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

• Figures in line with dip for station since January• Broadcaster now showing all races from meetingChannel 4 has returned unimpressive viewing figures for its first ever broadcast from Royal …

• Wearsiders continue to rebuild with Gothenburg forward• David Moberg-Karlsson regarded as another one for the futureSunderland’s mission to reshape Paolo Di Canio’s squad continues apace with the impending …

The Johnny Portman-trained horse secures a superb victory in a four-way finish in the concluding race on day two at Ascot

The clouds parted above the Berkshire course as guests arrived, bringing temperatures up to a scorching 26C

• Team could be thrown out of F1 world championship• Mercedes team principal, Ross Brawn, will be cross-examinedMercedes could be thrown out of the 2013 Formula One …

Supporters groups vent their fury about ‘greedy’ clubs raising their entrance fees despite signing a £5.5bn television dealOwen GibsonThe Globe pub, opposite Baker Street Tube station in …

Football fans have marched to the Premier League headquarters to protest about rising ticket prices. But which clubs are the most expensive and which is the cheapest?• Get …

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

• Captain full of praise for coach Duncan Fletcher• Cardiff is an unhappy venue for Sri LankaMS Dhoni has praised the role of the former England coach Duncan Fletcher …

Hosts easily book place in Sunday showpiece by reducing rivals to 80-8 then cruising to their 175-run target with 13 overs to spare