NEW World No 1 Novak Djokovic came from a set down to win the second Wimbledon title of his career with a thrilling five-set victory against Roger Federer. The Serbian recovered from losing a first set tie-break to the seven-time champion to win 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 on Centre Court, denying the Swiss superstar from a record-breaking title.
Manchester United are ready to test Juventus' resolve with an opening bid for midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has told how Brazil feared the worst when Neymar went down with the back injury that ended the his tournament.
Lewis Hamilton moved right back into the fight for this season's Formula One World Championship after winning Sunday's British Grand Prix.
Dejan Lovren has launched a scathing attack on Southampton, blasting his current club for not informing him of Liverpool's bid for the player.
After a glittering performance at the World Cup in Brazil, Alexis Sanchez holds all the cards as he deliberates over his future beyond Barcelona. Here, Sportsmail assesses all that he needs to know ahead of making the life-changing decision.
Ander Herrera is getting used to his new life in England following his move to Manchester United last month.
Kimi Raikkonen was taken to the medical centre at Silverstone after he was involved in a huge crash on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix.
FIFA has confirmed Brazil have lodged an appeal against Thiago Silva's yellow card that has seen him banned for the semi-final against Germany.
Luis Suarez's transfer to Barca is being held up because Chile star Alexis Sanchez - his proposed replacement - is a wanted man across Europe.
Brazil midfielder Willian has given his country another injury scare after being forced out of training on Saturday with an injury.
Eugenie Bouchard has taken to Twitter to show her appreciation for her time at Wimbledon a day after the Canadian's straight-sets loss in the women's final to Petra Kvitova.
HOLLAND 0-0 COSTA RICA (4-3 pens) - IAN LADYMAN: Maybe Louis van Gaal is the genius he often purports himself to be after all.
ROB SHEPHERD: Liverpool will make a last-ditch attempt to persuade Ashley Cole to join them. But Cole is poised to leave the Premier League.
Never-before-seen footage showing Oscar Pistorius re-enacting the fatal shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year has emerged.
Louis van Gaal has been lauded for his decision to bring on goalkeeper Tim Krul ahead of Holland's penalty-shootout victory over Costa Rica - but was he inspired by Paul Sturrock?
One is a giant of the game while the other is viewed by many as merely a giant, but Marouane Fellaini's towering presence helped keep Lionel Messi quiet by his massive standards.
PETE JENSON: Andre Schurrle is now just one step from the World Cup final and says he is being supported every inch of the way.
Niki Lauda says viewers of the British Grand Prix would have switched off because of the 'over regulation' which saw the race delayed for one hour.
Mark Cavendish is out of the Tour de France after crashing during the sprint for the line at the end of the opening stage in Harrogate yesterday.
Red-faced former England captain and Sky commentator Andrew Strauss has apologised to Kevin Pietersen after a foul-mouthed tirade.
Italy's Vincenzo Nibali launched a late attack to win stage two of the Tour de France in Sheffield on Sunday and claim the race leader's yellow jersey. Hundreds of thousands of people again lined the 201-kilometre route from York on a brutal and unpredictable day of racing.
It's men's finals day at SW19 and, alongside all the drama on the court, there will also be plenty off it with a whole host of A-List stars making an appearance at Centre Court.
Juan Zuniga said sorry to Neymar for injuring him during Brazil's quarter-final win over Colombia on Friday night and ending his World Cup.
Germany forward Lukas Podolski believes the pressure is all on Brazil heading into Tuesday night's World Cup semi-final.
FIFA's disciplinary committee is studying the challenge that led to Neymar suffering a fractured vertebra to decide on action against Juan Zuniga.
Colombia returned to a heroes' welcome as thousands of fans packed the streets of Bogota.
The France squad were given a warm welcome on their return to Paris on Sunday despite exiting the World Cup after a quarter-final defeat to Germany.
Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano remains in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack on Saturday.
Andre Schurrle is too young to be weighed down too much by the burden. His first World Cup has gone well and his status is being elevated.
Argentina forward Angel Di Maria looks set to miss out on the rest of Argentina's World Cup campaign after he suffered a thigh injury in the 1-0 win.
A defining phenomenon at this World Cup for me has been the impact of special managers who have moulded their players into more than the sum of their parts. They all have a clear vision of how they want the game played, they get their teams playing like that.
Andrew Flintoff will finally make his much-hyped return to professional cricket in Lancashire's NatWest T20 Blast clash against Worcestershire at New Road.
RIO FERDINAND: Brazil played their best football of the tournament so far in beating Colombia but I fear the semi-finalwill be as far as they go.
JOE BERNSTEIN: The FA are preparing a 384-page tactical report on the World Cup to help England boss Roy Hodgson's qualification for Euro 2016.
JOE BERNSTEIN: It wasn't a good day for Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini if he wanted to prove his new club manger Louis van Gaal wrong.
Brazil star Neymar says his World Cup may be over because of a fractured vertebra but his World Cup dream of celebrating the title with his team-mates at the Maracana Stadium next Sunday is still alive
RIO FERDINAND: I had my eyes opened to the more turbulent side of Rio life last week when I spent a day visiting the Morro da Providencia favela, which hasn't yet been fully pacified.
FIFA has suspended Brazil's communications director Rodirgo Paiva from match-day duty for the remainder of the World Cup.
Roy Keane has dismissed claims by his former team-mate Paul Scholes that England striker Wayne Rooney might be past his peak.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has signalled a change in the club's transfer policy by stepping up his bid to sign two young British defenders.
Will Luis Suarez join the likes of Michael Owen and Fernando Torres on the long list of strikers who have failed to hit their Anfield heights after leaving Liverpool?
Emile Heskey and his new wife Chantelle Tagoe have gone back to school by dressing up in uniform for a fancy dress party.
The father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic will have to pay around £250,000 to his son's former hitting partner Thomas Drouet - after assaulting him.
ROB DRAPER IN BRASILIA: Marc Wilmots hit out at Argentina after his side lost in the World Cup quarter finals, labelling them 'ordinary.
Andy Murray may have lost at Wimbledon but is an example of what may be achieved by a combination of natural talent and ferocious dedication.
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The dramatic scene unfolded as thousands of Costa Rican supporters gathered in the nation's capital San Jose to see their team play Holland in the World Cup quarter-finals.
A devoted United States fan discovered, as Belgium did during his record-breaking World Cup performance, just how tough Tim Howard's personal space is to breach.
MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray's trusted lieutenant Dani Vallverdu is believed to have considered his future with the deposed Wimbledon champion.
James Rodriguez has revealed his heartbreak after Colombia's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Brazil.
David Luiz claimed he was born with a genetic advantage as he explained his brilliant free-kick for Brazil against Colombia.
Djokovic clinches second Wimbledon title with five set win over defiant Federer
The Serb needed to draw on all his bloody minded determination
David Beckham, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Bradley Cooper and Hugh Jackman among the famous faces on Centre Court for men's final
Hamilton storms from sixth to win the British Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg fails to finish
Victory puts Lewis right back in title race
Cavendish ruled OUT of Tour de France after shoulder injury
Mark Cavendish is out of the Tour de France after crashing at the end of the opening stage.
Emile Heskey and his wife Chantelle Tagoe go back to school at a fancy dress party
Former England striker Heskey enjoys night out with wife.
Italian job! Cole set to sign two-year deal with Seria A giants Roma
Former Chelsea man will complete move on Monday, according to reports in Italy
French fanfare! Pogba, Benzema, Evra and Co land in Paris after World Cup defeat to Germany
The France squad were given a warm welcome on their return to Paris
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: Real Madrid want to make Rodriguez the latest Galactico
Sportsmail looks at the biggest stories from the European papers
Liverpool ace Sterling parties with Gayle at his sports bar in Jamaica
Cricket legend Gayle added Sterling to the list of sporting superstars who have graced his bar
Was Holland manager Van Gaal inspired by Sturrock? Former Southend boss swapped keepers moments before penalty shootout over a year ago!
Lionel Messi's girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo poses in Argentina shirt as she celebrates World Cup quarter final victory over Belgium
Colombia return home to heroes' welcome as thousands pack streets of Bogota to greet World Cup stars including fan favourite James Rodriguez
Messi and Fellaini are both World Cup giants in their own way
One is a giant of the game while the other is viewed by many as merely a giant
Warne suffers broken hand after old Australia team-mate Lee bowls beamer in MCC match
Warne sustained a broken hand and withdrew from match
Kvitova wins SW19 title after beating Bouchard in straight sets
Petra Kvitova beat Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-0 on Centre Court to claim second crown
Sky apologises after Strauss is overheard calling Pietersen a c*** by overseas viewers
Former England captain made remarks at Lord's during MCC match
If the cap fits: Shearer poses in one of Rio's '5 Unity' caps in Brazil
Alan Shearer has posed on Twitter wearing one of Rio Ferdinand's 5 baseball hats
The show must go on! Tour de France resumes without injured Cavendish as riders embark on 125-mile second stage from 
Pucker up! Gazza plants a surprise smacker on Redknapp
QPR boss invites Gascoigne to training ground after chance meeting in Southampton
Hamilton's blunder leaves him SIXTH on the grid as Rosberg takes pole position
Nico Rosberg secured a dramatic pole for the British Grand Prix
Nasri girlfriend Atanes defends City player from Muslim criticism as he posts crude picture
Samir Nasri's girlfriend Anara Atanes has leapt to the City star's defence
Brazil star Neymar ruled OUT of World Cup
NEIL ASHTON: Brazil superstar Neymar will miss the remainder of the World Cup with a broken bone in his back
Wenger's work never stops as he sports Arsenal training gear in Brazil at the World Cup
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger stays on brand while out for dinner
Germany have the passion to win World Cup, says Hummels (and Muller certainly agrees)
Mats Hummels sounded a warning to the rest of the World Cup sides
Rodriguez gives grasshopper a lift as huge insect leaps on
James Rodriguez left the World Cup with six goals, a heavy heart and one unusual companion
Bouchard has potential to surpass Sharapova and become world's richest female athlete
Is this Manchester United's new shirt?
New sponsors Chevrolet are set to kick off the Louis van Gaal era at Old Trafford... but is this the new kit?
Casillas 'contacted' by Wenger as Arsenal attempt to lure keeper away from Real Madrid
Arsene Wenger looks to bring in Iker Casillas as his No 1 at the Emirates
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: German papers celebrate World Cup quarter-final win whilst the French mourn their exit
The view from Europe
The Barcelona of the Championship? Charlton new away strip is a mirror image of Barca's old 'tequila sunrise' kit
Charlton Athletic imitate the Catalan's bright kit
Wolff out to silence critics on F1 debut at Silverstone as she declares: I'm in it for all women drivers
A small but significant turn of the wheel
Southampton return to traditional stripes with new 2014/15 home kit
Southampton ditch their recent look and go back to their tradition red and white shirt design
Tour de France to make Grand Depart with send-off from Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Fans turn out in Leeds to watch the start of the 101st Tour de France
Mata reckons it's Superbad...but what is film funnyman McLovin doing harrassing star?
Man Utd midfielder Juan Mata doesn't enjoy the attentions of prankster
Button urges fans to help honour his father's memory and go #PinkforPapa at Silverstone as well as revealing special pink helmet for British GP
Jones hits Hollywood with girlfriend Kaya after England World Cup woe
Phil Jones posted a picture of himself with girlfriend Kaya Hall in front of Hollywood sign
Sharapova angers Indian fans after five-time Grand Slam winner confesses to having no idea who the world-renowned cricket star Tendulkar is
Shakira to sing Brazil 2014 anthem at World Cup's Maracana final... but her native Colombia won't be there
It'll be the beauty's third World Cup
Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina sizzles in topless photo shoot as Real star relaxes in Mykonos
Cristiano Ronaldo has put his World Cup heartache behind him
West Ham pay tribute to 'Boys of '86'
The Hammers' new home shirt is modelled on the one worn by the likes of Upton Park legend Frank McAvennie
Shane Warne confirms relationship with Australian Playboy model Emily Scott
The pair were pictured kissing in Sydney last month.
Brazil superstar Neymar wears banned Beats headphones
Neymar has potentially cooked up a World Cup storm by sporting a pair of Beats headphones
Jackson Martinez reveals he would jump at chance to sign for 'childhood club' Arsenal
Jackson Martinez would find it difficult to turn down a move to Arsenal
Southampton players put through their paces on return to training
Southampton's players had a first chance to impress new manager Ronald Koeman
Sandro hopes to be motoring for Spurs
The midfielder chose an unusual mode of transport to return to North London for pre-season training
Hamilton heads to British Grand Prix after break with Nicole
Lewis Hamilton is confident his talent alone can carry him to this year's world title
Suarez bottle opener will bite open your beers
Luis Suarez might be banned from football for four months, but he could be making his way to a bar near you
Barack Obama calls Howard and Dempsey after 'heroics'
President Obama made a personal phone call to Clint Dempsey and goalkeeper Tim Howard
Joel Campbell startles Arsenal fans by posing with a Santos shirt at the World Cup
Arsenal fans given a shock when striker posed with Santos shirt
Gerrard and wife Alex relax in the Ibiza sun as England captain leaves World Cup woes behind
Howard virals: The best online images praising USA keeper's great display against Belgium at World Cup
Beckham proves he hasn't lost his touch by showing off physique for latest clothing range
Golden Years: World Cup classics
Sportsmail's nostalgic picture series looks back at some of the finest World Cup thrillers from this iconic tournament
That's certainly one way to deal with World Cup woe, Wayne!
The Man United striker and his wife Coleen relax in Las Vegas after England shambles 
Is Palacio's off-centre rat-tail the worst haircut in World Cup history?
In a World Cup staged where the beautiful game is played, an ugly side has also emerged
Lambert escapes from his World Cup disappointment by jetting off to Barbados
The Liverpool striker was on the holiday island with his wife
Mayweather confirms he will fight Maidana again in September
Floyd Mayweather Jnr is set to face Marcos Maidana for a second time this autumn
Wickham splashes £17,500 on champagne
Connor Wickham has been spotted partying hard with a £17,500 bottle of champagne during the close season
Silva forgets about Spain's World Cup flop... with a sunshine break
The Manchester City midfielder was in Ibiza trying to relax before the new season
Terry plays an all-star round of golf with One Direction's Horan, Sheva and Redknapp
'Would I win against Messi? Obviously!'
He's still a World Cup golden boy...
Gary Lineker and his MOTD colleague Robbie Savage took advantage of a break in filming to hit the beach in Brazil
Was Muller part of the worst free-kick ever?
At the World Cup, Thomas Muller is usually Germany's main man. But he'll have to explain this bizarre effort...
Kaka touches down to 'rockstar' welcome from Orlando City fans before heading to Sao Paulo
There were plenty out to give Kaka love as he touched down in the US
Moreno in horror leg break during Mexico's defeat to Holland
Hector Moreno suffered a broken left tibia during Mexico's heartbreaking defeat by Holland
Shakira and Sofia Vergara revel in Colombia win inspired by James Rodriguez
Two of Colombia's most famous exports enjoyed the famous win
Chile journalist shows her bra after Sanchez goal against Brazil
Chilean stunner Jhendelyn Nunez showed her colours on Saturday night
Is this Man United's new line-up for the season ahead?
Louis van Gaal is eyeing up moves for a host of stars like Chile's Alexis Sanchez
Uruguay WAGs show support for Suarez following frontman's four-month biting ban
Beckham, Poulter and Tendulkar among sporting celebrities flocking to Wimbledon
Morata puts aside Spanish World Cup rejection as Arsenal target enjoys summer break on luxury yacht
Murray ends good day at The Office by meeting comedian Gervais
Taxi for Ronaldo! Portuguese star returns from World Cup to lack of fanfare... and has to hail his own cab home
Nobody meets Cristiano Ronaldo at the airport
Crouch and Abbey holiday in southern France ahead of return to Stoke pre-season
Peter Crouch enjoys the final week of his family holiday in France
Cole becomes Toon's newest signing
Newcastle have captured the summer signing they always dreamed of in the shape of Cheryl Cole
Sealed with a French kiss for Samir
Samir Nasri's girlfriend caused a storm before the World Cup, but the City star cosied up to his beau on his birthday
Chiellini bitten again?! Italian posts picture of hotel maid biting him on shoulder just like Suarez
Giorgio Chiellini sees the funny side of being bitten by Luis Suarez
Lindegaard enjoys summer away from World Cup as model wife posts more snaps
Misse Beqiri isn't shy when it comes to posing in front of the camera
Novak Djokovic clinches second Wimbledon title with five set win against Roger Federer
Manchester United ready to make play for Arturo Vidal as Juventus and Chile star's camp shows encouraging...
Neymar told Marcelo 'I can't feel my legs' as star went down with World Cup-ending back break, reveals Luiz...
Lewis Hamilton storms from sixth to win the British Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg fails to...
Dejan Lovren: 'My head is already at Liverpool'... Southampton defender blasts the club for showing a lack...
Alexis Sanchez wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool as clock ticks down on Barcelona career... but which English...
Ander Herrera out and about in Manchester as he gets used to his new life in England
Kimi Raikkonen 'OK' after Ferrari driver's huge crash on opening lap of the British Grand Prix at...
Brazil appeal Thiago Silva yellow card in bid to have ban overturned for World Cup semi-final against...
Luis Suarez deal held up by Alexis Sanchez as Liverpool battle with Arsenal and Juventus to land Barcelona...
Willian forced out of Brazil training session with injury ahead of World Cup semi-final clash with Germany
Eugenie Bouchard thankful for a 'wonderful two weeks' at Wimbledon as Canadian star poses with her runner-up...
Holland 0-0 Costa Rica (4-3 pens): Super sub Tim Krul the hero as Louis van Gaal's side progress to World...
Liverpool to make last-ditch attempt to beat Roma to the signing of Ashley Cole
Oscar Pistorius trial: Chilling leaked footage emerges showing athlete re-enacting moment he shot Reeva...
Louis van Gaal wins praise after bringing on Tim Krul for penalty-shooutout win over Costa Rica... but was...
Lionel Messi and Marouane Fellaini are both World Cup giants in their own way
Andre Schurrle determined to do what his Chelsea and Germany hero Michael Ballack didn't by playing in a...
Niki Lauda says viewers would have 'switched off' as he slams 'over regulation' of F1 after first-lap smash...
Mark Cavendish ruled out of Tour de France following injury in Saturday's opening stage
PHIL DUNCAN AT SILVERSTONE: Felipe Massa suffered a huge shunt Susie Wolff's full Formula One debut lasted just four laps on a dreadful first morning for Williams at the British Grand Prix.
The stars were out in force at Silverstone on Sunday to watch Lewis Hamilton attempt to beat his Mercedes rival Nico Rosberg and win the British Grand Prix.
Jenson Button raised the possibility of moving from McLaren as the fall-out from his boss Ron Dennis's ham-fisted criticism of him continued.
It was great to win last time out in Austria at the home of Red Bull. Somebody hung a Mercedes logo on the bull in the centre of the track - the Red Bull Ring - which was cool and a bit of fun after the weekend.
PHIL DUNCAN'S: Fresh from her disappointing debut Susie Wolff poured cold water over her supposed rift with Sergio Perez.
PHIL DUNCAN: Jenson Button has issued an emphatic response to boss Ron Dennis's criticism by calling on the entire McLaren team to raise their game.
PHIL DUNCAN: It's hardly surprising to see the bookies backing Lewis Hamilton to claim his first Sports Personality of the Year award later this year.
F1 star Jenson Button has revealed the special pink helmet he will wear at the British GP this weekend as a tribute to his late father.
Next week's British Grand Prix will be the 50th held at Silverstone. Murray Walker - the voice of F1 - looks back at his 10 favourite races there...
PHIL DUNCAN: Lewis Hamilton could crack under the pressure of fighting to win his second Formula One championship, his former rival Felipe Massa has warned.
Brazil has woken to realise it was not all a mind-bending dream of disturbing contradictions.
Argentina fans have mocked stricken Brazil star Neymar after they were filmed celebrating with a spinal chord skeleton.
Brazil awoke from a night celebrating their side's progress to the World Cup semi-finals to the bitter realistation that they will be without their best player.
Jose Mourinho is still backing Brazil to win the World Cup - even after losing star man Neymar to injury and captain Thiago Silva to suspension.
Ronaldo has hit out at Colombia defender Juan Zuniga for his dangerous tackle on Neymar which ended the Brazilian star's World Cup.
MARTHA KELNER: Centre Court was dressed up for the coronation of Eugenie Bouchard. Genie's Army whooped as the starlet entered stage left clasping a bouquet of flowers, smiling warmly at her adoring fans.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT WIMBLEDON: IF Roger Federer truly is past it, then Milos Raonic must have felt like he stepped into a time machine and travelled back a few years.
The most worrying thing about Andy Murray's exit is the fact it suggested a regression in the mental side of his game to the pre-Ivan Lendl days.
Holster the young guns, the old fellas are not quite ready to step aside for the new wave of talent in men's tennis.
Keep track of all the latest results from the men's and women's singles from Wimbledon.
ROB DRAPER IN BRASILIA: At the end the National Satdium in Brasilia resounded with the sounds of the 20,000 Argentine fans goading their hosts with a chant to the tune of Bad Moon Rising as they waved their shirts above their head.
Arsenal might not have signed any big names this summer yet - but boss Arsene Wenger is certainly doing his best to get the word out about the Gunners.
Argentina head coach Alejandro Sabella was a bit over-zealous in his response to forward Gonzalo Higuain hitting the bar against Belgium - leaning back too far in frustration and falling over. Higuain had already put Argentina after eight minutes with a fine turn and shot but he went on a magnificent run before smashing a shot against the woodwork in the 65th minute.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Well, they did it again. It's four on the trot now - a record. Germany have not missed a World Cup semi-final date this century.
NEIL ASHTON: In the end the parties on the ocean front at Avenue Beira Mar would go on through the night. Brazil wouldn't have it any other way.
James Rodriguez won the battle of the No 10s, but it is Brazil who live to fight another World Cup day. Sadly though, we won't see either player again this month.
NEIL ASHTON IN FORTALEZA: At times it was like watching a Beat-'Em-Up game instead of Brazil. They can be bruisers when they want.
Nerves in a World Cup quarter final can get the better of any side - but Argentina are lucky that they had the best player left in the competition to calm theirs.
When the world is watching your every move, one thing you may like to avoid is falling on your backside.
Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes were pictured showing their support for Salford City on Saturday. The trio, along with Phil Neville and Nicky Butt sealed a takeover of the Northern Premier League Division One side.
Paul Gascoigne caught QPR manager Harry Redknapp by surprise by landing him with a kiss in the middle of the street when the two bumped into each other in Southampton.
Having won a mid-season training competition, young Everton defender John Stones wasn't rewarded with a flash sports car or huge bonus... but instead a trip to the Nou Camp to watch Barcelona play.
Wembley play-off hero Bobby Zamora has agreed a new one-year deal to stay at QPR. Zamora scored the winner in May's play-off final.
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is looking forward to a new challenge in Serie A.
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Finland Under 19 goalkeeper Hugo Keto.
Roma have firmed up their interest in Ashley Cole and he is heading to the Italian capital ahead of talks over a two-year deal.
The 2015 Champions League final at Berlin's Olympic Stadium will take place on Saturday, June 6 with the FA Cup final set to be played on the last weekend in May.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has wished Diego Costa well at Chelsea and believes he can make a major influence on the Premier League.
The Yorkshire Post spoke of the world's greatest cycle race coming to the world'S greatest county. Yorkshiremen will not consider that a boast, more a statement of fact.
Here is your ultimate guide to this year's Tour de France which kicks off in Yorkshire. The race - which last from July 5 to July 27 (including just two rest days) - sees Team Sky's Chris Froome attempt to defend his general classification crown and make it three British triumphs in a row, following Sir Bradley Wiggins' win in 2012. And with sprint king Mark Cavendish hoping to repeat his green jersey success of 2011, there is plenty of British interest in this year's race.
MATT LAWTON: For Mark Cavendish it ended in carnage and the worry that his Tour de France might have come to a painfully premature conclusion.
He lies joint-third on the all-time list for Tour de France stage wins with 25. He won Le Tour's best sprinter's green jersey in 2011.
The 2014 Tour de France gets underway in Yorkshire on Saturday with Chris Froome looking to defend his winner's yellow jerse
Michael Matthews had to have six stitches in his hand after a crash on Tuesday, is wrapped up in bandages like an Egyptian mummy.
Daryl Impey, who last year became the first African to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey, has failed a drugs test, his team Orica-GreenEdge announced.
The 101st Tour de France starts this weekend and for the first time in its history it begins in Yorkshire and the steepest part of the course is in Sheffield.
Ahead of the 2014/15 campaign, Sportsmail takes a look at the brand new strips set to feature as they are unveiled throughout the summer.
If the World Cup wasn't enough to whet your appetite this summer, there's a transfer window packed with Premier League sides looking to revamp.
After the dust settles on the World Cup, make sure you keep up-to-date with all the Premier League pre-season fixtures and results with Sportsmail.
Warne sustained a broken hand and was forced to withdraw from the match when a beamer from Lee's first delivery at him struck him hard on the glove.
Aaron Finch stole the show from the great and good of cricket's recent past as his unbeaten 181 carried MCC to a seven-wicket victory over the Rest of the World in the Lord's bicentenary celebration.
Adam Gilchrist has advised Alastair Cook to 'sit down and talk' with Shane Warne in a bid to defuse Warne's relentless criticism of the England captain.
England batsman Michael Carberry has signed a new three-year deal with Hampshire. The 33-year-old is now committed until 2017.
Shane Warne has finally confirmed he is in a relationship with Playboy model Emily Scott after the pair were pictured kissing in Sydney last month.
Former England coach Andy Flower has leapt to the defence of Alastair Cook's captaincy ahead of the upcoming Test series against India.
Kevin Pietersen still harbours ambitions to return to international cricket and has urged the current England selectors to be 'braver' in their choices.
Graeme McDowell will head into the Open Championship buoyed by his first ever successful title defence following a dramatic final round of the Alstom Open de France. McDowell overturned an eight-shot deficit thanks to a brilliant closing 67 despite the wet and windy conditions at Le Golf National, although he also had plenty of help from American Kevin Stadler.
Ian Poulter became the latest brave (or mad) star to take up the craze sweeping - and freezing - professional golf right now: the Ice Bucket Challenge.
LAURA WILLIAMSON IN LAUSANNE: One former drugs cheat, Justin Gatlin, ran the quickest 100m time in the world this year on Thursday night, while another, Tyson Gay, made his comeback with 9.93secs in second.
Hull KR gave Chris Chester a winning start to his reign as caretaker coach with a 40-10 demolition of Super League leaders St Helens.
Tom Moody has revealed he was not ready to return to international cricket when the England coaching job came up this year.
Billy Hurley III continued to lead the chase for the Greenbrier Classic title - and an Open Championship place - with a third-round 67 at White Sulphur Springs.
A converted try from former Bradford player Elliott Whitehead three minutes from time helped Catalan Dragons claim a dramatic comeback.
Amir Khan was arrested for allegedly assaulting two teenagers in Bolton - the world champion allegedly attacked the men as they returned from a nearby mosque.
What a crowd-puller it would be if England's Laura Davies and Charley Hull were paired together when the Women's British Open gets underway.
MARTIN SAMUEL - THE DEBATE: It's the Luis Suarez debate. And as you'd expect, it's going to get messy. The Uruguayan was sitting at home in Montevideo when he suddenly remembered that he had, after all, bitten Giorgio Chiellini. Well, these things can slip one's mind.
Surely we'd welcome Arjen Robben back to England with open arms? In full-flight, there's no more awesome sight in European football than the Dutchman. Until, that is, he falls flat on his face under little or no contact with an opposing defender.
Brendan Rodgers and the Liverpool fans are partly to blame for Luis Suarez's bite. By throwing their arms around Suarez last year, they fed his ego.
If I were the Liverpool manager there wouldn't be a moment's doubt about what to do next with Luis Suarez. I'd keep him. Leave aside, just for a moment, questions of morality or whether his ban is long enough and what is going on is his head to make him do these extraordinarily bad things.
It was rather fitting that the first coach to use the World Cup drinks break to dramatic effect was Louis van Gaal. He is what is known as a game-changer.
I gave Wayne Rooney an ovation after he said the most sensible and productive thing any England player has said for decades. 'We are too honest.'
What a lot of fuss over Harry Redknapp's assertion that players do not want to turn out for England. For a start, the same words were in his autobiography.
I wish Roy Hodgson and his staff had stayed out in Brazil at the World Cup because there is so much to learn here at the tournament.
Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen returns with the latest installment of his weekly column for MailOnline Sport.
Penalties are absolute agony at any time and I've been in teams for club and country where they were needed. The pressure is so extreme, your legs are hollow.
Paul Trevillion’s stellar 50-year career is being marked with an exhibition in central London, with dozens of familiar faces on display. What's more, you have a unique opportunity to buy your own Trevillion drawing.
It is one of football's most iconic images - Diego Maradona taking on the Belgians as he tried to conquer the world. But there's a bit more to it than first appears.
Football pundits are now a permanent part of the TV scene, dispensing their thoughts and at this World Cup rather on Copacabana Beach.
It's that day of the year when contracts are officially up - some of the world's best players are, to all intents and purposes, out of a job.
\We've got another transfer window packed with Premier League sides looking to revamp their squads. Here's your club-by-club guide to all the moves.
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