Golf

Greg Norman, whose two appearances on the European tour so far this year have seen him lose play-offs for both the Dubai Desert Classic and Spanish Open, has entered the Lancome Trophy in Paris from 11-14 September. The world No 1 will also start in the Gulfstream World Invitational at Loch Lomond from 9-12 July, the week before the Open at Royal Troon.

BENSON AND HEDGES INTERNATIONAL OPEN (at the Oxfordshire, Thame): Leading third-round scores (Play suspended because of storm): 1 B Langer (Ger) (after 61 holes) 10 under. 2 L Westwood 61 -9. 3 Ian Woosnam 63 -7. 4 E Romero (Arg) 63 -6. 5 P Sjoland (Swe) 67 -5. 6 K Vainola (Fin) 63. 7 F Tarnaud (Fr) 64. 8 P Harrington 6). 9 B May (US) 66. Selected: +4 S Ballesteros (Sp) 72. +10 C Montgomerie (GB) 72.