CYCLING - TOUR OF ITALY: Di Luca strengthens leadership after 10th stage win
After his victory in the 10th stage of the Tour of Italy, local rider Danilo Di Luca (pictured) strengthens his first place lead over Russian David Menchov, who finished third in the 262km race, the longest stage of the whole Giro.
SWIMMING: Advantageous 'supersuits' rejected
Swimming's international ruling body FINA has put strict new regulations on swimsuits after criticism that certain styles gave swimmers an advantage. The suit worn by record-setting French champion Alain Bernard (photo) was not approved.
FOOTBALL - ITALY: Cannavaro is back at Juventus
Fabio Cannavaro, 2006 Ballon d'Or, has confirmed he will return to Juventus. He left the club for Real Madrid after the Italian side was relegated. His move still draws criticism from supporters, who called him a traitor.
RUGBY: Leicester's Dupuy joins French squad for June tests
French coach Marc Lièvremont has called up Leicester's scrumhalf Julien Dupuy to join the 30-man squad that will tour New Zealand and Australia for Les Bleus' June test matchs. Dupuy, 25, is the only newcomer in the team.
FOOTBALL - ITALY: Juventus sack manager Claudio Ranieri
Juventus have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri after a victory-less run suddenly cast doubt on the club's Champions League prospects. Ranieri will be replaced by Ciro Ferrara, a former Juventus defender.
TENNIS: Sharapova bounces back after 9-month injury break
One week away from the French Open, Russia's Maria Sharapova battled hard to win her first competitive game since going on a nine-month injury break. The 22-year-old former world number one has slipped to 126th in the rankings.
FOOTBALL: Becks and Rooney launch England's 2018 World Cup bid
England football stars David Beckham and Wayne Rooney stepped onto the Wembley pitch alongside British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday to unveil England's bid to organise the 2018 World Cup.
FOOTBALL - NETHERLANDS: Ronald Koeman takes over at AZ Alkmaar
Dutch reigning champions AZ Alkmaar have appointed Ronald Koeman to replace their Bayern Munich-bound coach, Louis Van Gaal. The former Dutch international faces a tough challenge to match his predecessor's record at the club.
RUGBY: Jonny Wilkinson joins French club Toulon
England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has signed with Toulon, the French club announced on its website on Monday. The injury-prone World Cup hero, who will turn 30 on Monday, joins the club from the Newcastle Falcons.
FOOTBALL - FRANCE: Marseille drop into second after 3-1 defeat to Lyon
With just two days to go in a hotly contested title race, Bordeaux moved into first place after rivals Marseille slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against defending champions Lyon.
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari hoping top court will rule on F1 proposals
Formula One giants Ferrari will move up a gear in their bid to stop the introduction of a controversial budget cap when they request an injunction against the FIA's plans at a top Paris court on Tuesday.
SWIMMING: Advantageous 'supersuits' rejected
Swimming's international ruling body FINA has put strict new regulations on swimsuits after criticism that certain styles gave swimmers an advantage. The suit worn by record-setting French champion Alain Bernard (photo) was not approved.
CYCLING - TOUR OF ITALY: Di Luca strengthens leadership after 10th stage win
After his victory in the 10th stage of the Tour of Italy, local rider Danilo Di Luca (pictured) strengthens his first place lead over Russian David Menchov, who finished third in the 262km race, the longest stage of the whole Giro.
RUGBY: Leicester's Dupuy joins French squad for June tests
French coach Marc Lièvremont has called up Leicester's scrumhalf Julien Dupuy to join the 30-man squad that will tour New Zealand and Australia for Les Bleus' June test matchs. Dupuy, 25, is the only newcomer in the team.
FOOTBALL - ITALY: Juventus sack manager Claudio Ranieri
Juventus have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri after a victory-less run suddenly cast doubt on the club's Champions League prospects. Ranieri will be replaced by Ciro Ferrara, a former Juventus defender.
TENNIS: Sharapova bounces back after 9-month injury break
One week away from the French Open, Russia's Maria Sharapova battled hard to win her first competitive game since going on a nine-month injury break. The 22-year-old former world number one has slipped to 126th in the rankings.
FOOTBALL: Becks and Rooney launch England's 2018 World Cup bid
England football stars David Beckham and Wayne Rooney stepped onto the Wembley pitch alongside British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday to unveil England's bid to organise the 2018 World Cup.
FOOTBALL - NETHERLANDS: Ronald Koeman takes over at AZ Alkmaar
Dutch reigning champions AZ Alkmaar have appointed Ronald Koeman to replace their Bayern Munich-bound coach, Louis Van Gaal. The former Dutch international faces a tough challenge to match his predecessor's record at the club.
RUGBY: Jonny Wilkinson joins French club Toulon
England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has signed with Toulon, the French club announced on its website on Monday. The injury-prone World Cup hero, who will turn 30 on Monday, joins the club from the Newcastle Falcons.