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Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:55:45 +0100

Al Kazeem got up in the shadow of the post to deny Mukhadram in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Wimbledon seeding system under fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:44:33 +0100

Wimbledon's clinical procedure for determining its men's seeds was called into question as Rafael Nadal was afforded scant grace for his stunning career record on grass or his world-leading seven titles this year.

Players reject Super League split

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:02:12 +0100

Players have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Rugby Football League's radical plan to split a two-division Super League into three leagues of eight during the season.

Openers fall but England on top

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:59:35 +0100

England lost both openers as they set about trying to surpass South Africa's paltry total of 175 in their Champions Trophy semi-final clash at The Oval.

England on course for final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:21:41 +0100

England bowled South Africa out for only 175 despite David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt's record ninth-wicket stand in the Champions Trophy semi-final at The Oval.

Froome keen to extend Sky stay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:51:43 +0100

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

England make early breakthrough

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:16:58 +0100

England saw off both South Africa openers for only a run between them as their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents stumbled significantly at The Oval.

Pardew: I'm staying

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:33:24 +0100

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

Swann and Bresnan missing for England

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:55:19 +0100

England went into Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa without both Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.

North available for first Test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:50:29 +0100

British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.

Froome expects Wiggins to respond

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:17:48 +0100

Chris Froome has backed Sir Bradley Wiggins to respond to having to relinquish his Tour de France title without a fight.

Cook welcomes home pressure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:50:58 +0100

England are confident they can use home support to their advantage in Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

Froome ready for race to yellow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:44:58 +0100

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.

Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:13:10 +0100

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:23 +0100

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Pearce to leave England U21 post

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:41:47 +0100

Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.

Cook puts past behind him

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:48:28 +0100

England captain Alastair Cook says off-the-pitch issues have no relevance ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

Newcastle confirm Kinnear role

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:13:36 +0100

Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.

Clarke to lift Australia

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:36:38 +0100

Michael Clarke looks set to hand Australia a much-needed confidence boost by returning for their first pre-Ashes warm-up game against Somerset next week.

Murray: Hearts' darkest day

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:12:49 +0100

Hearts may have endured their "darkest day" by applying to enter administration, but MP Ian Murray believes they can recover from their problems.