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Football mourns Germany keeper Enke

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

Pietersen joins up with England

Kevin Pietersen is thrilled to be back in England colours after today joining up with the rest of his team-mates in Johannesburg.

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<b>Elizabeth Lambert</b><br/> Elizabeth Lambert was suspended from the University of New Mexico team after being seen hitting, kicking and, in one instance, pulling an opponent down by her hair during a game against Brigham Young University. She said: "My actions were uncalled for. I let my emotions get the best of me in a heated situation. I take full responsibility for my actions." <br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Piuuqqs10" target="new">Click here to watch the dirty player in action</a>

The dirtiest players in football new

Hard-tackling, hair-pulling Elizabeth Lambert has become an internet sensation after a series of violent fouls were caught on camera.

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Brawn to offer personal sponsorship to keep Button

Brawn have hinted they are likely to offer Formula One world champion Jenson Button more scope for personal sponsorship as part of any deal to keep him at the team next year.

Brawn set to lose Virgin tag

Martin Johnson is set to name Doran-Jones on the bench

England make four changes following Australia defeat

England manager Martin Johnson has made four changes for Saturday's Investec Challenge showdown with Argentina at Twickenham.

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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Safin is a two time Grand Slam winner and former World No 1

Safin retires following Paris defeat

Former world number one Marat Safin ended his playing career with a 6-4 5-7 6-4 defeat by U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Porto at the Paris Masters today.

James Lawton: Soviet conflict

Sinister, ruthless... and successful. The Communist system for sport provoked hatred and awe, but cracks were appearing long before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Our writer, who witnessed the good and the bad, looks back at a lost empire

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Team Origin square up with ETNZ new

A dress rehearsal of what could be the final of the Louis Vuitton Trophy series is in prospect tomorrow as Britain's unbeaten Team Origin squares up against the only other unbeaten team in the event, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ).

Caffari and Thompson build on good start

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.