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Reigning world champions India got their Champions Trophy campaign off to an ideal start as Shikhar Dhawan’s maiden one-day international century helped them to a 26-run victory over Group B rivals South Africa in Cardiff.

Wasps wing Christian Wade and Gloucester-bound flanker Matt Kvesic will make their England debuts in Saturday’s first Test against Argentina in Salta.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is adamant there is no pressure to sell players this summer but accepts he may not be able to keep hold of midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

Cian Healy could be formally ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour on Friday.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis is confident manager Arsene Wenger still has the desire to drive the Gunners on to success once more – and is in it for “the long term”.

Liverpool hope to have striker Daniel Sturridge fit for the start of the season after he was injured on international duty.

Frankie Dettori rode his first winner since returning from a six-month drugs ban when Asian Trader struck at Sandown on Thursday evening.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Brazil international Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk.

Maria Sharapova will have to end a nine-year losing streak against Serena Williams if she is to take home a second successive French Open title.

Sam Warburton will make his tour bow when he captains the British and Irish Lions against Queensland Reds on Saturday.

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A sparkling maiden one-day international century from Shikhar Dhawan helped India set South Africa a testing target of 332 to win their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture in Cardiff.

Former England coach Tony Smith has criticised in-form scrum-half Danny Brough for turning his back on the national side.

Maria Sharapova reached her second consecutive French Open final with a 6-1 2-6 6-4 victory over Victoria Azarenka in Paris.

Gethin Jenkins insists the British and Irish Lions will not be sidetracked by any fallout from Cian Healy’s disciplinary hearing.

Jonathan Trott admits he must “find more boundary options” but insists he cares little for his individual one-day international statistics – as long as he is helping England to win matches.

Right-back who had a trial with the Reds last season is on his way to the UK to complete the deal claims his current club’s treasurer

Maria Sharapova reached her second consecutive French Open final with a 6-1 2-6 6-4 victory over Victoria Azarenka in Paris.