LEWIS HAMILTON attempted to find positives on Sunday from a disastrous Japanese Grand Prix that left him a slender five point-lead in the Championship with two races remaining.
SCOTLAND manager George Burley was putting on a brave face on Sunday after Kris Boyd's shock retirement from the Scotland squad.
BRITISH number one Andy Murray was given a kind draw this weekend for Monday's Madrid Masters.
IT would have taken a truly dire display for England to squander the positive vibes created by last month's victory over Croatia.
CHRIS IWELUMO begged Scotland manager George Burley on Sunday to give him the opportunity to make amends for his howler against Norway.
WALES boss John Toshack called on his side at the weekend to raise their game before Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Germany.
AUSTRALIAN batsman Shane Watson and Brad Haddin shared a dogged late partnership on day four in Bangalore on Sunday to leave the first Test with India odds-on for a draw.
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1.45: SIR GERRY can finally come good this year after a light campaign. Placed in the Golden Jubilee and the Diadem Stakes, this is his favourite course and distance and a true-run race would certainly help.
CHELSEA issued a High Court claim for £16 million against FC Lyn Oslo and Morgan Andersen on Friday over the transfer of John Obi Mikel.