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England target five bowlers
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. more
I stopped worrying about Michael Owen on the day his contract expired with Newcastle United - but to see the pint sized striker paraded with a Manchester United shirt and scarf should not be a major surprise....
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The fact few Newcastle United fans are sorry to see the back of him speaks volumes for how his time at Newcastle United has come to be perceived, yet still Michael Owen has managed to emerge from the whole stinking mess smelling of roses....
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IN a summer when raising as much cash as possible through player sales will be crucial, Newcastle United will today watch record signing Michael Owen join Manchester United....
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Thunder told to relish pressure
WARNING his players their relegation battle will go down to the wire, Gateshead Thunder coach Steve McCormack has told them to love every minute. more
Rob Wilson reveals roster plans
HOT on the heels of Matic Kralj’s signing, Newcastle Vipers head coach Rob Wilson has outlined his plans for the remaining roster spots ahead of the 2009-10 Elite League season. more
Di Venuto’s 50th century earns victory for leaders
THERE have been bigger knocks in Michael Di Venuto’s career and more important ones but it was fitting the Australian should collect a half-century of centuries with a match-winning one for Durham. more
Akaash Hussain lands a spectacular win
NEWCASTLE’S Akaash Hussain has spectacularly won a national title to complete a fabulous three years for the Northumbria club, formed by Glenn McCrory in the Newbiggin Hall district of the city. more
Chester-le-Street's Freya hopes for Indian summer
FREYA MURRAY took the first steps towards lining up in next year’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi when she demolished the field in the Nike BMC Grand Prix in Stretford. more
Now’s the time to enter Durham’s mini-tour
YOU are aged between seven and 11, you have never picked up a golf club and you want to go on a mini-tour as a golfer in a fortnight’s time. more