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Revenge for Roddick

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Andy Roddick: Secured a straight-sets win over Denis Istomin

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Andy Roddick is through to the quarter-finals of the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships after recording a 6-4 7-5 win over Denis Istomin.

The fourth seed, who lost to Istomin two weeks ago in San Jose, converted all three break points he created to seal victory in just under an hour and a half.

Next up for Roddick is a last-eight encounter with South Africa's Kevin Anderson, who beat Xavier Malisse 6-3 3-6 6-3.

Fifth seed Philipp Kohlschreiber is also through to the quarter-finals after he beat Ivan Dodig 6-2 6-2.

Kohlschreiber will now face Dudi Sela after the unseeded Israeli saw off Jarkko Nieminen 6-4 6-4.

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/7558478/

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Sturridge committed to Chelsea

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Daniel Sturridge: Chelsea striker has praised Andre Villas-Boas for helping him to develop

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Daniel Sturridge insists he is committed to Chelsea and has praised under-fire manager Andre Villas-Boas for helping him to develop this season.

The 22-year-old joined Chelsea from Manchester City in 2009, but has been forced to wait until the current campaign to establish himself as a regular in the first-team set-up.

After impressing on loan at Bolton Wanderers in the second half of last term, Sturridge has featured prominently since Villas-Boas took charge last summer.

Though reports have claimed Sturridge is unhappy at playing in a wide role, rather than as an out-and-out striker, the England international stressed he does not want to leave Stamford Bridge.

Dream come true

"The manager has helped me a lot," said Sturridge. "He's playing me a lot so I can't complain. I've not had a Chelsea manager do that for me before.

"It's helped me so much because previously I've not had a chance to play week in and week out, except when I was on loan at Bolton.

"To play at one of the best clubs in the world and start every week is a dream come true.

"I love playing for Chelsea. Some of the stuff I've read about me asking for a contract is not true.

"I've not spoken to the club to ask for a new contract, or told them I'm unhappy. I'm just doing a job. Working hard.

"I'm not worrying about my contract. It's not true. I'm committed to Chelsea."

Villas-Boas' future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, but Sturridge has urged Chelsea to start doing their talking on, rather than off, the pitch as he sets his sights on FA Cup and Champions League glory.

He added: "I just think everyone has to knuckle down and do their job, and focus on winning games for Chelsea.

"Everybody talks. It's just time to go out and do a job on the football field. That's where our talking is done.

"It doesn't matter what we say off the field. We have to do our talking on the field. It's pointless talking off the field. It's not going to change anything.

"A successful season now would be winning the FA Cup or the Champions League. If we could do one or the other it would be great.

"I think we've got to get some sort of silverware, and to get in the top four, to qualify for next season's Champions League."

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/7558367/

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'Red Shirt' to run for Thai government

A THAI protest leader accused of terrorism was released from prison briefly to apply to run in a by-election seen as a key test of the opposition's prospects of success in nationwide polls.

Kokaew Pikulthong, a senior "Red Shirt" involved in the mass rally in Bangkok that ended last month, will stand against incumbent Panich Vikitsreth of the ruling Democrat Party in the July 25 vote in the capital.

A Thai court last week granted permission for Kokaew, the candidate of the main opposition Puea Thai Party, to be released temporarily from Bangkok Remand Prison to register to challenge Panich, a vice foreign minister.

Mr Kokaew, who has not been convicted of any crimes relating to his role in the two-month-long street protest, was later returned to detention, but is expected to seek permission to be released again to campaign for votes.

The Red Shirts' rally, which at its peak attracted up to about 100,000 people demanding immediate elections, sparked outbreaks of violence that left 90 people dead, mostly civilians, and nearly 1900 injured.

Enraged protesters set fire to dozens of major buildings after the army crushed the demonstration by the mostly poor and working class Reds with an assault on their vast fortified encampment in central Bangkok on May 19.

The Red Shirts were campaigning for elections they hoped would oust the government, which they view as undemocratic because it came to power with the backing of the army after a court ruling threw out the previous administration.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed November polls in a bid to end the crippling protests, but shelved the plan because the Reds -- many of whom seek the return of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra -- refused to disperse.

Mr Abhisit, whose government was elected by parliamentary vote in 2008 and enjoys support among the Bangkok-based elite, must call nationwide elections by the end of next year at the latest.

Many of the Red Shirt leaders are in jail facing terrorism charges for their roles in the unrest. The government has rejected the opposition's call for a state of emergency to be lifted in the capital for the by-election.

Source: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/red-shirt-to-run-for-thai-government/story-e6frfku0-1225885303084?from=public_rss

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Mor worries for Wlad

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Klitschko: ready to face Mormeck

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Legendary trainer Emanuel Steward believes Wladimir Klitschko is in a no-win situation ahead of his fight with Jean-Marc Mormeck on Saturday night

The world heavyweight champion is set to defend his titles in a mandatory IBF bout against a Frenchman who only recently moved up from cruiserweight to challenge in the top division.

Klitschko is expected to comfortably deal with an opponent who is seven centimetres shorter and 30lb lighter, and while his trainer agrees he should come through victorious he feels he has everything to lose.

Steward told Ringside: "It's a fight that Wladimir has to take in order to keep his IBF position and his world championships.

"It's not a great fight, but it's a really challenging fight in the fact that no-one gives him any credibility going into this fight.

"It's a fight that he can lose as a heavyweight and it's a no-win situation for Wladimir.

"The biggest concern is that he's fighting a guy who is a bob-and-weave-get-low-type short guy - and that is something he's not fought in the past."

Peak

The Dusseldorf bout will be Klitschko's 60th professional fight, but Steward believes he still has three years left in him.

And he says Klitschko is stronger, quicker and more focused than at any other time in his career.

"I think Wladimir's at his peak right now," Steward added.

"The way he's looking in terms of his speed and punching power and his desire and interest in the sport he will stay at that peak for at least another three years."

Klitschko won his last fight on points against David Haye and has admitted he was disappointed he failed to knock the Englishman out.

And while he is aiming for a big win against Mormeck, he told Ringside he will not underestimate his opponent.

He said: "He will be very aggressive, very explosive, he will move forward and he will be similar to Mike Tyson with his style. He will move a lot with his head and he will throw a lot of punches from different angles.

"But I'm stopping promising those knock-outs. Do you know why? I promised to knock out David Haye and I felt so bad that I didn't.

"You know what? I will promise to do anything and everything to win this fight as clear as possible and the best win is a win by knockout."

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/7558154/

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'Red Shirt' to run for Thai government

A THAI protest leader accused of terrorism was released from prison briefly to apply to run in a by-election seen as a key test of the opposition's prospects of success in nationwide polls.

Kokaew Pikulthong, a senior "Red Shirt" involved in the mass rally in Bangkok that ended last month, will stand against incumbent Panich Vikitsreth of the ruling Democrat Party in the July 25 vote in the capital.

A Thai court last week granted permission for Kokaew, the candidate of the main opposition Puea Thai Party, to be released temporarily from Bangkok Remand Prison to register to challenge Panich, a vice foreign minister.

Mr Kokaew, who has not been convicted of any crimes relating to his role in the two-month-long street protest, was later returned to detention, but is expected to seek permission to be released again to campaign for votes.

The Red Shirts' rally, which at its peak attracted up to about 100,000 people demanding immediate elections, sparked outbreaks of violence that left 90 people dead, mostly civilians, and nearly 1900 injured.

Enraged protesters set fire to dozens of major buildings after the army crushed the demonstration by the mostly poor and working class Reds with an assault on their vast fortified encampment in central Bangkok on May 19.

The Red Shirts were campaigning for elections they hoped would oust the government, which they view as undemocratic because it came to power with the backing of the army after a court ruling threw out the previous administration.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed November polls in a bid to end the crippling protests, but shelved the plan because the Reds -- many of whom seek the return of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra -- refused to disperse.

Mr Abhisit, whose government was elected by parliamentary vote in 2008 and enjoys support among the Bangkok-based elite, must call nationwide elections by the end of next year at the latest.

Many of the Red Shirt leaders are in jail facing terrorism charges for their roles in the unrest. The government has rejected the opposition's call for a state of emergency to be lifted in the capital for the by-election.

Source: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/red-shirt-to-run-for-thai-government/story-e6frfku0-1225885303084?from=public_rss

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Robshaw eyes improvement

England captain Chris Robshaw insists the team will bounce back after the defeat to Wales in the RBS Six Nations.

England suffered their first defeat of the competition with a 19-12 reverse at Twickenham on Saturday, where a late try by Scott Williams proved the difference between the teams.

While frustrated to lose, Robshaw believes Stuart Lancaster's side are improving and there will be more to come when they take on France in Paris on Sunday, March 11th.

He told Sky Sports: "We were very frustrated to lose and the manner in which we did, we felt that we went toe-to-toe with Wales and put them on the back foot and were leading for the majority of the game.

Cruel

"But international rugby can be quite cruel and it is about one or two mistakes and it's about playing for the 80 minutes.

"Of course our attacking game was much improved and we spoke about that in the week building up to it and I think we'll have to step it up again, again going into the France game."

He added the squad very train hard and want to go out and play for each other.

"I think that shows in the way we actually play. Our defence is pretty good at the moment, I know that we have conceded a couple of tries but in general, its pretty good.

"And our attacking flurry is getting a lot better the more we understand how each other want to play."

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/7557100/

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