Thomas aims to take second chance

New Wigan midfielder Hendry Thomas is determined to make a success of his career in England having been given a second chance by the club. Read

Murray seeking many happy returns

Andy Murray must find a way to shoot down the top gun in tennis if he is to send the nation's hopes soaring by reaching Sunday's Wimbledon final. Read

Wounded Lions make wholesale changes

British and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan has made wholesale changes for Saturday's final Test against world champions South Africa. Read

Springboks' Botha blow

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha has lost his appeal against a two-week ban. Read

Coates dismisses Martins link

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has dismissed speculation linking the club with a bid for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins. Read

Wigan complete deal for Thomas

Wigan have signed midfielder Hendry Thomas from Honduran club Deportivo Olimpia on a three-year contract, subject to international clearance. Read

Williams sisters plot long-term supremacy

Venus and Serena Williams believe they can continue to dominate the women's game for years to come as they focus on making this year's final at Wimbledon another family affair. Read

Roddick: I'll be ready for Murray

Andy Roddick insists he has plenty left in the tank for his Wimbledon semi-final against Andy Murray after an epic five-set win over Lleyton Hewitt. Read

Campbell considers options

Sol Campbell is ready to make a decision on his future but looks unlikely to agree a new deal with Portsmouth. Read

Reid confirms Clarets in for McCarthy

Hamilton have confirmed Burnley's interest in teenage midfielder James McCarthy. Read

Arsenal chief Gazidis wants salary cap

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis believes the Premier League should consider a salary cap in a bid to achieve financial stability. Read

Vickery can tame beast - Rowntree

Phil Vickery has been backed to cope with the "huge psychological challenge" of a prospective British and Irish Lions Test match return. Read

Donovan questions Beckham's commitment

David Beckham has come under a blistering attack from Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan just as he prepares to return for action with the Major League Soccer team. Read

Williams plot long-term supremacy

Venus and Serena Williams believe they can continue to dominate the women's game for years to come as they focus on making this year's final at Wimbledon another family affair. Read

McCarthy reveals long pursuit of Surman

Mick McCarthy has revealed Wolves have been tracking new signing Andrew Surman for three years and hopes his arrival will not be viewed as taking advantage of Southampton's current off-field problems. Read

Hewitt makes Murray favourite

Lleyton Hewitt backed Andy Murray to beat Andy Roddick and become the first male British player to reach the Wimbledon final since 1938. Read

Hussey ton lifts Aussies

Michael Hussey made a timely return to form in Australia's final match before the Ashes series gets under way with a century against England Lions at New Road. Read

Ashes coming, Freddie or not

Andrew Flintoff missed the opportunity to make amends for his latest brush with authority as England struggled to impose themselves in their only warm-up match before the Ashes. Read

Lyon accept Madrid's Benzema bid

Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema. Read

Ferguson's best wishes for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a final farewell from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson - and immediately discovered the downside to fulfilling his childhood dream. Read