One last time for the May sunshine on the old art deco stands and the plush green velvet of the pitch. As it prepared to finally close its doors yesterday, Highbury looked resplendent, the setting for a remarkable occasion and so it proved, when 93 years of history came to a sublime end at the feet of Thierry Henry

Russia took the men's team title at the European gymnastics championships in Volos, Greece on Saturday. Russia, who last claimed the title in 2000, got the gold with a total of 272.225 points. The silver medal went to Romania, winners of the last two events in 2002 and 2004, with a score of 270.325. Belarus, silver medallists two years ago, totalled 268.975 to edge out Ukraine for the bronze medal

Michael Schumacher sent another strong message to his rivals not to count on his imminent retirement from formula one by delivering a classic winning performance in the European grand prix here, brilliantly turning the tables on the reigning world champion Fernando Alonso at the last round of refuelling stops to post the 86th race victory of his career

Some end of season knockabout this. There were thrills, spills, blood and cuts, and after it was all done, bellyaching from Chelsea and hysterical celebrating from Newcastle United. Never has the Intertoto Cup meant so much to so many. It is a sign of the times: two years ago Newcastle's players were booed off for finishing fifth

One last time for the May sunshine on the old art deco stands and the plush green velvet of the pitch. As it prepared to finally close its doors yesterday, Highbury looked resplendent, the setting for a remarkable occasion and so it proved, when 93 years of history came to a sublime end at the feet of Thierry Henry

Troy Bayliss extended his lead at the top of the World Superbike standings after winning both races in Monza, Italy, yesterday. The fourth round of the series, however, was frustrating for the former champion James Toseland, who did not complete the first race after suffering brake problems and coming off. Toseland was putting in some fine laps, catching the first three riders in the closing stages, but he ran wide on the last corner

This match was as much a tale of two 34-year-olds, Mike Catt and Kyran Bracken, as it was about London Irish claiming their highest finish in the Premiership. The Exiles still have two games, at least, to play - a Premiership semi-final play-off next weekend at Leicester, where Irish last lost an away match in all competitions at the end of November, followed by the European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester at The Twickenham Stoop the following Sunday

For his next trick, Dean Ryan will attempt a feat bordering on the impossible

Leicester and silverware have hardly been inseparable companions over the last few seasons. Indeed, in the post-Dean Richards era, with first John Wells and now Pat Howard in charge, the Tigers have won precious little. Not since the 2002 Heineken Cup final triumph over Munster have they had a pot to put on their mantelpiece

Tottenham may not have had the stomach for a fight yesterday but there was no doubting West Ham's desire to begin FA Cup final week with a victory. Taking full advantage of their discomfited opponents the Hammers demonstrated they have enough quality to leave Liverpool feeling just as sick next week if the European Champions do not pay them full respect