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Brett Favre is to extend his record-breaking career for another season after signing up once more with the Minnesota Vikings.

Blackpool have agreed a fee with Bournemouth for highly-rated young striker Brett Pitman.

England international James Milner has targeted Premier League glory after sealing his move to Manchester City from Aston Villa.

Matt Prior admits England have left themselves with plenty to do after disappointing with the bat on the opening day of the third Test.

No. 2 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark overcame a tough challenge from Swiss Patty Schnyder to emerge victorious 7-5, 7-5 at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Wednesday.

Tom Hicks is on the verge of selling the Dallas Stars and his 50-per- cent stake in the American Airlines Center for nearly $300 million US, reports Forbes.

Two-time Olympian and former national slalom champion calls it quits

The New York Islanders signed center Andy Hilbert to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday.

World number two Caroline Wozniacki recorded her first ever win on Canadian hardcourts to reach the third round of the Montreal Cup with a 7-5 7-5 win over plucky Swiss Patty Schnyder on Wednesday.

World number one Rafa Nadal moved into the third round of the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-2 7-5 victory over American Taylor Dent on Thursday.

World number one Rafa Nadal moved into the third round of the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-2 7-5 victory over American Taylor Dent on Thursday.

The Seattle Seahawks have traded defensive end Lawrence Jackson to the Detroit Lions in exchange for an undisclosed pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Ben Guite to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

After months of retirement rumours, Brett Favre was back on the practice field with the rest of his Minnesota Vikings teammates on Wednesday.

Kevin MacDonald is still unsure whether he wants to replace Martin O'Neill on a permanent basis.

Fire crews say a leaf blower is to blame for a major blaze at the Toronto home of former Canadian figure-skating champion Kurt Browning and his wife, Sonia Rodriguez, the National Ballet's principal dancer.

Brett Favre officially announced his return to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2010 season, his 20th as a professional in the NFL.

Forty-eight of the top 50 golfers on the LPGA money list are confirmed for next week's CN Canadian Women's Open.

An elbow injury she suffered at Wimbledon will force former world No. 1 star Justine Henin to miss the rest of the 2010 WTA Tour season.

Roberto Mancini claims Man City have ended their summer spending spree with the signing of James Milner.