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Raise salaries or risk failure in Europe, clubs warned

A substantial rise in the salary cap is needed if English clubs are to attract the best talent from around the world and compete effectively in Europe, one of the game’s leading administrators said yesterday.

Source: Timesonline.co.uk

HTC-Colombia punish Mark Cavendish for V-sign gesture

HTC-Colombia have withdrawn Mark Cavendish from the Tour de Romandie for making an obscene gesture following his stage two victory on Thursday. The 24-year-old British rider released a statement on Friday apologising for making a V-sign aimed at his critics as he crossed the finish line on Thursday.

Source: bbc.co.uk

Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract

Gary Neville has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.

Source: Independent.co.uk

Stakes high for new Shanghai F1 deal

Seven years ago, Shanghai decided that it needed Formula One to bolster its standing in the world and spent vast sums of money to bring a race to town. With that contract expiring, the shoe is now firmly on the other foot.

Source: Guardian.co.uk

Promoted clubs 'could net £90m'

Promotion to England's Premier League could be worth up to £90m and is the biggest financial prize in world football, analysts Deloitte say. They say the prize for the Championship play-off winner may be up 50% on the value of last year.

Source: bbc.co.uk