Football news  

Lee Bowyer settles derby clash with early strike

Wolves 0 Birmingham 1: The former England midfield player scores in the second minute to secure win

• Premier League previews: Lampard set to return

• McLeish relishing another derby day

Wenger will miss Van Persie

The injured Dutch international's absence of four to five months could leave Arsenal struggling to score goals

• Van Persie to have ankle surgery

• Gibbs qualities are clear before setback

Dawson strikes to send Spurs third

Aston Villa 1 Tottenham 1: sweet strike late on from defender ensures honours remain even at Villa Park

• Rooney hat-trick gives Grant plenty to chew on

• Rodallega puts Wigan back on course

Franco the general in eight-goal thriller

West Ham 5 Burnley 3: Striker exceptional as Hammers exploit poor defending before late rally from visitors

• Rodallega puts Wigan back on course

• Dawson strikes to send Spurs third

Rugby news  

Irish Lions get their revenge through Sexton's boot

Ireland 15 South Africa 10: young fly half kicks five penalties to beat Springboks who had led through a Schalk Burger try

• Ireland player ratings

• Unyielding O’Connell shows true courage

Giteau inspires Australia rout

Wales 12 Australia 33: Wallabies end tour of Britain and Ireland with comfortable victory in Cardiff

• How the Wales and Australia players rated

• Williams on song in Wales victory

Scotland blow lead to go down to Pumas

Scotland 6 Argentina 9: Andy Robinson admits side only have themselves to blame after seeing 6-0 advantage overturned

• Scotland player ratings

• Argentina player ratings

Easter gives Quins revival a boost

Harlequins 35 Gloucester 29: troubled London team get their first bonus point win this season in the Guinness Premiership

• Williams back in Harlequins side after Bloodgate ban

• Clegg hailed as Harlequins’ future

Cricket news  

Boycott in swearing outburst live on air

Former England opener heard to swear after fall of sixth wicket during England's one-day international against South Africa

• Boycott's rehabilitation complete with return to TMS

• Boycott: a legend lampooned

Play for England? 'Ja, for sure'

England could soon be fielding seven South Africa-born cricketers with the emergence of Stephen Moore and Craig Kieswetter

• Morgan and Trott chase cut of IPL riches

• Trott: Cape Town only for holidays

England hammered by South Africa

Paul Collingwood's gallant 86 proves in vain with home side always looking likely to level the series after posting 354-6

Broad hopes he is in the clear from injuries

The fast bowler is optimistic that he will be able to make his first appearance for England since the Champions Trophy

More sport news  

Del Potro set to take strides to sport's summit

Unlikely finalists Juan Martin del Potro and Nikolay Davydenko will play out the climax to the ATP Tour at the O2 Arena today

Murray splits from girlfriend Sears

22 year-old Scot separates from daughter of Britain's Fed Cup captain and head coach of women's tennis after four years

Sweden and Italy close in on Ireland

Early leaders, featuring Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, see advantage reduced to one shot in World Cup in China

BMW pulls out of sale to Qadbank Investments

The German carmaker's mopve reflects concern over Swiss-based company's finances and could affect Notts County's future

Racing and Betting News  

Denman reigns supreme in Hennessy

Paul Nicholls’ gem carries 11st 12lb to glory with a brave run at Newbury a year after being half-dead with a heart condition

Cappa Bleu can show true colours in Hennessy

Rob Wright says winner of Cheltenham Foxhunter Chase has the right profile for Newbury feature

Treadwell loses ride on Mon Mome

Rider philosophical about losing ride on the horse that catapulted him to fame when winning the Grand National at Aintree in April