Cricket: England struggle in Ashes tour opener

England's bowlers struggled for wickets as a Western Australia Chairman's XI reached 369-4 at stumps on the first day of their opening Ashes tour match at the WACA in Perth. Chris Lynn led the way for...

Aviva Premiership: Harlequins hit by Lowe injury blow

Harlequins' Aviva Premiership aspirations have been hit by the news centre George Lowe will miss the remainder of the season because of a neck injury. The 24-year-old, who has been with the Quins since...

QBE Autumn International: Tomkins England debut confirmed

Joel Tomkins will make his England debut in Saturday's opening QBE Autumn International against Australia at Twickenham after being named in coach Stuart Lancaster's starting XV. The Super League...

Boxing: Amir Khan vows to end Mayweather’s run

Amir Khan is confident that he will end Floyd Mayweather's long unbeaten run by taking advantage of 'his old legs' if he is handed his 'dream fight' in 2014. The 26-year-old Bolton fighter's proposed...

Manchester City: Yaya Toure doubts United’s title credentials

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure claims "struggling" rivals Manchester United "will find it really hard" to retain their Premier League title this season because of the change of manager. The...

Rugby League World Cup: Watkins hails England spirit

Kallum Watkins claims co-hosts England's strong team spirit will give them every chance of lifting the ongoing Rugby League World Cup. Steve McNamara's men got their campaign off to a disappointing start...

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Wallabies: Ben Mowen replaces James Horwill as skipper

Head coach Ewen McKenzie has named Ben Mowen as captain for Australia's QBE Autumn International clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday and told his predecessor James Horwill to focus on...

Mercedes: Nico Rosberg eyes strong finish

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is looking to follow up his podium finish at last weekend's Indian Grand Prix with another top-three result in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The German had endured a disappointing...

WGC-HSBC Champions: McIlroy makes strong start in Shanghai

Rory McIlroy made an early statement of intent with an impressive first-round seven-under-par 65 which handed him a two-shot lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. The 24-year-old Northern...

ATP World Tour: London calling for Roger Federer

Roger Federer sealed his place at the next week's ATP World Tour Finals with a straight-sets win against Kevin Anderson to reach round three of the BNP Paribas Open in Paris. The 32-year-old Swiss...