Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara got the better of Tour de France favourite Alberto Contador to triumph in the 15.5km time-trial first stage in the blistering Monaco sun on Saturday.
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History-maker Keith Senior helped Leeds take full advantage of St Helens' surprise defeat on Friday as they closed the gap between the two at the top of the table to two points courtesy of a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull.
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England are expected to follow the successful framework established in 2005 when they select their line-up for the first Ashes Test in Cardiff next Wednesday.
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Roger Federer admitted the pressure is back on as he attempts to claim a record 15th grand slam title in Sunday's Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick.
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South Africa's players made a protest in support of banned Springboks lock Bakkies Botha in Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park.
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Doubts may have been expressed about the wisdom of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signing Michael Owen but the two men themselves are convinced the deal will be a success.
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Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday said the £80million Real Madrid paid for him is a "fair price" and he is delighted to be the most expensive player in the world.
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Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer.
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Ravi Bopara is confident his inexperience as a Test number three batsman will not be exposed by Australia when he steps out for his first Ashes Test in Cardiff next week.
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Described as "unbeatable" and "the best" by many of cycling's luminaries ahead of his third Tour de France, Mark Cavendish will begin his bid for the fabled green jersey in Monaco on Saturday.
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Andy Murray was tipped to become a multiple grand slam winner of the future as he tried to come to terms with the disappointment of missing out on the Wimbledon final.
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