Golf: Uihlein is Rookie of the Year

Golfer Peter Uihlein has become the first American winner of the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award. The 24-year-old, who hails from Massachusetts, only turned professional in 2011 having...

Horse Racing: Simenon primed for Japan Cup

The Willie Mullins-trained Simenon is expected to produce a big run in the mile-and-a-half Japan Cup this weekend. The six-year-old hails from a stable bang in form at present, having sent out seven...

Wales v Tonga: Amos set for international bow

Dragons wing Hallam Amos could make his Wales debut against Tonga on Friday after being named in a much-changed squad from the one that beat Argentina. Wales comfortably beat the Pumas 40-6 last...

Rugby League World Cup: O’Loughlin pins hope on Wembley factor

Sean O'Loughlin hopes to make Saturday's visit to Wembley for England's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand a successful one, having lifted the Challenge Cup there for Wigan in August. On that...

Cricket: England confident of defending Ashes

Ahead of the start of the Ashes series between Australia and England in Brisbane on Thursday, the visitors are confident of keeping the coveted urn in their possession. England will hope to repeat the...

Horse Racing: Long Run back at Haydock

Having finished second in the last two renewals of the Betfair Chase, Long Run bids to go one better when he tackles a quality field on Saturday. Winner of 14 of his 27 races under rules, including the...

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World Cup 2014: France need a miracle

After losing 2-0 in Ukraine on Friday, France face an uphill task if they are to avoid missing out on a World Cup finals place for the first time since 1994. On that occasion they lost out after losing...

Sweden v Portugal: Last chance for Hamren

Sweden coach Erik Hamren knows his side's vital World Cup play-off second-leg match against Portugal may be his last in charge. The Swedes trail 1-0 going into Tuesday night's all-or-nothing home...

South African Open: Stenson rests on laurels

Having become the first player to capture the FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai titles in the same year, golfer Henrik Stenson will miss the South African Open due to a wrist problem. The Swede has been...

International Friendly: Sturridge ready for Germany

Daniel Sturridge has recovered sufficiently from a thigh injury to be named in England's starting line-up against Germany at Wembley on Tuesday evening. The Liverpool striker is one of nine changes to...