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The greatest tennis shots ever

14.09.09

After Roger Federer played what he called the best shot of his life against Novak Djokovic, we look at some more examples of outrageous tennis strokes ... more

Martina Hingis aims for no foot faults in Strictly Come Dancing

25.08.09

Former Wimbledon champion Martina Hingis reveals her desire to win BBC�s Strictly Come Dancing... more

Chris Evert attacks Wimbledon tennis 'grunters'

29.06.09

Three-time former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert has backed the move to eradicate grunting from tennis, accusing modern-day players of cynically using the tactic at strategic moments in points... more

Ernests Gulbis pumped up to outmuscle Andy Murray

24.06.09

Latvian insists he has the power to cause a shock against Scot after putting himself through a tough fitness regime... more

Michael Stich: It�s not the girls� glamour I have a problem with, it�s the on-court cacophony

23.06.09

The sexy attire of the women�s game is not an issue in my eyes, it�s the increasing prevalence, and decibel level, of the grunts, says Michael Stich... more

Coaching guru Nick Bollettieri hails Laura Robson

23.06.09

Top coach Nick Bollettieri has insisted that Laura Robson can become a force in the women�s game but warned she must work on her second serve and improve her movement around the court... more

Umpires told to silence the shriekers and grunters

19.06.09

Wimbledon is to clamp down on players who grunt and scream their way through matches. It follows complaints at recent tournaments about an increase in on-court noise... more

Let�s just call it the �Wimbledon Open� for the girls this year

19.06.09

The WTA Tour held their annual gathering at Kensington Roof Gardens last night but there were few in the mood to party on the verge of what may be one of the most open women�s draws in years... more

Great sporting comebacks

18.02.09

As Eduardo marked his return to Arsenal with a couple of goals, we take a look back at some of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of sport... more

Wily Phil won�t need Drogba to put Reds in their place

22.10.08

David Mellor believes Chelsea are better off without Didier Drogba, Laura Robson should be in school and Lewis Hamilton deserves to be world champion... more

Big Apple macho men spin out of control

02.06.08

I will readily confess to being a New York gym rat: I like to go for a run or workout on the elliptical machines... more

Priscilla Presley: 'I fell victim to botched plastic surgery'

26.03.08

Priscilla Presley has confirmed reports she received botched treatment from an unqualified plastic surgeon. The former wife of Elvis, who is currently competing in the US show Dancing With The Stars, was the 'victim' of an unlicensed doctor, her spokesperson said ... more

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