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Brett Lee ruled out of first two Ashes Tests

Cricket: Brett Lee has been ruled out of the first two Ashes Tests with a side strain - handing England a huge boost ahead of the opening clash Comments

Confident Pietersen tells Australia it’s Flintoff they should fear most

Ronaldo ready for La Liga challenge
Lee to miss Ashes opener
New names, same threat warns KP
'Several bidders' meet Ashley price
New Reds deal for Benayoun
Terry going nowhere, warns Ancelotti
IRB charge South Africa over protest
Second win for Cavendish
Summit feels good for Federer
Wigan duo recalled as injuries hit

Roger Federer: this was greatest slam of them all

Roger Federer today warned his rivals that winning his 15th grand slam has only made him hungrier for more titles Comments

Carlo Ancelotti's quick to talk up 'priceless' John Terry

Football: New Chelsea boss wastes no time in telling the skipper he has a job for life as he impresses at first press conference. Comments

Roger Federer stakes his claim to being the greatest

Roger Federer's historic five-set triumph over Andy Roddick confirmed his position as the best tennis player the sport has ever seen, but is he the greatest sportsman of his generation? Comments

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Fabio Capello: I'm winning England battle

Football: Fabio Capello claims he has helped England get over their fear of playing at Wembley Comments

Confident Kevin Pietersen tells Australia it's Andrew Flintoff they should fear most

Cricket: While he expects the tourists to focus on him, England’s star batsman says the entire team can pose a threat Comments

Hull wait on Fulham as they eye Bobby Zamora

Football: Bobby Zamora could join Hull if Fulham sign a new striker, according to the Yorkshire club Comments

We're not in Australia for a holiday, insists Roy Hodgson

Football: Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has dismissed suggestions his team are treating their three-match tour of Australia as "a holiday" Comments

Serena Williams works out a plan to keep fit for the 2012 games

Serena Williams has vowed to get even fitter to ensure she can extend her career beyond the London Olympics in 2012 Comments

Mark Cavendish a green machine

Cycling: Sprint king Mark Cavendish hailed his Columbia team-mates after the Briton surged to victory in stage two of the Tour de France Comments

York set to be next target for Sea The Stars

Brilliant Coral-Eclipse winner Sea The Stars will almost certainly miss the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot and instead be aimed at the Group 1 Juddmonte International at York Comments

Havering's youth take gold in the capital's thrilling 'mini-Olympics'

Havering has been crowned the capital's leading sports borough after winning the London Youth Games at the weekend Comments

It's Hunter Mahan's record but Tiger Woods's victory

Golf: Tiger Woods overcame a course record-equalling performance by Hunter Mahan to win the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club in Maryland Comments

Ian McGeechan warms to global laws as Lions roar home

Rugby union: Ian McGeechan believes rugby fans can look forward to an outstanding season next term thanks to the major rule changes which helped the series to be a success Comments

Another big-bucks Manchester City bid for John Terry won't unnerve Chelsea

Football: Chelsea remain unconcerned by Manchester City's pursuit of John Terry, even though he is yet to confirm he is not interested in a move to Eastlands Stadium Comments

Manuel Almunia tells team to focus from start

Football: Manuel Almunia believes Arsenal lacked focus at the start of last season and must not repeat that mistake Comments

Shane Williams hails Lions experience

Rugby union: Shane Williams will fly home tonight after playing his part in "a fantastic tour" of South Africa Comments

Felipe Melo snubs Arsenal as he says his future lies with Fiorentina

Football: Arsenal transfer target Felipe Melo says he wants to stay at Fiorentina Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo urges Madrid fans to get real over Treble hopes

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo insists Real Madrid fans should not expect their club to repeat Barcelona's Treble despite the influx of stars at the Bernabeu this summer Comments

Mark Knowles delight at slamming rivals

The last final of the 2009 Wimbledon Championships ended in a shock mixed doubles win for Mark Knowles and Anna-Lena Groenefeld over top seeds Leander Paes and Cara Black Comments

Andrew Strauss appeals for calm

Cricket: Andrew Strauss will emphasise the need for England to remain calm amid the excitement and intensity of the Ashes as they prepare for the start of the first npower Test Comments