Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Football) – The Nigerian striker previously with Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton and Blackburn, born 1982, turns 34 today.

Asamoah Gyan (Football) – Ghana and Al-Ahli striker, formerly with Sunderland, born 1985, is 31.

Marouane Fellaini (Football) – The Manchester United and Belgium midfielder, born 1987, is celebrating his 29th birthday.

Chris Smalling (Football) – Manchester United and England defender, born 1989, is 27.

Boris Becker (Tennis) – The youngest Wimbledon champion at the age of 17, born 1967, turns 49 today.

Marvan Atapattu (Cricket) – The former Sri Lanka captain, born 1970, is celebrating his 46th birthday.

Billie-Jean King (Tennis) – The winner of 12 Grand Slam singles titles, born 1943, is 73 today.