June 24

24 June 2009 08:26
DAILY MAIL Andy Murray claimed his place in the second round of Wimbledon on an otherwise dismal day for British tennis on which six players crashed out. Britain's black day - Murray survives the cut after second-set scare Also: The leader of the Formula One rebels will today go to the headquarters of the sport's ruling body in Paris to tell them that there is no going back on plans for apirate series. No going back as Mosley promises a fight against Rebels Off to Manchester City: Joleon Lescott THE TIMES Andy Murray took the first steps on the road to the nation's dream destination of a first Wimbledon title for a British man in 73 years when he survived a wobble to win his first-round match last night. Also: The chances of Arsenal losing Emmanuel Adebayor increased last night after AC Milan admitted that it would be difficult to sign Edin Dzeko, the Wolfsburg striker, who is the Italian club's main target. THE GUARDIAN Tennis authorities were last night investigating a suspected Wimbledon betting sting after bookmakers suspended the market on Jurgen Melzer's straight-sets defeat of Wayne Odesnik on Court 14. Betting probe into Melzer's Wimbledon defeat of Odesnik Also: ESPN, the American sports network that has won the rights to 46 Premier League matches next season, will set up a new stand-alone channel to screen the games as it seeks to build a powerful presence in UK sport. Football carve-up begins after Setanta's demise THE SUN Andy Murray insists it is "unacceptable" he is the only British male left in the Wimbledon draw. Also: Manchester City will make a £15 million bid for Everton centre-back Joleon Lescott in the next 48 hours. Everton target Russia captain to replace City-bound Lescott DAILY EXPRESS Anne Keothavong broken down in tears after crashing out of Wimbledon - but it was her opponent, Patricia Mayr, who spelt out what a sad day this was for Britain. Sobbing Anne bows out at SW19 Also: The Lions failed to give themselves any boost before Saturday's must-win second Test when the midweek team could only draw with the Emerging Springboks at Newlands last night. THE INDEPENDENT The tennis authorities last night launched an investigation into a first-round match played here in the men's singles yesterday after "suspicious" betting patterns led bookmakers to suspend the markets. Also: Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, admitted yesterday he had paid over the odds in the £17m deal for full-back Glen Johnson but insisted new Champions League rules, which state sides must have eight home-grown players in their squads for all games, had forced his hand. Rafa defends huge fee for Johnson United target: Sergio Aguero DAILY MIRROR Manchester City will make a formal £15million bid for Everton defender Joleon Lescott inside the next 48 hours. Also: Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has put Peter Crouch top of his wishlist after being handed £13million to replace Roque Santa Cruz. THE INSIDER: Crouch set to quit Fratton Park - but not for Sunderland DAILY STAR Andy Murray admitted he only deserved a 'B' for effort but vowed to improve his mark after reaching the second round at Wimbledon. Also: Manchester United have targeted Atletico Madrid's £45m striker Sergio Aguero. Atletico invite offers for Aguero DAILY TELEGRAPH Andrea Pirlo is expected to meet AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani today to decide whether he should stay at the club or seek a move to Chelsea. Also: Shane Watson has given the Australians the first injury scare of the 2009 tour.

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