Rutland and Stamford Mercury - National Sport Feed

Howley: Best to come from North

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:08:34 GMT

Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.

O'Connor to start for Australia

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:58:40 GMT

Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.

Injured Woods told to rest

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:46:10 GMT

Tiger Woods will not defend his AT&T National title at Congressional due to an elbow strain and is not expected to play again before The Open next month.

England coast into final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:16:56 GMT

England had their bowlers and faulty South Africa batting to thank as they cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win at The Oval.

Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:55:40 GMT

Al Kazeem got up in the shadow of the post to deny Mukhadram in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Wimbledon seeding system under fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:31 GMT

Wimbledon's clinical procedure for determining its men's seeds was called into question as Rafael Nadal was afforded scant grace for his stunning career record on grass or his world-leading seven titles this year.

Players reject Super League split

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:02:09 GMT

Players have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Rugby Football League's radical plan to split a two-division Super League into three leagues of eight during the season.

Openers fall but England on top

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:59:35 GMT

England lost both openers as they set about trying to surpass South Africa's paltry total of 175 in their Champions Trophy semi-final clash at The Oval.

England on course for final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:21:40 GMT

England bowled South Africa out for only 175 despite David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt's record ninth-wicket stand in the Champions Trophy semi-final at The Oval.

Froome keen to extend Sky stay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:44 GMT

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

England make early breakthrough

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:16:57 GMT

England saw off both South Africa openers for only a run between them as their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents stumbled significantly at The Oval.

Pardew: I'm staying

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:33:23 GMT

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

Swann and Bresnan missing for England

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:55:19 GMT

England went into Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa without both Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.

North available for first Test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:50:30 GMT

British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.

Froome expects Wiggins to respond

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:45 GMT

Chris Froome has backed Sir Bradley Wiggins to respond to having to relinquish his Tour de France title without a fight.

Cook welcomes home pressure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:50:58 GMT

England are confident they can use home support to their advantage in Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

Froome ready for race to yellow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:44:48 GMT

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.

Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:13:12 GMT

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18:22 GMT

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Pearce to leave England U21 post

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:41:47 GMT

Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.