After all the smiles and handshakes it was surprising that Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck didn't blow kisses to each other in Paris.

Once upon a time grand prix racing stood for glamour, risk and thrills. Its heroes were men of courage and style who drove into the mouth of danger without flinching. No one knew or cared how much they were paid. Their fans were happy to sit in long queues on their way to the circuit. That is no longer the case.

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To watch Roger Federer play tennis is to understand why the word "stroke" became the game's operative verb. This week's undemanding opening to his attempt to win a fifth consecutive men's singles title at Wimbledon offered the opportunity to admire his ability to caress the ball at all angles and velocities with a wonderful delicacy.

André Villas-Boas has never convinced at Chelsea, but the bigger mistakes have been made by an owner who has made the next manager's job even harder.

Two books explain the encounters of cycling's biggest event the Tour de France's rich history and present.

After all the smiles and handshakes it was surprising that Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck didn't blow kisses to each other in Paris.

Once upon a time grand prix racing stood for glamour, risk and thrills. Its heroes were men of courage and style who drove into the mouth of danger without flinching. No one knew or cared how much they were paid. Their fans were happy to sit in long queues on their way to the circuit. That is no longer the case.