MATT LAWTON: Sir Dave Brailsford likened it to the 'initial jabs of a boxing match'; a moment when the main contenders in this year's Tour de France flexed their muscles for the first time.
Scotland's Commonwealth Games athletes will open their home competition in a striking combination of light blue and tartan.
Mark Cavendish was quick to apply a sense of perspective after withdrawing from the Tour de France.
The selfie craze has hit the Tour de France. But riders have warned that spectators could get seriously hurt if they step into the road to grab these pictures.
On Thursday night in Lausanne three sprinters broke the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres: Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay and Mike Rodgers.
Never-before-seen footage showing Oscar Pistorius re-enacting the fatal shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year has emerged.
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 place.
Judd Trump saw off home favourite Neil Robertson in the Australian Goldfields Open final on Sunday to secure his fourth ranking title.
Chijindu Ujah could only manage 10.20 seconds and sixth place in the 100m on his Diamond League debut in Paris.
Jonnie Peacock is not satisfied with simply improving his own explosive performance on the track. He wants bring the world up to speed with Paralympic sport.
The jersey that LeBron James wore when the basketball superstar cramped up during the NBA Finals was auctioned off for $50,020 (£29,167).
Cole lands in Italian capital ready to discuss two-year deal with Roma
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has landed in Rome ahead of his move
Rooney and Coleen put missing baggage drama behind them as they enjoy Vegas pool party
Wayne Rooney makes the most of his time away in Las Vegas
McIlroy practices at Royal Liverpool... days after enjoying night out with Irish model Forde
Rory McIlroy steps up his preparations for The Open with some practice
Novak Djokovic clinches second Wimbledon title with win over Roger Federer
The Serb needed to draw on all his bloody minded determination
Willian fit to face Germany despite hip injury as Chelsea duo hope to fill Neymar gap
Willian gave Brazil an injury scare when he hobbled out of training
Arsenal agree Alexis Sanchez fee but Barca waiting on Juventus to match £34m bid
Arsenal have agreed a £34million deal in principle with Barcelona
David Beckham, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Bradley Cooper among the famous faces on Centre Court for Wimbledon 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 fight
Brazil appeal Silva yellow card in bid to have ban overturned for World Cup semi-final against Germany
FIFA confirm Brazil have lodged an appeal
Colombia return to heroes' welcome as thousands pack streets of Bogota to greet World Cup stars including fan favourite James Rodriguez
Sanchez wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool as clock ticks down on Barcelona career... but which English powerhouse should he pick after World Cup?
Lovren: My head is already at Liverpool! Saints defender blasts club for delaying move
Dejan Lovren has launched a scathing attack on Southampton.
Cavendish ruled OUT of Tour de France with shoulder injury
Mark Cavendish is out of the Tour de France after crashing during the end of the opening stage.
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. A broken heart as well as what was later confirmed to be a dislocated collarbone.
Vincenzo Nibali may have charmed the Yorkshire public but he soon found out he could not steal the heart of all who witnessed his Tour de France stage two win.
MATT LAWTON: Harrogate already has a Hotel Du Vin but, still, Yorkshire has never seemed quite so chic as British favourite Chris Froome gets set.
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.
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.
Jessica Ennis-Hill, one of the great icons of the London games, forged her medal success in the heart of the steel city.
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.
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.
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.
Commonwealth Games medal hopefuls Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Eilidh Child, Becky James and Michael Conlan are involved in a new campaign to get fans showing their support ahead of this summer's event in Glasgow.
Nerves can ruin a performance. Years and years of consistent training, commitment and peak fitness can be wasted, all well before the gun goes.
Dame Kelly Holmes insists the next generation of Team England stars can emerge at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.
CRAIG BENSON: I've been at a British training camp for the swimmers who have qualified for the Commonwealth Games. And it feels great to be part of it.
There will be 15 venues used for competitions during the Commonwealth Games, ranging from the Hydro Arena to the picturesque Strathclyde Country Park.
From today, one million tickets go on sale for the Commonwealth Games and the priority is to make the experience affordable and simple.
Introducing Sportsmail's fantastic new columnists, who will take you on their own personal journey - all the way to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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