Formula One – Lotus: Raikkonen targets fightback

Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen is eager to try and get his title challenge back on track at Silverstone next Sunday after some recent poor performances. Raikkonen fell to third in the overall standings,...

Manchester City refuse to meet asking price

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis revealed Manchester City refused to meet the buy-out clause of £53.6million for striker Edinson Cavani. City had been keeping a close eye on the prolific...

Cricket – England: Trott hopes there is more to come

England batsman Jonathan Trott is hoping that squad can continue to build momentum as they prepare for Champion Trophy finals and the Ashes series. England were inconsistent in the group stage of the...

Wimbledon: One step at a time for Murray

British number one Andy Murray admits he was pleased with the result of the Wimbledon draw but insists he is not looking too far ahead. Friday's draw saw the Scot avoid a potential quarter-final tie...

World Cup 2014: DR Congo coach resigns

Claude le Roy, coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has decided to call it a day at the age of 65. The Frenchman, one of the most popular and recognisable figures in African football, saw his...

WTA: Wozniacki exits Eastbourne

Caroline Wozniacki has been knocked out of the WTA Eastbourne tournament at the penultimate hurdle by American Jamie Hampton. It was widely expected that the Dane would prove a cut above her younger...

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Confederations Cup: Brazil-Italy match is Saturday’s dead rubber

The Confederations Cup match between Brazil and Italy may be a dead rubber as both already qualified, but winners know they will avoid Spain in the semis. In what is a rematch between two sides that...

Bayern Munich: Guardiola begins new reign with easy fixture

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola will see his side begin their defence of Bundesliga with an easy home game against Borussia Monchengladbach. That opening fixture is on August 9 and will kick off...

Rugby Union: Horwill ready for war

Australia captain James Horwill expects a bruising and physical encounter when his side meets the British and Irish Lions in the first Test in Brisbane. After witnessing Warren Gatland's tourists...

Tennis: Federer faces minefield to reach Wimbledon final

The seven-time winner Roger Federer, seeded three this year, has been drawn in the same half as both Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. The outcome of Friday's draw means that at least two of those big...