Peter Crouch will lead England’s attack in Wednesday’s key World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley.

Andy Murray beats Viktor Troicki 6-1 6-0 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Kevin Pietersen says he will not go on another long England tour without his wife.

Williams driver Nico Rosberg criticises the decision to start races late in the afternoon as he believes twilight racing is too dangerous.

Scotland defender Stephen McManus trains following an ankle injury and may start against Iceland at Hampden on Wednesday.

Aaron Ramsey is to be unleashed against Germany as Wales boss John Toshack bids to revive their World Cup qualification hopes.

Jenson Button says that his triumphant Brawn GP team will face stiff competition when the season comes to Europe.

Bradford Bulls second row and vice-captain Glenn Morrison is ruled out for three months with a wrist injury.

The controversial rule change which led to the maul almost becoming extinct is set to be rejected by rugby chiefs.

Newcastle Falcons re-register fly-half Jonny Wilkinson and lock Geoff Parling for the latter stages of the European Challenge Cup.