Williams sisters to meet in final

Serena Williams fought back from the brink of a shock defeat to set up another Wimbledon final with her sister Venus after victory over Elena Dementieva in the longest women's semi-final in history.

The 27-year-old American was forced to produce all her battling qualities to overcome a spirited Dementieva, who produced a brilliant performance but still bowed out at the last-four stage for the second year in a row.

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Wounded Lions make wholesale changes

British and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan has made wholesale changes for Saturday's final Test against world champions South Africa.

A wrist injury has sidelined Wales star Jamie Roberts, so England's Riki Flutey forges a new midfield combination with Tommy Bowe, who switches from the wing.

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Anderson adds weight to Ashes claims

James Anderson signalled his determination to play a key role in the Ashes with a timely display for England to help them take control of their warm-up match against Warwickshire.

The 26-year-old Lancashire seamer has been on the periphery of England's Ashes plans for the last three series, playing just three Tests in that time with successive captains failing to trust his ability for such a massive occasion.

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Murray seeking many happy returns

Andy Murray must find a way to shoot down the top gun in tennis if he is to send the nation's hopes soaring by reaching Sunday's Wimbledon final.

Murray faces Andy Roddick in Friday's second semi-final on Centre Court and the British number one has been warned by John McEnroe that he had "better be ready".

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Roddick: I'll be ready for Murray

Andy Roddick insists he has plenty left in the tank for his Wimbledon semi-final against Andy Murray after an epic five-set win over Lleyton Hewitt.

The sixth seed needed nearly four hours to defeat Hewitt 6-3 6-7 (10/12) 7-6 (7/1) 4-6 6-4 in their quarter-final on Court One on Wednesday. Next up for Roddick is a last-four meeting with the British number one on Centre Court on Friday.

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Vidic agent plays down exit talk

Nemanja Vidic's agent has quashed speculation the Manchester United defender will leave Old Trafford this summer.

The Serbia international has been linked Barcelona, AC Milan and Inter Milan amid reports his family are unsettled in Manchester. However, the player is under contract at Old Trafford until 2012 and his agent Silvano Martina believes he will stay put.

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Malaysian consortium given tour of Toon

The sale of Newcastle could have moved a step closer after a group of Asian businessmen were shown around the club on Thursday.

Press Association Sport understands the potential buyers, thought to be from Malaysia, were given a tour of the club's facilities and have since returned to London to continue discussions.

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Jack in the bag for Gunners

Arsenal have tied up promising teenager Jack Wilshere on a new long-term contract as the Gunners continue to look to the future.

Wales international Aaron Ramsey, 18, agreed an extension to his deal on Wednesday, and the Barclays Premier League club have been quick to also secure the potential of Hertfordshire-born Wilshere.

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Mowbray makes moves

Tony Mowbray has begun moves to put his own stamp on Celtic by releasing Paul Hartley and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink as he awaits an answer from Marc-Antoine Fortune.

Hartley, 32, and 30-year-old Vennegoor of Hesselink have both been told to seek alternative employment following the expiry of their contracts.

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Permit boost for Milijas

Wolves have announced Serbia midfielder Nenad Milijas has been granted a work permit.

The Barclays Premier League newcomers signed the 26-year-old from Red Star Belgrade two weeks ago but he fell just short of the minimum number of international appearances required to secure a permit.

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