Friday 19 June, 2009

Top Story
Photograph: Regis Lefebure
Peer realises motor-racing dream

Baron Drayson is gearing up for 24-hour Le Mans race.


News
Sports fans defy tube strike

London Underground strike fails to deter dedicated fans.


Drayson Racing team set for 24-hour Le Mans premier

Rain-soaked conditions for London team at first official action of the 24-hour Le Mans race.


Peers triumph at tug of war

The House of Lords team beat the House of Commons at the annual parliamentary tug of war.


West Ham sold to Icelandic company

Hammers’ sale makes transfer funds available.


Polo returns to London

New format hopes to take polo to the people.


Man pleads guilty in killing of amateur footballer

20-year-old Darren Forwood admits to throwing the punch that killed a man on the pitch.


Features
Photograph: Morten Jensen
No surprises on day one at Queen's Tennis

Higher seeds make it through on day one at Quee...

Photograph: Morten Jensen
Derby Festival starts with vibrant atmosphere

The favourites win on the colourful Ladies Day ...


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Peers triumph at tug of war

The House of Lords team beat the House of Commons at the annual parliamentary tug of war.

Peer realises motor-racing dream

Baron Drayson is gearing up for 24-hour Le Mans race.

Sea The Stars completes famous Derby double

John Oxx-trained horse becomes the first in twenty years to complete the double.

Cricket
England cricket team back to winning ways

England's campaign back on track after shock defeat to Holland.


England find their perfect opening pairing

Opening pairing show England have a chance of winning the cricket World Cup.


India hope to retain cricket world title

Team faces a serious challenge from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa


Cricket World Cup safety is key

Security is ICC’s “number one priority”


Comment
Polo’s image needs a tweak

Polo still needs a change of focus.


Briatore’s meddling holds QPR back

QPR should stop changing managers constantly.


Moyes to replace Wenger?

Arsenal should appoint Scot.