Nationlal Sport from the Watford Observer

5:04pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Rafael Nadal's bid for a record seventh French Open title began with a routine win over Simone Bolelli.

4:45pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Bradford have welcomed plans to roll out a cardiac screening programme across all Super League clubs as centre Adrian Purtell continues his recovery from a heart attack.

4:35pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Rangers have won their court battle against a Scottish Football Association transfer embargo after a judge ruled the disciplinary panel members acted outside of their powers.

4:13pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Anton Zingarevich has finally completed his takeover of Barclays Premier League new boys Reading.

3:22pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Kevin Foley's Euro 2012 hopes have been dealt a devastating blow after Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni decided not to take a risk on his fitness.

1:32pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Matt Stevens has been ruled out of England's three-Test summer tour to South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.

12:46pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

Heather Watson has reached the second round of the French Open for the second successive year with a hugely impressive 6-2 6-4 victory over Russian Elena Vesnina.

11:43am Tuesday 29th May 2012

Roy Hodgson has submitted his final 23-man squad for England's Euro 2012 campaign with Liverpool forward Andy Carroll handed the number nine shirt.

11:39am Tuesday 29th May 2012

Leeds have confirmed they are in talks with an unnamed group of potential investors.

11:36am Tuesday 29th May 2012

Kevin Foley's Euro 2012 dreams have been shattered after he was left out of the Republic of Ireland's final squad because of injury, Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed.