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Midfielder David Beckham has promised

to give West Ham a decision soon on whether he will end his career at Upton Park. The 35-year-old former England captain, who plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in the United States, was born in east London. (The Sun)


Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson wants Aston

Villa's Bulgarian midfielder Stiliyan Petrov, 30, to replace Javier Mascherano at Anfield and is ready to offer £7m. It was revealed earlier this week that Mascherano wants to leave the Reds. (Daily Mirror)


Mark Hughes wants to make Manchester

City striker Craig Bellamy his first signing with the £15m transfer kitty he will be handed when he is officially named Fulham manager. (Goal.com)


Portsmouth face the prospect of paying

out more than £500,000 in wages at the end of the week to players no longer at the club. David James will pick up about £140,000 - if he does not sign for anyone else before Saturday night. (Daily Express)

Top sports stories

F1: Brawn calls for rule rethink

Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn thinks that the rule banning team orders in Formula One is unrealistic. (Skysports.com)


NFL: Jets bag back-up Brunell

After providing back-up to Super Bowl winner Drew Brees in New Orleans last year, veteran quarterback Mark Brunell has signed a two-year deal with the New York Jets. (Skysports.com)


Racing: Hawk misses Stewards cut

Last weekend's Sky Bet Dash winner Hawkeyethenoo has been balloted out of Saturday's bluesq.com Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. (Skysports.com)


Football: Fulham set to appoint Hughes

Mark Hughes look set to return to football as manager of Fulham after agreeing to take over from Roy Hodgson. (ESPN.co.uk)


Football: Roy prepares for tough debut

Roy Hodgson admits his first match in charge of Liverpool could prove to be his toughest for a while as he prepares to take on FK Rabotnicki in Macedonia with a vastly inexperienced team. (ESPN.co.uk)


Football: Fergie defends United owners

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a stout defence of Manchester United owners the Glazer family, criticising media and fans for their harsh portrayal of the Americans. (ESPN.co.uk)


Football: Robinho set for City return

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is prepared to take Robinho back and is closing in on his top transfer targets. (Skysports.com)


Football: Maradona accuses AFA chiefs

Diego Maradona has accused Argentine football chiefs of betraying him after they voted unanimously to end his tenure as national team coach. (Skysports.com)


RU: Richie to rumble on

Richie McCaw has no thoughts about changing his sometimes controversial style of play as he and his New Zealand team prepare to face Australia in the Tri-Nations on Saturday. (Skysports.com)


RU: Pienaar makes Ulster move

South Africa scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will officially become an Ulster player at the start of September after agreeing a release from his Natal Sharks contract. (ESPN.co.uk)


Tennis: Welcome win for Marcos

Marcos Baghdatis secured a welcome return to winning ways as he defeated American wildcard Ryan Sweeting in the second round of the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles. (Skysports.com)


Tennis: Dementieva returns with victory

World number six Elena Dementieva returned from an eight-week injury lay-off with victory over Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm in Stanford, USA. (BBC.co.uk)


Tennis: Murray looking for new direction

Andy Murray says sacking coach Miles Maclagan came as a result of the pair differing in their view of his game. (BBC.co.uk)


F1: Button takes blame for Schumi form

Jenson Button has accepted a portion of the responsibility for Michael Schumacher's testing return to Formula One this season. (ESPN.co.uk)


F1: McLaren baffled by rivals' 'flexi-wings'

McLaren’s engineering director Paddy Lowe admits the Woking squad remains mystified by how Red Bull and Ferrari are able to run their front wings so low to the ground – but is determined to find out so that it reaps the same performance gains. (ITV-F1.com)


Racing: Canford Cliffs wins Sussex

Odds-on favourite Canford Cliffs got the better of last year's victor Rip Van Winkle to take the Sussex Stakes on the second day of Glorious Goodwood. (BBC.co.uk)


NFL: Chargers stump up for Gates

The San Diego Chargers handed six-time Pro Bowler Antonio Gates the biggest contract ever given to a tight end as he signed a five-year contract worth around $36 million. (Skysports.com)

What they're saying

Frankie Dettori on Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori was guest of honor at the Star Sports Royal Ascot preview - Who does he think will be Royal Ascot's top jockey? He 'fessed all in-front of the WTBS cameras last week...

Star Sports - Exclusive with Ben Keith

Part 1 - WTBS delves deep into the great mind of Star Sports founder Ben Keith, a fearless individual who loves nothing more than going toe to toe with some of the worlds biggest punters...

Jimmy Bullard - Celeb Stare In Their Eyes

Think you can stare out Hull and England midfielder Jimmy Bullard? Don't be put off by the banter he gives you along the way...

World Cup Semi Finals

It's the business end of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and Luke Tarr, Head of PR at Star Sports, has gazed into his crystal ball and is predicting a Holland v Germany final...

CapelloVision Part II

The geniuses over at TalkSPORTMagazine have produced another belter - this time their cameras follow around 'Fabio Capello' and 'Steve McClaren'...For more search TalkSPORTMagaine at YouTube.com

Semi Final 2 - Germany v Spain

Wednesday night see's the first World Cup semi final take place between Germany & Spain - Click to watch betting preview

Semi Final - Uraguay v Holland

Tuesday night see's the first World Cup semi final take place between Uraguay & Holland - Click to watch betting preview

Quarter Finals

World Cup 2010 Quarter Final Preview...

Fabio Capello Goes Job Hunting

A belting video from the Daily Mirror newspaper - They film 'Fabio Capello' looking for a new job...

Quarter Finals

Brazil are solid favourites to lift the trophy but Luke Tarr, Head of PR at Star Sports, is keen on ze germanz...

Who Can Win The World Cup

Chris Shillington, Head of PR at extrabet.com, previews the World Cup 2010 outright market...

Argentina v Greece

Maradona's men Argentina have been impressive thus far and face a difficult to break down Greek side - Chris Shillington, Head of PR at extrabet.com previews the afternoon kick-off...

France v South Africa

France's problems off the pitch are clearly causing them problems on the pitch - A must win game for the French against the host nation. Chris Shillington, Head of PR at extrabet.com, previews...

Royal Ascot - Saturday

"Turnover for Royal Ascot week was £2.5m - But that doesn't mean we won £2.5m!" comments Luke Tarr, Head of PR at Star Sports...

Royal Ascot - Friday

Ben Keith and Luke Tarr of the Gentlemans Bookmaker, Star Sports, reflect on another winning day for the punters at Royal Ascot...

Friday's Group Matches

Germany v Serbia / USA v Slovenia / England v Algeria

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