What the back pages of the papers say - June 27

Andy Murray survived as Britain's lone singles representative after outclassing Xavier Malisse in straight sets.

Also: Andy Johnson is heading out of Everton as manager David Moyes looks to generate urgently-needed transfer funds.

Raw emotion: Is Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas winning Euro 2008 single-handedly?

THE TIMES

Paul Collingwood faces the biggest challenge to his resilience after receiving a four-match ban for supervising a slow over-rate during the controversial NatWest Series match against New Zealand at the Brit Oval on Wednesday, what appeared to be the lesser of two serious errors of judgment as the England one-day captain.

Also: Ah the serve, the serve. Maria Sharapova's has forsaken her and Andy Roddick's did not come up to scratch, whereas Andy Murray's is suddenly like the stone from David's sling, whose aim and impact strikes right between the eyes.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Rugby Football Union's summer of discontent is likely to continue today when the full council will debate the recent debacle in New Zealand - on and off the field.

Also: Kevin Pietersen was yesterday appointed captain of England in typically controversial circumstances, after Paul Collingwood was handed a four-match ban because of a slow over-rate during Wednesday's defeat at the Oval.

THE GUARDIAN

Maria Sharapova slumped to the worst Wimbledon performance and the most dramatic setback of her career yesterday - a straight-sets second-round beating from a player ranked 154th in the world which raised significant questions about her long-term future.

Also: Kevin Pietersen has been named as England's stand-in one-day captain after a woeful 24 hours for Paul Collingwood ended yesterday with a four-match suspension for England's slow over-rate in the acrimonious one-day international against New Zealand at The Oval.

THE INDEPENDENT

For a man who cannot even get into the Spain team, Cesc Fabregas is nevertheless doing a good job of winning Euro 2008 on his own.

Also: Real Madrid's position as "passive spectators" in the Cristiano Ronaldo saga
is likely to come under strain as Manchester United refuse to entertain any prospect of selling him.

DAILY EXPRESS

Andy Murray imperiously underlined growing credentials for the Wimbledon title as Maria Sharapova was sent crashing out in the biggest shock of the tournament.

Also: Kevin Pietersen, a South African who decided he wanted to play for England, said last night that he felt "humbled" to be given the captaincy for tomorrow's one-day international at Lords.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool could be banned from the Champions League unless they clear off their massive debts.

Also: Spain swept Russia aside in a Viennese downpour last night to reach the Euro 2008 final against Germany.

THE SUN

Cesc Fabregas led Spain to their first Euro final for 24 years and vowed: "We can win it".

Also: Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon after a shock 6-2 6-4 defeat to Russian Alla Kudryavtseva.

DAILY MIRROR

Cesc Fabregas helped earn Spain their first major final in 24 years last night to set up a Euro 2008 clash of the giants with Germany.

Also: Shamed Paul Collingwood took refuge at Wimbledon after being clobbered with a four-match ban but said: "At least it doesn't involve missing any Test matches."