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.

Will a change in scheduling to the African Cup of Nations finally allow a side from Africa to mount a successful World Cup challenge?

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge were both on hand to give an elite football facility aimed at ending England’s 46-year wait for a second World Cup triumph the royal seal of approval.

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.