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1035: FOOTBALL - Manchester City's friendly with the Vancouver Whitecaps in North America is postponed and moved to Tuesday because of torrential rain.
1030: FOOTBALL - Sunderland have signed a partnership agreement with top Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko as they seek to promote the club in Africa.
1025: FOOTBALL - Arsenal have finalised the signing of Ivory Coast striker Gervinho on a "long-term" contract, the Premier League club have confirmed. The Gunners announced last week a deal had been agreed for the Ivory Coast international and the paperwork has now been approved.
1015: CRICKET - Essex coach Paul Grayson is angry that his side were unable to get a result in their rained-off CB40 match at Nottinghamshire on Sunday, telling BBC Essex that "it's a disgrace".
1009: FOOTBALL - Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is undergoing a medical after the Barclays Premier League club agreed a deal with his club Genk.
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Daily Mirror's chief sports writer Oliver Holt on Twitter: "Darren Clarke sent champagne to the press tent for the writers who were working late last night."
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BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty on Twitter: "Race to see who is first out of the door at Eastlands - Shay Given, whose move to Villa will be confirmed any time, or Tevez."
0953: GOLF - Psychologist Bob Rotella has been telling BBC Radio 5 live how visualising success and being relaxed helped Darren Clarke to win the Open: "We got him to go unconscious with his putting. Look where you want to go and hit it - make it in your mind."
0945: GOLF - Northern Ireland's newspaper reaction to Darren Clarke's Open victory The Irish News - 'It's for the kids'
Tyrone's Darren Clarke completed a remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph last night when he became the third Northern Ireland golfer in two years to win a major championship
The Irish Times - 'Clarke joins Northern stars with Open win'
Darren Clarke earned a huge 3m euros payday when he claimed the 140th British Open at Royal St George's Golf Club in England yesterday, but, for a man who lost his wife, Heather, to breast cancer five years ago, becoming a major champion meant more than any financial remuneration.
Irish Independent - 'Clarke's Finest Claret'
Golden oldie finally proves the man for the great occasion
Irish Daily Star - 'We're Golf Capital of the World'
North hailed after historic Clarke victory
Belfast Telegraph - 'Northern Ireland, golf capital of the world'
Dazzling Dazza bags third 'Ulster' major in 13 months
Tyrone's Darren Clarke completed a remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph last night when he became the third Northern Ireland golfer in two years to win a major championship
The Irish Times - 'Clarke joins Northern stars with Open win'
Darren Clarke earned a huge 3m euros payday when he claimed the 140th British Open at Royal St George's Golf Club in England yesterday, but, for a man who lost his wife, Heather, to breast cancer five years ago, becoming a major champion meant more than any financial remuneration.
Irish Independent - 'Clarke's Finest Claret'
Golden oldie finally proves the man for the great occasion
Irish Daily Star - 'We're Golf Capital of the World'
North hailed after historic Clarke victory
Belfast Telegraph - 'Northern Ireland, golf capital of the world'
Dazzling Dazza bags third 'Ulster' major in 13 months
0938: CRICKET - Glamorgan want Simon Jones' loan spell extended so he can play in Wednesday's CB40 clash against Essex at Chelmsford.
0933: FOOTBALL - Scotland's top transfer gossip story: Rangers are expected to end their long-standing interest in Dundee United striker David Goodwillie because of the complexities of the proposed deal. (Daily Record)
0929: FOOTBALL - Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic says he expects a fierce Premier League fight with rivals Manchester City this season. "It is clear Manchester City have the money and they will sign new players," said the Serbia defender. "They will definitely be in position to fight for the league."
0920: GOLF - Royal and Ancient Club chief executive Peter Dawson on the possibility of taking the Open back to Northern Ireland: "I don't want to start a hare running on this, other than we are going to take a closer look."
0909: GOLF - Darren Clarke has dedicated his Open victory at Royal St George's to his children and his late wife Heather.
0904: FOOTBALL - Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is confident reported Arsenal target Marek Hamsik will remain at the club next season, report Gazzetta dello Sport.
0900: GOLF - Darren Clarke's manager Andrew 'Chubby' Chandler tells BBC Sport that the 2011 Open champion is "yet to go to bed" having celebrated through the night and is due to attend a news conference shortly.
0853: GOLF - Watch some of the best shots from the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George's including two hole-in-ones and some monster putting.
0845: FOOTBALL - Wales midfielder Joe Allen has said he is on the verge of agreeing a new deal with Premier League newcomers Swansea City, report BBC Wales.
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BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty on Twitter - Man City have done well to get £40m for Tevez. Now he must decide how much he really wants to play in Brazil. Next stop Sergio Aguero.
0835: FOOTBALL - Midfielder Joe Cole still has a "big contribution" to make at Liverpool, according to first-team coach Steve Clarke.
0830: DIVING - Li Shixin continues China's domination of the diving at the world swimming championships by winning gold in the men's 1m springboard competition.
0825: RUGBY UNION - Australia coach Robbie Deans defended his decision to rest a host of his first-choice players in their embarrassing 32-23 defeat to Samoa. When asked if he should have picked his best available side with the World Cup so close, Deans said: "We're damned if we did and damned if we didn't.
0820: GOLF - Newspaper reaction to Darren Clarke's victory at the Open: Well worth the weight (the Sun)
Darren Clarke pocketed a whopping #2.9million by winning The Open last night - but now he has to shed a few pounds.
'It's for the kids' (the Guardian)
Darren Clarke, Open champion. Easy to say, hard to believe. But that was the story told on Sunday as the big man from Dungannon walked strong and proud through the squalls, all the way up to the final hole theatre at Royal St George's to claim the greatest prize in golf.
Claret Glug (Daily Mirror)
Darren Clarke dedicated his popular Open win to his sons after claiming his late wife inspired him.
Heaven Sent (Daily Star)
Darren Clarke kept his nerve to pull off one of the most emotional Open victories of all time.
Fairway to Heaven (Daily Mail)
Darren Clarke paid a moving tribute to his late wife Heather after pulling off one of the most emotional wins in Open history.
Thanks Tiger (Daily Record)
Dazzling Darren Clarke thanked Tiger Woods for the text message of support that inspired him to grab Open glory.
Golden Oldie (Daily Telegraph)
Until yesterday, Darren Clarke was more closely associated with pints of Guinness than the Claret Jug, but last night he got to enjoy them both.
Clarke toast of Sandwich (the Times - requires subscription)
There were cheers, there were tears and no doubt there were quite a few beers downed as well by the time that Darren Clarke and his friends were done last night.
Clarke big man for the great occasion (Independent)
Never had the champion prevailed after so many attempts and never had the champion cheered so many hearts. When Darren Clarke tapped in on the 18th last night to win the 140th Open Championship the tears flowed almost as quickly as the Guinness.
Darren Clarke pocketed a whopping #2.9million by winning The Open last night - but now he has to shed a few pounds.
'It's for the kids' (the Guardian)
Darren Clarke, Open champion. Easy to say, hard to believe. But that was the story told on Sunday as the big man from Dungannon walked strong and proud through the squalls, all the way up to the final hole theatre at Royal St George's to claim the greatest prize in golf.
Claret Glug (Daily Mirror)
Darren Clarke dedicated his popular Open win to his sons after claiming his late wife inspired him.
Heaven Sent (Daily Star)
Darren Clarke kept his nerve to pull off one of the most emotional Open victories of all time.
Fairway to Heaven (Daily Mail)
Darren Clarke paid a moving tribute to his late wife Heather after pulling off one of the most emotional wins in Open history.
Thanks Tiger (Daily Record)
Dazzling Darren Clarke thanked Tiger Woods for the text message of support that inspired him to grab Open glory.
Golden Oldie (Daily Telegraph)
Until yesterday, Darren Clarke was more closely associated with pints of Guinness than the Claret Jug, but last night he got to enjoy them both.
Clarke toast of Sandwich (the Times - requires subscription)
There were cheers, there were tears and no doubt there were quite a few beers downed as well by the time that Darren Clarke and his friends were done last night.
Clarke big man for the great occasion (Independent)
Never had the champion prevailed after so many attempts and never had the champion cheered so many hearts. When Darren Clarke tapped in on the 18th last night to win the 140th Open Championship the tears flowed almost as quickly as the Guinness.
0810: FOOTBALL - Barcelona have two weeks to meet Arsenal's £40m asking price for midfielder Cesc Fabregas, report the Sun.
0805: FOOTBALL - Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said that an agreement has been reached for the sale of Argentina striker Carlos Tevez to Corinthians.
0800: FOOTBALL - - Top transfer stories from today's Gossip Column: Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero is prepared to take a pay cut to join Manchester City.Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects to see midfielder Cesc Fabregas in a Gunners shirt on Saturday when the team play Cologne in a friendly.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Peter Crouch is being tracked by QPR after Spurs signalled they would be willing to sell the striker this summer.
Full story: Metro
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