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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.

England have had it far too easy for comfort this summer as they count down towards their defence of the Ashes without encountering any meaningful opposition. Yesterday, Pakistan belatedly bit back.

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

Yorks (255 & 245-4) trail Durham (213 & 340) by 54 runs Yorkshire opener Jacques Rudolph said his colleagues' resilience was behind their unlikely title challenge.

Essex (124-6) trail Somerset (215) by 91 runs Somerset made a nervous start against Essex, but bravely battled back.

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.

England's new captain Lewis Moody is confident he has proved his leadership skills on the international stage

Fulham have signed Belgium striker Moussa Dembele from AZ Alkmaar on a three-year contract, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

The shock tactic of picking a virtually unknown bowler in Wahab Riaz paid off for Pakistan on Wednesday.

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

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

MARK HUGHES says his spending is not finished after snapping up Moussa Dembele

BBC sports department's imminent move from London to Salford threatens to weaken programme quality.

Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz took five wickets on debut as the tourists made a strong start to the third Test at the Oval.

Surrey (259 & 66-4) trail Worcs (308 & 319) by 303 runs Dutch international Alex Kervezee's 144 tilts a finely-balanced contest in Worcestershire's favour.

Kent (53-2) trail Lancashire (266) by 213 runs Darren Stevens takes three wickets in 13 balls to derail Lancashire at Canterbury.

Snow Fairy can outpoint Sariska and Midday in a fascinating clash between three brilliant fillies at York.

Irish trainer Gordon Elliott has become an overnight success and must surely be lured to Britain soon.

Stephen Ireland has admitted one of his first targets with Aston Villa is to get regular football.