Swiss world number one Roger Federer qualified for the Hamburg tournament's final four on Friday and will face Andreas Seppi, ranked 43rd. Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic also won and will meet on Saturday.

Philippe Lucas was taken into custody on Friday after being questioned in Melun, where he used to train Olympic swimming champion Laure Manaudou. Under investigation for theft and forgery, he claims innocence.

South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius won his appeal against the International Association of Athletics Federations and could qualify to run in Beijing this summer. (Story: J.Le Masurier)

At least two Croatian tourist agencies are suspected of illegally selling VIP tickets for the EURO 2008, prompting UEFA to launch an investigation into the sale of travel packages that allegedly breach rules on ticket re-sale.

A 99-80 drubbing of the New Orleans Hornets helped defending NBA champion the San Antonio Spurs even their Western Conference semi-final on 3-3, setting the stage for a thrilling final leg in New Orleans on Monday.

France's international fly-half Frederic Michalak turned down offers from several English rugby clubs to sign a three-year contract with his first club Toulouse, after having spent one season playing for South-Africa's Coastal Sharks.

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are both one victory away from the NBA Conference finals after winning the fifth leg of their respective semi-final clashes with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz.

Top-seeded Justine Henin has announced her early retirement from the courts just a few days ahead of the French Open tennis tournament. The 25-year-old Belgian has won seven Grand Slam titles, including four French Open titles.

It was a hard-won European title for Zenit St Petersburg, but they finally made it. The Russian club, who beat favorite Bayern Munich and Marseille in previous rounds, dominated Glasgow Rangers (2-0) at Old Trafford in Manchester.

NBA title-holders San Antonio Spurs lost their third game against the New Orleans Hornets and are now near elimination in the Western NBA Playoffs. In the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons booked their ticket to the final.

French number one tennis player Richard Gasquet was easily defeated by Italy's Andrea Seppi in two straight sets at the Hamburg Master Series second round. He admitted Roland Garros may come too soon for him.

Russia's Nikolay Davydenko and Spain's David Ferrer moved into the third round on Tuesday in Hamburg with easy two-sets wins. On Wednesday, Spain's Rafael Nadal and Swiss world number one Roger Federer enter the tournament.

Former French coach Roger Lemerre will take over Morocco's national team. For now, he is still coaching the Tunisian selection, and will be in charge when Henri Michel's contract with Morocco's football federation ends in June.

Former world number one player Lleyton Hewitt could be forced to withdraw from both the French Open and Wimbledon tournaments. The Australian tennis player suffered a hip injury and is undergoing tests in Sydney.

Zinedine Zidane handed 20-year-old Karim Benzema the 'Player of the Year' award after the Lyon striker was elected best player by his fellow professionals. Eagerly awaited at EURO 2008, France's young prodigy scored 23 goals this season.

Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia is only the second European to win the Florida's Player Championship, more than two decades after Scot Sandy Lyle won the title. This is the first event win out of Garcia's 53 tournaments.

Second-placed Roma paved the way for a mouthwatering finale next Sunday as they surged to within one point of Inter Milan, held to a 2-2 home draw by Siena. Meanwhile, AC Milan's thrashing in Naples helped Fiorentina recover 4th place.

Manchester United clinched the Premier League crown over rivals Chelsea after beating Wigan Athletic 2-0 on the last day of the season. At the bottom of the table, Fulham stay in the top flight while Birmingham bid farewell to the Premiership.

Ferrari's Brazilian driver Felipe Massa won his third consecutive Turkish Grand Prix, claiming his seventh career victory. Massa finished 3.7secs clear of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, while reigning champion Kimi Raikkonen took third spot.