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A DOUGIE FREEDMAN goal deep into injury time gave Leeds United a life-line in Monday night's League One semi-final first-leg play-off at Elland Road.

CHELSEA may have lost the title to Manchester United, but the west Londoners have already set about bridging the gap between them and their rivals by signing Portugal international Jose Bosingwa.

Hamburg Masters: SCOTLAND'S Andy Murray progressed to the second round on Monday with a comfortable 6-4 6-1 victory over Russia's Dmitry Tursunov.

UEFA Cup final: RANGERS star Steven Whittaker claimed on Monday that his side's hectic fixture schedule could actually work in their favour when they face Zenit St Petersburg on Wednesday.

Championship play-off: NEIL WARNOCK insisted on Monday that Crystal Palace still have everything to play for as they prepare for the second leg at Bristol City.

Premier League: ASTON VILLA manager Martin O'Neill said on Monday that he and chairman Randy Lerner will do everything in their power to keep captain Gareth Barry at the club.

WIDNES Vikings ruled out making an approach for Dwain Chambers on Monday, who will find out this week if he has a future in rugby league.

Cricket has never gripped the Kiwis' national consciousness argues JON GEMMELL.

HOUSEMAN eyes Tuesday's top racecards.