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Football mourns Germany keeper Enke new

Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, who committed suicide yesterday evening, had been battling depression and was first treated for the illness in 2003.

Dire England self-destruct and slip back to the depths

England 89 South Africa A 90-6 (SA win by four wkts): Too much change all at once can have a disorienting effect on the soul. So in a small way it was almost comforting that normal service on tour was resumed yesterday.

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<b>THE JURY'S STILL OUT</b><br/> <b>Robinho (Real Madrid to Man City, £32.5m)</b><br/> Rarely performs away, or on winter days, but still scored 14 goals in 31 league games for a mid-ranking team. Needs better players around him to flourish.

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Murray targets glorious end to 'best year'

With six titles already under his belt this year – more than any other player – Andy Murray insists he is under no pressure going into the final three weeks of the most successful season of his career.

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Caffari and Thompson build on good start

Going into the second night of the double handed Transat Jacques Vabre race from Le Havre to Costa Rica , three of the British teams were 10th, 12th and 13th in the 14-boat Open 60 fleet.

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Smith keeps faith with youthful backs

England's youngest half-back combination in living memory are both set to hold their places for Saturday's Four Nations final against Australia in Leeds.