http://www.24hoursport.co.uk 24hoursport provides the latest in sport news and information on sporting events both nationally and internationally. Sport results and breaking news plus final scores and results services. en-us PHP/5.2.6 http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2069.html Phil Taylor began the defence of his Las Vegas Desert Classic title with victory in the first round at Mandalay Bay.The British number one fought off a back problem to overcome Jamie Caven 6-3. "Jamie put me under a lot of pressure but my finishing got me through," he said after the match. "He played very well, hes one to watch for the future and hes getting better every week. "The back will be okay, but it is affecting me. I get stiff... Others Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:35:29 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2069.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2068.html Andy Murray gets the full backing of the Blossom Hill ladies... Tennis Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:33:35 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2068.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2067.html It was another good day for the Williams family at Wimbledon on Thursday, with Venus and Serena winning their semi-finals against Dinara Sarina and Elena Dementieva respectively to book their places in Saturdays final.Five-times champion Venus was in impressive form, overcoming the number one seed 6-1 6-0 in only 51 minutes. "This is my eighth final and it is a dream come true to have another opportunity to hold the plate up," she said after the match. "I was able to stay focused... Tennis Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:33:34 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2067.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2066.html Martin Kaymer braved the Parisian heat and a blistered foot to record a 62 on the first day of the French Open.The 24-year-old German finished the day nine under par - a three-stroke lead over John Bickerton, Thongchai Jaidee, Rafa Echenique, Peter Hanson and Scott Strange. "Ive been missing a lot of short putts, but everything came together and I hope it continues," he said. "The foots still hurting, but I will survive. Yesterday when I was practising it was unbelievable pain, but... Golf Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:30:02 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2066.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2065.html Hopes that Hockenheim can remain on the Formula One circuit were given a boost after positive talks between track officials and Bernie Ecclestone."There is a noticeable will on the part of Mr Ecclestone to keep Formula One at the Hockenheimring," said Karl-Josef Schmidt, financial chief executive for the track owners Hockenheim-Ring GmbH. "The situation needs to be sorted out soon." Nurburgring hosts this years German Grand Prix, but it returns to Hockenheim in 2010 and is expected to generate a €6million loss... Motorsport Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:26:33 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2065.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2064.html St Helens hooker Keiron Cunningham has been ruled out for up to four weeks after picking up a knee injury in the Celtic Crusaders game.He will now have minor surgery in order to be fit in time for the Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-final against Huddersfield Giants on 9th August. "Hell probably be out for three or four weeks," confirmed coach Mick Potter. "Hes been just about ever present apart from one and has really done the hard minutes, starting the games, showing what... Rugby Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:23:02 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2064.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2063.html Sport.co.uk caught up with the Wasps and England flanker as he rests up after another tough season. nbsp; So Tom, how are you? nbsp; Itrsquo;s holiday, so Irsquo;m fairly wound-down, thank you! nbsp; Whorsquo;s impressed you on the Lions tour so far? And how do you see it panning out? nbsp; Itrsquo;s been enjoyable to see how the guys have got on. Sometimes people forget that, although theyrsquo;re all great players, theyrsquo;ve been thrown together at the last minute and the weight of expectation on their shoulders is pretty... Rugby Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:19:33 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2063.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2062.html South Africa have made ten changes to their team for Saturdays third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions.Scrum-half Fourie du Preez, flanker Juan Smith, lock Victor Matfield and props Tendai Mtawarira and John Smit are the only surviving members of the side that defeated the Lions 28-25 last weekend in Pretoria to wrap up a 2-0 series win. Suspended duo Bakkies Botha and Schalk Burger have been replaced by lock Johann Muller and flanker Heinrich Brussow respectively. Meanwhile, fly-half Morne... Rugby Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:19:32 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2062.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2061.html Ian McGeechan has made eight changes to his British Irish Lions side for Saturdays third and final Test against South Africa.With the series already over following two narrow defeats in Durban and Pretoria, McGeechan has decided to ring the changes for the final game in Johannesburg. World Player of the Year Shane Williams has been handed a first Test start instead of Luke Fitzgerald on the wing, while Ugo Monye returns to the opposite flank. Tommy Bowe and Riki Flutey will form... Rugby Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:19:31 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2061.html http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2060.html Steve Harmison believes Australia are lacking in confidence ahead of the start of the Ashes.The Durham paceman took 3-67 from 22 overs as the England Lions went head-to-head with the tourists in their final warm-up game at Worcesters New Road. Harmison is currently out of favour in the England set-up but fired a reminder to the selectors ahead of next weeks first Test after taking the scalps of Phillip Hughes, Simon Katich and Brett Lee. He also revealed his surprise at the spirit... Cricket Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:19:19 GMT http://www.24hoursport.co.uk/insportstoday/2060.html