CRICKET - Steve Smith says a lack of patience has been his downfall in the Ashes, with his career-best double-century in the Lord's Test the exception to otherwise slim pickings as he surrendered the world No.1 ranking on the ICC's Test batting charts.
GOLF - World No.1 Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will defend his title in this week's PGA Championship, claiming the left ankle he injured is 100 per cent ready to play.
RUGBY UNION - Code-hopping superstar Sam Burgess will have a chance to book his place in the England Rugby World Cup squad after being handed a Test debut by coach Stuart Lancaster for Saturday's warm-up match against France at Twickenham.
Share
