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Murray progresses into last four

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 27/01/2010
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Andy Murray is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after Rafael Nadal was forced to retire due to a knee injury when trailing by two sets to the British number one.

Murray was well in charge of the encounter in the Rod Laver arena when Nadal was forced to pull out, with the world number five leading 6-3, 7-6, 3-0.

Murray will now face Croatia's Marin Cilic for a place in the final, with the 14th seed having outlasted Andy Roddick in a five-set marathon.

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In football, Roberto Mancini has confirmed that two clubs are in the hunt to sign Manchester City striker Robinho and that he expects the Brazil striker to leave Eastlands this month.

Sao Paulo have joined former club Santos in attempting to sign the 26-year-old forward on loan for the remainder of the season following Robinho's struggles to adapt to life in the Premier League.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is facing up to the prospect of a three-match suspension after lashing out at Hull City forward Craig Fagan and being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.

Online betting relegation favourites Portsmouth have paid off their outstanding football creditors and the transfer ban imposed on the club four months ago has now been lifted.

The beleaguered Fratton Park outfit were banned from signing any new players by the Premier League back in October after they failed to pay off outstanding transfer fees owed to club both at home and abroad.

Rafael Benitez remains fully committed to Liverpool despite reported interest from Juventus, according to his agent.

Patchy Premier League form plus early exits from the Champions League and FA Cup have heaped pressure on the shoulders of the Spaniard this season.

However, agent Manuel Garcia Quilon claims Benitez is committed to Liverpool and not thinking about heading to Italy despite suggestions that he is wanted by Juve.

South Africa's cricket head coach Mickey Arthur has resigned with immediate effect, having spent five years in charge of the Proteas.

The 41-year-old leaves his post just before a tough tour of India, with Corrie van Zyl tipped to take over on an interim basis.

Matt Stevens will join up with Guinness Premiership side Saracens when his two-year rugby union drugs ban expires.

The England prop was banned in 2009 while playing for Bath after failing a random post-match drugs test.

Stevens, who has been capped 32 times by England and has represented the British and Irish Lions, will be eligible to resume action in January 2011.

Meanwhile, veteran second-rower Steve Borthwick has been confirmed as England's captain for the upcoming Six nations campaign.

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