Gareth Barry has been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 campaign with a tear to his lower abdomen.

Gus Poyet has urged Roman Abramovich to hand Roberto Di Matteo the Chelsea job full time, dubbing the decision a complete no-brainer.

Marlon Samuels scored a counter-attacking 76 not out but England were left to chase just 108 to win the second Investec Test against the West Indies - and with it the three-match series.

Marlon Samuels frustrated England once again as their chances of wrapping up an early victory on day four of the second Investec Test against West Indies were halted.

Former double Olympic champion Richard Faulds and world number one Peter Wilson will lead Great Britain's 10-strong shooting squad at London 2012.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has dismissed reports manager Brendan Rodgers will meet Liverpool's owners to talk about the vacancy at Anfield as "pure speculation".

England coach Stuart Lancaster is "pretty confident" Manu Tuilagi will escape censure for an illegal tackle on Danny Care and be available for the tour to South Africa.

Bradford centre Adrian Purtell spent Sunday night in hospital after being taken ill following he side's Magic Weekend defeat to Leeds.

Lewis Hamilton feels it is time "to go back to the drawing board" in the wake of his latest disappointment.

Mark Webber hailed his Monaco Grand Prix victory as timely as he thrust himself firmly into contention for this year's Formula One world title.

Luke Donald sits proudly at the top of world golf again - but he still believes he has critics to silence.

England World Cup winner Phil Vickery is to join Aviva Premiership club Worcester as their assistant forwards coach.