Snooker: John Higgins held off a remarkable fightback by Mark Selby to win his second World Championship crown in Sheffield last night.

Having had Stephen O'Flynn sent off in the 38th minute, and fallen two goals behind, Tony Cousins's men staged a remarkable fightback.

Laois forced the draw following a remarkable fightback in yesterday's 1-15 to 2-12 draw at Croke Park.

Alex Noren will turn his attention to the Open Championship after staging a remarkable fightback to claim the HNA Open de France title.

Tennis: Ireland's Conor Niland staged a remarkable fightback to book his place in the second round of the Wimbledon qualifiers for the first time today.

He will be synonymous for, among other achievements, inspiring Liverpool's remarkable fightback from three goals down to beat Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

Dunfermline 3 Rangers 2: Rangers crashed out of the Scottish Cup to Stephen Kenny's Dunfermline, despite a remarkable fightback at East End Park.