Today at 15:32:56 - Heather Watson and Elena Baltacha are through to the second round of the WTA Open at Maryland, USA.

Today at 13:02:13 - India face some selection issues, notably over seamer Zaheer Khan's fitness, before the second Test against England begins at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Today at 12:32:01 - David Healy returns to the Northern Ireland squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier against the Faroe Islands while Derry City winger James McClean is handed his first call-up.

Today at 12:01:53 - Blackpool sign Spanish midfielder Angel Martinez on a two-year deal.

Today at 12:01:53 - Spanish rider Alberto Contador says he needs to rest after the Tour de France and will not compete in next month's Vuelta a Espana.

Today at 11:01:44 - David Beckham defends Mario Balotelli over the controversial back-heel which saw him hauled off in Manchester City's friendly at LA Galaxy on Sunday.

Today at 17:02:36 - Dimitar Berbatov wants to stay at Old Trafford and use Champions League snub to 'drive me on.'

Today at 17:02:36 - Fifa demands football associations give a truthful account of infamous Trinidad 'bribes' summit.

Today at 16:32:31 - Strong Suit plays an ace in first feature race of Glorious Goodwood, outdoing Red Jazz in home straight.

Today at 16:02:58 - Welsh club withdraw their application for a new three-year licence to hand Wakefield a last-minute reprieve.

Today at 16:02:58 - Andrew Strauss believes England can seize opportunity to usurp India in rankings as unchanged team named for Trent Bridge.

Today at 17:02:26 - DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Red Wings forward Kris Draper retired from the National Hockey League on Tuesday after a stellar 20-year professional career that included winning four Stanley Cups.

Today at 17:02:26 - BERNE (Reuters) - FIFA are set to open a further investigation into the meeting of Caribbean football officials which resulted in former presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam being banned for life ...

Today at 16:32:15 - LONDON (Reuters) - Triple Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing over a failed dope test, due to start on August 1, has been postponed until at least N ...

Today at 15:02:01 - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte's victory in the mens' 200 meters freestyle at the world swimming championships Tuesday not only allowed him to emerge from compatriot Michael Phelps's shadow but coul ...

Today at 11:01:41 - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) and its players ended their months-long row over how to carve up their financial empire Monday by agreeing to a multi-billion dollar, 10-year de ...

Today at 16:32:38 - Cardiff have confirmed the signing of Scotland striker Kenny Miller from Turkish side Bursaspor.

Today at 16:32:38 - A senior judge today joked about the number of "personal appearances" made by Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and told a court: "It's a wonder he's got time to play."

Today at 16:32:37 - Ipswich have completed the permanent signing of young striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas from Arsenal.

Today at 15:33:07 - West Ham are weighing up a second bid for Reading striker Shane Long, Press Association Sport understands.

Today at 15:33:07 - Goalkeeper David Stockdale has signed a four-year contract extension with Fulham and joined npower Championship club Ipswich on a season-long loan.

Today at 15:33:07 - Dimitar Berbatov insists fans confuse his laid-back approach to football with a misguided belief that he does not care.

Today at 15:33:25 - Alex McLeish says the deal to bring Charles N'Zogbia to Villa Park is close to completion.Related StoriesFabregas calm amid speculation about his futureVilla close to signing N'ZogbiaRubber bullets an ...

Today at 15:33:25 - England may have passed their first test against India but there are hopes it could be the start of good things to come this summer.Related StoriesEngland take first Test matchEngland name unchanged s ...

Today at 15:33:25 - In a surprise decision, Welsh club Crusaders have pulled out of the Super League competition next year.Related StoriesQueen and Duchess view wedding dressRelated StoriesBin Hammam vows to clear his na ...

Today at 09:33:11 - The Manchester United team has arrived on the east coast for the final two games of their current US tour.Related StoriesO'Shea joins Brown at SunderlandVilla confirm no Gunners bid for DowningQueen a ...

Today at 07:32:31 - Jo Jackson and Rebecca Adlington have failed to reach the semi-finals of the 200 metres freestyle in a flat morning session for Great Britain at the World Championships in Shanghai.Related StoriesPayn ...

7/23/2011 at 17:16:27 - Hersham show jumper Sam Hutton says teaming up with new steed Lancelot could take him to the 2012 Olympics.

7/22/2011 at 12:16:18 - Hampton & Richmond Borough may get more than just a pre-season friendly out of Brentford after chairman Steve McPherson revealed he had discussed loan signings with the League One side.

7/22/2011 at 09:46:15 - Boss Paul Doswell has tipped Tommy Kavanagh to follow Stefan Payne into the professional ranks from Gander Green Lane.

7/22/2011 at 09:16:25 - Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea says he still has plenty of fron trow options despite losing new prop Nick Mayhew for at least six weeks.

7/21/2011 at 21:18:33 - When Carshalton Athletic line up against close rivals Sutton United on Saturday, Robins' fans might have trouble identifying who is who.

Today at 17:17:18 - The Manchester United striker on his European Cup Final snub, why he doesn't want to leave Old Trafford, admiring Hristo Stoichkov, what he was thinking as he stuffed five past Blackburn and lots more

Today at 17:17:03 - DON’T cry, Sachin, you’re in good company. Most great players of your generation missed out on the Lord’s honours board.

Today at 15:46:38 - Chelsea are bringing a taste of the Premier League to Asia - and our very own John Cross is on the road with them, bringing you all the behind-the-scenes gossip and news... *** You could not ask for a ...

Today at 14:17:17 - Mexico Under-17 striker Marco Bueno is set to arrive at Liverpool next month with a view to signing what may well be a five-year contract.

Today at 14:17:17 - Alex McLeish confirmed on Tuesday Aston Villa are edging closer to completing the capture of Charles N'Zogbia from Wigan and hopes his arrival can help compensate for the loss of Ashley Young and Stew ...

Today at 17:02:25 - Andrew Strauss believes England proved they have what it takes to be the number one side in the world after an 'outstanding' showing against current top dogs India at Lord's.

Today at 16:32:22 - West Ham are weighing up a second bid for Reading striker Shane Long. The Royals are believed to have turned down an initial offer of around £7m with add-ons.

Today at 16:32:21 - India captain MS Dhoni admits his side cannot afford to gamble on Zaheer Khan if the seamer is not fully fit for the second Test against England.

Today at 16:32:21 - Strong Suit barely came off the bridle when winning the bet365 Lennox Stakes for Richard Hannon and Richard Hughes on day one of Glorious Goodwood.

Today at 15:33:00 - David Stockdale has signed a four-year contract extension at Fulham - and celebrated his new deal by leaving Craven Cottage on a season-long loan to Ipswich.