Ian Millward previews the Magic Weekend in Manchester while he picks the best two handicap best in the NRL.
Frankie Dettori still hopes to be able to ride at next week's Investec Derby meeting.
Alastair Cook believes the spectre of Kevin Pietersen's return will create healthy competition in England's batting line-up.
Alex Hammond previews the weekend's action in her latest column and she's keen on Magician in the Irish Guineas.
Sheikh Mohammed has ordered a decree banning of the use of anabolic steroids in the United Arab Emirates.
Channel 4 and Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham chats live from 1100BST on Friday - get your questions in now.
From 2015 the winners of the Europa League will qualify for the following season's Champions League.
Nico Rosberg twice emerged the quickest man in practice for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
Asad Rauf will not umpire at next month's Champions Trophy following reports that he is being investigated by police.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is increasingly confident FA Cup-winning manager Roberto Martinez will stay.
Daniel Vettori's Test future is in doubt after he was ruled out of New Zealand's clash with England at Headingley on Friday.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract with the champions.
| County Champ D2 |
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Leics 142 AO 133-1 Glamorgan442-9 |
| County Champ D1 |
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| Sussex vs Somerset Sussex win by an innings and 116 runs |
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Durham 259 AO 37-0 Middlesex196 AO |
| County Champ D2 |
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Essex 212 AO
Kent214-5 |
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Worcs 302-3
Gloucs234 AO |
| Ireland v Pakistan ODI Series |
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| Ireland vs Pakistan Match Tied (D/L Method) |
| County Champ D2 |
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Hants
Lancashire252-9 |
| Y Bank 40 |
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Warwicks 186-7
Notts53-1 |
| Kingstone Press Championship | Hunslet12 Batley14 |
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| National Conference Premier Division |
| Dockersv Skirlaugh19:30 |
| ATP Open de Nice Cote d' Azur |
|---|
| Roger-Vasselin bt Querrey (3) (3-6,7-6,6-1) |
| Montanes (1) bt Mathieu (6-4,6-1) |
| Andujar bt Simon (2) (6-4,7-5) |
| Monfils bt Haase (6-2,6-3) |
| ATP Power Horse Cup |
| Monaco (3) bt Kamke (6-3,6-4) |
| Pella bt Troicki (7) (7-6,7-5) |
| Sijsling bt Hajek (6-3,6-1) |
| Nieminen (6) bt Haas (2) Walkover |
| WTA Internationaux de Strasbourg |
| Bouchard bt Tatishvili (6-3,6-2) |
| Cornet (3) bt Scheepers (7) (6-3,6-1) |
| Pennetta v Doi |
| Hradecka v Larsson |
Stuart Barnes talks to Freddie Burns about his call up to the Barbarians and England squads.
Ieuan Evans is inducted into the RPA Hall of Fame.
Wasps wing Christian Wade is named the RPA Players' Player of the Year.