Chelsea are to sign teenage striker Daniel Sturridge from big-spending Premier League rivals Manchester City.
The fee for the 19-year-old will be decided by a tribunal with the two clubs incapable to agree on a deal.
Sturridge will be audibly of contract at the end of June and has refused a new contract furnish at Eastlands.
Jimenez: On his way to England
Sports broadcaster Setanta’s entry into administration has left the Football Association seeking novel rights deals for matches valued at £100m.
Setanta was due to divulge England’s home friendlies and the Community Shield, as well as some England Under-21 and FA Cup games over the next three years.
"We remain confident in the strength of these fixtures," said FA chief executive Ian Watmore.
Murray: Dug deep
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has made Inter Milan striker Luis Jimenez his first signing of the summer.
The Chilean, 25, moves to the Hammers on a season-long lend with a behold to a possible permanent move.
Jiminez, nicknamed the Wizard, will officially join the Premier League club steady 1 July pending a successful medical.
Five-time Wimbledon titlist and defending champion Venus Williams was as comfortable because ever on grass and saw against world No.97 Stefanie Voegele to reach the second round. Sixth seed Jelena Jankovic also progressed, with a 6-4 7-6(0) triumph over Julia Goerges of Germany.
Third grain Williams defeated the 19-year-old Swiss 6-3 6-2 in 74 minutes. The American took control of the opening set after winning 14 right points, and three breaks of Voegele's serve gave Williams the second set.
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On the surface of it the announcement by the first fiddle of Africa’s second greatest part crowded nation that he wanted to stand down previous to the next election ought to be a cause for celebration.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said he has "had enough" after 18 years in power and called on the rest of his breed of leaders to come him through the exit door.
Pressure – The Lions will be looking for a good performance tonight going into the last pair Tests. The scrum and lineout will again come under scrutiny, while a number of players will be pushing during the term of inclusion in Pretoria without interruption Saturday. Shane Williams, Andy Powell, Ronan O’Gara, Nathan Hines and Luke Fitzgerald will be among those on a mission.
Tips – Shane Williams is a living soul on a mission, with the IRB player of the year’sitting sights set on a place in Saturday’s Test team. The Emerging Springboks need to beware, with SkyBet pricing at 9/1 for the first scorer. The Lions have also been in crown of the head try-scoring conformation during the tour – likewise them to score more than 2.5 tries looks tempting at 11/10.
Gidley: Staying with the Saints
I have more than enjoyed my three seasons at St Helens and it is great to commit to a fourth.
Matt Gidley
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