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Reuters - Saturday, July 4

Venus set on path to success by Serena

LONDON - A display of raw desire over a decade ago from sister Serena inspired Venus Williams to ascend the summit of the women's game but there will be no room for sentiment when the siblings meet for the fourth time in a Wimbledon final on Saturday. As 29-year-old Venus chases a coveted sixth Wimbledon singles crown, she recalled how her sister's early mettle made a big impression.

Lance Armstrong starts Tour gamble in Monaco

MONACO - Lance Armstrong will begin to find out whether his gamble to return to the Tour de France is a credible one when the seven-times champion tackles a tough opener in front of Monaco's casino on Saturday. Organizers broke with the tradition of short prologues by staging a 15.5-km first act which could allow the stage winner to keep the coveted race leader's yellow jersey for some time.

Owen completes surprise Man Utd move

LONDON - Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen has completed a surprise free transfer move to Manchester United, the Premier League champions said on Friday. "Michael is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record at the highest level and that has never been in question," said manager Alex Ferguson.

Clean sweep fears should ensure feisty final Lions test

JOHANNESBURG . Last Saturday's last-minute 28-25 victory gave the world champion Springboks an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and earned revenge for their 2-1 series defeat in 1997.

Pakistan win toss and field against Sri Lanka

GALLE, Sri Lanka - Pakistan won the toss and chose to field in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle Saturday. Pakistan gave a debut to 17-year-old left-armer Mohammad Aamer, fast bowler Abdur Rauf and off spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Chelsea reject ambitious Man City bid for Terry

LONDON .

Botha ruling could change the game, Smit says

JOHANNESBURG - The two-week ban on Springboks lock Bakkies Botha could chance the nature of rugby, team captain John Smit said on Friday. "We are deeply saddened and angered more than anything else by the outcome of the Bakkies Botha appeal," Smit told a news conference.

Dalglish returns to Liverpool in academy role

LONDON - Kenny Dalglish has returned to Liverpool in a coaching and ambassadorial role, the Premier League club said on Friday. Widely regarded as the club's greatest player, the 58-year-old Dalglish will take on a senior role at the academy and also work with the commercial department.

Harrington misses cut as Echenique forges ahead

ST QUENTIN, France - Padraig Harrington's abysmal run of form continued when he missed the cut at the French Open on Friday, trailing 15 shots behind second-round leader Rafa Echenique of Argentina. Echenique, runner-up at last week's BMW International Open, carded a four-under 67 for a 10-under total of 132.

Boonen allowed to race Tour de France

MONACO - Former world champion Tom Boonen has been allowed to take part in this year's Tour de France by a French arbitration court, race organisers said on Friday. "After the decision announced on the 3rd of July by the Sport Arbitration Chamber, Tom Boonen of the Quick Step team will be at the start of the 2009 Tour de France," organisers said in a statement.

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