Defending champion Venus Williams held off a determined challenge from fifth seed Elena Dementieva to advance to her seventh Wimbledon final.

Serena Williams reached her fourth Wimbledon final and her third against her sister Venus after wrestling aside the plucky challenge of China's Zheng Jie 6-2 7-6 (7/5) on Centre Court.

Rainer Schuettler held his nerve to progress into a Wimbledon semi-final against Rafael Nadal thanks to an epic victory over Arnaud Clement of France.

British driver David Coulthard has confirmed he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season.

Ashes hero Simon Jones has described being back in international contention as "a great feeling" - after being named in England's 30-man provisional ICC Champions Trophy squad.

The result of the controversial fourth Test between England and Pakistan at The Oval in 2006 has been changed to a draw.

England have named an unchanged Test squad for the start of the npower series against South Africa.

Martin O'Neill has challenged Liverpool to end the stalemate over Gareth Barry's transfer to Anfield by meeting his asking price.

Dwain Chambers' legal team have filed papers against the British Olympic Association in London in a bid to pave the way for him to compete at next month's Olympic Games in Beijing.

Curtis Davies has joined Aston Villa from West Brom on a four-year contract after spending last season on loan from the Hawthorns.

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