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Thursday's gossip column Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:35:14 GMTChelsea to tempt Liverpool's Torres, plus other rumours
English clubs await European fate Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:03:35 GMTManchester United and Arsenal will find out their Champions League quarter-final opponents when the draw is held at 1100 GMT on Friday, followed by the Europa League draw.
Live text - Cheltenham Festival Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:28:23 GMTBig Buck's bids to retain his World Hurdle crown as punters look to recoup their losses on day three at Cheltenham.
Dougherty blazes trail in Morocco Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:06:30 GMTEnglishman Nick Dougherty cards a seven-under-par 66 for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Hassan II Trophy in Rabat.
Big Buck's primed for Cheltenham Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:35:14 GMTBig Buck's will be the shortest-priced favourite at the Cheltenham Festival when the 2009 World Hurdle winner defends his crown on Thursday.
Boss Johnson leaves Bristol City Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:50:46 GMTBristol City manager Gary Johnson leaves his position at Ashton Gate by mutual consent.
Hungarian MotoGP cancelled again Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:55:34 GMTThe inaugural Hungarian MotoGP is cancelled for a second time and replaced by a fourth race in Spain.
D'Arcy fitness prospects improve Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:51:49 GMTGordon D'Arcy takes a full part in Ireland training on Thursday and his prospects of playing against Scotland on Saturday appear to have improved.
New testing for Mayweather-Mosley Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:43:58 GMTFloyd Mayweather Jr and Shane Mosley agree to undergo Olympic-style drug testing for their 1 May fight.
Fulham earn famous win over Juve Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:54:19 GMTFulham produce a stunning second-leg comeback against nine-man Juventus to make the Europa League quarter-finals.
Jankovic into Indian Wells semis Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:14:06 GMTSixth seed Jelena Jankovic is made to work hard before beating Alisa Kleybanova in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open.
New Zealand v Australia live score Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:55:05 GMTNew Zealand take on Australia in the first Test in Wellington.
Hargreaves makes reserve comeback Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:41:15 GMTManchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves makes his comeback after 18 months out injured, playing for the reserve team on Thursday.
Monza to keep Italian Grand Prix Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:25:51 GMTThe Italian Grand Prix will remain at Monza until 2016 after a deal between Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and the historic track's managers.
Fulham v Juventus (agg 1-3) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:00:42 GMTPreview followed by live coverage of Thursday's game between Fulham and Juventus in the Europa League.
England line up Australia Tests Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:16:21 GMTEngland will travel to Australia in June for two Tests against the Wallabies.
Murray through but Djokovic exits Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:54:05 GMTAndy Murray reaches the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open after opponent Nicolas Almagro retires injured, but Novak Djokovic is sent crashing out.
Ashton rewarded by England Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:31:14 GMTFormer England rugby league star Chris Ashton is set to make his debut for the rugby union side just six months after almost quitting the sport.
Beckham leaves Finnish hospital Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:37:57 GMTEngland star David Beckham arrives in London after leaving the Finnish hospital where he underwent surgery on his ruptured left Achilles tendon.
Thursday's F1 gossip column Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:36:27 GMTSchumacher reluctant to join drivers' union, Vettel reveals mouse fear plus other gossip and rumours.
England drop Wilkinson for Flood Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:26 GMTEngland replace fly-half Jonny Wilkinson with Toby Flood, one of six changes for Saturday's final Six Nations game against France.
TeamOrigin out of Louis Vuitton Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:56:16 GMTBritish crew TeamOrigin are out of the Louis Vuitton Trophy after failing to qualify for the semi-finals.
Crusaders deny Henson link Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:14 GMTCrusaders boss Brian Noble dismisses reports that Gavin Henson is considering an offer to switch to rugby league.
Kauto Star hunts third Gold Cup Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:28:29 GMTKauto Star bids to join jump-racing's immortals when he aims for a third success in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
England reward Ashton persistence Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:31:14 GMTFormer England rugby league star Chris Ashton is set to make his debut for the rugby union side just six months after almost quitting the sport.
Italy ring changes for Wales Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:51:28 GMTItaly bring in Kaine Robertson, Pablo Canavosio, Carlo Del Fava and Paul Derbyshire for Saturday's clash with Wales in Cardiff.
Torres fires Reds to Europa win Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:55:13 GMTFernando Torres scores twice to help Liverpool keep their season alive with victory over Lille and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
Italy ring changes for Wales game Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:51:28 GMTItaly bring in Kaine Robertson, Pablo Canavosio, Carlo Del Fava and Paul Derbyshire for Saturday's clash with Wales in Cardiff.
Abramovich wins libel case Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:48:43 GMTChelsea's owner accepts libel damages and an apology from La Repubblica newspaper over false claims of a gambling problem.
Bolt places 400m mission on hold Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:10:27 GMTOlympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt says he is unlikely to target the 400m record until after London 2012.
Villa puts Valencia into quarters Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:51:42 GMTDavid Villa's hat-trick helps Valencia progress to the Europa League quarter-finals on away goals following a thrilling 4-4 second-leg draw at Werder Bremen.
Terry to visit hurt guard Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:28:46 GMTChelsea captain John Terry is expected to visit a security guard who suffered a bruised leg when he was hit by the footballer's car in west London.
France coach attacks racist fans Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:08:14 GMTFrance coach Marc Lievremont hits out after receiving letters claiming Guadeloupe-born back Mathieu Bastareaud shows a lack of allegiance to France.
Haye cautious over Ruiz approach Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:47:40 GMTWorld heavyweight champion David Haye says he will not underestimate American John Ruiz when he defends his WBA title for the first time on 3 April.