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Juan Martin Del Potro out to be a pain in the grass

20.11.09
Juan Martin Del Potro has signalled his determination to be a threat on all surfaces by agreeing to play on grass at the AEGON Championships for the next three years... more

Smash hit: Andy Murray swings into London

20.11.09
Andy Murray is the sporting hero of Middle England - a strange position for a Scot to find himself in. And after a shaky start with the public, he's learning to play the game, finds Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni... more

Why a cut-price wizard will be good for Marks & Spencer

20.11.09
There is urgent whispering in the aisles of Marks & Spencer: Sir Stuart Rose, the smooth, pin-up boss (for lady shoppers of a certain age) is no more... more

The man behind the Jedward factor (and it's not Simon Cowell)

19.11.09
Video: Thirty years ago, Robert Stephenson brought U2 to London. Now it emerges he gave Jedward their first break — see an exclusive video of them singing here... more

James Ward leads the way as the LTA takes tennis to the kids

18.11.09
Former British No2 was unable to play the sport at school but says facilities for rising young stars are excellent now... more

Rachel Nickell's partner complains about police failures

18.11.09
Partner of murder victim Rachel Nickell complained to the Independent Police Complaints Commission and Metropolitan Police Authority over police failures to which might have prevented her death... more

Pat Cash: ‘Let’s face it, the LTA are still a total joke to tennis’

17.11.09
The former Wimbledon champion launches a scathing attack on the rulers of the British game, calling them both 'wasteful' and even 'rude'... more

Train drivers’ action cuts Thameslink services by half

16.11.09
More than 200,000 Thameslink commuters face further weeks of chaos because train drivers are refusing to work overtime or on their rest days... more

How the Rachel Nickell story unfolded

16.11.09
July 1992: Rachel Nickell is stabbed 49times while walking on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son.... more

Rachel Nickell boyfriend's amazing apology to cleared murder suspect

16.11.09
Exclusive: Boyfriend of Rachel Nickell has written an extraordinary letter of apology to cleared murder suspect Colin Stagg... more

Jason Price packs the punches to knock out brave AFC Wimbledon

10.11.09
Neil Harris was delighted to fire Millwall into the second round of the FA Cup after beating non-League AFC Wimbledon in front of new heavyweight world champion David Haye... more

Terry Brown: We'll adopt the Wimbledon cup spirit of old at The Den

09.11.09
AFC Wimbledon manager Terry Brown believes his team will be galvanised by the Wimbledon spirit of old when they face Millwall in the first round of the FA Cup... more

It's a tragedy Lance Armstrong can't ride out drugs storm

10.07.09
While John Terry's future or Kevin Pietersen's performance may have been exercising minds over the past 48 hours, be assured that in a bar in Brussels this week, neither topic was of any interest to a collection of Belgian hockey supporters... more

The girls promise to dish up Sister Act with an edge

03.07.09
Venus and Serena Williams have booked the grandest tennis stage in the world on American Independence Day to settle the latest instalment of their amazing rivalry, with the Wimbledon women’s singles title on offer to the winner... more

Pete Sampras eyes return for final

02.07.09
Pete Sampras is considering an emotional return to Wimbledon to support close friend Roger Federer... more

Awesome Andy Murray can trump ace king Roddick

02.07.09
The world-class weapon that makes Andy Murray a potential Wimbledon champion will have to be deployed with clinical precision to negate Andy Roddick's power serving in their semi-final clash on Centre Court... more

Wimbledon dream comes true for tennis hopeful who ‘died’ on court

01.07.09
A teenage tennis player who “died” for 11 minutes after collapsing during a match is to fulfil his dream of walking out onto Wimbledon’s Centre Court... more

Two-day queue to see Andy Murray quarter-final

30.06.09
Andy Murray prepares for his second Wimbledon quarter-final as hundreds of fans began a marathon two-day queue for tickets... more

Video: Wimbledon's epic matches

30.06.09
Andy Murray's night-time tussle with Stanislas Wawrinka was the latest Wimbledon epic. We take a look at some past famous marathon matches... more

Wimbledon insist they’re still not ready for nightlife

30.06.09
Despite 12m watching Andy Murray win on TV, All England Club won’t schedule regular evening matches... more

Laura Robson still on a high after defeat

29.06.09
Laura Robson is set to begin the defence of her Wimbledon girls' title and insists a debut defeat in the senior women's singles has not dented her confidence... more

Swine flu alert at Wimbledon

29.06.09
Wimbledon was hit by a swine flu scare this afternoon as several officials were sent home after showing signs of the illness... more

RBS tries to hide £300,000 suite at Wimbledon as taxpayer foots bill

29.06.09
Royal Bank of Scotland have a £300,000 corporate hospitality suite at Wimbledon, paid for by the taxpayer... more

Three top restaurants where you can watch Wimbledon

26.06.09
Gilgamesh, The Bluebird and Gaucho are courting customers by letting them watch Wimbledon while enjoying a custom-made menu especially prepared for the tournament ... more

Baltacha vows to move forward after Wimbledon exit

26.06.09
Elena Baltacha said she was determined to take the positives from what has been dubbed a disastrous Wimbledon, insisting there is a bright future for British tennis... more

Centre Court roof closed amid Wimbledon thunderstorm fears

26.06.09
Wimbledon's new Centre Court roof has been fully closed for the first time in the tournament as officials protect the turf against possible thunderstorms... more

Olley's volleys - James Olley at Wimbledon

26.06.09
Laura Robson had no fear against Daniela Hantuchova on her main draw debut, but she displayed less courage when confronted with a different kind of opponent at the Aorangi practice courts... more

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