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  • Proud Irishman Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:59AMEoin Morgan scores his first century for England
  • Proud Morgan revels in maiden ton Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:27PMEoin Morgan says he feels deeply proud after scoring a first Test century against Pakistan and pays tribute to team-mate Paul Collingwood.
  • Panesar hunts Ashes berth Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:27AMMonty Panesar feels he could return to England action
  • Ashes tickets go on general sale Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:27AMTickets for the 2010/11 Ashes series went on sale on Tuesday, but Cricket Australia does not expect the same "tidal wave" of interest as in 2006.
  • Glamorgan poised to recruit Wagg Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 10:56AMGlamorgan are expected to sign all-rounder Graham Wagg from Derbyshire, BBC Sport Wales understands.
  • Afridi to retire from Tests Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:28AMPakistan captain Shahid Afridi said he would retire from Test cricket following the second Test against Australia at Headingley.
  • Great Yorkshire Show 2010: Final day highlights PHOTO GALLERY Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:51AMExhausted farmers mucked out their stock for the final time as pouring rain failed to put a dampener on the last day of the Great Yorkshire Show.
  • Muralitharan targets 800 wickets Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:21AMSri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muraliatharan wants to take his world record haul of wickets to 800 before he retires from international Test cricket.
  • Afridi hoping to unite Pakistan Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 10:57AMCaptain Shahid Afridi vows to heal the rifts in the Pakistan dressing room and help them avenge their ill-fated trip to Australia earlier this year.
  • Rain holds up Edgbaston one-dayer Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:42AMThe start of the deciding one-day international between England and Bangladesh at Edgbaston is delayed because of rain.
  • Live - England v Bangladesh Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:30AMBangladesh set England a target of 251 to win the first one-day international at Trent Bridge.
  • England set for Bangladesh battle Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:12AMEngland captain Andrew Strauss vows his side will take their recent fine form into the three one-day internationals against Bangladesh, starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
  • On your marks Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 5:06AMUnsung sporting heroes wanted for 2010 awards
  • Robert Peston Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 4:09AMHow damaged is the England football brand?
  • Wimbledon: Murray prepares for Tsonga on centre court Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:44PM"That statistic shows how good he is," Jo-Wilfried Tsonga said yesterday when told that Andy Murray, his opponent here this afternoon, had won his last 21 matches against French players. Related Stories Wimbledon: Andy Murray hitting form at right time Wimbledon: Clijsters fights back to overcome Henin World Cricket League: Simmons expects Afghans to triumph Wimbledon: All smiles as Nadal makes ...
  • Wimbledon: Murray prepares for Tsonga on centre court Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:36PM"That statistic shows how good he is," Jo-Wilfried Tsonga said yesterday when told that Andy Murray, his opponent here this afternoon, had won his last 21 matches against French players. Related Stories World Cricket League: Simmons expects Afghans to triumph Wimbledon: Venus Williams shocked by world No 82 Pironkova Wimbledon: All smiles as Nadal makes up with Soderling
  • Greece go out after defeat Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:56AMArgentina beat an unambitious Greece side to top Group B, with South Korea also progressing to the knockout stages.
  • South Korea make World Cup progress Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:27AMSouth Korea earn a second round tie with Uruguay after holding Nigeria to a draw in their final group game.
  • England renew Australia rivalry Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 9:43AMEngland begin a five-match one-day series against Australia on Tuesday which will be seen as a prelude to the Ashes series starting in November.
  • Scotland v England as it happened Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 4:36AMEngland beat Scotland by seven wickets with 16 overs remaining in their one-day international in Edinburgh.
  • Sofa, so good... Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 12:43AMRob Houwing says the SABC and SuperSport “guest analyst” panels for the Soccer World Cup read like an Oscars guest list.
  • No England plan for Ten Doeschate Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:26AMStar Essex all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate tells BBC Sport he will resist the temptation to qualify for England.
  • World Cup 2010: BBC v ITV in the big battle for viewers Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 12:19AMHow presenters and commentators line up for World Cup 2010.
  • Sponsors call end to Falcons deal Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 9:10AMNorthern Rock end their long-standing sponsorship of Newcastle Falcons rugby club.
  • Strauss coy on Shahzad selection Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:55AMEngland captain Andrew Strauss gives no clue as to whether Yorkshire seamer Ajmal Shazhad will earn a first Test cap against Bangladesh on Friday.
  • French Open day nine as it happened Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 4:12AMRafael Nadal and Serena Williams win, while Justine Henin loses to Samantha Stosur on a lively day at the French Open.
  • Jonathan Agnew column Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 4:41AM"Poor old Bangladesh were messed about by the weather"
  • Finn makes his mark Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 5:26PMOliver Brett sees Steve Finn make his home Test debut
  • Strauss warns players over fixing Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 12:19PMEngland captain Andrew Strauss urges cricketers to take responsibility and report any match-fixing approaches to stamp out corruption.
  • County pros in schedule backlash Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 12:11PMEighty per cent of players believe the new county cricket structure is worse than last year, BBC Sport learns.
  • Flintoff to ignore Australia bids Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 8:43AMAndrew Flintoff is not prepared to discuss the possibility of playing domestic Twenty20 cricket in Australia.
  • How England won World Twenty20 Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 9:20AMWhat transformed England from also-rans to champions?
  • How dangerous is South Africa? Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 4:46AMHow dangerous is South Africa for tourists and fans?
  • Actress booked for Headway Oscars bash Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 8:08AMACTRESS Sarah Parish will take time out from filming a new series of BBC drama Mistresses to support a Bridgwater-based charity this Friday.
  • Bresnan backs England for final Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 8:05AMTim Bresnan is confident England will reach the World Twenty20 final if they continue their fine form against Sri Lanka in the semis.
  • New Dad Pietersen backed to shine Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 8:05AMEngland captain Paul Collingwood backs new dad Kevin Pietersen to overcome jet lag and help fire England into the ICC World Twenty20 final.
  • New dad Pietersen backed to shine Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 8:05AMEngland captain Paul Collingwood backs new dad Kevin Pietersen to overcome jet lag and help fire England into the ICC World Twenty20 final.
  • New father Pietersen backed to shine Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 8:05AMEngland captain Paul Collingwood backs new dad Kevin Pietersen to overcome jet lag and help fire England into the ICC World Twenty20 final.
  • Jonathan Agnew column Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 1:49AM"Tim Bresnan is certainly a player who has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months"
  • Collingwood demands England focus Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 5:19PMEngland captain Paul Collingwood urges his side not to get ahead of themselves after they ease into the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 in the West Indies.
  • Live - England v New Zealand Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 8:26AMEngland beat New Zealand to finish top of their Super Eights group, meaning Pakistan also qualify for the semis and the Black Caps crash out.
  • Twenty20 World Cup begins Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 9:55AMBBC Sport/Herald Reporter. KINGSTON (Jamaica). THE third ICC World Twenty20 tournament began in Guyana last night with Sri Lanka taking on New Zealand and underdogs Zimbabwe enjoying their place in the sun after an incredible show in the warm-up matches.
  • On the Couch / See no evil, hear only the uplifting Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 5:32PMIn our collective sporting consciousness (for "our," read sports fans world wide ) the most awful resonating memory is surely of the Chicago White Sox who "sold" the 1919 World Series, infamously becoming forevermore the "Black Sox."
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins appointed MCC president Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 5:00AMChristopher Martin-Jenkins has been appointed as the new president of the MCC.
  • Afghanistan eye historic victory Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 1:57PMAfghanistan will make history when when they take on global powerhouse India in Group C of the ICC World Twenty20.
  • Live - West Indies v Ireland Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 11:55AMWest Indies beat Ireland by 70 runs after New Zealand edge out Sri Lanka in a thrilling World Twenty20 opener.
  • Crucible snooker deal agreed Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 11:26AMThe Crucible Theatre will remain the home of the World Snooker Championship until 2015 after a deal extension is announced.
  • English athletes assured over Commonwealth Games safety Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 5:08AMSecurity at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October will ensure the safety of English athletes, sports bodies are to be told.
  • World Twenty20 teams guide Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 1:26AMThe lowdown on the 12 sides battling to be champions
  • Cusack says Irish can shock again Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 11:19AMAll-rounder Alex Cusack believes Ireland are not without hope of causing more cricketing upsets in the ICC World Twenty20 which starts on Friday.