Live: Champions League draw

Follow live updates as Arsenal and Manchester United learn who their opponents will be in the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals.

Arsenal and Manchester United to learn opponents for Champions League quarter- and semi-finals

Comment: Better team, better manager

For the first time in four years Chelsea have exited the Champions League to a better team.

Jose Mourinho: Chelsea have struggled to replicate his achievements since he left in 2007

Comment: No Hollywood ending for Beckham?

David Beckham has made a career of bouncing back from setbacks; it would be premature to write him off now.

David Beckham: Don't write him off

Liverpool 3-0 Lille (aggregate 3-1)

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging some silverware from a dismal season received a boost after two Fernando Torres goals helped them beat Lille 3-0 and advance to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

Fernando Torres scores twice as Liverpool beat Lille 3-0 at home to advance to Europa League last-eight 3-1 on aggregate

Roy Hodgson: Many will remember this night for a long time

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson hailed a "fantastic team performance" after his side beat Juventus 4-1 to reach the Europa League last eight, adding that "many will remember this night for a long time to come".

Roy Hodgson says "many will remember this night for a long time" after Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 at Craven Cottage

Steven Gerrard: The plan was to get at least three goals

Steven Gerrard has revealed that Liverpool aimed to score three times tonight in order to prevent the threat of Lille putting them out of the Europa League on the away-goals rule.

Steven Gerrard says Liverpool "thoroughly deserved" to reach Europa League last eight after 3-0 home win v Lille

Kevin Pietersen: Test cricket is not a game for girls

Another England apology may be forthcoming after Kevin Pietersen risked angering the country's all-conquering female cricketers by defending his team's attitude in Bangladesh with the words "it's a man's game".

Kevin Pietersen risks angering England's all-conquering female cricketers by saying game is 'not for girls'

Fabregas back but Wenger bemoans 'endless' Gallas injury

Cesc Fabregas is expected to return to the Arsenal midfield this weekend for the visit of West Ham United, but William Gallas remains out with an injury dubbed by Arsene Wenger as "endless".

Cesc Fabregas is Arsenal's top-scorer this season with 17 goals

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish promises to spend wisely

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has insisted he will not fall victim to wasteful spending this summer despite a sizeable transfer budget from owner Carson Yeung.

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish promises to exercise "prudence" during summer transfer window


Thursday's football rumour mill

In the wake of their early Champions League exit on Tuesday, Chelsea chairman Roman Abramovich has sanctioned a massive spending spree in the summer headed by the capture of Fernando Torres.

Live: Champions League draw

Follow live updates as Arsenal and Manchester United learn who their opponents will be in the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals.

Arsenal and Manchester United to learn opponents for Champions League quarter- and semi-finals

Comment: Better team, better manager

For the first time in four years Chelsea have exited the Champions League to a better team.

Jose Mourinho: Chelsea have struggled to replicate his achievements since he left in 2007

Comment: No Hollywood ending for Beckham?

David Beckham has made a career of bouncing back from setbacks; it would be premature to write him off now.

David Beckham: Don't write him off

Liverpool 3-0 Lille (aggregate 3-1)

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging some silverware from a dismal season received a boost after two Fernando Torres goals helped them beat Lille 3-0 and advance to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

Fernando Torres scores twice as Liverpool beat Lille 3-0 at home to advance to Europa League last-eight 3-1 on aggregate

Roy Hodgson: Many will remember this night for a long time

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson hailed a "fantastic team performance" after his side beat Juventus 4-1 to reach the Europa League last eight, adding that "many will remember this night for a long time to come".

Roy Hodgson says "many will remember this night for a long time" after Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 at Craven Cottage

Steven Gerrard: The plan was to get at least three goals

Steven Gerrard has revealed that Liverpool aimed to score three times tonight in order to prevent the threat of Lille putting them out of the Europa League on the away-goals rule.

Steven Gerrard says Liverpool "thoroughly deserved" to reach Europa League last eight after 3-0 home win v Lille

Fabregas back but Wenger bemoans 'endless' Gallas injury

Cesc Fabregas is expected to return to the Arsenal midfield this weekend for the visit of West Ham United, but William Gallas remains out with an injury dubbed by Arsene Wenger as "endless".

Cesc Fabregas is Arsenal's top-scorer this season with 17 goals

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish promises to spend wisely

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has insisted he will not fall victim to wasteful spending this summer despite a sizeable transfer budget from owner Carson Yeung.

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish promises to exercise "prudence" during summer transfer window

Chelsea owner Abramovich accepts damages over gambling story

Roman Abramovich has accepted a public apology and damages after an Italian newspaper claimed the Chelsea Football Club owner was addicted to gambling.

Roman Abramovich accepts apology and substantial damages from Italian newspaper that claimed he had gambling problem

Analysis: Bangladesh danger men

Will Haine lists Bangladesh's five most dangerous players ahead of the upcoming Test and one-day international series against England.

Mohammad Ashraful didn't deal well with the Bangladeshi captaincy but is now back to his best

Cook: I'll do it my own way

England's stand-in Test skipper Alastair Cook has vowed to bring his own style to the captaincy on the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, writes Alistair Potter.

England's stand-in Test captain Alastair Cook is hoping to lay down a marker on the tour of Bangladesh

England selectors ponder top-order troubles

Despite a creditable draw in the Test series, England leave South Africa surrounded by more questions than answers says Will Haine.

Jonathan Trott looked a shadow of the player that blew away the Aussies in the fifth Test of the Ashes

Cook hails 'unbelievable' Swann after ten wicket haul

England captain Alastair Cook paid tribute to the performance of Graeme Swann after the spinner bowled the tourists to a first Test victory over Bangladesh with match figures of 10-217.

Alastair Cook pays tribute to Graeme Swann after he finished victorious Bangladesh test with figures of 10-217

England made to work for first Test win over Bangladesh

England took a 1-0 advantage over Bangladesh in their two-match Test series with a 181-run win in Chittagong, but struggled to break the stubborn resistance of the hosts' batsmen on the final day.

Graeme Swann took ten wickets as England beat Bangladesh by 181 runs in first Test in Chittagong

England debutant Steve Finn revels in 'surreal' Test call-up

England new boy Steve Finn has admitted to finding life rather surreal after being fast-tracked into the England Test side to face Bangladesh.

England new boy Steve Finn admits being fast-tracked into England Test side to face Bangladesh is "surreal"

England close in on victory over Bangladesh in first Test

England look set to wrap up victory on the final day of the first Test against Bangladesh, after the hosts closed day four in Chittagong on 191-5 – still 321 runs behind.

England made to wait to wrap up victory in first Test against Bangladesh as hosts close day four on 191-5

Comment: Broken England must be fixed

Alex Sinclair asks whether the unfortunate state of affairs that is Martin Johnson's England rugby team be rectified? And if so, how?

England left dejected by Ireland defeat

Analysis: Switching off costs England dear

Grand Slams and big wins will continue to elude England while their lack of a ruthless streak persists, says Lewis Bazley.

Analysis: Switching off costs England dear

Six Nations preview: Wales v Scotland

Chris Cousens runs the rule over hosts Wales and visitors Scotland ahead of this afternoon's opening Six Nations clash at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Wales take on Scotland in a 'must win' Six Nations clash

Richard Cockerill: Tigers cannot afford to keep everybody

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill has admitted that the Guinness Premiership champion's squad must be trimmed next season for financial reasons.

Tigers coach admits club cannot afford to keep everybody

Tom Prydie to make history as youngest-ever Wales player

A record that has stood for 112 years will be broken this Saturday when 18-year-old Tom Prydie turns out for Wales in the Six Nations to become their youngest-ever player.

Tom Prydie to break 112-year-old record when he plays for Wales in Six Nations this weekend aged 18 years and 27 days

Mathieu Bastareaud back for France's grand slam bid

Mathieu Bastareaud has won his place back in Marc Lievremont's France XV as the les Bleus bid for their first Six Nations grand slam in six years.

Mathieu Bastareaud regains place in French XV for Six Nations finale against England as David Marty misses out

Gordon D'Arcy still in contention for Scotland match

Ireland are refusing to rule Gordon D'Arcy out of their final Six Nations match against Scotland next weekend despite the centre limping out of Saturday's defeat of Wales.

Ireland refuse to rule Gordon D'Arcy out of final Six Nations clash with Scotland despite deep bruising above left knee


Formula One


Hamilton calls for 'big push' from McLaren ahead of Australia

Despite being content with third place in Sunday's Bahrain grand prix, Lewis Hamilton thinks a big push is required to close the gap on Ferrari and Red Bull before the Australian grand prix on March 28th.

Hamilton was pleased with third place in Bahrain, but wants to close the gap to Ferrari by Australia

Lotus Racing delighted with Bahrain result after landmark finish

Lotus Racing are delighted with their performance during Sunday's Bahrain grand prix and are proud to be the only formula one newcomer to get both cars to the chequered flag.

Kovalainen and Trulli finished in 15th and 17th places respectively in Bahrain

Bernie Ecclestone says 'don't panic', despite Bahrain criticism

Bernie Ecclestone has denied there is a crisis in formula one, despite the widespread criticism from fans, the media, teams and drivers over the processional season opener in Bahrain.

The Bahrain GP failed to meet the hype and expectation, with very few overtakes

Tennis


Andy Murray: Give players a choice on Davis Cup captaincy

British number one Andy Murray has stressed the importance of giving the UK's tennis players a voice if a new Davis Cup captain is sought.

Andy Murray: Give players a choice on Davis Cup captaincy

Tim Henman 'not interested' in Davis Cup captaincy

Tim Henman has distanced himself from speculation linking him to the captaincy of Britain's Davis Cup team after uncertainty over John Lloyd's position.

Tim Henman retired in 2007

David Lloyd calls for LTA chief Draper to step down

Britain's poor Davis Cup form has provoked former captain David Lloyd into calling for the resignation of Lawn Tennis Association chief Roger Draper.

David Lloyd calls for LTA chief Roger Draper to step down

Rugby League


RFL launches investigation into Keith Senior comments

The Rugby Football League (RFL) will investigate comments made by Leeds Rhino centre Keith Senior after criticising the referee in his side's defeat to Melbourne Storm in the World Club Challenge on Sunday.

Senior was angered by the referee's performance

Leeds Rhinos 10-18 Melbourne Storm

Melbourne Storm have won the 2010 World Club Challenge with victory over Leeds Rhinos at Elland Road.

Melbourne Storm saw off Leeds Rhinos in the World Club Challenge

Mixed emotions for Lauitiiti ahead of World Club Challenge final

Leeds Rhinos' most successful overseas player of all time, Ali Lauitiiti, is hoping to add to his impressive medal haul this weekend in what could be his final World Club Challenge.

Leeds Rhinos' Ali Lauitiiti admits he may return to New Zealand after World Club Challenge

Golf


Ernie Els back in top ten after ending victory drought

Ernie Els has jumped 12 places to take his place among the world's top ten golfers after winning the WGC-CA Championship at Doral, Florida.

Ernie Els jumps 12 places to eighth in world rankings after winning WGC-CA Championship at Doral, Florida

Tigers Woods expected to return to golf 'in a fortnight'

Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods could make his return to the game before the end of March, five months after the Thanksgiving car crash that at one point seemed to spell the end of his career.

Tiger Woods 'could return to golf in a fortnight'

Tiger Woods dropped by Gatorade after infidelity admission

US drinks manufacturer Gatorade has become the latest high-profile firm to cancel its sponsorship of disgraced golfer Tiger Woods over his infidelity.

Tiger Woods dropped by Gatorade after infidelity admission

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