TENNIS: Rafael Nadal eases past Andrey Kuznetsov to book spot in French Open fourth round

Rafael Nadal's attempt to win the French Open for a 10th time picked up pace with a 6-1 6-3 6-2 third round demolition of unseeded Russian Andrey Kuznetsov at Roland Garros on Saturday.

TENNIS: Great Britain suffer Davis Cup blow after Aljaz Bedene switch blocked by ITF

British No 2, Aljaz Bedene, will not be allowed to represent Great Britain in the Davis Cup, the International Tennis Federation has announced.

Chelsea 1-0 Thailand All-Stars: Nigerian-born Dominic Solanke scores his 42nd goal of the season to hand Blues narrow victory in Bangkok

Chelsea's Academy Player of the Year Dominic Solanke scored his 42nd goal of the season as Jose Mourinho's side huffed and puffed to a 1-0 victory against the Thailand All-Stars.

Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement from football following a hugely successful career with Manchester United and England

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from football following his release from Queens Park Rangers.

Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa: Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez, Per Mertesacker and Olivier Giroud find the net as Arsene Wenger's side stroll to second successive FA Cup final victory

It was less an FA Cup final and more an exhibition. Sometimes, the battered, old competition can provide a showcase end-of-season finale which reminds you of all that was once good about the game.

The Arsenal players celebrate with the FA Cup trophy following an impressive 4-0 victory against Aston Villa at Wembley

2017 AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles storm Kaduna for Chad June 7

The Super Eagles will arrive in Kaduna for next month's 2017 Africa Cup Of Nations qualifier against Chad on Sunday, June 7, 2015. The team will stay at the Africa Continental Hotel, Kaduna.

GOLF: Rory McIlroy misses the cut at the Irish Open as Padraig Harrington keeps in touch with the leaders

Padraig Harrington was frustrated not to be in a commanding position to win a second Irish Open title as tournament host Rory McIlroy missed the cut for the third year in succession.