Banbridge Leader - National Sport Feed

Wet outfield delays start

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:08:01 GMT

The start of the second Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Sri Lanka was delayed by a wet outfield in Cardiff.

Murray set for Hurlingham warm-up

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:21:30 GMT

Andy Murray will be hoping the infamous British summer does not hamper his final preparations for Wimbledon when he takes on Japan's Kei Nishikori in the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at The Hurlingham Club on Thursday afternoon.

Pietersen handed T20 recall

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:21:21 GMT

Kevin Pietersen is set to make a surprise return to England duty in the second of next week's two Twenty20 matches against New Zealand at the Oval.

Shearer: Toon mess makes me sick

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:19:54 GMT

Alan Shearer believes the appointment of Joe Kinnear as Newcastle's director of football has turned the club into a laughing stock.

Robson plays down swearing incident

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:19:53 GMT

British number one Laura Robson will try not to swear on court again after being caught out by television microphones as she bowed out at Eastbourne.

Hammer Carroll targets trophies

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:19:47 GMT

Andy Carroll sees no reason why he cannot help fire West Ham to some long-overdue silverware after the England striker signed in a club record deal for what could be eight seasons.

Cook confident of final victory

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:33:17 GMT

Alastair Cook is convinced that England can go on and win their first global one-day international trophy this weekend after they swatted aside South Africa side at the Kia Oval today.

Corbisiero handed surprise start

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:54:20 GMT

England prop Alex Corbisiero was the surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team named for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.

Italy book place in semis

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:48:34 GMT

Italy booked their semi-final place as they snatched a barely-deserved victory from a pulsating game in Recife to dump Japan out of the Confederations Cup.

O'Connor to start for Australia

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:58:40 GMT

Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.

Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:28:02 GMT

Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:55:40 GMT

Al Kazeem got up in the shadow of the post to deny Mukhadram in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Wimbledon seeding system under fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:31 GMT

Wimbledon's clinical procedure for determining its men's seeds was called into question as Rafael Nadal was afforded scant grace for his stunning career record on grass or his world-leading seven titles this year.

I'm going nowhere - Pardew

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:02:39 GMT

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted he is going nowhere after the resignation of managing director Derek Llambias plunged the club into fresh chaos.

Openers fall but England on top

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:59:35 GMT

England lost both openers as they set about trying to surpass South Africa's paltry total of 175 in their Champions Trophy semi-final clash at The Oval.

England on course for final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:21:40 GMT

England bowled South Africa out for only 175 despite David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt's record ninth-wicket stand in the Champions Trophy semi-final at The Oval.

Froome keen to extend Sky stay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:44 GMT

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

England make early breakthrough

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:16:57 GMT

England saw off both South Africa openers for only a run between them as their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents stumbled significantly at The Oval.

Pardew: I'm staying

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:33:23 GMT

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

Swann and Bresnan missing for England

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:55:19 GMT

England went into Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa without both Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.