Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

According to Raja Sen, Rush is a rousing, thrilling film. Formula One has the habit of making other sports look absurdly insignificant. What, you run real quick? What, you flog a bit of leather?......

Missing the Merchant touch

On Christmas Day 2006, director James Ivory was in Argentina with the cast and crew of the new film he was working on -- City Of Your Final Destination. It was a mix of international actors --......

Mertens dominates but upsets rock Jasmin Open

IMAGE: Elise Mertens ranked No. 32 in the world, posted a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Anastasia Zakharova of Russia. Photograph: : Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Top seed Elise Mertens......

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

IMAGE: India beat world number one Belgium in a thrilling match at the Kalinga Stadium. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter Indian men hockey team's sensational run of form continued as it stunned......

Women's WC PICS: Norway sink Australia in shoot-out

IMAGE: Norway's players celebrate after defeating Australia in the penalty shoot-out. Photograph: Eric Gaillard/Reuters Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to reach the women's World Cup......

Sharapova faces 10-match marathon to win Wimbledon

Sharapova will have to break new ground if she is to win Wimbledon this year as no qualifier has won the women's singles title IMAGE:  Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts. Photograph: Ian......

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

Roger Federer in action during his second round match. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images Roger Federer avoided any more security scares as he moved smoothly into the third round of the......