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England rally after batting slump
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:08:25 GMT
Sri Lanka close the second day of the first Test against England in Galle on 84-5, leading by 209.
Eight-week biting ban for Hartley
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:27:10 GMT
England hooker Dylan Hartley is banned for eight weeks for biting Ireland's Stephen Ferris in the Six Nations.
Bahrain cannot guarantee safety
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:15:12 GMT
The safety of fans cannot be guaranteed at the Bahrain grand prix, according to the president of the country's Automobile Federation.
Drogba 'jibe' riles Benfica boss
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:23:39 GMT
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus aims to silence a Didier Drogba jibe by beating Chelsea in their Champions League clash.
Bolton set for 'emotional' return
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:48:33 GMT
Bolton boss Owen Coyle admits he does not know how his players will react to Tuesday's return to White Hart Lane.
Shearer backs Hoddle for England
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:43:44 GMT
Alan Shearer says Glenn Hoddle is a realistic contender for the England manager's job should Harry Redknapp not be appointed.
Federer loses to Roddick in Miami
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:38:20 GMT
Roger Federer's 16-match winning streak has ended after he was beaten by Andy Roddick in the third round of the Miami Masters.
Murray misses clash with Belgium
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:03:17 GMT
Great Britain will be without Andy Murray for their Davis Cup match against Belgium as they aim for a World Group play-off.
Anderson to beat Botham - Vaughan
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:47:16 GMT
Former captain Michael Vaughan says James Anderson will beat Sir Ian Botham's record to become England's highest Test wicket-taker.
Jones rejects Gatland Lions bias
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:45:03 GMT
Wales prop Adam Jones dismisses suggestions of possible conflict or bias should Warren Gatland coach the British and Irish Lions.
Bradford need £1m to 'stay alive'
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:56:58 GMT
Boxers tipped for London medals
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:56:45 GMT
Andrew Selby and Fred Evans will become Wales' first Olympic boxing medallists, according to national coach Colin Jones.
Barclay agrees new Warriors deal
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:45:45 GMT
Back-row forward John Barclay signs a new one-year deal at Glasgow Warriors.
We should have had penalty - Jol
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:28:13 GMT
Fulham boss Martin Jol says everyone at Old Trafford expected his side to be given a penalty in the loss to Man Utd.
Inter Milan sack manager Ranieri
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:18:45 GMT
Inter Milan sack coach Claudio Ranieri after a run of one win in 10 matches leaves them 22 points off the Serie A leaders.
White wins to set up Trump clash
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:07:30 GMT
Jimmy White books a China Open first-round clash with Judd Trump after coming through the wildcard round in Beijing.
Cup romance at the home of Aphrodite
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:29:01 GMT
How European minnows Apoel Nicosia, with an annual budget of £8.5m, reached a Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Jeremy Guscott's Q&A
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:47:36 GMT
Former England centre on who should coach and captain the Lions, whether there is too much international rugby, plus more
Phenomenal Alonso shows class in the Malaysian rain
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:01:11 GMT
BBC F1 technical analyst Gary Anderson on how Fernando Alonso overcame the Ferrari's shortcomings
Garth Crooks's team of the week
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:22:55 GMT
Ben Arfa, Crouch and Walcott are in. Do you agree with our football expert's side this week?
Injury 'could improve' Brownlee
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:54:35 GMT
Alistair Brownlee's physio says an Achilles injury won't jeopardise the triathlete's Olympic hopes.
Cook returns to GB fold for Euros
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:06:29 GMT
European champion Aaron Cook rejoins British Taekwondo's set-up for the first time since June 2011 to defend his title in Manchester.
US fail to reach London Olympics
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:26:04 GMT
The United States miss out on this summer's Olympics after a late goalkeeping error results in a surprise 3-3 draw with El Salvador.
Fans help Greene buy 2012 tickets
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:17:24 GMT
Dai Greene is one of several British Olympic athletes to receive extra London 2012 tickets for their families thanks to help from sports fans.
Warren urges Harrison to get help
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:59:37 GMT
Promoter Frank Warren thinks troubled boxer Scott Harrison must sort his life out before he enters the ring.
Batsmen let bowlers down - Bell
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:30:02 GMT
Ian Bell believes he and his fellow England batsmen have let the bowlers down too often in recent matches.
Armitstead claims second 2012 win
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:39:01 GMT
British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead claims her second win of 2012 with victory in the Gent-Wevelgem road race.
GB Paralympians fill 2012 places
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:36:12 GMT
Great Britain has a place in every paralympic sport at London 2012 as the goalball and sitting volleyball teams make the grade.
Benfica v Chelsea
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:26:32 GMT
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Benfica and Chelsea in the Champions League.
'Idiot' backmarker upsets Vettel
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:48:55 GMT
Sebastian Vettel describes backmarker Narain Kartikeyan as an "idiot" after a collision costs him fourth place in the Malaysian GP.
Hull joins Cup team after U-turn
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:43:43 GMT
Teenager Charley Hull is selected for the Curtis Cup in June after the Ladies Golf Union overturns her ban.
Winter Derby win for Premio Loco
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:51:07 GMT
Premio Loco comes through in the home straight to win the Winter Derby at Lingfield, with Cai Shen second and Circumvent third.
Stoner fastest on final test day
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:44:50 GMT
Casey Stoner posts the fastest lap of the weekend on the third and final day of testing in Jerez.
Bikinis out of beach volleyball
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:14:11 GMT
Female beach volleyball players can now wear shorts and sleeved tops instead of bikinis at the Olympics in London.
Wigan set for Crusaders meeting
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:48:12 GMT
Holders Wigan will face North Wales Crusaders in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup, while Leeds face their local rivals.
Saints sign Sharks centre Burrell
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:49:15 GMT
Northampton Saints complete a deal to sign Sale centre Luther Burrell for the 2012-13 campaign.
Selby eases to victory in China
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:39:30 GMT
Mark Selby and Stephen Maguire ease to victories in the first round of the China Open.
Thorpe fails to make London 2012
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:09:47 GMT
Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe says he has no regrets despite failing to qualify for London 2012.
Watson's run is ended by Azarenka
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:04:54 GMT
Heather Watson's run in the Miami Masters ends with an emphatic defeat to world number one Victoria Azarenka.
Scots curlers miss the play-offs
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:41:34 GMT
Scotland beat Italy and Canada but fall short of reaching the World Women's Curling Championship play-offs.
Saturday's football photos
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:52:10 GMT
All the best action from the Premier League
AUDIO: Hoddle 'realistic' for England - Shearer
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:46:59 GMT
Former England captain and BBC pundit Alan Shearer says Glenn Hoddle is a realistic contender for the England manager's job should Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp not be appointed.
VIDEO: Coyle expects 'emotional' cup replay
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:51:42 GMT
Bolton boss Owen Coyle says Fabrice Muamba continues to show signs of "improvement" following his cardiac arrest last week, and was even able to watch highlights of his side's 2-1 win over Blackburn.
VIDEO: Jol laments penalty decision
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:21:55 GMT
Fulham manager Martin Jol describes his team's performance as "brave" but believes believes Fulham should have been awarded a penalty for Michael Carrick foul on Danny Murphy.
AUDIO: Anderson hails 'brilliant' Jayawardene
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:58:19 GMT
England bowler Jimmy Anderson says Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene's unbeaten 168 on the first day of the first Test in Galle is "one of the best Test innings I have ever seen."
VIDEO: MOTD3: Shay Given talks Euro 2012
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:01:59 GMT
Colin Murray is joined by Lee Dixon, Alan Shearer and Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given.
VIDEO: Ferguson pleased after tough win
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:21:58 GMT
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits his players "started to wilt a bit" after putting in a hard shift during the 1-0 victory over Fulham. Ferguson praises defender Jonny Evans for his part in Wayne Rooney's winning goal and predicts
AUDIO: Lennon disputes removal from dugout
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:56:32 GMT
Celtic manager Neil Lennon speaks to BBC Scotland's Chris McLaughlin after his nine-man side were beaten 3-2 by Rangers in the SPL match at Ibrox and says that he didn't deserve to be dimissed at half-time by referee Calum Murray.
VIDEO: Pardew hails 'champagne' Newcastle
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:53:38 GMT
Manager Alan Pardew hails the "champagne" football produced by Newcastle in their 3-1 Premier League away win against West Brom.
AUDIO: Old Firm win a real boost - McCoist
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:42:09 GMT
Rangers manager Ally McCoist speaks to BBC Scotland's Chris McLaughlin after the 3-2 defeat of Celtic in the SPL match at Ibrox and says that he's delighted for their fans who have dealt with troubled times recently.
VIDEO: Hodgson 'irritated' by home loss
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:02:28 GMT
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson says his side's second-half comeback was a "minor consolation" as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Newcastle at The Hawthorns.
VIDEO: Dalglish blames 'tired' Liverpool
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:42:13 GMT
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish blames tiredness, injuries and poor luck for their 2-1 home Premier League defeat by Wigan.
AUDIO: Murray more 'mature' under Lendl
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:49:26 GMT
British number one Andy Murray admits he is better equipped to deal with a "bad loss" under new coach Ivan Lendl, as he prepares to face Canada's Milos Raonic on Sunday in Miami.
AUDIO: Watson ready to face world number one
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:55:15 GMT
Britain's Heather Watson says she is not going to "think too much" or "try too hard" when she faces Victoria Azarenka on Sunday in the Miami Masters.
VIDEO: Crouch revels in 'best ever' goal
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:50:29 GMT
Striker Peter Crouch believes his sumptuous volley, which helped Stoke to a 1-1 home draw against Manchester City, was the "best" of his career.
VIDEO: Bolton's pre-match Muamba tribute
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:47:48 GMT
Bolton's pre-match tribute to Fabrice Muamba ahead of their Premier League game against Blackburn, the first since the player's collapse.
Alec Stewart: England are mentally scarred
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:34:47 GMT
Ex-England captain says batsmen had no plan for Sri Lanka.
Darts champion Jocky Wilson dies
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:50:20 GMT
Two-time world darts champion Jocky Wilson has died at his home in Fife aged 62, police have confirmed.
Formula 1 gossip column
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:49:05 GMT
A selection of gossip and stories from around F1