The madison and other mysteries

Don't know the difference between the madison and the omnium? Confused by the keirin? Read BBC Sport's guide to this year's World Championships.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SeydID

Yorks chairman opposes Boycott return

Yorkshire chairman Steve Denison asks club members not to back Geoffrey Boycott's return to the board of directors.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XX3AYs

Watson beats Doi in Monterrey

Britain's Heather Watson progresses to the second round of the Monterrey Open with a three-set victory over Japan's Misaki Doi.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ndrame

Spurs are title favourites - Ranieri

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says title rivals Tottenham are favourites to win the Premier League this season.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LruZzS

Briton Hunt wins World Cup gold

British world champion Gary Hunt wins gold at the third High Diving World Cup in Abu Dhabi.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qo3KX7

Tuesday's Premier League previews

Previews of Tuesday's Premier League games including Leicester City against West Brom and Norwich at home to Chelsea.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KYnGQi

Being underdog will motivate me - Khan

Amir Khan says being classed as the underdog against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will spur him on to victory in Las Vegas in May.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21EADm5

Everton midfielder Besic signs new deal

Everton midfielder Muhamed Besic signs a new five-and-a-half-year deal at Goodison Park.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RB9HPF

World champion Aregawi fails drugs test

Sweden's 1500m world champion Abeba Aregawi is provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SdglxM

Alli 'most experienced' U20 in Europe

Tottenham's Dele Alli has played more league games than any other under-20 player from across Europe's 'big five' leagues.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1T4nt0r

Fiorentina v Napoli

Live coverage of Monday's Italian Serie A game between fourth-placed Fiorentina and title-chasing Napoli.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QgYqDy

Anyone fancy a kickabout? Infantino's first day

New Fifa president Gianni Infantino finds time on his first day in the office to play Figo, Maldini and Pires at seven-a-side.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oJFRP1

Leicester's Kante out for two games

Leicester midfielder N'Golo Kante will miss the Premier League leaders' next two games after injuring a hamstring.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oT4Xff

England's Brown free to face Wales

England full-back Mike Brown is available to face Wales in the Six Nations after escaping a citing for a clash with Conor Murray.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KYsqW5

Napoli's Insigne robbed at gunpoint

Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne is robbed at gunpoint and then asked by the thief to dedicate a goal to him, his agent says.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oJpOkv

Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Championship game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qdy3P4

Lawro v The Coral's James Skelly

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on The Coral frontman James Skelly.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XVkcQp

Kilty chooses Rio over title defence

World indoor 60m champion Richard Kilty will not defend his title next month after choosing to focus on Rio 2016.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Lqf58K

VIDEO: Rashford stars for United's youth team

Watch new Manchester United star Marcus Rashford score four goals for the club's Under-17 side in the 2014 Milk Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QfNgz1

I can handle added pressure - Martinez

Everton boss Robert Martinez says he can handle the extra pressure to succeed following Farhad Moshiri's investment in the club.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rf9nU4

Loftus-Cheek signs new five-year deal

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek signs a new five-year contract with the reigning Premier League champions.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TMvqr2

Chelsea face Belles in Women's FA Cup

Women's FA Cup holders Chelsea begin the defence of their trophy at Doncaster Rovers Belles in the fifth round.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QfRO8w

VIDEO: Surfer 'not pretty enough to sponsor'

Despite being the best female surfer in Brazil, Silvana Lima was refused sponsorship deals because she wasn't considered sufficiently good-looking.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QKygMY

Leicester Tigers make triple signing

Leicester sign winger Tom Brady, hooker George McGuigan and prop Pat Cilliers, while also extending three other deals.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ReZFAU

New sponsor for County Championship

The England and Wales Cricket board announces a four-year sponsorship deal for the County Championship with Specsavers.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21vwNPO

Yankey agrees new Arsenal contract

England's 36-year-old midfielder Rachel Yankey signs a new contract with Women's Super League One side Arsenal Ladies.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LPqZ71

Scott ends wait for title success

Adam Scott claims a one-shot victory at the Honda Classic in Florida - his first win since reverting back to a short putter.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VMGwdz

Sauber's Ericsson confident of success

Sauber's Marcus Ericsson says the team can take a "step forward" this season despite competition "becoming fiercer".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OHBbhY

Pendleton a 'great advert for racing'

The owner of the horse Victoria Pendleton plans to ride at Cheltenham "fully endorses what she is trying to achieve".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ReTk8M

Two days in the company of a champion

What did Carl Frampton get up to in the 48 hours before his world title fight against Scott Quigg? Paul Gibson finds out.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KXoeG9

VIDEO: Highlights: Wales women 10-8 France women

Watch Scrum V highlights of Wales women beating France for the first time since 2008.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24wvrmK

Homer, Ronaldo's ego & golf without pants

Bizarre break dancing, a screamer by Portsmouth Amputees and dangerous chocolates - six things you may have missed over the weekend.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RzhRrE

Finalists decided in FA People's Cup

Teams from across the country book their place in the FA People's Cup Grand Final during the regional semi-finals weekend.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TJIz2Y

'Win a personal triumph for Pellegrini'

Man City’s League Cup win is a tactical triumph for boss Manuel Pellegrini – and shows what Jurgen Klopp needs to do at Liverpool.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1UsZkA6

No title talk at Spurs - Pochettino

Tottenham's players are not talking of winning the Premier League title, says manager Mauricio Pochettino.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Lo7CXV

Garth Crooks' team of the week

Who proved that loyalty still pays? Who got Garth all fired up? And who knew precisely what he was doing? Find out in Garth's team of the week.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/214JgEC

Why Arsenal fell short, again - Ian Wright

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright says the Gunners' defeat by Manchester United showed they do not have the mental strength they need in the title race.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SaNXw5

Gill 'ready to help' with Fifa reforms

Ex-Manchester United chief executive David Gill says he will help Fifa reform its finances if asked by Gianni Infantino.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TLyBiB

Doctors must force changes - Hiddink

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink says Premier League club doctors should put pressure on the game's authorities to change the fixture calendar.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KVCjUx

Vonn races with fractured knee

Lindsey Vonn races with a hairline fracture of her knee but still manages to extend her World Cup lead in Andorra.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TLqqTr

VIDEO: Frampton wants Windsor Park title defence

Carl Frampton says his dream is to defend his world super-bantamweight belts at Windsor Park in Belfast after beating Scott Quigg.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OFYI2B

Harries & Tracey win at British Indoors

Teenager Toby harries wins the men's 200m as Adelle Tracey claims the women's 800m at the Indoor British Championships.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/214bzmt

VIDEO: Highlights: Aberdeen 1-1 St Johnstone

A late penalty secures a point for St Johnstone away to Aberdeen (UK only).

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1pidqs7

Huddersfield 18-36 Widnes

Widnes Vikings go top of Super League with a resounding victory over winless Huddersfield Giants.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WNPIyn

Manchester United 3-2 Arsenal

Teenager Marcus Rashford's dream start to his Manchester United career continues as Arsenal's Premier League challenge falters.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QkeWAy

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Swansea City

Tottenham move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Leicester after battling back to beat Swansea.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KPY1ZT

Scotland women lose out to Italy

Lisa Thomson scores a try for Scotland in a 22-7 defeat to Italy in the women's Six Nations.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oHrZVH

Edinburgh 24-23 Scarlets

A Ben Toolis try gives Edinburgh the narrowest of Pro12 victories over Scarlets at Murrayfield.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S6sVyy

Infantino denies US World Cup promise

New Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies securing his election win with promises to the United States over the 2026 World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24vqmeA

Davies improves shot put world record

Paralympic champion Aled Davies improves his own shot put world record at the British Indoor Championships in Sheffield.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rxgr0N

Quigg's obsession flattened by Frampton

Carl Frampton will move on to bigger and better things after beating Scott Quigg, for whom the disappointment will gnaw away.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TfvEYc

Ainslie wins America's Cup World Series

Sir Ben Ainslie's BAR team overcome a poor start and penalties to triumph in the America's Cup World Series in Oman.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/213IlEm

Lewis criticises Olympic pro plans

Ex-world heavyweight and Olympic champion Lennox Lewis criticises plans to have professional boxers at the Olympics.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rx2wYN

Quigg has surgery on broken jaw

Scott Quigg has surgery on a broken jaw following his super-bantamweight title defeat by Carl Frampton on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1phB6gk

FA investigates 'coin-throwing'

The Football Association launches investigations into alleged coin-throwing incidents at Stoke and QPR on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LnoU7n

Curry continues to break NBA records

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA single-season best of 286 three-point baskets with 24 games left as Golden State win again.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QECDTD

Frampton not keen on Quigg rematch

Carl Frampton is reluctant to give Scott Quigg a rematch, after outpointing his rival to unify the super-bantamweight division.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1n6Wbs2

Berahino 'is West Brom's Kane or Vardy'

Saido Berahino is as important to West Brom as Harry Kane is to Tottenham or Jamie Vardy to Leicester, says manager Tony Pulis.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WRitu6

Liverpool v Manchester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's League Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1n1Wswt

Man Utd's Rooney an England doubt

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is a doubt for England's March friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands, says Louis van Gaal.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oGwsHY

Frampton beats Quigg on points

Carl Frampton beats Scott Quigg on a split decision to win their IBF and WBA super-bantamweight title fight in Manchester.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rw2AYD

Jones's England take a step forward

The displays of Billy Vunipola and Maro Itoje show Eddie Jones's England are heading in the right direction, says Tom Fordyce.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TenwXG

Lally breaks English discus record

Jade Lally produces the longest discus throw by a British woman since 1983 to move to fourth in the 2016 world rankings.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TGgM3h

England women beat Ireland

England extended their winning start to three Six Nations games with a tense 13-9 success against 2015 champions Ireland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oGpHpz

'The worst thing I've seen in football'

BBC Sport looks at a few things you may have missed in the Football league plus a couple of controversies in non-league.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24uxXKn

Box of chocolates leads to evacuation

A box of chocolates leads to an evacuation at the Falkirk Stadium following the hosts' win over Queen of the South.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21qoTqM

Six Nations: Ask Jeremy Guscott

Do you have a question about the Six Nations for the BBC rugby union expert?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1n5yZuh

Dasaolu claims British Indoor 60m title

James Dasaolu and Asha Philip win the men's and women's 60m titles at the Indoor British Championships in Sheffield.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LMeYza

Radcliffe gets high-profile IAAF role

Britain's marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe is the the new vice-chairwoman of the IAAF athletes' commission.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LlPoq7

West Bromwich Albion 3-2 Crystal Palace

West Brom hold on to win against Crystal Palace thanks to Saido Berahino's first Premier League goal since October.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WNwitD

Shaw claims World Championships silver

Britain's Bryony Shaw wins a silver medal at the windsurfing World Championships.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QO86Jl

Bohn has heart attack at Honda Classic

American Jason Bohn suffers a heart attack at the age of 42 after the second round of The Honda Classic in Florida.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1UqK32x

Rashford 'part of new class of 92'

Twelve goals in 10 minutes. Marcus Rashford's first coach tells BBC Sport about Manchester United's "unbelievable" striker.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OBPmVF

There'll be no Quigg rematch - Frampton

Carl Frampton says Saturday's fight against Scott Quigg will be "so one-sided" that there'll be no reason for a rematch.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21qcBih

Stoke City 2-1 Aston Villa

Marko Arnautovic's double gives Stoke victory as Aston Villa's slim hopes of avoiding relegation suffer another blow.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QK5ufi

Watford 0-0 Bournemouth

Watford and Bournemouth both miss good chances as their contest at Vicarage Road finishes goalless.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S5APbx

India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup

India survive a scare to beat Pakistan by five wickets in a low scoring Asia Cup Twenty20 match in Dhaka on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ODsIMP

Leicester City 1-0 Norwich City

Leonardo Ulloa's 89th-minute goal extends Leicester's lead at the top of the Premier League to five points.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1n1bZN2

Sale Sharks 36-36 Saracens

Sale Sharks fight back to share the spoils with Premiership leaders Saracens in a 10-try thriller at the AJ Bell Stadium.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oEpKSS

Armitstead starts season with a win

World road champion Lizzie Armitstead starts her season with a win in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TJOYMF

West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland

Michail Antonio scores the only goal of the game as West Ham beat struggling Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q4tKW3

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Derby County

George Saville scores twice as Wolves strike late to beat Derby County, whose promotion push continues to stutter.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oEmW8c

GB trio claim World Cup bronzes

GB trio Mickey Yule, Natalie Blake and Zoe Newson win bronzes at the IPC Powerlifting World Cup to boost their Rio hopes.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1n4jYJd

Selby set for home world title defence

Lee Selby is to defend his IBF world featherweight title against American Eric Hunter in the UK, his promoter Eddie Hearn confirms.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QDg69y

'England may bid for 2030 World Cup'

England may consider a bid for the 2030 World Cup after Gianni Infantino is elected Fifa president, FA chairman Greg Dyke says.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LLCBbe

GB's Gallagher wins World Cup slalom

Paralympic champion Kelly Gallagher wins the World Cup slalom final in Colorado as Menna Fitzpatrick tops the giant slalom rankings.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LLA3tA

'It went as far as depression can go'

How British judoka Jono Drane rebuilt his body and mind after injury and depression to be selected for the Rio Paralympics.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/211u2QJ

Everton £200m takeover imminent

Everton are close to a £200m takeover deal - but not with the US consortium that has been in negotiations with their owner.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21yV5oG

VIDEO: Surfing a 60ft wave for a $75,000 prize

Hawaiian surfer wins £54,000 after riding a 60ft wave at an event held in his home state.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KReA7Z

Nash signs new Sussex contract

Sussex batsman Chris Nash signs a new three-year contract which will keep him at the club until the end of 2018.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QD02Vk

Infantino wants to 'reunite' football

Gianni Infantino wants to reunite football after becoming president of world football's governing body Fifa.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XQl7Bo

Worcestershire record profit again

Worcestershire report a sixth successive annual profit, in chief executive David Leatherdale's final full year in charge.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21ywobJ

VIDEO: Surfer 'not pretty enough to sponsor'

Despite being the best female surfer in Brazil, Silvana Lima was refused sponsorship deals because she wasn't considered sufficiently good-looking.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QKygMY

'Why 'F' is for football and not Fifa'

A president has been elected in the form of Gianni Infantino, and a raft of reforms introduced, but can football find its soul again?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S7d3Mv

VIDEO: Frampton winning mind games - McGuigan

Carl Frampton's manager Barry McGuigan says the Belfast fighter is winning the pre-fight psychological battle against Scott Quigg.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KQKxx0

Warrington 34-16 Wakefield

Warrington Wolves maintain their perfect start to the Super League season with a comfortable home win over Wakefield.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oCRgQQ

Hull City 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday

Championship leaders Hull City play out a goalless draw with play-off chasing Sheffield Wednesday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XPcwiy

Federer delays return by a month

Former world number one Roger Federer will return to action at the Monte Carlo Masters in April after a knee injury.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oNp5PE

Footballer groomed girl 'in purest form'

England footballer Adam Johnson manipulated a 15-year-old girl for sexual activity in a case of "grooming in its purest form", a court hears.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1pcs1FA

Heated weigh-in for Frampton and Quigg

Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg both claim they are winning mind games before their super-bantamweight unification match.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OAZLRr

VIDEO: 'We will restore the image of Fifa'

Switzerland's Gianni Infantino is elected as the new president of Fifa and promises to restore the reputation of the organisation.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1UoRTd3

Injured Finn replaced by Plunkett

Steven Finn is ruled out of England's World Twenty20 squad with a calf injury and replaced by fellow paceman Liam Plunkett.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21n6DOY

Berahino apologises for strike threat

West Brom striker Saido Berahino says he regrets threatening to go on strike and apologises to the club and its supporters.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QkZgNG

Infantino is voted new Fifa president

Gianni Infantino succeeds Sepp Blatter as Fifa president following the second round of voting in Zurich.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24t839I

VIDEO: Curry's 128 three-pointers in 128 seconds

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry has become the first player in NBA history to score a three-point shot in 128 consecutive games.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1R7u0l5

MMA will be Olympic sport - UFC chief

Mixed martial arts will become an Olympic sport, says Lorenzo Fertitta, co-owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WO0iFQ

Sandrock resigns from German federation

Helmut Sandrock resigns as German football general secretary, a week before the release of a report into the 2006 World Cup bid.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20Zr0wm

Ill Rutherford to miss British indoors

Greg Rutherford pulls out of this weekend's Indoor British Championships but plans to compete at next month's World Indoors.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1pbWpQn

Sports quiz of the week

It's BBC Sport's weekly quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world of sport in the past seven days?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WNxKME

Surrey sign SA's Morris for T20

Surrey sign South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris for the second half of their T20 Blast campaign.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WNnRhN

Fifa passes package of reforms

Football's world governing body Fifa passes a wide-ranging package of reforms at its extraordinary congress in Zurich.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Uo1WPK

Is Steph Curry the new Michael Jordan?

Another record-breaking feat has seen more people predicting greatness for Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry - so how good is he?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WNnzYp

VIDEO: CBBC take on the #ChuckyEggChallenge

CBBC's Katie, Karim and Hacker take on the #ChuckyEggChallenge

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q77fQu

Oxlade-Chamberlain out for 'several weeks'

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be out for a "few weeks" with a knee injury, says manager Arsene Wenger.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1R6rGul

VIDEO: Vince Carter's full-court buzzer-beater

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter shoots a full-court basket to beat the buzzer and seal top spot in the NBA's plays of the week.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21w8dL4

VIDEO: When icon Davies met coach Gatland

Ahead of Wales' Six Nations match against France, legendary fly-half Jonathan Davies interviews Wales coach Warren Gatland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QK3WCb

Rashford debut 'did not worry' Van Gaal

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he had to start Marcus Rashford against FC Midtjylland but was "confident" in him.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1THBUrg

'Zika is the last thing on my mind'

In her latest BBC Sport column, high jumper Isobel Pooley discusses the Zika virus and more glory in Glasgow.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SZIKIv

Cavendish given Worlds top-three target

Mark Cavendish is warned he must finish in the top three at the World Championships to have a chance of competing in Rio.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1R6nhaR

English fixture schedule untenable - FA

The FA says the schedule in England is "overcrowded" after Hull v Arsenal FA Cup replay set for a Champions League night.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oLjolt

Curry sets NBA three-point record

Stephen Curry sets yet another mark as the Golden State Warriors record the best 57-game start to an NBA campaign.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24sC9u4

Fan to name daughter after striker Vardy

A Leicester City fan convinces his partner to name their unborn daughter after Foxes striker Jamie Vardy.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TaJgUy

Friday's gossip column

Conte set for Chelsea job, Barcelona and Real Madrid battle for Mahrez, Cavani wants Premier League move, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Ozrwd2

Convicted Lewis to educate players

Former England all-rounder and convicted drug smuggler Chris Lewis will visit every first-class county before the season.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LJ4vod

Key day for Fifa as election looms

Five candidates will battle to replace Sepp Blatter as president of football's world governing body Fifa on Friday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S4HnqT

Robson suffers another injury setback

Ex-British number one Laura Robson pulls out of next week's WTA Tour event as her comeback from a wrist injury stalls again.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S4F2fu

Lawro v Nobby Butcher, star of 'Grimsby'

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Nobby Butcher, aka Sacha Baron Cohen.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rqqvso

League Cup finals - test your knowledge

Liverpool take on Manchester City in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, but how well do you know your finals from the past?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21jERD2

Hull FC 24-31 Castleford Tigers

Denny Solomona scores a hat-trick as Castleford come out on top in a thrilling Super League game at Hull FC.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1p7Mtas

'Amazing' Mercedes already ahead

Back-to-back world champions Mercedes show no sign of slowing in pre-season testing, writes Andrew Benson.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1THlpvg

Tour of Britain targets Wiggins

Tour of Britain organisers hope 2013 winner Sir Bradley Wiggins will compete in the race for a possible final time as an Olympic champion.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oKJ55C

Election does not mean Fifa will change

Fifa might be electing a new president, but the problems that have dogged football's governing body are not set to end, writes Dan Roan.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QAseZ4

Mercedes' testing incredible - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says he has "never seen anything like" his Mercedes team's performance in the first Formula 1 pre-season test.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qh1qh2

Djokovic retires in Dubai quarter-final

Novak Djokoivc is forced to retire from his Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-final against Feliciano Lopez.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OxGHUa

Frampton and Quigg in dressing room row

A row over who gets the best dressing room threatens to derail Saturday's fight between Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20XkupQ

Fair to target Sexton - Jones

Ireland's Johnny Sexton will be a legitimate target during Saturday's Six Nations match, says England coach Eddie Jones.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1p8GUJ0

British clean sweep at World Cup

Britain's women win gold, silver and bronze in the giant slalom at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup finals.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LfOhIo

Players not giving everything - Garde

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde says not all his players are giving everything in the effort to avoid Premier League relegation.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QAhji4

Two changes to Ireland women's line-up

The Ireland women's team to face England at Twickenham shows two changes from that which lost to France in Perpignan.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KNNzCi

Cox targets multiple world titles

Swindon boxer Jamie Cox says he wants to win multiple world title after being handed a WBO title eliminator.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rqhu2I

Player's partner sent message to victim

The girlfriend of England footballer Adam Johnson messaged the 15-year-old girl he kissed to wish her "happy birthday", a court hears.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RpIjDY

The best all-British bouts of all time

Benn-Eubank? Cooper v Bugner? Froch-Groves? Which fights make the list of the best all-British bouts of all time?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TB2pgz

Pros 'would end' Olympic boxing - Price

Professionals boxers should not be allowed to compete in the Rio Olympics, says 2008 super-heavyweight bronze medallist David Price.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1p8tKvF

Pakistan cleared to play in World T20

Pakistan will play in the World T20 after its government consented to its participation in the tournament in India.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Ox0a7n

The pro that failed uni team trials

Having failed a trial for his university team, Tom Meechan has since signed professional terms with Newport County.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LHk3c6

Forward Smith signs new Arsenal deal

Former England forward Kelly Smith, 37, agrees a new deal with Women's Super League 1 club Arsenal Ladies.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LHuz32

Notts County for sale as chairman quits

Ray Trew steps down as chairman of League Two side Notts County and announces that the club is for sale.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OwGTmy

Afghan boy bags real Messi shirt - finally

The Afghan boy who became an online hit after wearing a homemade Lionel Messi shirt receives the real thing - from the Argentine footballer himself.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KN2wEx

Liverpool v FC Augsburg

Liverpool are set to risk Daniel Sturridge and midfielder Philippe Coutinho ahead of Sunday's Capital One Cup final at Wembley.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WIQEnJ

WCSL team names and schedule announced

Yorkshire Diamonds face Loughborough Lightning in the first fixture of the inaugural Women's Cricket Super League.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q3lO7H

Visser returns for Scotland v Italy

Wing Tim Visser replaces Sean Lamont in the only change to the Scotland team for their Six Nations match in Italy.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21iQJ8v

Sussex announce loss in 2015 accounts

Sussex announce an overall deficit of £607,000 in their accounts for the financial year to the end of October 2015.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QGJCBL

Itoje handed first England start

Saracens forward Maro Itoje will make his first start for England in Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VGkkBM

Money tempts McGregor to fight stand-in

Unbeaten UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor says is happy to fight stand-in Nate Diaz because he will get a big pay-day.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TAw3m9

Injured Siddle cancels Notts return

Australia bowler Peter Siddle cancels his return to Nottinghamshire for 2016 because of a stress fracture in his back.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oCpB2n

NZ fans' abuse went 'too far' - Warner

New Zealand fans went "too far" in their abuse of Australia's cricketers during their two-Test series, says David Warner.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1p78UN7

McIlroy has made 'good strides forward'

World number three Rory McIlroy believes he has made "good strides forward" before the Honda Classic in Florida.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S2gCmT

'Nobody comes close to way I live'

Scott Quigg says he owes everything to his parents' courageous decision to let him drop out of school and follow his dream.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OvIsBt

PSV Eindhoven 0-0 Atletico Madrid

PSV Eindhoven survive with 10 men to leave their Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid finely poised.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RZkeWT

Great Britain boost Eurobasket hopes

Great Britain women keep alive their hopes of qualifying for next year's Eurobasket finals with a 71-67 win over Montenegro.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XNsklJ

Hibernian 0-3 Greenock Morton

Hibernian remain eight points behind Championship leaders Rangers after a surprise home loss to Greenock Morton.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TyDgDi

Professionals could compete in Rio

Professional boxers could be eligible to compete at the Rio Olympic Games under new plans from the sport's governing body.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XNnOUm

Club 'knew' footballer kissed schoolgirl

The trial of footballer Adam Johnson hears he was allowed to continue playing for Sunderland, despite the club being aware he had kissed a schoolgirl

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PZeutu

Is this the best job in the world?

Partying, globetrotting, and some cricket... is being a Twenty20 specialist the best job in the world?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21g7FMO

Blatter and Platini lose Fifa appeals

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and suspended Uefa boss Michel Platini fail in their appeal against bans from football

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Ov23BF

Is picking a boss like online dating?

Rochdale boss Keith Hill compares the big choice of unemployed managers to the world of online dating.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oB836O

Prince Ali loses Fifa vote delay bid

Friday's Fifa election will go ahead as planned after presidential hopeful Prince Ali loses his bid to suspend it.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QEtiBe

VW have no plans to enter Formula 1

The VW Group will not enter Formula 1 while question marks remain over the sport, says the group's motorsport boss.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Tz3F42

My future is at Liverpool - Sturridge

Daniel Sturridge says his future is at Liverpool, stating his determination to "help the Reds have success".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QcQQrw

Tottenham Hotspur v Fiorentina

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is ruled out of Thursday's Europa League last-32 second leg at home to Fiorentina.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KKjKCz

F1 could get new qualifying format

Drivers could battle it out in a new elimination-style qualifying format when the F1 season gets under way next month.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S0Wb9V

Infantino is SFA's choice in Fifa vote

The Scottish FA announce they will cast their vote for Gianni Infantino in Friday's Fifa presidential election in Zurich.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PZFtoV

Archibald ruled out of world track event

Britain's European champion Katie Archibald to miss next week's Track World Championships in London because of a knee injury.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1T6BQ4x

VIDEO: SLS2: The future of the World Club Series

After a second successive 3-0 win for Australian teams in the World Club Series, coaches and pundits talk about the merits of the competition.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1T6p2eo

VIDEO: Hull KR defeat leads to Chester sack

Watch highlights of Hull Kingston Rovers defeat to Wakefield that lead to the sacking of Robins head coach Chris Chester.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PZdPs5

Hants sign Pakistan's Afridi for T20

Hampshire sign Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for this summer's T20 Blast competition.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LbtUft

Reyes suspended amid violence case

Jose Reyes has become the first player to be suspended under new MLB rules to address domestic violence issues in the sport.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oAuFnZ

Fifa election: Key questions answered

BBC Sport's Richard Conway runs you through everything you need to know about Friday's Fifa presidential election.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oAuSaC

Fifa election: Key questions answered

BBC Sport's Richard Conway runs you through everything you need to know about Friday's Fifa presidential election.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oAtIvM

VIDEO: Who will replace Sepp Blatter at Fifa?

BBC Sport's Richard Conway profiles the five candidates who are in the running to replace Sepp Blatter as president of football's governing body, Fifa.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1S0yKxB

VIDEO: Inside Leicester's football dream

Newsnight's Stephen Smith visits Leicester to examine the city's current football success - and if it is rubbing off on the locals.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TEncBa

Hull KR sack head coach Chester

Hull KR sack head coach Chris Chester after taking one point from their opening three Super League games.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oAmY13

Watson knocked out in Acapulco

British number two Heather Watson is knocked out of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel after losing to Christina McHale.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ST0buk

Bedene reaches second round in Mexico

British number two Aljaz Bedene reaches the second round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel with victory over Ivo Karlovic.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21eUAmS

Would you play with a match-fixer?

From sharing the dressing room to shaking hands, we ask cricketers affected by corruption if they could play with those returning from fixing bans.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Ou3LTZ

Australia top rankings after beating NZ

Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets in Christchurch to win the series 2-0 and claim the number one Test ranking.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QbwKxI

Barcelona are 95% through - Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger blames his side's finishing and naivety for a 2-0 defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PXzwJb

Dynamo Kiev v Manchester City (Wed)

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Dynamo Kiev and Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oztg0O

Ipswich Town 0-1 Hull City

Hull maintain their one-point lead at the top of the Championship with a narrow victory at Ipswich.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KEAuel

F1 agrees head protection plan for 2017

The introduction of a 'halo' head protection device on Formula 1 cars in 2017 has been agreed by the F1 Commission.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VCCvs2

Dundee 5-0 Dumbarton

Greg Stewart scores twice as Dundee cruise past Dumbarton to reach the last eight in the Scottish Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1L6aokw

Partick Thistle 2-0 St Johnstone

Partick Thistle score two second half goals to beat St Johnstone at Firhill and move within three points of the top six.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RX9fgH

Daly set for England debut

Centre Elliot Daly is in line to win his first England cap after being named in the 23-man squad to face Ireland on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oFut7m

Flintoff elected new PCA president

Former England captain Andrew Flintoff is elected the new president of the Professional Cricketers' Association.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SRgYxL

Kerber knocked out in Doha

World number two Angelique Kerber loses 7-5 6-1 to Zheng Saisai in her first singles tournament since winning the Australian Open.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rlf0Ct

Arctic Fire withdraws from Cheltenham

Last year's Champion Hurdle runner-up Arctic Fire will miss next month's race at Cheltenham through injury.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mVCsLX

Vettel fastest but Mercedes impress

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel sets the fastest time in pre-season testing for the second successive day in Barcelona.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oFldQN

It's now or never for Fifa - Infantino

Fifa presidential hopeful Gianni Infantino says it is "now or never" for the future of football's world governing body.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1p12H5n

West Ham win Kouyate red card appeal

West Ham win their appeal against Cheikhou Kouyate's red card in their FA Cup fifth-round win at Blackburn.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RkO71u

Curry's Warriors eclipse Bulls' record

Golden State Warriors become the fastest side in NBA history to 50 wins, breaking a record set by Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PVVA70

Footballer's world 'turned upside down'

England footballer Adam Johnson says his world was "turned upside down" when he was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PViDyO

A guide to beating Barcelona

How can Arsenal knock Barcelona out of the Champions League? These are the things that usually happen when they lose.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TCALB8

Izzard completes first of 27 marathons

The comedian has completed the first of 27 marathons in 27 days, one for each year Nelson Mandela spent in prison.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VBenpD

Liverpool Ladies put 2015 behind them

Striker Rosie White says Liverpool Ladies have a 'new vibe and new energy' following last year's dismal campaign.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WFGRyV

Arrest after coin thrown at footballer

Police investigating a coin thrown at West Bromwich Albion's Chris Brunt after their FA Cup clash at Reading make an arrest.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LE4lP3

Wiggins 'must earn' Olympic place

British Cycling chief Shane Sutton tells the BBC that Sir Bradley Wiggins "must produce" to earn a spot at the Rio Olympics.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1p0jtBE

Wales make three changes to face France

Wales give starts to Alex Cuthbert, Bradley Davies and Dan Lydiate against France in the Six Nations on Friday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1T3Ioku

Clegg targets Rio medal with new guide

Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg hopes a new guide and a new coach can help her achieve medal success at Rio 2016.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qvp74D

Celtic given £13,000 Uefa fine

Celtic are fined fined for the behaviour of their fans and player indiscipline in their match against Fenerbahce.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20SvDbx

Proud following Foster 'gym trend'

Ben Proud says he is following the "trend" set by Mark Foster by spending more time in the gym ahead of Rio 2016.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20SshFl

Tapper's Olympic-Paralympic bid alive

Australian Paralympic table tennis player Melissa Tapper moves closer to the Rio Olympics by progressing from her national trial.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rkaxjw

Prince Ali wants Fifa election delayed

Fifa presidential hopeful Prince Ali wants the election suspended after his plea for transparent voting booths was rejected.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KGuxh1

Hazlewood guilty of dissent in Test

Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood rants after his lbw appeal is turned down by umpires during the second Test against New Zealand.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TCiZhx

Arsenal v Barcelona (Tue)

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

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Riooa1

Juventus v Bayern Munich

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Juventus and Bayern Munich.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Oqya5z

How long can Van Gaal cling on?

Despite an easy FA Cup win at Shrewsbury, is this just the latest stay of execution for Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21mT9zu

Trump has golf in a political quandary

Can the new and inclusive R&A afford to bury its head in the sand over Donald Trump, asks BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RjZaYX

O'Sullivan 'not bothered' about Worlds

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is "not really bothered" about the World Championship and will "treat it like a vacation".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SOpwp2

Woods setback reports false - agent

Tiger Woods' agent Mark Steinberg says reports the 14-time major winner has suffered a setback are "absolutely false".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LDayLb

Reid secures 11th GB Olympic place

Grace Reid secures an Olympic spot in the women's individual 3m springboard event with her performance at the Rio World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KFpQUJ

'Brunty went down like she had been shot'

Vice-captain Heather Knight on terrifying rhinos, pranking her team-mates and England's series win in South Africa.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XINRvW

Sexwale open to Fifa presidency 'deals'

Tokyo Sexwale is the first of the five Fifa presidential candidates to say he is "open to negotiations and alliances" with his rivals.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XIIkWc

IAAF suspends Kenya's athletics head

The chief executive of Athletics Kenya is suspended amid allegations he asked athletes for bribes to reduce doping bans.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/219VmkX

Poems about football which are sure to enthral (possibly!)

After Slaven Bilic said he needs poetry lessons to describe Dimitri Payet's brilliance, we asked you for your footballing prose.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20QhPxY

Scunthorpe appoint Daws as manager

League One side Scunthorpe United appoint caretaker boss Nick Daws as manager until the end of the season.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PShtnG

Chapman recalled for SheBelieves Cup

Chelsea captain Katie Chapman is recalled to the England squad for next month's She Believes Cup in the United States.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SMP1XO

Johnson admits 'I wasn't a good person'

Former Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson admits he "wasn't a good person to his girlfriend or his daughter".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WDlUVh

Bolton agree £7.5m takeover deal

Bolton Wanderers agree a £7.5m takeover deal with the Sport Shield consortium, subject to Football League ratification.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q5cDkK

Frampton a 'flawed fighter' - Quigg

Scott Quigg says he will capitalise on Carl Frampton's "many flaws" to win the unified super-bantamweight world title.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WDjIgw

'Clubs could help stop online touts'

Clubs could help fans by creating their own secondary ticket exchanges, says the Football Supporters' Federation.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KDqBh1

McCullum out cheaply in final innings

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum makes 25 in his final Test innings as Australia close in on victory in Christchurch.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RhNHJe

Surrey appoint Di Venuto as coach

Surrey name former Australian one-day international batsman Michael Di Venuto as their new head coach.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/218NUH0

VIDEO: Daley earns 10m syncro Rio 2016 spot

Tom Daley and Dan Goodfellow earn Team GB a synchronised 10m platform berth for this summer's Olympic Games with a solid performance at the Rio World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XHyS5A

Daytona 500 won by 0.010 seconds

Denny Hamlin wins the closest Daytona 500 by 0.010 seconds on Sunday, roaring from fourth to first on the last lap.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q4IEtn

Bilic wants to write poetry about Payet

Dimitri Payet has Slaven Bilic ready to write poetry, while Karren Brady thinks he's a stunner.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24kNcoZ

Chelsea vow to ban coin throwers

Chelsea vow to ban anyone responsible for 'idiotic and dangerous' coin throwing in 5-1 win at home to Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Vxx3qj

VIDEO: When Rooney was humbled by Shrewsbury

Watch highlights of Shrewsbury Town's famous 2003 FA Cup win over an Everton side featuring a young Wayne Rooney.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Tz8viZ

Euro round-up: What you might have missed

Edin Dzeko's miss of the season, Turkish player dismissed for sending off ref and Bayern fans fall out with Pep Guardiola.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q3L9fB

Daley earns second Rio 2016 berth

Tom Daley and Dan Goodfellow secure Team GB a synchronised 10m platform berth for the Rio Olympic Games.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20OFgI4

McIlroy slumps as Watson wins title

Rory McIlroy's challenge fades with a final round of 75 as American Bubba Watson wins the Northern Trust Open.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KC97BK

England lose injured Devoto & Beaumont

Ollie Devoto and Josh Beaumont are out of the England squad through injury ahead of Saturday's match against Ireland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20OA2Mo

VIDEO: Highlights: Celtic 3-0 Inverness CT

Celtic punish Inverness CT for a string of missed chances to extend their lead at the top of the Premiership. (UK only)

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24kA1nZ

A closer look at the latest 2016 cars

F1 constructors have revealed the designs of their new cars for the 2016 campaign... but what should we be looking out for ahead of pre-season testing?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VxJlPD

VIDEO: Scarlets clinch narrow win away to Ulster

Full-back Michael Collins scores two first-half tries as Scarlets edge a 21-20 Pro12 victory over Ulster.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20Oee3w

Can Escape to Victory inspire Shrewsbury?

Can the brain of Sam Allardyce and the magic of a classic football film help Shrewsbury beat Manchester United in the FA Cup?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24h5xmO

Chelsea face Everton in FA Cup quarters

Chelsea will travel to Premier League rivals Everton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PQ7GhO

VIDEO: Highlights: Chelsea 5-1 Man City

Chelsea sweep aside a below-strength Manchester City to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24kDjrv

Queen of the South 0-1 Rangers

Kenny Miller's stunning volley sees Rangers restore their eight-point lead at the Championship summit.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oBicRr

Chelsea 5-1 Manchester City

Chelsea ease into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a comfortable win against a youthful Manchester City side .

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q5ieuM

GB's Powell misses out on bronze

British judoka Natalie Powell misses out on bronze in the -78kg category on the final day of the Dusseldorf Grand Prix.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1L3tGqJ

Kyrgios wins first title in Marseille

Australia's Nick Kyrgios beats Marin Cilic in Marseille to win his first title on the ATP Tour.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WBixy1

VIDEO: Highlights: Tottenham 0-1 Crystal Palace

Watch match highlights as Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace knock high-flying Tottenham out of the FA Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20NXABb

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace end Tottenham's hopes of a treble as Martin Kelly's first-half strike sends them into the FA Cup last eight.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TuwAaz

Ulster 20-21 Scarlets

Michael Collins scores both tries for Scarlets as they secure a deserved 21-20 win away to Ulster in the Pro12.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WBbntC

VIDEO: Highlights: Blackburn 1-5 West Ham

Dimitri Payet scores twice as West Ham fight back to ease into the FA Cup quarter-finals at Championship side Blackburn.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SKggCl

Robertson leads O'Sullivan in the final

Neil Robertson leads Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-3 at the Welsh Open final, with the second session at 19:00 GMT.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rg62qa

GB bobsleigh medal hopes end with crash

Britain's hopes of winning a first four-man bobsleigh medal in 77 years end with a crash at the World Championships.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q2N0RQ

Blackburn Rovers 1-5 West Ham United

West Ham fight back from behind to ease into the FA Cup quarter-finals against Championship side Blackburn at Ewood Park.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rcb0Em

VIDEO: Root sets new Edge of Glory target

Watch England batsmen Joe Root raise the bar in the Edge of Glory challenge, as women's all-rounder Natalie Sciver beats her team-mates.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1UfXH8Q

'Mini revolutions' in new Hamilton car

World champion Lewis Hamilton's new W07 has "mini revolutions" from last season, say Mercedes.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q987Fk

Australia beat GB to secure series

Australia beat Great Britain 3-2 in the final Test in Perth to take their six-game series 2-1.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SJt10b

VIDEO: Olympic park built around man's house

Pedro explains what life is like in his favela that was demolished in order to build the Olympic park

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mPl7V0

England women seal T20 series victory

England women beat South Africa by four wickets in Johannesburg to win the Twenty20 series 2-1.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OnkU1A

Lee collapse helps Fraser end drought

Australia's Marcus Fraser capitalises on a late collapse by Korea's Soomin Lee to win the Maybank Championship Malaysia.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TxOtp3

Sunday's FA Cup previews & team news

All the team news and previews from Sunday's three FA Cup fifth-round ties.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KA2pw2

Sunday's rugby previews & team news

All the team news and previews from Sunday's two Premiership games and one Pro12 meeting.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Rfu84x

Ticket touting laws being flouted

A 5 live investigation discovers that laws banning the touting of football tickets are being flouted, leaving supporters vulnerable to dubious online brokers.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OndueB

Hull finishes joint fourth in Australia

England's Charley Hull shoots a final-round 68 to finish joint fourth at the Women's Australian Open, eight behind winner Haru Nomura.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24jnNMy

Del Potro 'more than won tournament'

Juan Martin del Potro "more than won the tournament" despite his comeback at the Delray Beach Open ending in a semi-final defeat.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XFdyxp

GB divers earn eighth spot for Rio 2016

British divers claim two further berths for Team GB at the 2016 Olympics on the second day of the Rio World Cup in Brazil.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21gWBLZ

McIlroy two shots behind leader Watson

Rory McIlroy goes into the final round of the Northern Trust Open in California two strokes behind leader Bubba Watson.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oBHkaK

GB thrash Albania in Euro qualifying

Great Britain women secure a one-sided 122-36 victory over Albania in their third Eurobasket 2017 qualifying match.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q8b9tA

New owners and a debut to forget

From Jordan to Colchester, BBC Sport looks at five of the things you may have missed from Saturday's Football League action.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Wz0zME

VIDEO: GB's Deen fourth after second bobsleigh run

Lamin Deen pilots Great Britain to fourth in the four-man bobsleigh World Championships with two runs to go.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/215kZDq

VIDEO: West Brom's Chris Brunt hit by coin

West Brom midfielder Chris Brunt says he was hit by a coin thrown by a Baggies supporter after the 3-1 loss at Reading in the FA Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RetDYh

Robertson through to Welsh Open final

Neil Robertson is through to the Welsh Open final after beating Mark Allen 6-4, and will play Ronnie O'Sullivan or Joe Perry.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21gmkUF

Brunt 'disgusted' by coin strike

West Brom winger Chris Brunt says he is "disgusted" and "ashamed" after being struck by a coin thrown by his own supporter.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24hMSr0

Saturday's Premiership & Pro12 reports

Wins for Wasps, Saracens and Worcester in the Aviva Premiership, Leinster win in Cardiff to top the Pro12.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XE5XiJ

Las Palmas 1-2 Barcelona

Barcelona warmed up for Tuesday's Champions League tie against Arsenal with a win over Las Palmas.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KyeZvQ

Bayern Munich 3-1 SV Darmstadt 98

Two goals from Thomas Muller help Bayern Munich go 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga as they beat Darmstadt.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21g8Fx2

VIDEO: Highlights: Reading 3-1 West Brom

Watch highlights as Championship side Reading come from behind to earn a shock FA Cup fifth-round win over Premier League West Brom.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20LGTGy

VIDEO: Highlights: Watford 1-0 Leeds

Watch match highlights as Watford edge out Leeds 1-0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WyDmdj

Watford 1-0 Leeds United

An own goal by Scott Wootton sees Watford qualify for the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2007.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Lx15oq

VIDEO: Moeen Ali's Edge of Glory attempt

Watch England spinner Moeen Ali and bowler Chris Jordan take on BBC Sport's Edge of Glory challenge for Sport Relief.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KxMRJi

Asher-Smith beaten into sixth in 60m

Dina Asher-Smith is sixth in the women's 60m and Laura Muir second in the 800m at the Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20LsWbz

VIDEO: Highlights: Arsenal 0-0 Hull City

Watch highlights as a resilient Hull City hold Arsenal to a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium to earn an FA Cup fifth-round replay.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mOn9ES

Arsenal 0-0 Hull City

Arsenal will travel to Hull for an FA Cup fifth-round replay after the holders fail to capitalise on Saturday's dominance.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SBD9ry

GB's Paralympic team for Rio - who's in?

Who will be part of the ParalympicsGB team for September's Rio Games?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PNg1mt

England teams set for series deciders

England's men's and women's cricket teams both face Twenty20 series deciders with South Africa in Johannesburg on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SY76CT

Rare photos of Brazil '66 squad on show

A new exhibition marks 50 years since Brazil's 1966 World Cup stars made their home in a Cheshire village.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Wxzg5p

Weekend FA Cup fifth-round previews

Previews for all of the weekend's FA Cup fifth-round ties followed by team news, live coverage and video highlights.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21dM1VX

Saturday's Scottish Premiership previews

Team news and match previews for all of Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1otSJsC

British judoka Davis wins bronze

British judoka Nekoda Davis wins bronze in the -57kg category on the opening day of the Dusseldorf Grand Prix.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KxzHfj

Richardson-Walsh sets new GB cap record

Kate Richardson-Walsh wins a record 356th cap as Great Britain draw 1-1 with Australia to leave the series tied at 1-1.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XDvpot

Clyburn drops down field in Adelaide

English golfer Holly Clyburn sees her Australian Open challenge disappear after a disastrous third round in Adelaide.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KxwSuO

Gallacher 'in contention' in Kuala Lumpur

Scotland's Stephen Gallacher posts a 66 to lie six shots back entering the final round of the Maybank Championship.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VudTSe

Weekend Premiership & Pro12 previews

Team news for all of the weekend's matches in the Premiership and Pro12.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24d1fgo

McCullum scores fastest Test century

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum demolishes Australia's bowlers to break the world record for the fastest Test century.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TrDufl

Spieth misses cut despite recovery

Jordan Spieth rallies with a second-round 68 but still misses the cut at the Northern Trust Open at five over par.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SXhcUl

Blatter denies corruption allegations

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter denies corruption allegations as the governing body prepares to elect his successor on Friday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SFWM1S

Bologna 0-0 Juventus

Leaders Juventus' run of 15 consecutive Serie A wins comes to an end as they are held to a goalless draw at Bologna.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q65WSW

St Helens 12-38 Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters run in seven tries as they comprehensively beat St Helens in the first match of the 2016 World Club Series.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QmS6xK

GB earn sixth spot for Rio 2016

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow earn Great Britain a place in the women's synchronised 10m platform event at the Rio Olympics.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PXSOMn

Player 'felt stupid' for kissing girl

England footballer Adam Johnson told police he was "stupid" to kiss a 15-year-old girl and "should have known better", a court hears.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KuVCDV

VIDEO: Kenya must comply with Wada - Farah

Double Olympic champion Mo Farah says Kenya's athletics authorities must comply with demands by the World Anti-Doping Agency or face the consequences.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XC6H7Y

VIDEO: Pendleton laughs off fall at Fakenham

Victoria Pendleton laughs off her fall from odds-on favourite Pacha Du Polder at Fakenham on the jockey's first start under National Hunt Rules.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XCiOlq

England lose thriller off final ball

England miss a run-out off the final ball as South Africa win a thrilling first Twenty20 by three wickets in Cape Town.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/213t6k7

VIDEO: Dukurs sets track record at skeleton Worlds

Latvia's Martins Dukurs sets a track record and takes the gold in the men's skeleton World Championships for a fourth time.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/21e8Usi

Romanian football's 'slavery' crisis

Players and staff unpaid, BBC World Service reveals the "slavery" that is threatening the future of Romanian football.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oPM38z

Joshua 'ready' for world title shot

Great Britain's Anthony Joshua says he is "prepared mentally" for his IBF world heavyweight title fight against Charles Martin.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Kv9lud

VIDEO: England duo take on the Edge of Glory

England captain Eoin Morgan and bowler Tash Farrant take on BBC Sport's Edge of Glory challenge for Sport Relief.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mMjXcO

Pendleton unseated at Fakenham

Double Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton is unseated from her horse Pacha Du Polder at Fakenham.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/2138UyS

VIDEO: Are you watching Ronnie O'Sullivan?

Ding Junhui hits Welsh Open maximum just days after Ronnie O'Sullivan infamously overlooks 147 in Cardiff.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1osGSe8

VIDEO: Tenth anniversary of Murray's first win

It is 10 years since Andy Murray won his first major tennis title. Here is the BBC Scotland report from 2006.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XBRNyp

Comply with Wada or face exit - Farah

Olympic champion Mo Farah says the World Anti-Doping Agency must make "an example" of countries that do not comply with doping rules.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oxqp9s

Kenya 'fully co-operating' with Wada

Kenya has committed money and staff to its anti-doping effort, its sports minister says, as it aims to avert an Olympic ban.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oxpJ3T

England women fall to T20 defeat

England lose the second Twenty20 international as South Africa win by 17 runs in a rain-affected match.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Uc9oxa

The players managers love to sign

As Rotherham boss Neil Warnock signs Paddy Kenny for the fifth time, BBC Sport looks at the players that managers kept signing.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Uc62KB

Pittaway wins Winter Youth Olympics gold

Great Britain win their second gold of the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics as Ashleigh Pittaway triumphs in the skeleton bob.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oPd4Jn

Scarlets fined over ineligible Cowley

Scarlets are fined £7,780, suspended for two years, for naming unregistered Jacob Cowley in their Champions Cup squad at Racing 92.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SEi0wU

Keep FA Cup replays, says Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sees no need to scrap FA Cup replays because he believes Premier League clubs have squads to cope.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LwPNk9

Computer games or watching your team lose?

One Manchester United player played computer games rather than watching his side lose in the Europa League.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qq1mLe

Sports quiz of the week

It's BBC Sport's weekly quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world of sport in the past seven days?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ospfLF

Pacquiao criticises homosexuality again

Filipino boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao repeats his opposition to homosexuality, after an earlier apology for a slur on gay people.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1WvySV4

Williams unveil car for 2016 season

Williams reveal their 2016 car, but team principal Sir Frank Williams says there will be a 'challenge' to stay third.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RbS60j

Annika's Story: My Struggle With PCOS

BodyPositive's Annika talks about her life with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Vrzrij

Sheffield United suspend forward Baxter

League One side Sheffield United suspend forward Jose Baxter for the second time in nine months.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RbM141

BBC to show England games in new cup

England's three matches at next month's inaugural SheBelieves Cup will be broadcast live on the BBC.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QpMfBB

Loan to club 'financed other projects'

Thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money to fund a football stadium may have funded a string of other schemes, the BBC discovers.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ovFdVP

VIDEO: 'Man United in difficult situation'

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits his team are in a "difficult situation" following their 2-1 defeat by FC Midtjylland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XBjS98

VIDEO: 5 live's #ChuckyEggChallenge

5 live's 'Fighting Talk' duo Josh Widdicombe and Ivo Graham take on the #ChuckyEggChallenge

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TtUoLI

VIDEO: 'Privileged to be part of a revolution'

Jan Milner returns to the beautiful game - only this time it is walking football and the FA People's Cup.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KYLDqo

Alli has a lot to learn - Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says Dele Alli "has a lot to learn" after appearing to kick a Fiorentina player on Thursday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KYnMa9

Batsman with Test average of 112 dies

Andy Ganteaume, the West Indies batsman who played one Test and averaged 112, dies at the age of 95.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QoLnx4

British Lionhearts beat Mexico

British Lionhearts claim their third consecutive World Series Boxing win, thrashing Mexico Guerreros 5-0 in London.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20HviIx

Fiorentina 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham will take an away goal into the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie with Fiorentina after a draw in Italy.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PQY6sN

Lawro v BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on BBC breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SBSoAS

T20 team very exciting - Morgan

England's Twenty20 team is "in really good shape" ahead of two games against South Africa and the World T20, says captain Eoin Morgan.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RaDr5u

VIDEO: I don't care if players like me - Bennett

New England coach Wayne Bennett says he does not care if his players like him and describes his task as a "huge challenge".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24cxJrc

Workout your week with Kimberly Wyatt

From ballet stretches to battle moves, join former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt for a week's worth of #bodypositive workouts.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qotoqr

In-form Willett into second in Malaysia

Danny Willett - winner of the Dubai Desert Classic earlier this month - is one shot off the Maybank Championship lead.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LvBFI1

VIDEO: I want to be a show jumper - Kai

Kai has ADHD, but a love of horses is helping him deal with the condition and given him a focus and passion.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Q3ElSn

Champion Higgins out, O'Sullivan wins

Defending champion John Higgins is knocked out of the Welsh Open but Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the quarter-finals

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PTvVcL

Shrubsole strikes late to beat S Africa

Anya Shrubsole takes three late wickets as England women fight back to beat South Africa by 15 runs in the first Twenty20.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ToHopg

Ricciardo welcomes head protection

Extra head protection will soon become "normal" if it is introduced in the 2017 season, says Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Uaef1V

VIDEO: O'Sullivan loses frame on black ball fluke

Ronnie O'Sullivan loses the opening frame of his match with Delu Yu at the last 16 stage of the Welsh Open.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OhXbj8

Ansley double strike earns GB draw

Giselle Ansley scores two penalty corner goals as Great Britain draw 2-2 in fourth game of the series against Australia.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24bYU5o

Tennis 'sees most suspicious betting'

Tennis accounts for nearly three-quarters of all suspicious betting identified by a leading sports gambling watchdog in 2015.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mJFMcU

Coe ready to ban Kenyan athletes

Lord Coe is ready to ban Kenya's track and field team from the Rio Olympics after the country misses a doping deadline.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oMhd0x

Kent close to signing SA's Rabada

Kent are in advanced talks to sign South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada on a short-term deal, BBC Radio Kent reports.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oMhelk

Harlequins v Leicester (Fri)

Team news as Harlequins host Leicester Tigers in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 GMT).

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TscOfS

Who are the Six Nations 'hot steppers'?

Few things in rugby thrill like a supreme stepper leaving his man grasping at thin air - here are the Six Nations' best.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PSVZon

VIDEO: Westfield granted professional return

Convicted spot-fixer Mervyn Westfield has been granted a return to professional standard cricket after being jailed for cheating.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1U9YdVD

MCC squad announced for Yorkshire match

Marylebone Cricket Club name an experienced squad for the English county season's curtain-raiser against Yorkshire.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XzAwWE

Dawson son's meningitis 'weeks of hell'

Former England rugby union captain Matt Dawson reveals his family went though "two weeks of hell" as his two-year-old son battled meningitis C.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/24bHYMf

Westfield allowed back in minor cricket

Mervyn Westfield is given special dispensation in his bid to rebuild his career after being found guilty of spot-fixing.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1U9R1Jm

More players will be advised to retire

After Matthew Pewtner's retirement, a former World Rugby medical adviser expects more players to be advised to quit due to head injuries.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QnICvZ

Manor drop Briton Stevens for 2016

British driver Will Stevens is dropped by Manor for the 2016 season and replaced by Indonesian Rio Haryanto.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1R9oWPm

Gillings-Brier inspired by Ennis-Hill

Snowboarder Zoe Gillings-Brier hopes to emulate heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill, after learning she will become a mother.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PSzTlT

FC Augsburg v Liverpool

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between FC Augsburg and Liverpool.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XynAQR

VIDEO: Europa League priority for Van Gaal

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says winning the Europa League is now his priority for this season.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SArRnI

Thursday's gossip column

Mourinho waits for Man Utd call, Leicester plan double swoop, Chelsea in talks with Edinson Cavani, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1R9gr7d

Bastia v Nantes off after violence

The French league postpones Bastia's Ligue 1 match against Nantes on Saturday after clashes between fans and police.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oKXcHG

Horner predicts 'season of two halves'

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says improvements to the team's engine in 2016 will create a "season of two halves".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20EPIlq

Roma 0-2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid take a big step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a last-16 first-leg victory at Roma.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KnK0CA

Nike ends Pacquiao deal after gay slur

Nike terminates its relationship with Manny Pacquiao after the boxing great described homosexuals as "worse than animals".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oKAJux

England beat S Africa A in T20 warm-up

Alex Hales continues his fine run and captain Eoin Morgan returns to form as England comfortably beat South Africa A.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PR9BAw

Sporting Gijon 1-3 Barcelona

Lionel Messi becomes the first player to reach 300 La Liga goals as he scores twice in Barcelona's win over Sporting Gijon.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RNZv8e

VIDEO: Murphy 'wins' frame then pots cue ball

Shaun Murphy thinks he had won a frame against Luca Brecel by potting the final black, before the cue ball drops into the pocket and gifts the frame to the Belgian.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mHUilk

Man Utd 'wait and see' on Rooney injury

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he must "wait and see" how long Wayne Rooney will be out with a knee injury.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qm0Hui

Thai player banned for corruption

Unranked player Jatuporn Nalamphun receives an 18-month ban and a $5,000 fine for betting on tennis matches.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qm0zen

VIDEO: Two off as Hibs beat Hearts in cup

Hibernian beat Hearts in a controversial Scottish Cup fifth-round replay (UK only).

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VnuxCV

Selby 'bores' boxing rival Warrington

Josh Warrington rekindles his feud with IBF world featherweight champion Lee Selby over a possible bout between them.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1U837m3

Pietersen will not play for S Africa

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen is not looking to return to international cricket with his native South Africa.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QlP3iT

Faugheen to miss Cheltenham

Champion hurdler Faugheen has a leg injury and will miss the defence of his Champion Hurdle title at Cheltenham.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mHmrJq

Williams through at Welsh Open

Mark Williams through to round four of Welsh Open but Matthew Stevens exits as Martin Gould wins deciding frame.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VnbrwG

VIDEO: Highlights: Dundee Utd 0-3 Motherwell

Scott McDonald scores twice as Motherwell damage Dundee United's hopes of escaping relegation from the Scottish Premiership.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RMLZ4M

FA agrees to support Infantino for Fifa

The FA agrees to support Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency following Tuesday's board meeting, BBC Sport understands.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QluhQz

Injured Rutherford to miss Glasgow GP

Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford pulls out of Saturday's Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix due to a "minor injury".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Sy4Str

Thompson apologises to United fans

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson apologises to supporters for the side's "abysmal" displays and league position.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VmQYs0

Devoto joins England as Goode cover

Ollie Devoto will train with England as injury cover for Alex Goode before the Six Nations match against Ireland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KppoK4

Gloucestershire sign Shaw on loan

Yorkshire seam bowler Josh Shaw joins County Championship Division Two club Gloucestershire on a season-long loan.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SS05n3

Raids at South Korea swimming body

Prosecutors raid the headquarters of South Korea's national swimming association over corruption allegations, officials say.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Lt9Cc0

Russian footballer in Putin shirt row

A Russian football club is facing punishment after one of its players removed his shirt to reveal a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a match in Turkey.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SxemoA

VIDEO: Chelsea are still in the race - Hiddink

Guus Hiddink is optimistic that his Chelsea side can overcome a Champions League first-leg deficit against Paris St-Germain.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LsX5VX

Chelsea's PSG tie is 50-50 - Hiddink

Guus Hiddink says Chelsea have a "50-50" chance of making the Champions League last eight after losing 2-1 to Paris St-Germain.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OfdHjS

Ronaldo walks out of news conference

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo walks out of a news conference after being questioned about his record in away matches.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QH7OxZ

Hibernian 1-0 Heart of Midlothian

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TlHlM9

Formula 1 gossip

Vettel might retire at Ferrari, Grosjean says Haas drive "unbelievable", Magnussen "hungry" for Renault success, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RF8CYT

Man Utd fans plan £71 ticket protest

Manchester United fans are to protest against the £71 ticket price for Thursday's match against Danish champions Midtjylland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Wq3wPw

FA considers scrapping cup replays

Scrapping FA Cup replays and playing midweek rounds are among measures being considered to trim the English fixture list.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oGT0ZG

O'Sullivan defends 'too cheap' maximum

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/216PDJj

VIDEO: Seven great moments in FA Cup replays

BBC Sport looks back at seven famous FA Cup moments that would never have happened without replays.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1POTuUb

VIDEO: O'Sullivan defends controversial finish

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "just having a bit of fun" when he decided against attempting a 147 finish in his first-round Welsh Open match against Barry Pinches.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KnIn83

Many Clouds top weight for National

Last year's winner Many Clouds is handed the top weight of 11st 10lbs for the Grand National at Aintree on 9 April.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LrDLZn

Tweddle to leave hospital after surgery

Olympic bronze medallist Beth Tweddle is to be discharged from hospital after suffering a neck injury during TV show The Jump.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/247uCRl

VIDEO: The ones that got away from Man Utd?

BBC Sport takes a look at five surprising products of Manchester United's youth system, after Nicky Butt was announced as the new Head of Academy for the Red Devils.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TnXctH

Ireland lose to UAE in T20 in Abu Dhabi

Ireland lose eight wickets for 37 runs as they are beaten by the United Arab Emirates in their Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Wpj5Hd

VIDEO: Youth skier wins gold on broken leg

US skier Birk Irving wins gold in the halfpipe despite suffering a broken leg before the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LrumRw

Exeter sign Australia back Turner

Premiership side Exeter Chiefs sign Australia back Lachie Turner on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20B406q

Footballer 'made girl out to be a liar'

A girl tells a jury footballer Adam Johnson has "made her out to be a liar" following a sexual encounter in his car.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/247aXRr

Seamer Balcombe announces retirement

Surrey seamer David Balcombe, who spent eight years with Hampshire, announces his retirement from professional cricket.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LrcMwV

'O'Sullivan nearly bigger than snooker'

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is "close" to being bigger than snooker, says the sport's chairman Barry Hearn.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1R5U6r0

Jelavic completes move to China

West Ham striker Nikica Jelavic joins Chinese second division side Beijing Renhe for about £2m.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1R5UiGE

Barnsley deny Moyes claim on Stones fee

Barnsley deny claims made by ex-Everton boss David Moyes that the Premier League side paid only £1.25m for defender John Stones.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1olX8yn

Dad wants a probe into 3G cancer link

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qj8yZB

VIDEO: Chelsea must take initiative - Hiddink

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says the Blues must take the initiative in their Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint Germain.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OdAxZe

VIDEO: Why can't the big clubs sign 'a Mahrez'?

Arsenal and Manchester United say they are not able to buy a £400,000 player - the MOTD2 Extra panel ask 'why not?'

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KmPspe

Do European ties affect league form?

As part of our Mythbusting series, we look at whether teams really do play worse after European games.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KTjGjG

Boxer Pacquiao angers with gay remarks

Philippine boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao sparks anger by calling homosexuals "worse than animals" in a television interview.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oFOXN4

VIDEO: Highlights: Inverness CT 3-1 Aberdeen

Inverness continue their unbeaten run against Aberdeen this season as they come from behind to win. (UK only)

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OcS3Np

Cipriani agrees return to Wasps

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20AxOQA

Butt named Man Utd academy boss

Manchester United appoint former midfielder Nicky Butt as their head of academy following a review of the youth set-up.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QidePo

Inverness CT 3-1 Aberdeen

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PwF1OR

Leeds United 0-0 Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough miss the chance to go top of the Championship after being held to a goalless draw by Leeds United.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TkHBLs

McNamara 'poorly handled' by England

Steve McNamara's exit as England coach was badly handled by the Rugby Football League, says his club boss.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TjCTwa

VIDEO: Basketball giant backs League Two team

US basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has given his backing to League Two football club Northampton Town in a video message.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Lqby5g

Formula E moves from refugee venue

Formula E finds an alternative venue for its Berlin race after its previous location was made into a shelter for refugees.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Vhnc7R

Paris St-Germain v Chelsea

Chelsea captain John Terry misses the Champions League last-16 trip to Paris St-Germain with a hamstring injury.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PzVO3j

Man Utd rename stand to honour Charlton

Manchester United will rename Old Trafford's South Stand in honour of the their record goal scorer Sir Bobby Charlton.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Oc6xwV

New trainer Lee dreams of Aintree win

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Vh48Xz

VIDEO: How to change the Fifa 'mafia'

Experts from across the football world give their opinion on the next steps for Fifa, as part of a debate on the organisation's future on BBC Two's Victoria Derbyshire programme.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ojLTGE

Platini to 'fight against injustice'

Michel Platini says that he is fighting not for his future but "against injustice" after arriving at his appeal hearing on Monday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1U3sJRc

VIDEO: Prize 'too cheap' for O'Sullivan 147

Ronnie O'Sullivan turns down the chance of making a 147 maximum saying the £10,000 prize fund is "too cheap", as he beats Barry Pinches 4-1 in the first round of the 2016 Welsh Open.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RGfXre

O'Sullivan turns down 'too cheap' 147

Ronnie O'Sullivan turns down the chance of a 147 break at the Welsh Open because the £10,000 prize was not enough.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LpJajy

Barca penalty: Disrespectful or genius?

Was Lionel Messi's decision to pass a penalty to Luis Suarez to help him score a hat-trick for Barcelona a good or bad call?

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PMqn3W

Girl met footballer for 'kiss and more'

A court hears a girl describe meeting up with former Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson for a "thank you kiss and more."

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1VghoeS

Rio-bound swimmers face more drug tests

The world's best swimmers will be drug tested up to seven times in the run up to this August's Rio Olympics.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oiOi4t

Algerian football 'in chaos' after doping controversy

Allegations of widespread drug-taking rock Algerian football following the suspension of international Youcef Belaili and three other top-division players.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PLONug

VIDEO: The Fifa corruption crisis explained

BBC Sport's Richard Conway looks back at the history of corruption and scandals that have engulfed world football's governing body Fifa in recent years.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20VyXrD

VIDEO: West Indies win U19s Cricket World Cup

West Indies beat India by five wickets in Bangladesh to seal the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup for the first time.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PWyOx9

Formula 1 gossip

Manor ponders a novel solution to its second-driver puzzle, Haas to debut car, Magnussen fired up, plus more.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RF8CYT

VIDEO: How the title race blew wide open

BBC Sport tracks how the Premier League title race blew wide open, as Arsenal grabbed an injury-time winner against Leicester and Tottenham Hotspur stunned Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SPBYp3

Ex-chief of Russian anti-doping dies

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1OaD0DP

Australia beat NZ to lead series

Australia beat New Zealand by an innings and 52 runs at Wellington to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20yp1ib

Lescott sorry for 'pocket' car tweet

Aston Villa's Joleon Lescott apologises after tweeting a picture of an expensive car after Sunday's 6-0 defeat by Liverpool.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1LpaC10

Platini appeal to be heard on Monday

Michel Platini's appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activity will be heard on Monday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ocSVwa

VIDEO: England's Joseph runs in hat-trick

Jonathan Joseph scores a hat-trick of tries as England thrash Italy 40-9 in the Six Nations.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20yh4cZ

GB ice hockey miss out on Olympics

Great Britain miss out on the chance to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics after losing to 6-2 to Italy.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20UBeTV

'McClaren outlay adds pressure on him'

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is under more pressure after his spending at the club, according to John Carver.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1U1JGve

Massaro & Matthew win British titles

Laura Massaro and Nick Matthew win titles at the British National Squash Championships in Manchester on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/243YLkt

VIDEO: Penalty decision 'absolutely wrong'

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Mark Clattenburg's decision to award Tottenham a penalty was "absolutely wrong" as his side suffered a 2-1 defeat.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RDaxNx

VIDEO: Perfect performance by Spurs - Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his team "performed perfectly" after they won 2-1 at Manchester City.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PLe5c6

VIDEO: Highlights: Celtic 2-0 Ross County

Premiership leaders Celtic open up a three-point gap at the top with victory over Ross County (UK only).

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qfw67X

Saracens 23-64 Wasps

Wasps run in eight tries to stun Saracens and secure a bonus-point win over the Premiership leaders.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1V8HAbe

Leeds take legal action over TV rights

Leeds want to negotiate their own TV rights deal after having 11 games moved for live coverage.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QASfHT

VIDEO: Villa boss Garde feels 'humiliated' by loss

Aston Villa manager Remi Garde says he feels "humiliated" after his team were beaten 6-0 by Liverpool at Villa Park and apologises to fans for the performance.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Th0gqo

VIDEO: Highlights: Italy 9-40 England

Watch highlights of England's 40-9 win over Italy in Rome, with three tries for Jonathan Joseph.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SOGQLc

England lose ODI series to S Africa

AB de Villiers' century gives South Africa a 3-2 one-day series win over England with a five-wicket victory in the decider in Cape Town.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KiVLu5

England women beat SA to win series

England's women beat South Africa by five wickets in Johannesburg to complete a 2-1 one-day international series win.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KiVLu2

VIDEO: Beating Leicester 'a pivotal moment'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Danny Welbeck's last-gasp winner against Leicester was a "pivotal moment" in the title race.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qfleqq

VIDEO: Simpson red card was severe - Ranieri

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says that referee Martin Atkinson's decision to send off Danny Simpson during the Foxes' 2-1 defeat at Arsenal was "severe".

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QfhTBw

Rowlands wins youth gold for Team GB

British teenager Madi Rowlands wins gold in ski halfpipe at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QfeWRC

GB narrowly miss out on medal at Worlds

Great Britain just miss out on their first medal in a men's bobsleigh World Championships for 50 years by 0.20 seconds.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XrrqeJ

Platini appeal to be heard on Monday

Michel Platini's appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activity will be heard on Monday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ocSVwa

Scotland to assess injured Seymour

Tommy Seymour has his foot in a protective boot after spraining his ankle during Scotland's Six Nations defeat by Wales.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Xrnlap

West Indies win Under-19 World Cup

West Indies win their first ICC Under-19 World Cup title by beating India by five wickets in the final in Bangladesh.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1SpNc32

Ormerod claims first World Cup podium

British snowboarder Katie Ormerod claims her first World Cup podium after finishing second in big air in Canada.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PwHzwk

Venus Williams wins 49th title

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams beats Misaki Doi in straight sets to win the inaugural Taiwan Open on Sunday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qf9ZOP

Gilbert strike earns GB victory

Susie Gilbert's goal gives Great Britain a 1-0 win over Australia in the second match of their six-test series.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/212lTxi

VIDEO: GB beat Serbia in Olympic pre-qualifier

Great Britain's men beat Serbia 6-2 to make it two wins out of two in the 2018 Winter Olympics pre-qualifiers in Cortina, Italy.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KOHeWP

Bradman comparisons 'uncomfortable'

Australia's Adam Voges says he should not be compared to legend Sir Donald Bradman despite having a batting average in the 90s.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1U0uIFY

Ko wins earthquake-hit New Zealand Open

Home favourite Lydia Ko shrugs off the effects of an earthquake for her third NZ Women's Open title in four years.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20woXQ5

Saturday's Premier League reports

Round-up of Saturday's Premier League reports, as Chelsea put five past Newcastle and Sunderland beat Manchester United 1-0.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1U0pV7r

Mickelson two ahead at Pebble Beach

Five-time major winner Phil Mickelson takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PKABBO

Preview & key stats: Italy v England (Sun)

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Italy and England in Rome.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Td9aoN

VIDEO: Arsenal v Leicester: A title decider?

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri discuss whether or not Sunday's fixture at the Emirates Stadium is a Premier League title decider.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TXktlN

England still improving - Bayliss

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TiC73L

'I expect great rugby from England'

England have beefed up their ball carrying and can heed Eddie Jones' call to blow Italy away in the Six Nations, says Jeremy Guscott.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Ryauml

VIDEO: How England became one-day contenders

Analyst Simon Hughes gives five reasons for England's remarkable turnaround in one-day cricket.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PKfcZn

England forward options please Hodgson

Roy Hodgson says England's striker options are "as strong as they have been" since he became England boss in 2012.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XqA1hI

Europa League 'best hope' for Man Utd

Winning the Europa League is Manchester United's best hope of qualifying for the Champions League, says Louis Van Gaal.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Wjrtb6

Kidney failure tough to accept - Cole

Andy Cole wants to "go back to things like going for a run and playing football" after kidney failure.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/211lKKz

Valencia 2-1 Espanyol

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TfClaK

Baker sets new high jump personal best

Britain's Christopher Baker sets a personal best of 2.36m to finish second in the Hustopece Indoor high jump.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KNNpuk

VIDEO: Magpies exposed defensively - McClaren

Steve McClaren says Newcastle were exposed defensively on quite a few occasions as his side lost 5-1 to Chelsea.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PuVbrP

Chelsea 5-1 Newcastle United

Newcastle drop into the relegation zone on goal difference after three early goals set Chelsea on their way to an easy win.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1V8nCgV

GB win to set up crunch Italy match

Great Britain beat Serbia 6-2 to record their second victory in pre-qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Soq1WK

Schmidt 'hugely disappointed' by defeat

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his injury-ravaged team tired in the second half as they lost 10-9 against France in Paris.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1oA4LRx

Catalans Dragons 10-38 Hull FC

Hull FC secure a second convincing Super League victory in a row, scoring seven tries in a stunning win at Catalans Dragons.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1mwpvb7

Worcester 14-16 Bath

Tom Homer's kicking and a much-improved second half earns Bath a crucial victory over Worcester in the Premiership.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QbTMKd

VIDEO: Highlights: Wales 27-23 Scotland

Watch highlights as Wales register a ninth consecutive win over Scotland, beating them 27-23 in the Six Nations.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TZfalQ

VIDEO: Which players should Man Utd keep?

BBC pundits Chris Sutton and Trevor Sinclair discuss which Manchester United players they would keep at the club next season.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1XqeDcl

Everton 0-1 West Bromwich Albion

Salomon Rondon scores the only goal of the game as West Brom earn their first league win in six against a luckless Everton.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1Qw1fxX

GB's Christie wins third World Cup gold

Elise Christie wins her third World Cup gold of the season in the 1,000m in Dordrecht in the Netherlands

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RzlCPF

Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Hull City

Hull City move back to the top of the Championship with victory at Blackburn Rovers, who are now winless in nine games.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QbveLi

Alloa Athletic 1-1 Rangers

Championship leaders Rangers deny bottom side Alloa Athletic victory with a late goal at Recreation Park.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TYJTPS

Top Gamble beats Dodging Bullets

Reigning Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Dodging Bullets loses to Top Gamble on his return to the track at Newbury.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1odGMI2

VIDEO: Highlights: France 10-9 Ireland

Watch highlights as Maxime Medard's late try earns France a 10-9 win against Ireland in a scrappy Six Nations contest in Paris.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1TZ338c

England Women see off feisty Italy

England score five tries to Italy's four and win 33-24 in the Women's Six Nations in Ivrea.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20oGwBF

Darmian out with dislocated shoulder

Matteo Darmian adds to Manchester United's full-back problems as he dislocates his shoulder at Sunderland.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1o9Vnnd

Surgery to end Smith's Paralympic dream

Paralympic cycling hopeful David Smith needs more surgery on a spinal tumour, ending his chances of competing in Rio.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1ozB8zL

Sharp sets Scottish 800m indoor best

Lynsey Sharp sets a new Scottish indoor 800m record with victory at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20uxsuN

VIDEO: Top four very difficult - Van Gaal

Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal says they can only 'blame themselves' after their 2-1 defeat to Sunderland, leaves them six points adrift from the top four in the Premier League.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1KN8HZ4

VIDEO: United win a big statement - Allardyce

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester United is a "big statement" in their bid to avoid relegation

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1QyCfGt

Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United

Sunderland boost their Premier League survival hopes with a deserved victory over an uninspired Manchester United.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PQQxpr

Injured Brunt out of South Africa tour

Fast bowler Katherine Brunt will miss the rest of England women's tour of South Africa after injuring her back on Friday.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1odfOQQ

Queens Park Rangers 1-3 Fulham

Fulham beat west London rivals QPR for the second time this season to give Slavisa Jokanovic his first win as boss.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/20ZeHBO

VIDEO: I denied I was ill for ages - Andy Cole

Andy Cole talks to Dan Walker during this week's Focus Forum about how his life has changed as he battled a serious kidney disease.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1PTbWP5

VIDEO: No pressure on Leicester - Mahrez

Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez tells Football Focus the Foxes are under no obligation to win the Premeir League and the pressure is on Manchester City and Arsenal.

from BBC Sport - Sport http://ift.tt/1RyJRxs