At this point, Roger Federer will take a title victory however it comes. Top-ranked Federer won the Estoril Open on debut and his first title of 2008 when fourth-ranked Nikolay Davydenko retired with a left leg injury while trailing 7-6 (5), 1-2 on Sunday. He hadn't won a tournament this late into the season in nine years.

Alberto Contador believes "irreparable" damage has been done to his reputation despite being cleared of doping by the Spanish Cycling Federation.

The F1 season closed with another roller-coaster championship fight that saw Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull team riding into the history books.

Real Madrid has scored twice late in an electrifying finish to beat Manchester City 3-2 to open the Champions League group stage.

Bayern Munich have beaten Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties to secure a place against Chelsea in the Champions League final following a memorable contest.

Lionel Messi lit up an ill-tempered Champions League semifinal on Wednesday with two goals to give Barcelona a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid.

At this point, Roger Federer will take a title victory however it comes. Top-ranked Federer won the Estoril Open on debut and his first title of 2008 when fourth-ranked Nikolay Davydenko retired with a left leg injury while trailing 7-6 (5), 1-2 on Sunday. He hadn't won a tournament this late into the season in nine years.

Alberto Contador believes "irreparable" damage has been done to his reputation despite being cleared of doping by the Spanish Cycling Federation.