Tim Southee inspired a dramatic New Zealand fightback on the third evening at Lord’s that ensured the first Investec Test remained very much in the balance. England closed on 180 for six, leading by 205.

Team Sky team-mate Geraint Thomas on Sir Bradley Wiggins's withdrawal from the "relentless" Giro d'Italia

Essex's last-gasp victory at Glamorgan ended an enthralling day's play in the LV= County Championship where Sussex, Nottinghamshire and Worcestershire also picked up wins

England will conclude their preparations for next year's ICC World Twenty20 with a three-week limited-overs tour of the Caribbean.

Opener David Warner is asked by Cricket Australia to explain why abusive messages to journalists are on his Twitter account.

Holders Warrington Wolves will face Huddersfield Giants in the quarter-finals of the Tetley's Challenge Cup.

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher talks through the highs and lows of his 16-year career ahead of his final game at Anfield on Sunday

Jose Mourinho describes his season as "the worst of my career" after Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final defeat.

Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo are sent off as Real Madrid lose bad-tempered Copa del Rey final 2-1 to Atletico Madrid.

Huddersfield Giants move to within a point of Super League leaders Wigan with victory away at Widnes Vikings.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson describes the retiring David Beckham as "an amazing person".

Ahead of his final match in charge of Manchester United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks back on his decision to retire - and reveals what he will miss most about the club.

James Anderson says he is relieved his 300th Test wicket is "out of the way" after becoming only the fourth England player to reach the landmark.

Reports say pig's head left in Kenwyne Jones's locker.

Richard Whiting and Tom Briscoe score two tries apiece to give a spirited Hull FC side victory at Warrington Wolves.

James Anderson reached a memorable milestone as England battled to prevent New Zealand from establishing a telling advantage in the first Investec Test.

Steph Houghton scores a last-minute equaliser for Arsenal as they snatch a 1-1 draw against Lincoln in the FA Women's Super League.

The World Anti-Doping Agency files an appeal against the decision to destroy blood bags seized in Operation Puerto.

James Anderson hopes there is “plenty more left to come” after he joined an elite band of bowlers to have claimed 300 Test wickets for England.