Britain’s Ascot racecourse hosts the most eagerly awaited finale of the flat-racing season on Saturday as the world’s top-rated horse Frankel bids to crown his remarkable career by securing a 14th consecutive win.

Former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong is to step down as chairman of the Livestrong cancer charity he founded — as Nike also cancels his sponsorship contract.

The systematic use of performance enhancing substances within Lance Armstrong’s former U.S. Postal Service team has been detailed by one cyclist who resisted the temptation to dope.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has reacted to suggestions double Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to join the Italian team in 2014 by saying he didn’t want „two roosters in the same hen house”.

Justin Rose continued his dream run of form by scooping the $1.5 million prize at the World Golf Final following a dramatic victory over fellow Englishman Lee Westwood.