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Torres hailed as world's best

Fernando Torres is a leading contender to be named world player of the year after firing Spain to the European Championship crown, according to his country's coach Luis Aragones. Read

Low unsure of Lehmann plans

Germany coach Joachim Low insists there have been no discussions with goalkeeper Jens Lehmann about retiring from international football following defeat in the Euro 2008 final on Sunday night. Read

Torres: Football was the winner

Fernando Torres was in dreamland after a stunning final performance by the Liverpool striker saw Spain claim the European Championships crown. Read

Phelps sets new world record

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps broke his own world record in the 400 metre individual medley at the 2008 US Olympic team trials on Sunday. Read

Spain triumph in Euro finale

Fernando Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna - and ending 44 years of underachievement with a 1-0 victory. Read

Spain triumph Euro finale

Fernando Torres struck the only goal of the game as Spain ended their 44-year wait for a major international trophy by beating Germany in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna. Read

Olympians campaign against Chambers

Kelly Holmes, Sir Steve Redgrave and Chris Hoy are among the 200 supporters of a British Olympic Association-backed campaign against any attempt by Dwain Chambers to overturn his Olympics ban. Read

Larrazabal arrives with Paris win

European golf has a brand new star - smiling Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal, who completed a dream victory at the French Open in Paris on Sunday. Read

Flintoff empty-handed

Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's return to LV County Championship action was overshadowed by fellow England international Sajid Mahmood against title-holders Sussex. Read

Saints continue fine run of form

St Helens had no trouble extending their winning run to 12 matches with a 46-16 win over Huddersfield in the engage Super League. Read

Gilbert still believes in Murray

Brad Gilbert remains convinced Andy Murray has what it takes to win a grand slam title as the British number one prepares for a Wimbledon showdown with Richard Gasquet. Read

Broad smiles as he climbs rankings

England paceman Stuart Broad has leapt 22 places to a career-high 12th in the International Cricket Council's one-day rankings. Read

Only 12 spots up for Open

Only 12 places in The Open, four fewer than last year, will be up for grabs at Sunningdale on Monday when 2006 Ryder Cup heroes Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Jose Maria Olazabal are among 120 players doing battle over 36 holes. Read

Spirit matters to Gower

Former England captain David Gower believes Paul Collingwood's decision to uphold the appeal to dismiss New Zealand's Grant Elliott was against the spirit of the game. Read

Pryce: We must keep feet on ground

St Helens stand-off Leon Pryce is urging his England team-mates not to get carried away by their convincing win over France. Read

Ferdinand - Captaincy isn't exclusive

Rio Ferdinand insists being England captain is not "the be all and end all." Read

Eaton efforts not wasted on Lloyd

Chris Eaton has forced himself into the Davis Cup plans of Great Britain captain John Lloyd. Read

Now Barca tempt Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor has cast further doubt on his Arsenal future after revealing his interest in a move to Barcelona. Read

'Good feeling' guided Swede to Bolton

Record signing Johan Elmander knew instantly he wanted to sign for Bolton Wanderers. Read

Barry blasts O'Neill over Reds move

Gareth Barry remains desperate to join Liverpool and has blasted Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill for making no effort to persuade him to stay. Read

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