Bradford centre Adrian Purtell spent Sunday night in hospital after being taken ill following he side's Magic Weekend defeat to Leeds.

Tim Bresnan is certain he will celebrating his 13th successive England Test win today but does not want to become known as his country's "lucky mascot".

Wigan showed their class with a 42-16 win over St Helens to maintain their position at the top of the Stobart Super League, but the final game of the 2012 Magic Weekend will best be remembered for an all-in brawl which produced three red cards.

Sol Campbell has the support of the Professional Footballers' Association after warning of the danger of racist abuse and violence at Euro 2012.

Mark Webber hailed his Monaco Grand Prix victory as timely as he thrust himself firmly into contention for this year's Formula One world title.

Lewis Hamilton feels it is time "to go back to the drawing board" in the wake of his latest disappointment.

Jessica Ennis believes there is still more to come despite smashing the British heptathlon record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis and laying down an impressive marker to her rivals.

Luke Donald sits proudly at the top of world golf again - but he still believes he has critics to silence.

England boss Roy Hodgson will demand honesty from Gareth Barry later if the scan on his groin injury proves inconclusive.

England coach Stuart Lancaster is "pretty confident" Manu Tuilagi will escape censure for an illegal tackle on Danny Care and be available for the tour to South Africa.

Wales manager Chris Coleman admitted fatigue had been a factor as his side lost 2-0 to Mexico in his first game in charge at the MetLife Stadium.

Crewe boss Steve Davis admitted teenage star Nick Powell's Wembley wonder-goal was probably his parting gift to the club.