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Carney loses licence on police appeal

NRL star Todd Carney has lost his driver's licence for a year after police won an appeal in his drink driving case.

Brumbies preparing for life without Elsom

Brumbies chief executive Andrew Fagan has admitted the Super Rugby franchise is unlikely to retain Wallaby captain Rocky Elsom's services beyond the 2011 season.

Carter to stay in NZ after World Cup

All Blacks fly half Daniel Carter has signed a new four-year contract to continue playing for the All Blacks until 2015, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Wednesday.

Malan and Rogers take Middlesex top

Middlesex moved to the top of the Clydesdale Bank 40 Group A table by cantering to a six-wicket victory against a youthful Worcestershire side at Lord's

Roddick in doubt for French Open

America's three-time Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick is a doubt for the French Open after he was forced to withdraw from the ATP tournament in Nice because of a shoulder injury.

Punjab wins as Gilchrist, Marsh run riot

Adam Gilchrist smashed a rapid-fire 106 and Shaun Marsh a 49-ball 79 not out to set up Kings XI Punjab's 111-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League overnight.

Germany back on the tennis map

Andrea Petkovic & Julia Goerges lead a German revival

Derbyshire scrap to tie with Netherlands

Derbyshire edged to the top of Group A in the Clydesdale Bank 40 following a thrilling tie with Netherlands in Deventer

Zimbabwe switch focus to fast bowlers

Zimbabwe are re-adjusting the focus of their bowling attack from spin to seam in preparation for their return to Test cricket against Bangladesh in August

My slump is over, declares Murray

Andy Murray says his dip in form is officially behind him despite losing to Novak Djokovic in the Rome Masters semi-finals.

Sharapova wins Italian Open title

Maria Sharapova collects her first tour title for 12 months as she beats Samantha Stosur in the final of the Italian Open.

Baltacha progresses in Strasbourg

British number one Elena Baltacha advances to round two of the Strasbourg International after her opponent retires with an injury.

France named 2018 Ryder Cup venue

France is named as the host country for the 2018 Ryder Cup, beating off favourites Spain in the process.

Former Glamorgan quickie Ginger Evans dies

Brain Evans, universally known as Ginger, a fast bowler for Glamorgan who went on to became a major force in Minor Counties cricket, has died at the age of 74

Course set for France

Iain Carter on why Paris venue deserves to host the 2018 Ryder Cup

PCB sets up committee to look into Haider issue

The PCB has set up a disciplinary committee to look into Zulqarnain Haider's response to a letter the board sent the wicketkeeper on December 6, 2010

BCCI to decide on Warne-Dixit issue

Shane Warne and Rajasthan Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Dixit are waiting for the BCCI's judgement on the issue after a hearing in Mumbai

Gibson hails West Indies spirit

Ottis Gibson, the West Indies coach, hailed the team spirit and character his side showed in winning the first Test against Pakistan by 40 runs on Sunday

Kaneria’s email fails to satisfy integrity committee

The PCB has said the communication Danish Kaneria sent the board from his former employers Essex "failed to satisfy requirements" of the integrity committee

Hull KR 46-18 Bradford

Kris Welham scores a hat-trick as Hull KR beat Bradford to leapfrog them in the Super League table.

Chigumbura to stay on as captain

Confusion remains over Elton Chigumbura's position as captain of Zimbabwe, but it would appear he has been retained ahead of Zimbabwe's return to Tests in three months' time

Worcester v Cornish Pirates (Wed)

Team news ahead of the Championship final second leg between Worcester and Cornish Pirates at Sixways.

Pirates can win title – Stirling

Cornish Pirates coach Chris Stirling believes his side can win the Championship title, despite trailing Worcester by nine points.

Ashton to undergo knee operation

Northampton wing Chris Ashton will have exploratory knee surgery after Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster.

Jeremy Guscott Q&A

BBC rugby union expert on Tuilagi's punches, his European player of the season, and other topics

Wasps move to make triple signing

Wasps sign centre Chris Mayor and props Lewis Thiede and Simon McIntyre for next season.

Trial date for Scotland’s Evans

A trial date is set for Scottish Rugby International Max Evans who is accused of glassing a man in the face at an Edinburgh club.

Tour ponders Ballesteros tribute

The European Tour could change its logo to feature Seve Ballesteros, who died earlier in May.

Noble welcomes back Wigan’s Hock

Former Wigan boss Brian Noble says it is great for the game that Gareth Hock is close to his return from a drugs ban.

Wolves still need work – Solomona

Warrington forward David Solomona says the Wolves have a lot to learn even though they currently top Super League.

The one who got away

BBC Sport investigates the British-born tennis prospect ignored at home but causing a stir in Australia

Clijsters will play French Open

Kim Clijsters confirms she will play at the French Open after recovering from an ankle injury.

Djokovic earns World Finals spot

Novak Djokovic becomes the first player to qualify for the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals after his win in Sunday's Rome Masters final.

We rose to occasion – Cockerill

Leicester Tigers coach Richard Cockerill says his side rose to the occasion and defied the critics to beat Northampton and seal a Premiership play-off final place.

Clarke hungry for further success

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke targets a return to the world's top 50 and Europe's Ryder Cup team.

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