Win a holiday

Andy Murray: can we learn to love him?

The Scot has turned himself into a machine for victory; not one designed to garner affection at Wimbledon

Magnificent Murray is in a different class

Andy Murray may have taken over Tim Henman's British No1 position, but not his predecessor's appetite for the dramatic

Murray neither roofless nor ruthless in epic

The British No 1 had to get down and dirty to beat Stanislas Warwrinka but in doing so showed what champions are made of

De Villiers should be banned for defending Burger

Simon Barnes says he has never heard a more wilfully stupid remark than the South Africa coach's defence of his player

Simon Barnes: my perfect weekend

The Times columnist calls Andy Murray a thing of menace and beauty and fears the worst for the Lions in Pretoria

Federer proves nice guys can finish first

Sport is a ruthless business but it can be played with decency

French Open glory gives Federer freedom

The Swiss's success at Roland Garros helped him bamboozle Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the second round at Wimbledon

Murray overcomes nervous start to progress

The new, mature world No 2-ranked contender was strangely uncertain during his first-round victory over Robert Kendrick

Widespread joy for Pakistan and Sri Lanka

The triviality of sport has been able to offer much appreciated consolation to nations beset by more serious issues

Change is the new face of tradition at Wimbledon

Simon Barnes uncovers the secrets that enable the Championships to retain their lustre and still keep up with the times

Simon Barnes: my perfect weekend

The Times columnist anticipates the Lions' first real test, discusses why Twenty20 is so enjoyable, and marvels at Jenson Button's rise

Cue the quiet revolution, a TV spectacular

The rules of the game are changing throughout sport - for better or worse - to increase the drama for the armchair viewer

Golf? At the Olympics? Just say no ...

Simon Barnes says inclusion at the Games would be like blasphemy

Simon Barnes: My perfect weekend

The Times columnist delights in the difference of Twenty20 and looks forward to Christine Ohuruogu renewing her rivalry with Sanya Richards

Ronaldo one-man show finds perfect stage

Player who brought us brilliance and vanity in equal measure can be indulged and idolised to his heart's content in Madrid

Grabbing that fun-size piece of the action

The allure of sport is not entirely about the winning but in deeply fulfilling basic physical actions

The greatest ensures statistics back up artistry

Now Roger Federer has secured his place in history, a new exciting period can begin as he strives for grand slam No 15