Features Archive

France and Italy have both flopped at the World Cup this summer, but both countries have failed before on the biggest stage in football. Read More >>

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut's marathon tussle at Wimbledon last week has brought the longest matches in sporting history into the spotlight. Read More >>

Young Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is the latest American newcomer to face massive pressure ahead of his major debut. Read More >>

It has been a terrible World Cup for African sides with Ivory Coast, South Africa, Algeria, Cameroon and Nigeria already eliminated. Read More >>

British pair Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be looking for a third-straight McLaren-Mercedes one-two in Valencia on Sunday. Read More >>

Two tight victories in the space of five days have transformed the mood in English rugby, while defeats for Wales and Ireland mark a turnaround in fortunes Read More >>

With the World Cup finals well underway in South Africa, previous tournaments have been dogged by a number of high-profile controversies. Read More >>

USA coach Bob Bradley is the latest in a long line of managers to name their offspring in their teams, to the usual widespread criticism. Read More >>

We all know the familiar names and faces when it comes to Grand Slam tennis but who are the dark horses with a serious chance of winning Wimbledon? Read More >>

Roger Federer goes in search of a seventh Wimbledon title when play gets underway in SW19, but a fit-again Rafael Nadal has the Swiss in his sights. Read More >>

England and Australia lock horns in one-day international and Twenty20 action a matter of months before the Ashes series gets underway Down Under. Read More >>

England's tour of Australia and New Zealand continues on Saturday as they get ready to take on Australia in their second Test in Sydney. Read More >>

Silverstone hosts the British MotoGP, with the sport still recovering from the shock of world champion Valentino Rossi being ruled out for several months. Read More >>

The US Open returns to Pebble Beach for the first time in a decade, with Tiger Woods having strode to a record 15-shot victory back in 2000. Read More >>

Tim Howard, Samuel Eto'o, Ryan Nelsen and Maynor Figueroa are all great players but are unlikely to be winning World Cup winners' medals next month. Read More >>

With the World Cup finals in South Africa well underway, there are a number of top players being forced to watch from the sidelines due to injuries. Read More >>

It's almost time for Royal Ascot so expect top hats, fancied fillies and the champagne to be flowing at the Crown Estate-owned racecourse in Berkshire. Read More >>

Cesc Fabregas' likely move from Arsenal to Barcelona is the latest in a number of transfers which have taken some time to actually be completed. Read More >>

The likes of Iker Casillas, Maicon, Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi all have the opportunity to be the stars of this summer's World Cup. Read More >>

The World Cup is meant to be a showcase for the best players on the planet but there will be some notable star names absent in South Africa. Read More >>

The World Cup could get off to a lukewarm start when South Africa take on Mexico, but there have been times that the opening match has been a cracker. Read More >>

Reigning European champions and World Cup favourites Spain have been handed a low-key opening to the tournament, facing Switzerland, Honduras and Chile. Read More >>

Five-time winners Brazil have been drawn in a tough group in South Africa that also includes Portugal, Ivory Coast and the largely unknown North Korea. Read More >>

Italy should progress from Group F at the World Cup but Paraguay, Slovakia and New Zealand all have a chance of joining them in the last 16. Read More >>

Germany should progress to the last 16 in South Africa even though they have been drawn in a tough group that also includes Ghana, Australia and Serbia. Read More >>

Theo Walcott is the latest in a long line of players to surprisingly miss out on World Cup finals selection for England. Read More >>

England should have little difficulty progressing from a World Cup group which includes the USA, Slovenia and Algeria. Read More >>

World Cup Group B comes under the spotlight as the countdown the finals continues, with one of the favourites, Argentina, expected to progress. Read More >>

South Africa have it all to do if they are to qualify from a tough group on home soil and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup. Read More >>