Cavendish cans Three Days of De Panne after nasty bout of gastroenteritis

Under the weather: Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from the Three Days of De Panne race in Belgium

Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from the Three Days of De Panne race in Belgium due to illness. The Manxman suffered gastroenteritis following his fifth-placed finish at Milan-San Remo.

'I'm scared of you sometimes and how you snap at me': Phone messages between Pistorius and Steenkamp revealed to court

Oscar Pistorius, cries in court as he listens to evidence being given in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, March 24, 2014. Pistorius is on trial for the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentines Day 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Collingridge, Pool)

Reeva Steenkamp, admitted to being scared of Oscar Pistorius in a text message sent less than three weeks before he shot her dead, a police expert told his murder trial today.

Bolt a doubt for Glasgow Commonwealth Games after pulling out of Diamond League meeting

Sidelined: Usain Bolt has pulled out of the Rome Diamond League meeting in June with a foot injury

Usain Bolt will miss the Diamond League meeting in Rome in June after seeking treatment for a foot injury.

Liverpool coup as city starts Tour of Britain for the very first time

Major coup: Sir Bradley Wiggins and the like will rock up in Liverpool to start this year's Tour of Britain

The Tour of Britain will start in Liverpool for the first time, race organisers announced on Monday.

Froome settles for sixth in Catalunya as Rodriguez claims home victory

Settled: Team Sky's Chris Froome finished sixth in the Volta a Catalunya which ended Sunday in Barcelona

Chris Froome settled for sixth place in the Volta a Catalunya as Joaquim Rodriguez sealed overall victory in his home city.

Hawkins sees off good friend Greene to secure Players Championship title

Hawkins breezed to a 4-0 victory over friend and playing partner Gerard Greene

Barry Hawkins secured his second ranking title with a 4-0 victory over friend and practice partner Gerard Greene in Preston.

Olympic 400m bronze medalist Hartley-Wass dies from heart failure

Former Olympic 400m bronze medalist Donna Hartley-Wass has died after being found sunbathing in her home

Former Olympic 400m bronze medalist Donna Hartley-Wass has been pronounced dead after sunbathing in her home.

Whitlock and Tunney crowned British gymnastic champions

To the Max: Whitlock added the British gymnastic title to the English title he won earlier this month

Gymnasts Max Whitlock and Rebecca Tunney were crowned British champions at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Saturday.

College basketball fans shot with pepper spray after Arizona defeat sparks riot

Clashes: Tuscon police shot fans with pepper spray after University of Arizona fans rioted following a basketball defeat

Tucson police shot pepper spray at several hundred fans who took to the streets after the University of Arizona's overtime loss to Wisconsin in the NCAA college basketball championship tournament.

There's a buzz about the baseball! Swarm of bees delay play between Red Sox and Yankees

Boston Red Sox versus New York Yankees

There was a buzz about the exhibition match between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees - but it had nothing to do with the baseball stars on the pitch.

Bolt needs to improve running style if he's going to get any faster, according to track legend Johnson

Taking his time: Bolt has not yet committed to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Track legend Michael Johnson suspects the best has already come from Usain Bolt - but feels the Jamaican can still break 19 seconds in the 200M.

Swimming taking on UK Sport in attempt to reclaim funding withdrawn

Battle: British Swimming will take on UK Sport to reclaim funding that has been withdrawn from synchronised swimming

British Swimming is to take on UK Sport in a legal battle to reclaim the millions of pounds in funding that was withdrawn from synchronised swimming.

Massaro becomes first English woman in 15 years to win squash World title

Kiss for luck: Massaro became the first English woman in 15 years to win the event

World No 2 Laura Massaro clinched the Women's World Championship title in Malaysia on Sunday.

Van Gerwen ends Snakebite's unbeaten record to move top of Premier League

Van Gerwen ends Snakebite's unbeaten record to move top of Premier League

Michael van Gerwen ended Peter Wright's unbeaten record with a 7-5 victory in an ill-tempered match which also saw him move two points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

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We're on the road to Rio! Meet the seven young British athletes who Sportsmail will follow all the way to the Olympics in 2016

Road to Rio

They are seven brilliant young athletes with the same mouth-watering ambition — winning gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. And for the next three-and-a-half years, Sportsmail has teamed up with the National Lottery to follow their journey to Brazil. After the success of Tom Daley, Louis Smith and Co in the Magnificent Seven series ahead of London 2012, these seven athletes are aiming to follow in their footsteps.

ADAM GEMILI: It's great to watch a new era for Liverpool... and I'm sure I could beat their strike force in a sprint

Sprint finish: Adam Gemili competes during the 200m at last year's world championships

As a Liverpool fan and a sprinter I am loving the strike force we are seeing at Anfield at the moment. It's nice to see some forwards with rapid pace and a deadly finish.

HARRY BROWN: TeamGB wheelchair basketball sensation wants his own legacy in Rio

TeamGB wheelchair basketball sensation Brown wants his own legacy in Rio, just like steel city greats Coe and Ennis-Hill

Jessica Ennis-Hill, one of the great icons of the London games, forged her medal success in the heart of the steel city.

Max's brush with destiny: Whitlock is aiming for even more in Rio

Gymnast Max Whitlock

At London 2012, Max Whitlock helped the British men win bronze in the team event - their first for 100 years - and followed it up with another third place.

Chris Mears: I'm training hard for the Games... but you only turn 21 once!

Up for it: Chris Mears has been training hard for the Commonwealth Games

Two pool sessions a day, weights and land training means that I know exactly how many calories I need to eat to keep on top of my game.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Jess is an inspiration... I want Olympic gold

Katarina Johnson-Thompson of Great Britain competes in the Women's Long Jump

It's been a hectic few days but I'm now settled in at the Team GB holding camp in Barcelona. It's good to be out here and training.

Sharp on road to recovery for Glasgow after missing entire 2013 season through injury

Focus: Lynsey Sharp is on the road to recovery for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

JOHN GREECHAN: A birthday night out at Hampden, followed by a glorious return to the national stadium just a fortnight later. No need for Lynsey Sharp to explain just how she'd like to celebrate turning 24 this summer. The 800 metre runner is racing towards a comeback.

Jamieson's moonwalk could be a golden moment for Scotland

Walking on water: Swimmer Michael Jamieson will be on of Scotland's biggest medal hopes at this summer's Commonwealth Games

Walking on water is a bit of a stretch, whatever the picture may suggest. Anything short of that miracle, though, seems well within the capability of Scotland's most imposing aquatic ambassador - Michael Jamieson.

DAWSON-FARRELL: Brain surgery didn't stop me, so I don't worry about cold weather

Training: Meggan Dawson-Farrell hard at work as she prepares for the an important 2014

STEVEN DONN: There's a look of mischief on Meggan Dawson-Farrell's face. 'I've just had brain surgery - you're evil,' she tells coach Ian Mirfin.

He's conquered Kilimanjaro and the South Pole, but Murray's new challenge is to prepare Scotland's athletes for the Commonwealth Games

Man of the moment: Dr Andrew Murray poses in front of the Houses of Parliament

His journeys have become Odyssean in nature and obstinate in purpose, but Doctor Andrew Murray's next challenge is to lead Scotland's athletes in Glasgow.

Heart of the action... the lowdown on the top venues for Glasgow 2014

Imagination: An artists impression of The Hydro (centre), which is due for completion in September

There will be 15 venues used for competitions during the Commonwealth Games, ranging from the Hydro Arena to the picturesque Strathclyde Country Park.

Why you can't let the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games pass you by

David Grevemberg

From today, one million tickets go on sale for the Commonwealth Games and the priority is to make the experience affordable and simple.

Sportsmail introduces our six to watch out for at Glasgow 2014

Golden girl: Eilish McColgan didn't ever think she's make the top level of athletics

Introducing Sportsmail's fantastic new columnists, who will take you on their own personal journey - all the way to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.