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Archive for July, 2008

Taylor powers to Blackpool title

Phil Taylor claims the Stan James World Matchplay title in Blackpool with an emphatic 18-9 victory over defending champion James Wade.

Avil & Clarke win British titles

Hollie Avil and Will Clarke complete their preparations for the Olympics by taking the honours at the British Triathlon Championships.

GB duo get tough Olympic draw

British badminton pair Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson will face Chinese second seeds Zheng Bo and Gao Ling in Beijing.

Penguins give Thierren new deal

Stanley Cup finalists Pittsburgh reward head coach Michael Therrien with a new three-year contract.

Kings opt for Murray as new boss

The Los Angeles Kings name Terry Murray as their new head coach.

Darts duo fined after altercation

English darts players Adrian Lewis and Kevin Painter are handed suspensions and fines following an altercation at the Open Holland Masters last April.

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Ballantine’s Championship leaderboard

Leading scores from this week's European Tour event on Jeju Island, South Korea.

Helen Tucker’s BOA biog

Alistair Brownlee’s BOA biog

Will Clarke’s BOA biog

Tim Don’s BOA biog

Taylor wins fourth title in Vegas

Phil Taylor claims a fourth Las Vegas Desert Classic with a 13-7 win over James Wade at the Mandalay Bay resort.