It was an eventful morning for Britain’s golfers at the French Open with a disqualification and a withdrawal among the problems.

England’s John Bickerton has revealed that a flash of inspiration on the putting green contributed to his holding the lead after the first round of the French Open.

In a break wit tradition, racing takes place in Britain tomorrow and Hereford have been quick to capitalise on the change with a two-day fixture.

South African Charl Schwartzel tops the leaderboard at 12 under par going into the final day of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek.

Colin Montgomerie immediately fell behind when he began his HSBC World Match Play quarter-final at Wentworth today.

X Factor winner Leona Lewis today celebrated the end of the year that saw her hit the big time with a second week at number one.

Troubled music management firm Sanctuary today confirmed it had received an unsolicited takeover approach from smaller rival Mama.

Tungsten Strike staked his claim for the stayers’ crown with a resolute performance at Sandown.

Metallica have been voted the best rock group of the last 30 years.

A day to forget for Davy Russell ended in drama as the star jockey was taken to Tralee General Hospital after suffering a bad fall at Listowel on Thursday.

Jockey Davy Russell has been taken to Tralee General Hospital after suffering a bad fall at Listowel today.

Guns N’Roses star Axl Rose, who kept the world waiting 15 years for his comeback album, has been declared the greatest lead singer of all time.

Guillaume Macaire struck with his first British runner for nearly three years as Royal Tune danced 17 lengths clear in the Walters UK Ltd Handicap Chase at Ffos Las.

Robert Rock held off a stunning charge from Thorbjorn Olesen to claim his maiden victory on the European Tour at the Italian Open today.

Rock trio Rush have been named the greatest live act of all time by musicians and music fans.

England’s Oliver Wilson remains in contention for a first tour victory in the Omega European Masters despite almost pulling out before the start of the third round.

On a seven-race Wetherby card consisting of six hurdles and a bumper, it was somewhat ironic the chasing-bound Overserved put up the most exciting performance of the afternoon.

Nicky Henderson has been in fine form of late and is fancied to be celebrating another winner courtesy of Treasury Counsel, who tackles the Eastwell Manor Beginners’ Chase at Folkestone.

Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell and Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin joined Damien McGrane at the top of the Indian Masters leaderboard at a blustery Delhi Golf Club this morning.

Indian duo SSP Chowrasia and Arjun Atwal along with Ryder Cup winner Thomas Bjorn led the pursuit of Ireland’s Damien McGrane at the Indian Masters this morning after moving to within three strokes of the overnight leader at a blustery Delhi Golf Club.