never likely to make it intact to a dream semi-final line-up, and it is to Andy Murray's immense credit that he is the not the one to have let the side down.

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Sammy Lee shown door at Liverpool

Sammy Lee has been abruptly removed from his role of assistant manager as Liverpool's revolution under Kenny Dalglish continues.

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Sunderland outbid Liverpool in Connor Wickham pursuit

Sunderland have launched an �10million bid for Ipswich teenager Connor Wickham. But it is doomed to failure with the Tractor Boys demanding �12million.

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London 2012: Fans furious as 'lucky' ticket applicants find out what they've got

The backlash from sports fans over Olympics tickets continued today as London 2012 organisers emailed applicants to let them know the events they will be watching.

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Alexis Sanchez hope for Manchester City

Manchester City have been handed a late lifeline in their �35million pursuit to land Alexis Sanchez with Udinese pushing the winger to reject a move to Barcelona and accept a better deal on offer at Eastlands.

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Andre Villas-Boas: How has he got Chelsea job at 33?

There are very few managers in the professional game that can claim to have had an upward trajectory as steep as Andre Villas-Boas has in recent years.

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Leo's London: Roman Abramovich must let Andre Villas-Boas do his job

Roman Abramovich is ready to overhaul his Chelsea team and wants a highly rated rookie manager to oversee the process. But he will find it is not as easy as AVB.

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Rugby World Cup 2011: England's exciting 30 for New Zealand

Martin Johnson has two months to trim his World Cup squad from 45 to 30. Sportsmail looks at who is likely to go to New Zealand and who is likely to stay at home.

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Inter Milan ditch Carlos Tevez interest

Inter Milan have ruled out a move for Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez and complained about the 'crazy' transfer market this summer.

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Yeovil launch Twitter scouting network

Yeovil Town boss Terry Skiverton has urged fans to act as amateur scouts and submit any potential signings on the social networking site Twitter.

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Chris Hughton confirmed as Birmingham manager

Chris Hughton has been appointed as Birmingham's new manager - just 10 days after Alex McLeish resigned to take charge of Aston Villa. Hughton edged ahead of Roberto Di Matteo in the battle to take charge.

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Sam Allardyce vows to lead West Ham back to the Premier League

New West Ham manager Sam Allardyce insists he can 'achieve the ultimate' by guiding the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

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ROYAL ASCOT 2011: Frankie Dettori slapped with ban after win

Frankie Dettori's rapturous celebrations at winning the feature Prince Of Wales's Stakes on Rewilding were abruptly halted when he was slapped with a nine-day ban for excessive use of the whip.

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Falcao can be new Javier Hernandez for Chelsea, says Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has pushed the club to sign top transfer target Falcao – claiming he could become the new Javier Hernandez.

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US OPEN 2011: All to play for but Brit pack are buzzing

It's hard to imagine a greater contrast to what's happening in tennis right now than what's happening in golf. There are still 16 days to the semi-finals at Wimbledon but four men will be heavy favourites to occupy those places.

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Sunderland sign Sebastian Larsson and Keiren Westwood

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has pulled off a double transfer swoop by landing free signings Keiren Westwood and Sebastian Larsson.

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England must send message to India by finishing off Sri Lankans - Nasser Hussain

This may feel like a low-key series, but it's important England rise above the apathy. With India on the horizon, Andrew Strauss will be desperate to make a statement.

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Formula One set for V6 engines in 2014

Formula One chiefs have agreed to postpone the introduction of new engine regulations until 2014 while the plan to switch from V8 units to four-cylinder motors has also been scrapped.

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Super-fast Fran Halsall steps on the gas in 100m freestyle at ASA National Swimming Championships

Great Britain’s Fran Halsall became the fastest woman in the world this year over 100 metres freestyle at the British Gas ASA National Swimming Championships in Sheffield. The 21-year-old won in 53.61 seconds.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Heather Watson crashes out

A battling performance from British No 2 Heather Watson was not enough to save the teenager from exiting Wimbledon as she lost to Mathilde Johansson.

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Northern Exposure: Kevin Nolan's Newcastle exit a major gamble

Kevin Nolan and Joey Barton are the two players most Newcastle fans would have singled out for the role they played in the Championship, and in securing Premier League safety so convincingly.

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Rebecca Adlington focusing on World Championships

Rebecca Adlington insists she is putting any thoughts of the London Olympic Games behind her for now, and focusing on the forthcoming World Swimming Championships.

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Andrew Strauss needs a captain's innings against Sri Lanka

Andrew Strauss managed a wry smile on Wednesday at the realisation that he has become the latest England batsman to come under the microscope for a lack of big runs.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Rafael Nadal cruises into third round

Men's top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain has beaten Ryan Sweeting of the United States 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the second round at Wimbledon.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Bjorn Borg: This is Andy Murray's best chance to win at SW19

Bjorn Borg says this is Andy Murray's best chance of winning Wimbledon. 'Murray will have never felt as good going into this tournament as he does now,' said the Swede.

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Wimbledon 2011: Singles results

Keep up to date throughout the Championships as Sportsmail brings you all the latest results from both draws...

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US OPEN 2011: Lee Westwood is in danger of missing out on a major, says Colin Montgomerie

Colin Montgomerie believes it is now or never for Lee Westwood if he is to win a major championship. 'These next eight majors leading up to Lee's 40th birthday are critical,' he said.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Venus Williams beats Kamiko Date-Krumm

Five-time champion Venus Williams rallied from a set down to beat Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm in a match of breathtaking drama under the roof on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

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Ukraine U21 0 England U21 0: Stuart Pearce's side held to draw

Another disjointed display against assiduous opponents from Ukraine means England must win their final game to keep their Euro 2011 hopes alive. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

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Rory McIlroy mobbed on Holywood return

Rory McIlroy was mobbed by fans on his return to his hometown of Holywood but the US Open champion is confident he will be able to handle to the extra attention on him following his maiden major win.

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Premier League transfers - 2011 summer

Sportsmail will keep you bang up to date throughout the summer with all the very latest player ins and outs for all 20 Barclays Premier League sides...

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FIFA report - Jack Warner and Mohamed Bin Hammam involved in bribery

The full extent of FIFA's duplicity over arch rogue Jack Warner escaping bribery charges has been laid bare by a leaked report of the ethics committee inquiry into the scandal.

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Allan McNish smash at Le Mans 24 hour race

Scottish driver Allan McNish walked away unhurt after his Audi clipped a back marker and smashed violently into a barrier in the first hour of the Le Mans 24 hour race.

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Manchester City weighing up move Aly Cissokho

Manchester City are interested in powerful Lyon left back Aly Cissokho, 23, who is rated at �20million. The France international made his name at Porto before transferring to Lyon two years ago.

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Graeme Swann on breaking Ian Botham's Test record

Graeme Swan may be approaching England's third and final test against Sri Lanka with the plaudits of fellow twirlers Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan ringing in his ears, but the Nottinghamshire spinner knows how fickle cricketing fate can be.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Andy Murray must fight harder - Martin Samuel

He can play better, and he will have to, but Andy Murray delivered an evening contest without his standard drama on Court No 1, and for that we should all be thankful.

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James Anderson: Pietersen would love to lead England again but it could prove costly

The sight of Kevin Pietersen hitting those sweet straight drives in the second innings of the second Test at Lord's was one for sore eyes. If a batsman plays that shot well it shows the bat is coming down nice and straight and his balance is good.

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WIMBLEDON 2011: Laura Robson back in form

All this year, right up until this crucial fortnight, the often parallel careers of Heather Watson and Laura Robson have diverged, sometimes at an alarming rate.

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Patrick Collins: Steve McClaren must get a chance

Most managers are relatively indifferent to their public image and some actively court unpopularity. But Steve McClaren was quite different. He really, really wanted to be loved.

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Casey Stoner wins at Silverstone as Jorge Lorenzo crashes

Casey Stoner took his fourth race win of the season and the lead in the MotoGP World Championship after title rival Jorge Lorenzo crashed out in the rain at Silverstone.

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Elena Baltacha wins Aegon Nottingham Challenge title

Elena Baltacha lifted the biggest title of her career on home soil as she beat Petra Cetkovska in straight sets in the final of the Aegon Nottingham Challenge.

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England recall James Anderson for final Test against Sri Lanka

England have recalled James Anderson to their squad for the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl. Anderson missed last week's second Test through injury.

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Castleford 22 Wigan 22: Warriors pegged back as Tigers earn share of the spoils

Reigning Engage Super League champions Wigan blew a commanding half-time lead as spirited Castleford earned a deserved share of the spoils at a rain-soaked PROBIZ Coliseum.

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London 2012 Olympics: Phillips Idowu wins in New York

Britain’s world and European triple jump champion Phillips Idowu beat Frenchman Teddy Tamgho, the man who most threatens his 2012 Olympic dream, with some ease in New York.

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Bradford 14 St Helens 14: Late Jamie Foster penalty hands Saints draw

Jamie Foster kicked an injury-time penalty to help St Helens snatch a draw and take advantage of the shock defeats of the joint Engage Super League leaders to move within a point of them.

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There has never been a Royal Ascot like it so hang on to your hats for the Racing World Cup

This week's Royal meeting looks set to produce some epic equine battles, with an all-star cast from across the world. Topping the bill is the reappearance of Frankel in Tuesday's St James's Palace Stakes.

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