International Olympic committee president Jacques Rogge criticises Yelena Isinbayeva for her comments supporting Russia's anti-gay laws.

Tottenham target Willian agrees to join Chelsea from Anzhi Makhachkala in a £30m deal, subject to a work permit hearing.

England close a dour third day of the final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval 245 runs behind at 247-4.

Robert Bales, the US soldier who murdered 16 Afghan villagers last year, is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A Super Puma helicopter, carrying 18 people, crashes into the sea west of Shetland leaving three people unaccounted for.

"Captaincy is very, very hard work both on and off the field and eventually it has to take its toll," says Jonathan Agnew

Elena Baltacha and James Ward miss out on the US Open after losing in the final qualifying round at Flushing Meadows.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch launches a review of working conditions for junior staff after the death of an intern employed at its London investment bank.