The Northern Echo | Sport http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/ The Northern Echo /sport/ en-gb Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:58:10 +0100 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:58:10 +0100 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/850268/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Sport http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/ Saturday Spotlight: Unlikely hero recalls his part in Ashes victory http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475225.Saturday_Spotlight__Unlikely_hero_recalls_his_part_in_Ashes_victory/?ref=rss England begin their attempt to reclaim the Ashes on Wednesday, four years after they beat Australia in one of the most thrilling series of all time. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:35:32 +0100 47962de34550c281cf8aa80b43f636d1 Murray’s belief stronger than ever despite defeat http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475177.Murray___s_belief_stronger_than_ever_despite_defeat/?ref=rss ANDY Murray’s Wimbledon dream is over – but his faith in winning the title remains as strong as ever. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:50:33 +0100 e0b67836bfedaf2634337dab40fce14d Jamie also bows out http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475182.Jamie_also_bows_out/?ref=rss JAMIE MURRAY failed to provide some consolation for younger brother Andy’s failure to reach the Wimbledon men’s final when he and partner Liezel Huber were beaten in the semi-finals of the mixed doubles. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:54:33 +0100 41b7085dfceca00a40233c8e0612e35d Federer coasts into final http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475180.Federer_coasts_into_final/?ref=rss ROGER Federer has spent a career making history – now he’s just one win from securing his place as the greatest of the greats. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:52:06 +0100 bb14f45c7607c3073f05df49d2b98f6b Sisters are not about to quit http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475179.Sisters_are_not_about_to_quit/?ref=rss VENUS and Serena have no intention of quitting, good news for tennis and bad news for their rivals. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:51:27 +0100 6756c1344fddc917868b07cfa29b3e57 Scott Wilson's Wimbledon Diary http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475181.Scott_Wilson_s_Wimbledon_Diary/?ref=rss WHEN it comes to hosting post-tournament tennis programming, it helps if you have the right name. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:53:13 +0100 4d403e5857b508b5d1cf4388cee93b02 Cats target pitch leaders http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475183.Cats_target_pitch_leaders/?ref=rss DISCUSSIONS between Niall Quinn and Steve Bruce over the last few weeks have left the decision-makers at the Stadium of Light clear on what is required to turn Sunderland into a real force next season. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:55:52 +0100 8766a8d27fa6201271fd0915af8402ba Bates happy to let heart rule his head http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475184.Bates_happy_to_let_heart_rule_his_head/?ref=rss MATTHEW BATES last night admitted he turned down Premier League offers to stay with Middlesbrough after listening to his heart. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:57:00 +0100 b9e8a218429f6095356928dfe7aa96f3 Owen jumps at chance to revive England dream http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475173.Owen_jumps_at_chance_to_revive_England_dream/?ref=rss NEW Manchester United striker Michael Owen admits he leapt at the chance to join the Barclays Premier League champions after a surprise phone call from manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:46:49 +0100 83dc575176f70190a9b761e9c40894b8 Stars return to fight drop http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4475176.Stars_return_to_fight_drop/?ref=rss AFTER winning their way to the second tier of British athletics with a series of eyecatching promotions, Gateshead Harriers now face a battle to retain their Division One status. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:49:01 +0100 452b7ec41ec01fcafabd1724fe384289