Man City top list of agent fees

Manchester City spent more than any other side on agents' fees according to the latest annual figures released by the Premier League. ...

Hong Kong Open leaderboard

Title holder Ian Poulter takes on Miguel Angel Jimenez, Edoardo Molinari and Padraig Harrington in the Hong Kong Open. ...

Thursday's gossip column

Chelsea target Arsenal's Frimpong, Hughes linked with Sunderland job, plus more ...

'Tired' Nadal ready for Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal insists he is ready to lead Spain to a fifth Davis Cup title when they take on Argentina, despite complaining of tiredness. ...

Sunderland want Hughes as manager

Mark Hughes is the leading contender to replace Steve Bruce as Sunderland manager, BBC Sport understands. ...

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news

Sportsday Live featuring reaction to Manchester United's shock Carling Cup defeat and Wednesday's Europa League matches. ...

Ferguson apologises over cup loss

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson apologises to fans for his team's display in their 2-1 Carling Cup quarter-final loss to Crystal Palace. ...

We're out of Europe says Redknapp

Harry Redknapp says Spurs have no chance of reaching the knock-out stages of the Europa League. ...

Stevenson unhappy with SPOTY list

Taekwondo world champion Sarah Stevenson says several British women should have made the Sports Personality of the Year Award shortlist. ...

FA aims to halt 11-a-side decline

The Football Association launches its National Game Strategy for the next four years, with a key aim being halting the decline in 11-a-side grassroots football. ...

Capello may stay on says Brooking

Sir Trevor Brooking suggests Fabio Capello may stay on as England manager after Euro 2012. ...

Lennon bullish after Celtic loss

Celtic manager Neil Lennon praises the workrate of his players, despite losing 1-0 against Atletico Madrid in a vital Europa League Group I match. ...

Williams is Wales' finest - Henry

Shane Williams will be remembered as Wales' finest player of a generation, according to World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry. ...

Sturm bout life-changing - Murray

St Helens middlewight Martin Murray says he can upset Germany's Felix Sturm to pull off a "life-changing" world-title victory. ...

FC Twente v Fulham (1800)

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's game between FC Twente and Fulham in the Europa League. ...

Kean regret over 'forfeit' remark

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has admitted he regrets suggesting they wanted to lose their Carling Cup quarter-final against Cardiff. ...

Mackay delighted with Palace tie

Malky Mackay says opponents Crystal Palace will be equally delighted to have drawn Cardiff in the Carling Cup semi-final. ...

Royals to be Team GB ambassadors

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will promote Team GB's athletes before and during the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. ...

McIlroy shares lead in Hong Kong

Rory McIlroy shares the lead with Alvaro Quiros and David Horsey at the Hong Kong Open after firing a superb opening six-under-par 64. ...

Bresnan undergoes elbow operation

England bowler Tim Bresnan is expected to be fit to face Pakistan next year after undergoing elbow surgery. ...

Rooney claim appeal partly upheld

Sports management firm Proactive has its appeal over a £4.3m claim against footballer Wayne Rooney allowed in part by the Court of Appeal. ...

Notts complete swoop for Taylor

Nottinghamshire complete the signing of batsman James Taylor from Leicestershire on a three-year contract. ...

Give Villas-Boas time, says Grant

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas should be given time, former boss Avram Grant tells BBC Sport. ...

Liverpool's Lucas out for season

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is ruled out for the rest of the season after injuring the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. ...

File on John Terry handed to CPS

A police file concerning allegations England and Chelsea captain John Terry made racist comments to another footballer is handed to the Crown Prosecution Service. ...

Lennon backing for 'brave' Kayal

Celtic manager Neil Lennon hails the courage of Beram Kayal following criticism of the midfielder's role in defeat to Atletico Madrid. ...

Westwood in the hunt in Sun City

Lee Westwood shares the lead with Charl Schwartzel after round one of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City. ...

Leeds trio to lead Speed tribute

Former Leeds midfield trio David Batty, Gary McAllister and Gordon Strachan to lead tributes to Gary Speed at Elland Road. ...

Lomas frustrated by touchline ban

St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas is disappointed to find himself banned from the touchline for one match after a gesture "directed at nobody". ...

Live - Europa League

Fulham travel to FC Twente for an early kick off while Stoke host Dynamo Kiev on a busy night of Europa League action. ...

SFA investigates Gers owner Whyte

The Scottish FA investigates Craig Whyte after the Rangers owner admits his previous disqualification as a company director. ...

Ferdinand & Bale in Fifa XI frame

Rio Ferdinand and Gareth Bale are among six British players included in Fifa's 2011 World XI shortlist ...

No England call for coach Ashton

Former England head coach Brian Ashton says he has not heard anything from the Rugby Football Union after being linked with the vacant role. ...

Newcastle want Speed tribute win

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says his players are "desperate" to pay tribute to Gary Speed by winning Saturday's game at home to Chelsea. ...

Murray must be positive - McEnroe

American tennis legend John McEnroe says Andy Murray must learn to control his 'demons' if he hopes to win a Grand Slam tournament. ...

Selby seeks to end wait for major

Mark Selby hopes to mark his rise to world number one with victory at the forthcoming UK Championship. ...

England face Euro 2012 ticket woe

Uefa says England fans will be allocated just 5,000 official tickets for the Euro 2012 quarter and semi-finals should they get that far. ...

Woods in hunt at Chevron Challenge

South Korea's KJ Choi birdies his first five holes to lead Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker by three shots after the first round of the ...

Maldonado to remain with Williams

Pastor Maldonado will remain with Williams for 2012 but the identity of his team-mate remains a mystery, with Rubens Barrichello expected to leave. ...

O'Neill 'says yes to Sunderland'

Martin O'Neill has agreed to succeed Steve Bruce as Sunderland manager, BBC Sport understands. ...

Anti-corruption group drops Fifa

Anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International cuts its ties with Fifa, saying world football's governing body had ignored its recommendations. ...

Williams last of his kind - John

Legendary fly-half Barry John says retiring Wales wing Shane Williams is the last of a breed in a 'juggernaut' era. ...

Pulis hails 'milestone' for Stoke

Tony Pulis describes Stoke's progress to the last 32 of the Europa League as a "milestone" for the club. ...

Higgins critical of new UK format

John Higgins unhappy at matches being reduced to best of 11 rather than 17 frames until the semi-finals at the UK Championship. ...

Sportsday Live - breaking football news

Sportsday Live featuring the latest on Martin O'Neil and the Sunderland managers job, reaction from Thursday's Europa League matches, plus more. ...

My job is safe, says Villas-Boas

Andre Villas-Boas believes he will escape the sack even if Chelsea end the season without winning a trophy. ...

GB trio secure gold at World Cup

Wendy Houvenaghel, Laura Trott and Sarah Storey win gold for Great Britain in the team pursuit at the Track World Cup event in Colombia. ...

Preston chairman Lindsay resigns

Preston North End's 70-year-old chairman Maurice Lindsay steps down at the League One club after battling septicaemia following knee surgery. ...

Crystal Palace v Derby (1945)

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Crystal Palace and Derby in the Championship. ...

Motherwell v Hibs (1945)

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Motherwell and Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League. ...

McIlroy slips back to share lead

Rory McIlroy falls back into a tie for the lead with Alvaro Quiros in the Hong Kong Open after bogeying two of his last three ...

Newcastle v Chelsea (Sat 1245)

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Newcastle and Chelsea in the Premier League. ...

BBC announces Olympic presenters

The BBC reveals which presenters will be hosting its London 2012 Olympic Games coverage across the TV platforms. ...

Euro 2012 finals team-by-team profiles

Fans helped sack Bruce - Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Steve Bruce's Newcastle links might have played a part in his sacking by Sunderland. ...

Paralympics awarded Lottery grant

Next year's London Paralympics receives a £66m cash boost from the National Lottery. ...

Barton declares Newcastle truce

QPR midfielder Joey Barton declares a truce with former club Newcastle and manager Alan Pardew. ...

Aston Villa v Man Utd

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Aston Villa and Manchester United in the Premier League. ...

Platini supports winter World Cup

Uefa president Michel Platini is happy to move European competitions to allow 2022 Qatar World Cup to be played during winter. ...

Balotelli 'needs to be smarter'

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini warns striker Mario Balotelli to be savvy about opponents who are trying to get him sent off. ...

Live - Euro 2012 draw

England and Republic of Ireland find out who they will face in Euro 2012 at the draw in Kiev. ...

Approach next England boss in summer - Redknapp

Harry Redknapp thinks the Football Association should wait until the end of the season before approaching Fabio Capello's successor as England manager. ...

Blackburn owners back me - Kean

Blackburn manager Steve Kean says he is still "100% supported" by the club's owners despite the club's poor form. ...

McDowell seizes lead in Sun City

Graeme McDowell fires a five-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead at the end of the second round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun ...

Nadal gives Spain winning start

World number two Rafael Nadal thrashes Juan Monaco to put hosts Spain 1-0 up on Argentina in the best-of-five Davis Cup final in Seville. ...

Warnock warns Taarabt on advisors

QPR manager Neil Warnock has hit out at striker Adel Taarabt's 'advisors', saying the player needs to make the most of his "great ability". ...

Ferrari and Red Bull leave Fota

Ferrari and Red Bull quit the Formula One Teams Association (Fota), raising questions over the future of the organisation. ...

Thompson tips Mallett for England

England and Wasps hooker Steve Thompson believes Nick Mallett is the right man to pick up the pieces after England's miserable World Cup campaign. ...

Live - Fleetwood v Yeovil

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Fleetwood and Yeovil in the FA Cup. ...

Floodlight failure hits SPL clash

Motherwell's Scottish Premier League encounter at home to Hibs is abandoned at half-time because of floodlight failure. ...

Ulster 24-17 Scarlets

Ulster end the Scarlets' run of eight consecutive wins in all competitions with a Pro12 victory at Ravenhill. ...

Leinster 52-9 Cardiff Blues

Match report will appear here. ...

Newcastle 26-25 Gloucester

Freddie Burns misses a crucial 65th minute conversion for Gloucester as Newcastle secure only their second Premiership win of the season. ...

Woods takes halfway Chevron lead

Tiger Woods hits two eagles and four birdies in a five-under-par 67 to surge into a three-shot halfway lead at the Chevron World Challenge in ...

Last hurrah for Wales great Shane

Wing Shane Williams says beating Australia is the most important thing about his last Test for Wales on Saturday. ...

England opt against changing Euro base

Fabio Capello insists England will not change their choice of training base in Poland despite the Euro 2012 draw which gave his team two matches ...

GB men fight back to win opener

Great Britain's men make a winning start to their Champions Trophy campaign as they come from behind to beat Pakistan 2-1 in Auckland. ...

Houvenaghel wins World Cup silver

Northern Ireland's Wendy Houvenaghel adds a World Cup silver medal in the women's individual pursuit to her gold from the team event in Columbia. ...

Live - Saturday football

High-flying Newcastle host Chelsea in the Premier League's early kick-off before leaders Manchester City host Norwich on a busy afternoon of football, which also includes ...

Brown signs extended Celtic deal

Celtic captain Scott Brown signs a new three-year contract extension. ...

Bud seeks repeat Aintree victory

Hello Bud seeks a repeat win in the Becher Chase at Aintree on Saturday while Sizing Europe heads Sandown's Tingle Creek Chase field. ...

McIlroy falters at Hong Kong Open

A disappointing third round leaves Rory McIlroy three shots off the lead at the Hong Kong Open. ...

Klitschko fight set to go ahead

Wladimir Klitschko insists he will defend his belts against Jean-Marc Mormeck, despite being hospitalised just eight days before the fight. ...

Blackburn v Swansea

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Blackburn and Swansea in the Premier League. ...

Man City v Norwich

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Man City and Norwich in the Premier League. ...

QPR v West Brom

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between QPR and West Brom in the Premier League. ...

Live - Wales v Australia

Wing Shane Williams will make his 87th and final appearance for Wales in the one-off Test against Australia in Cardiff. ...

Live - Saturday's Scottish football

SPL leaders Rangers host Dunfermline, in-form St Johnstone visit Hearts, Kilmarnock entertain Aberdeen and St Mirren welcome Inverness. ...

Leeds mark Speed tribute with win

Robert Snodgrass scores both Leeds goals against Millwall as Elland Road pays a moving tribute to former United midfielder Gary Speed, who died last Sunday. ...

Champion Higgins edges UK opener

Defending champion John Higgins battles through to the UK Championship last 16 with a hard-fought 6-5 victory over Rory McLeod, while Ding Junhui also wins. ...

Rangers v Dunfermline

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Rangers and Dunfermline in the Scottish Premier. ...

Tottenham v Bolton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Tottenham and Bolton in the Premier League. ...

Thompson forced to retire again

England hooker Steve Thompson has been forced to retire for a second time because of another neck injury. ...

Wigan 0-4 Arsenal

Arsenal halt Wigan's mini revival after a crushing win at the DW Stadium. ...

Doncaster v Southampton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Doncaster and Southampton in the Championship. ...

Bristol City v Middlesbrough

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Bristol City and Middlesbrough in the Championship. ...

Ipswich 1-2 Watford

Ipswich lose for the seventh game in a row as Watford came from a goal down to win at Portman Road. ...

Williams scores but Wales beaten

Shane Williams ends his memorable Test career with an injury-time try as Wales lose to Australia in Cardiff. ...

Leicester 30-25 Northampton

Leicester Tigers extend their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions as Horacio Agulla's late try sees them beat Northampton in a thrilling game ...

Argentina fight back in Davis Cup

Argentina keep alive their Davis Cup final hopes with a crushing doubles victory over Spain in Seville. ...

West Ham 1-2 Burnley

West Ham miss the chance to go level with Southampton at the top of the table with a defeat by Burnley. ...

Hearts 1-2 St Johnstone

Liam Craig is on target as St Johnstone claim victory over Hearts in an entertaining clash at Tynecastle. ...

Wrexham upset Brentford

Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Wrexham pull off an FA Cup shock with victory away to League One Brentford. ...

Hendry beaten in UK first round

Five-time champion Stephen Hendry crashes out of the UK Championship after a 6-3 defeat by Stephen Maguire. ...

Johnson eagles last to lead Woods

Zach Johnson pitches in for an eagle at the 18th to take a one-shot lead over Tiger Woods into the final round of the Chevron ...

Westwood leads with course record

Lee Westwood shoots a course record 62 to earn a seven-shot lead after the third round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Sun City ...

GB v Australia match postponed

Great Britain men's Champions Trophy match against world champions Australia is postponed for 24 hours because of a waterlogged pitch in Auckland. ...

Rios defeats Murray in title bout

Manchester fighter John Murray is stopped in the 11th round of his WBA lightweight title fight against American Brandon Rios in New York. ...

Pattinson sets up Australia win

Debutant seamer James Pattinson's five-wicket haul inspires Australia to a nine-wicket win against New Zealand in the first Test at the Gabba. ...

England can win Euros - Eriksson

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Fabio Capello's side can win Euro 2012. ...

Hernandez out with ankle injury

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez faces three to four weeks out with ankle ligament trouble, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson. ...

Kean asks for protesters' support

Blackburn boss Steve Kean asks protesting fans to get behind the team after his side beat Swansea to secure their second Premier League win of ...

McIlroy earns Hong Kong Open win

Rory McIlroy wins the Hong Kong Open to keep his contest with Luke Donald at the top of the European Tour's Race to Dubai alive. ...

Brazil legend Socrates dies at 57

Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at the age of 57. ...

Anelka and Alex want Chelsea exit

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says he has accepted transfer requests from Nicolas Anelka and Alex. ...

Sending-off a disgrace - Gartside

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says Gary Cahill's sending-off against Tottenham was an "absolute disgrace". ...

Everton v Stoke

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Everton and Stoke in the Premier League. ...

Wolves v Sunderland

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Wolves and Sunderland in the Premier League. ...

Shane savours 'fantastic' ending

Shane Williams admits the try-scoring end of his Wales career could not have been better scripted. ...

Trott takes omnium bronze for GB

Great Britain's Laura Trott wins a second medal of the week by taking bronze in the omnium at the Track World Cup in Colombia. ...

Live - Sunday football

Clubs await the FA Cup third round draw at 1440 GMT before Everton play Stoke and Wolves face Sunderland in the Premier League. ...

Live - Sunday's Scottish football

Celtic visit Dundee United on Scottish Premier League duty. ...

Taylor set to miss rest of season

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is likely to miss the rest of the season as he prepares to undergo surgery on his injured Achilles. ...

Dundee Utd v Celtic - live

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Dundee Utd and Celtic in the Scottish Premier. ...

Dean admitted to error - Pardew

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says referee Mike Dean admitted he should have sent off Chelsea defender David Luiz during Saturday's match on Tyneside. ...

England plan pre-Euro Spain trip

The England squad are set to travel to Spain for a week as part of their preparations for the Euro 2012 finals. ...

Selby whitewashes Day in opener

Mark Selby begin his quest for a maiden UK Championship title with dominant 6-0 first round victory over Ryan Day. ...

Man City face Man Utd in FA Cup

Rivals Manchester City and Manchester United will face each other in the tie of the FA Cup third round. ...

Cardiff 1-0 Birmingham

Kenny Miller seizes on a defensive mistake to punish 10-man Birmingham and send Cardiff back to third in the Championship. ...

AFC Totton 1-6 Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers put on a fine exhibition of clinical finishing to thrash Totton and reach the FA Cup third round. ...

Nadal secures Davis Cup for Spain

Rafael Nadal beats Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in a thrilling encounter to secure a fifth Davis Cup title for Spain. ...

Westwood wins as Donald struggles

Defending champion Lee Westwood shoots a one-over-par final round 73 to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge as world number one Luke Donald finishes seventh. ...

Saracens 15-11 London Irish

Owen Farrell kicks all of Saracens' points as they keep the pressure on Premiership leaders Harlequins by beating London Irish. ...

Leeds women stay top after win

Aston Villa temporarily peg Leeds back at 1-1 but three goals in a 10-minute spell keeps United at the top of the Women's Premier League. ...

Wasps 16-22 Harlequins

Leaders Harlequins make it 10 wins out of 10 in the Premiership with victory over Wasps at Adams Park. ...

Warren fumes at Chisora decision

Promoter Frank Warren calls for a rematch between Dereck Chisora and Robert Helenius after the Englishman's controversial heavyweight defeat in Helsinki. ...

Sutton Utd 0-2 Notts County

Leroy Griffiths's poor penalty costs non-league Sutton as they lose to Notts County in the FA Cup second round. ...

Fulham v Liverpool (Mon)

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Fulham and Liverpool in the Premier League. ...

Havelange resigns from IOC post

Former Fifa president Joao Havelange resigns from International Olympic Committee days before ethics hearing. ...

Dragons 14-14 Glasgow

Jason Tovey snatches a draw for Newport Gwent Dragons with the last kick of the game after a drab Pro12 League clash comes to life ...

Easter 'may have made' money slur

Nick Easter has admitted he could have made the infamous "£35,000 down the toilet" comment after England exited the World Cup. ...

Former Fifa boss quits IOC post

Former Fifa president Joao Havelange resigns from International Olympic Committee days before ethics hearing. ...

Woods ends two-year title drought

Tiger Woods wins his first event for two years as he triumphs in the Chevron World Challenge. ...

Wood 'potential England captain'

Martin Corry earmarks Northampton's Tom Wood as one of three players who could succeed Lewis Moody as England captain. ...

O'Neill revels in Sunderland role

New Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill pledges to bring success to the team he supported as a boy. ...

Weekend reaction, plus more news

Sportsday Live featuring reaction to the FA Cup third round draw, Tiger Woods's first win in two years, plus more. ...

Lennon delighted with winning run

Manager Neil Lennon is pleased to see Celtic extend their SPL winning sequence to five matches with a 1-0 success at Tannadice. ...

Charteris to miss Six Nations

Luke Charteris will miss the Six Nations with a wrist injury, while fellow Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones remains a doubt. ...

Lennon planning Majstorovic deal

Celtic manager Neil Lennon will look to offer Daniel Majstorovic a new contract if the defender continues his current form. ...

McClair backs Man Utd policy while at WWI commemoration

Brian McClair backs youth policy during emotional trip to commemorate World War I Christmas Truce in Belgium ...

La Liga trio vie for Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi are shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or World Footballer of the Year award. ...

FA confident in Euro base plans

The Football Association dismisses newspaper reports that England's Euro 2012 base is unprepared for the team's arrival, describing such stories as "scaremongering". ...

Corinthians title 'for Socrates'

Corinthians honour former midfielder Socrates by winning their first Brazilian title for six years following a goalless home draw against Palmeiras. ...

Cook wins gold at 2012 test event

Aaron Cook continues his return to form and gives Britain a home victory at taekwondo's Olympic test event. ...

Monday's gossip column

Manchester United duo Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand could be sold next summer ...

Stars race to honour Dan Wheldon

A memorial race for Buckinghamshire IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon is being held in Milton Keynes. ...

Mercedes delay debut of 2012 car

Mercedes opt to wait until less than a month before the start of the 2012 season to give their new car its track debut. ...

Kettering in fight to field team

Crisis club Kettering Town are at risk of being unable to field a side against Darlington on Tuesday night. ...

Teenager Rowland will test in F1

Formula 1 team McLaren award British teenage driver Oliver Rowland a test drive. ...

Williams ponders new deal

Coach Warren Gatland says Shane Williams's try in the last moments of their loss to Australia was a fitting end to the wing's stellar career. ...

Southern recovers after tumour op

Blackpool midfielder Keith Southern is recovering after having a tumour removed from one of his testicles. ...

Spurs 'unhelpful' in phone probe

West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady was "stonewalled" by Tottenham and accountants when she wanted to find out how her phone records were obtained, a ...

Charteris considers France move

Wales lock Luke Charteris could leave the Dragons for a French club next season. ...

Bulgarian PM wins player of year but wants award annulled

Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borisov wants the country's player-of-the-year poll annulling after he won ahead of Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov. ...

Ainslie takes command at Worlds

Britain takes 37 sailors to the World Championships in Australia with the chance for some to stake a claim for an Olympic place. ...

Coyle right for Bolton - McAteer

Former Bolton midfielder Jason McAteer believes Wanderers manager Owen Coyle is still the right man to turn things around at the Reebok Stadium. ...

Ex-Man Utd player sent to prison

A former Manchester United player who admitted breaking up stolen car parts at a scrapyard is jailed for 15 months. ...

Trump sets up O'Sullivan meeting

Judd Trump beats Dominic Dale 6-4 at the UK Championship to set up a second-round meeting with Ronnie O'Sullivan. ...

Hearts players paid part of wages

Hearts players waiting for overdue wages each receive a £1,000 part-payment from the club. ...

Olympic ceremonies budget doubled

The government doubles the budget for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies to more than £80m after David Cameron is shown the original plans. ...

Olympiakos v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Olympiakos and Arsenal in the Champions League. ...

Gooch quits Essex to join England

Graham Gooch steps down as Essex batting coach to focus full-time on his coaching role with England. ...

SPL chanting probe clears Celtic

The Scottish Premier League will take no action against Celtic after looking into reports of pro-IRA chants. ...

Brown vows Aberdeen will progress

Manager Craig Brown accepts responsibility for Aberdeen's lowly league position but insists winnings ways will return to Pittodrie soon. ...

Allen calls for Hearn to resign

After his UK Championship first-round win over Adrian Gunnell, Mark Allen strongly criticises World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn. ...

Live - Monday football

Struggling Fulham host Champions League-chasing Liverpool in Monday night's sole Premier League fixture. ...

Chelsea v Valencia (Tues)

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Chelsea and Valencia in the Champions League. ...

Ashton faces 'hair pull' charge

Northampton's Chris Ashton is charged with "an act contrary to good sportsmanship" after appearing to drag Leicester winger Alesana Tuilagi off the pitch by his ...

Villa keeper Given out for month

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury he suffered in the 1-0 defeat by Manchester United. ...

Stringer joins Saracens

Saracens complete the signing of Munster and Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer on a three-month loan deal. ...

GB thrashed 8-1 by Spain

Great Britain's men will finish outside the top four at the Champions Trophy after being thrashed 8-1 by Spain in their final Pool A match. ...

2012 'risk of exceeding budget'

The 2012 Olympic Games could overshoot its £9.3bn budget unless "rigorous action" is taken to curb costs, the Whitehall spending watchdog warns. ...

Teenager Rowland will test in F1

Formula 1 team McLaren award British teenage driver Oliver Rowland a test drive. ...

Mercedes delay debut of 2012 car

Mercedes opt to wait until less than a month before the start of the 2012 season to give their new car its track debut. ...

Fulham edge out 10-man Liverpool

Clint Dempsey's late winner at Craven Cottage moves Fulham to 13th in the Premier League after Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing is sent off. ...

Coyle right for Bolton - McAteer

Former Bolton midfielder Jason McAteer believes manager Owen Coyle is the right man to turn things around at the Reebok Stadium. ...

Ashton faces 'hair pull' charge

Northampton's Chris Ashton is charged with "an act contrary to good sportsmanship" after appearing to drag Leicester winger Alesana Tuilagi off the pitch by his ...

Villa keeper Given out for month

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury he suffered in the 1-0 defeat by Manchester United. ...

Kettering expect to put out side

Kettering Town are confident they can field a side against Darlington on Tuesday, but doubts remain over Saturday's fixture at Gateshead. ...

O'Neill revels in Sunderland role

New Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill pledges to bring success to the team he supported as a boy. ...

Gooch quits Essex to join England

Graham Gooch steps down as Essex batting coach to focus full-time on his coaching role with England. ...

SPL chanting probe clears Celtic

The Scottish Premier League will take no action against Celtic after looking into reports of pro-IRA chants. ...

Dalglish angry at Suarez chants

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish describes the chants of "cheat" directed at Luis Suarez during his side's 1-0 defeat by Fulham as "scandalous". ...

Sportsday Live - breaking football news

Sportsday Live featuring reaction to Fulham's 1-0 win over Liverpool, Champions League build-up and UK Championship snooker updates, plus more. ...

Striker Lee Hughes arrested over sex assault claim

Notts County striker Lee Hughes has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after an incident involving a woman at a hotel in south London, ...

Preston name Ridsdale as chairman

Preston appoint Peter Ridsdale as their new chairman ...

Marathon trio secure 2012 places

Marathon trio Paula Radcliffe, Mara Yamauchi and Scott Overall are selected as the first members of the Great Britain athletics team for the London 2012 ...

Charteris a wanted man - Robinson

Wasps fly-half Nicky Robinson believes Luke Charteris will find it hard to resist the lure of a lucrative move to France. ...

Local tennis - LTA allplay

Find local courts, opponents and coaches ...