Nationlal Sport from the Watford Observer

Hearts enter administration

5:39pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Hearts have been officially placed in administration after accountancy firm BDO confirmed it had appointed three people to oversee their financial affairs.

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Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson

5:24pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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England coast into final

5:15pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

England had their bowlers and faulty South Africa batting to thank as they cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win at The Oval.

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Hearts hit with points deduction

4:53pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Hearts will begin next season with a 15-point deduction after moving into administration.

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Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot

4:48pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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

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Wimbledon seeding system under fire

4:43pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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I'm going nowhere - Pardew

4:12pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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

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Players reject Super League split

3:54pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Players have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Rugby Football League's radical plan to split a two-division Super League into three leagues of eight during the season.

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Openers fall but England on top

3:47pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Carroll completes West Ham switch

2:32pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.

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England on course for final

2:20pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Tredwell on-song as Proteas crumble

1:05pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Three wickets from England spinner James Tredwell plunged South Africa into deep trouble at the Kia Oval in their Champions Trophy semi-final.

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Froome keen to extend Sky stay

12:51pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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

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England make early breakthrough

12:14pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

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.

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Pardew: I'm staying

11:31am Wednesday 19th June 2013

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

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Swann and Bresnan missing for England

10:51am Wednesday 19th June 2013

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

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Murray second seed at Wimbledon

10:51am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Andy Murray has been confirmed as the second seed for the Wimbledon men's singles and French Open champion Rafael Nadal is a potential quarter-final opponent for the Scot.

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Spurs confirm Baldini role

10:48am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club.

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North fitness boost for Lions

10:48am Wednesday 19th June 2013

British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.

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FA Cup final given own date

9:32am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The FA Cup final has returned to its historic place at the end of the domestic season next term.

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Moyes era begins in Swansea

9:27am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.

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Swansea start for Moyes

9:05am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.

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Llambias resigns from Newcastle

8:57am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club have announced.

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North available for first Test

7:48am Wednesday 19th June 2013

British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.

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Froome expects Wiggins to respond

7:16am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Chris Froome has backed Sir Bradley Wiggins to respond to having to relinquish his Tour de France title without a fight.

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Cook welcomes home pressure

7:10am Wednesday 19th June 2013

England are confident they can use home support to their advantage in Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

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Southgate tipped to replace Pearce

7:10am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Gareth Southgate is the overwhelming bookmakers' favourite to replace Stuart Pearce as England Under-21s manager.

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Reality check for Lions - Gatland

6:11am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record.

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Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling

11:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.

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Carroll passes West Ham medical

10:50pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.

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Froome ready for race to yellow

9:43pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.

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Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

8:11pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

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Thiago inspires Spain to victory

7:41pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Thiago Alcantara inspired Spain Under-21s to European Championship glory, with the reported Manchester United target hitting a hat-trick as Italy were defeated 4-2 in Jerusalem.

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Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

7:09pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.

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Robson eases through in Eastbourne

6:16pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

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Pearce to leave England U21 post

5:48pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.

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Palace secure Premier League promotion

5:39pm Monday 27th May 2013

Kevin Phillips grabbed the golden goal to fire Crystal Palace into the Barclays Premier League and end his play-off final hoodoo with an extra-time 1-0 victory.

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Fergie to retire at end of season

9:29am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is to retire at the end of the season, ending his history-making spell at the club.

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Okoye to join 49ers

7:54am Sunday 28th April 2013

British Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers.

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Wane pained to see Richards go

6:37am Saturday 27th April 2013

Pat Richards kicked Super League leaders Wigan to a win at Hull and coach Shaun Wane admitted that he had done everything he could to try and keep the winger at the club.

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Allardyce: Decision cost Hammers

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his side were denied a "famous victory" over Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United after Robin van Persie scored a late equaliser from an offside position.

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Mancini: Victorious City were poor

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted his side had been below par after labouring to a 1-0 win over Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.

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Howley 'proud to be Welsh'

7:44am Sunday 17th March 2013

Rob Howley admitted it was the best day of his coaching life after Wales recorded an historic 30-3 victory against England at the Millennium Stadium to clinch the RBS 6 Nations title and deprive their opponents of a Grand Slam to boot.

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Mall finish for Tour's UK leg

10:50am Thursday 17th January 2013

The 2014 Tour de France will aim to recreate the excitement of last year's London Olympics by having a stage finish in the Mall, it has been announced.

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Uncapped duo named in England squad

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Uncapped forwards Mako Vunipola and Tom Youngs have been called into the England squad for the QBE autumn internationals.

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Bolton confirm Freedman as boss

11:33am Thursday 25th October 2012

Bolton have confirmed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.

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Mancini: Ajax defeat was my fault

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini took the blame for his side's defeat at Ajax which left them struggling to keep their Champions League campaign alive.

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Bould feels fans' frustration

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould sympathised with disgruntled fans after Wednesday night's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Schalke at the Emirates Stadium.

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Ferdinands: We want to help

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

The Ferdinand brothers want to work with Kick it Out to make it more relevant.

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Fortune 'understands frustration'

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says he is not surprised Rio Ferdinand reacted the way he did to John Terry's four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand given he was suspended for eight months when he missed a drugs test.

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