Top Regional Sports Stories Daniel Agger key to Liverpool Premier League title push DANIEL AGGER is back in pre-season training at Melwood, with boss Rafa Benitez admitting his absence cost the Reds a shot at the Premier League title last season. more Everton set to finalise Steve Round deal Countdown to 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing I hope England leave out Andrew Flintoff - Stuart Law

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Wimbledon 2008 Schuettler seals epic victory Rainer Schuettler held his nerve to progress into a Wimbledon semi-final against Rafael Nadal thanks to an epic victory over Arnaud Clement of France. more Serena sets up all-Williams final Federer wary of Safin threat More news from Wimbledon >>>

Euro 2008 Germany dispute Fernando Torres' credentials FERNANDO TORRES' star may be shining bright following a magnificent last 12 months but talk of the Spain ace being the best striker in the world is premature, according to some of the Germany team who faced him - and lost - on Sunday night. more Anfield salute from Spain hero Torres Casillas: We proved ourselves More news from Euro 2008 >>>

National Sport Schuettler seals epic victory Rainer Schuettler held his nerve to progress into a Wimbledon semi-final against Rafael Nadal thanks to an epic victory over Arnaud Clement of France. more Jones relishing chance Stump up Barry cash, O'Neill tells Reds Serena sets up all-Williams final ICC change Test result More national sport

Cricket I hope England leave out Andrew Flintoff - Stuart Law LANCASHIRE captain Stuart Law believes star all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is a certainty to return to the England team – if not for next week’s first Test against South Africa, then later in the series. more Rival skippers tipping Andrew Flintoff for return Warrington’s promotion chance in tatters Paul Allen is eyeing an instant return to top flight Four-wicket Glen Chapple gives Red Rose hope More news >>>

Racing George Margarson hopes it’s dry at Haydock for Mick bid GEORGE MARGARSON is hoping the rain stays away from Merseyside over the next few days to give his Young Mick the best chance in Saturday’s bet365 Old Newton Cup at Haydock. more Arthur’s Girl heads to Haydock for Oaks Frozen fires Aidan O’Brien to record sixth Derby win More news >>>

Golf Hopeful Matthew Baldwin aiming to be at home at the Open Championship FOUR of Merseyside's top amateur players are still dreaming of lining up alongside the world's greatest players when the Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale this month. more Nick Peet's Great 08 Challenge: Golf brings you down to earth with a bump Magical finish books Paul Waring’s Open Championship ticket More news >>>

Boxing French challenger Mounir Sahli no match for Tony Dodson TONY DODSON returned to the ring for the first time in 10 months last night with a convincing one-sided points victory over Italy. more Chips are down for ace Tony Dodson Geard Ajetovic loses out in title bid More boxing news

Rugby League Paul Sculthorpe is Saints' 'secret weapon' FORMER Great Britain loose forward Paul Sculthorpe has been unveiled as the "secret weapon" behind St Helens' mid-season surge. more Wildcats coach backing Widnes’s credentials Paul Sculthorpe: Maurie Fa'asavalu puts fear in the opposition More news >>>

Rugby Union Sean McGuire: New leader nowhere in sight ENGLAND’S rugby union players are now back at home reflecting on an entirely unsatisfactory tour of New Zealand. more West Park are encouraged by early signs Sean McGuire: Union can steal many things but it won’t get excitement More news >>>

Local Amateur Football Tuebrook league annual meeting TUEBROOK Junior league are holding their annual meeting tomorrow at the Royal British Legion Club, Marlborough Road (8.30pm). more Styal turn on style to win first title We’re playing game he loved for our Rhys More news >>>

Other Sports Countdown to 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing IT’S been 16 years since Chris Boardman rode his way into the record books with his stunning performance at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. more Don’t stop ‘til you get enough on Beijing trail Athletics: Michael Rimmer back with Italy win More news >>>

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