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Carl Froch ramps up rivalry ahead of Mikkel Kessler rematch

Carl Froch stares at the goose bumps that have risen on his muscular left arm and a shiver runs through him. There have never been any doubts that his fight with Mikkel Kessler at the O2 Arena in south‑east London on Saturday night in defence of his IBF super-middleweight title was going to be anything but an uncompromising reprise of their encounter in Denmark three years ago, but the Nottingham boxer has reached a frightening pitch of intensity.

Lewis Hamilton positive before Monaco despite nasty surprise in Spain

Lewis Hamilton's new team-mate was found snoring in the Mercedes motor-homeon Wednesday, his head in the lap of the British driver who rubbed his ears affectionately. "He was out late last night," said Hamilton, with a grin as wide as the paddock. "When I go to bed, he sits next to the bed or on it, and that's how he snores."

New Zealand look to prey upon England's pre‑Ashes tension

There will be a hint of Fawlty Towers in England's approach to the second Test against New Zealand this week, with Andy Flower adopting the role of John Cleese to insist that his players do not mention the Ashes. But Nick Compton and Jonny Bairstow, the two batsmen battling for one place in the series that must not be mentioned – assuming Kevin Pietersen is fit – can expect plenty of reminders when they come to the crease at Headingley.

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell friends again after Horizon spat

Rory McIlroy has sought to resolve his problem with Graeme McDowell after the world No2 became irritated at his fellow Northern Irishman for speaking out publicly about issues with the pair's management company.