No hint of Williams family carve-up as Venus demonstrates her superiority over Serena, writes Martin Johnson.

Chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists Arsenal have 'no intention' of selling Emmanuel Adebayor but admits midfielder Alexander Hleb is set to leave the Emirates, writes Wayne Veysey.

Joseph Yobo, the Everton defender, is waiting to hear about the welfare of his brother Norum who was kidnapped on Saturday, writes Richard Bright.

The 2008 men's singles final will be remembered as one of the greatest in Wimbldeon's rich history, but was it the greatest?

Laura Robson has collected numerous new admirers in recent days but there could hardly be a more significant one than Venus Williams.

Criticism of US trials grows after injury robs sprinter Tyson Gay of the chance tom complete Beijing double, writes Tom Knight.

Blackburn manager Paul Ince is hoping to make Steve Davis his first signing for the club despite competition from Rangers.

British teenager can forget a low-profile rise through the ranks after her girls' singles triumph, writes Andrew Baker.

Hibernian (0) 0 Elfsborg (1) 2The driving rain served to dampen the enthusiasm of the Easter Road support while they witnessed their favourites being outplayed, writes Ewing Grahame.

All England Club ensure there will be no repetition of rain interruptions next year, writes Andrew Baker.

The dirty truth about horse racing in the US is that a whole lot of them have been abusing drugs to keep their horses on the road, either within the rules or not, writes Charlie Brooks.

New Approach, the best horse seen in Europe this season, remained confined to his box, with his trainer Jim Bolger still unable to predict when the Derby winner might run again, writes HOTSPUR (J A McGrath).

After a series of near misses, Norway coach Jarl Torske is determined to land his country's maiden victory at the UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship.

UEFA Champions League third qualifying round newcomers Vitória SC have signed Brazilian striker Douglas de Oliveira from América FC - the club's fifth summer addition.

Corrado Corradini is confident Italy will make a positive start to their Group A campaign in the Loire Valley after qualifying for the finals for the first time in four years.

Norwegian side Rosenborg BK were among four away teams who won while the other two travelling clubs only lost by a single goal in the first round first leg ties.

Germany go into Group B with many tipping them to regain their crown but Maren Meinert insists the gap between the best and the rest is ever decreasing.

There was a growing sense of anticipation in Blois as the coaches of the four teams in Group A looked ahead to the UEFA European Women's U19 Championship.

Andrew Strauss is relishing the chance to renew his acquaintance with Morne Morkel in his 50th Test next week - despite Saturday's failure against South Africa's emerging pace spearhead.

England captain Michael Vaughan has warned his fellow batsman to prepare for a pace examination reminiscent of the lauded West Indies attack of the 1980s when they face South Africa.