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Africans are hoping the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa will provide not only sporting enjoyment but economic benefits as well, writes the BBC's Alex Capstick.

A Bristol doctor waits for the start of a race to the South Pole with tv presenter Ben Fogle and the Olympic rower James Cracknell.

A blind motivational speaker from County Down begins the first phase of an Antarctic race to the South Pole.

BBC Manchester's Steve Wyeth sees Wayne Rooney enliven proceedings in Man Utd's Club World Cup opener

Why Man Utd must overcome the odd Lost in Translation moment to prosper in Japan

Four girls from Truro School are training to swim the Channel next September.

"India showed they can produce even with their backs to the wall"

Newcastle Eagles power forward Tafari Toney is confident he can become a key part of the side now that he is beginning to settle on Tyneside.

Middlesex coach Toby Radford says his side have prepared like prize fighters for the Stanford Super Series in the Caribbean.

Ciara Mageean will be among the NI hopefuls in action at the Commonwealth Youth Games in India on Tuesday.

India reach 68-0 in reply to Australia's 430 in the first Test at Bangalore, after Mike Hussey makes 146.

The nature of rugby in one of its true heartlands

A blue lobster found off the Isle of Man coast is saved from the pot and is on its way to a new home in Blackpool.

Jersey's cricket captain Matt Hague believes his side has the talent to win the World Cricket League division four title in Tanzania next month.

Wales will be used as a training base for the Australian Paralympics team competing at the London 2012 games.

How Formula One is preparing in Singapore for its first ever night race this weekend

Oxfordshire wheelchair rugby player Justin Frishberg talks about his time at the Beijing Paralympics.

Newcastle Vipers forward Rob Rankin hails the quality of the Elite League as a major factor in his decision to return to England this season.

Oxfordshire wheelchair rugby player Justin Frishberg talks about his time at the Beijing Paralympics.

Oxfordshire wheelchair rugby player Justin Frishberg talks about his time at the Beijing Paralympics.

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