Nick Evans readily accepts that the "tattoo" of Bloodgate will remain with Harlequins, but Quins' first Aviva Premiership title is certain to make it fade a little further.

England midfielder Gareth Barry will not have a scan on the groin injury he suffered in the win over Norway until Monday.

England were forced to redraw their game-plan for the second Investec Test as the West Indies took four wickets on the third morning at Trent Bridge.

Roy Hodgson admits his England team is "a work in progress", but as he flew out of Oslo the new manager declared himself satisfied with the start of his reign.

Goal hero Ashley Young believes England are heading in the right direction ahead of Euro 2012.

England lost two wickets in the first hour as their plans for a sizeable first-innings lead over the West Indies took a hit on day three of the second Investec Test.

Jessica Ennis remains on course to break the British record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis after an excellent start to the second day of the heptathlon in Gotzis.

Laura Robson's French Open heartbreak has turned to joy as she earned a place in the main draw as a lucky loser courtesy of Silvia Soler-Espinosa's ankle injury.

Elena Baltacha has bowed out of the French Open as the British number one lost in straight sets to US Open champion Samantha Stosur.

Former Open champion Ben Curtis took his revenge on Wentworth's last two holes on the final day of the BMW PGA Championship.

Kelly Sotherton has admitted to being "heartbroken" after confirming her retirement through injury two months before she hoped to compete at the London Olympics.

Huddersfield manager Simon Grayson did not watch any of the 22 nerve-shredding penalties which eventually saw his side secure promotion back to the npower Championship.