Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova beaten in round two 62 36 64 by Argentina's Gisela Dulko on Centre Court.

Novak Djokovic given another useful test en route to possible semifinal with Roger Federer in 75 61 64 win over Simon Greul.

Wingers Shane Williams and Luke Fitzgerald are in contention for Test match 22 after good displays against the Emerging Boks.

London doubleheader and West Country showdown mark opening weekend of the Guinness Premiership.

Match against Emerging Springboks at sea level was all part of Lions' plan says chief executive John Feehan.

Man Utd's academy director Brian McClair says that Cristiano Ronaldo's £80m transfer to Real Madrid was 'good business'.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart joins Giovanny Espinoza at Birmingham Roger Johnson to follow.

ECB to consider reducing County Championship to 14 games to make room for Twenty20.

Roger Federer proves mundane can be beautiful as he reaches third round at Wimbledon with 62 62 64 win.

Zheng Jie the darling of millions of Chinese fans ejected from the ladies' singles by Daniela Hantuchova 63 75.

The England under21 men's squad flew back from Malaysia this week after a disastrous Junior World Cup performance.

Formula One breakaway averted as Max Mosley obliged to quit as president of the FIA.

Panel set up after fresh concerns about the probity of topflight tennis have emerged at Wimbledon.

A roundup of what happened on and offcourt on day three

Brad Haddin has played down any suggestion of concern in the Australian camp.

Day One: Australia 3497 v SussexBrett Lee and Nathan Hauritz lead fightback after unknown South African bowler rocks tourists.

Rory McIlroy success this year has coincided with a downturn for Padraig Harrington but the 20 yearold expects the Irishman to come good again.

As British tennis reels from its jointworst ever Wimbledon Alex Bogdanovic is told 'no more wild cards'.

General manager of first new turf racecourse to open for 80 years was reflecting on a highly successful first meeting.

Lions consider appeal after Scotland lock is banned for a week for dangerous tackle on Emerging Springboks secondrow.