It was a fable made famous by football — now Japan’s rising tennis star Kei Nishikori is doing his best to dismiss the long-held sporting notion that size does matter.

Roger Federer overcame a scare against Swiss friend Stanislas Wawrinka before finally securing a victory which ensures he will spend a record-breaking 300th week as world number one.

Monisha Kaltenborn has continued her rise within Formula One after becoming the sport’s first female team principal.

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal returned to training Wednesday after seven months on the sidelines following a liver transplant.

With their billowing sails, towering masts and long wooden hulls, 19th century clipper ships were staggering feats of design — and Europe’s lifeline to the world’s most exotic goods.