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A day that began with victory a possibility for both sides ended up being as short as it was Broad’s.
Lee Purdy’s unlikely week in the glow and neon of world championship boxing came to a tearful end in the arms of his temporary cornerman Darren Barker on Saturday night in Atlantic City.
Delhi Daredevils picked up the IPL wooden spoon after losing to Pune Warriors by 38 runs in their final match.
As Australia announce their squad to face the British and Irish Lions, we look at the players from which they will choose their teamClaire Tolley …
Rory Best will lead Ireland’s 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.
Les Kiss has confirmed that he will be a permanent member of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland coaching team upon completion of the summer tour to the United States and Canada.
Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia’s preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.
David Warner faces a disciplinary hearing following his Twitter outburst against two senior Australian journalists.
YORKSHIRE starlet playing his first-ever match at famous venue — but already it is one of his favourite cricket grounds
Jonny Wilkinson kicks the winning points to seal narrow win for Toulon
Australia coach Robbie Deans admits hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is unlikely to play a part in the British & Irish Lion series but is hopeful George Smith will still be available after the pair were injured on Saturday.
Sri Lanka pace bowler Chanaka Welegedara has emerged as a doubt for the ICC Champions Trophy with a foot injury.
Leinster emulated Chelsea by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions – and they did it in style by beating Stade Francais 34-13.
Batsman of the day
James Anderson became just the fourth Englishman to reach 300 Test wickets when he dismissed Peter Fulton on day two of the first Test against New Zealand.
Lancashire seamer James Anderson on Friday joined the exclusive club of players to take 300 Test wickets. Here we look at some of his most memorable performances.
After signing a one-year contract extension with Leinster and the Irish Rugby Football Union, Brian O’Driscoll was ruled out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais with a back spasm that he picked up in the reigning Heineken Cup champions clash with Glasgow last week.
The dates for the HSBC Sevens World Series 2013/14 have been announced.
Matt Stevens has acknowledged the qualities of British and Irish Lions rival Adam Jones, but has no intention of making up the numbers in Hong Kong and Australia.