Phillips seeks to end on high note

Mike Phillips is convinced the British and Irish Lions can end their South Africa tour in winning fashion at Ellis Park on Saturday. Read

Venus banking on Williams aggression

Venus Williams claims aggression is the key to the success she and sister Serena have enjoyed at Wimbledon over the past decade. Read

Strauss denies stars get special treatment

Andrew Strauss has denied suggestions that high-profile players within England's ranks are given special treatment and insists every member of the squad is treated the same. Read

Fergie hails Valencia capture

Sir Alex Ferguson believes new signing Antonio Valencia can help Manchester United to a record fourth consecutive league title. Read

Wild man ready for Murray

Andy Murray must guard against an opponent who has his own eyes on making history when he resumes his quest to reach the Wimbledon final this afternoon. Read

Di Matteo gets Baggies job

West Brom have appointed Roberto Di Matteo as their new head coach. Read

Sisters still set for Saturday showdown

The Williams sisters remain on course to meet in Saturday's Wimbledon final thanks to comfortable wins in their respective quarter-final matches on Tuesday. Read

United sign Valencia

Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Antonio Valencia. Read

Blackburn sign N'Zonzi

Blackburn have signed French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi from Amiens SC on a four-year contract. Read

Burnley land Fletcher

Burnley have broken their transfer record to sign Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher for £3million. Read

Serena sets up Dementieva clash

Serena Williams continued her untroubled march into the last four of the women's singles after cruising to a 6-2 6-3 win over teenager Victoria Azarenka in the last quarter-final on Centre Court. Read

Son's mickey take sealed Vaughan exit

Michael Vaughan joked that being bowled out by his three-year-old son was enough to tell him it was the right time to retire from professional cricket. Read

Safina battles past Lisicki

Top seed Dinara Safina recovered from a set down for the second day running to book her place in the Wimbledon semi-finals with victory over German teenager Sabine Lisicki. Read

World Cup boost for England

England moved a giant step closer to hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup after tournament organisers recommended their bid to the International Rugby Board. Read

Venus turns up the power

Venus Williams blasted her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals with another masterful display of power tennis. Read

Springboks to appeal Botha ban

South Africa have confirmed they will appeal against Bakkies Botha's two-week ban for dangerous charging. Read

Ritchie: We were right to shut the roof

Wimbledon chief Ian Ritchie has hit back at criticism from Andy Murray over the closing of the new Centre Court roof. Read

Eto'o wants to stay at Barca - Agent

Samuel Eto'o's agent has confirmed his client would like to remain at Barcelona next season. Read

O'Driscoll Lions tour over

Brian O'Driscoll has become the latest tour-ending casualty for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa. Read

Clarets confirm Mears deal

Burnley have completed the signing of Derby defender Tyrone Mears, the club have announced. Read