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Formula 1

Williams launches FW34
Williams launches the new FW34 at Jerez before the start of pre-season F1 testing

Williams ready for 'fresh start' with FW34
Frank Williams heralds the launch of the new FW34 as a 'fresh start' for his team

Maldonado keen to make experience pay
Pastor Maldonado hopes a year of experience will help him to guide Williams down the right path in 2012

Senna motivated ahead of Williams debut
Bruno Senna says he is ready and raring to go as Williams reveals the new FW34 in Spain

Petrov manager confirms ongoing talks
Vitaly Petrov's manager confirms talks are ongoing to find a drive for the Russian in 2012

MotoGP

Why the MotoGP weight limit changed
“When the minutes arrived, [it turned out] that the MSMA decision was not unanimous. It was by majority” – Carmelo Ezpeleta.

HRC: 1000cc only unleashed in 5th and 6th gears
“Even with the 800cc we had to reduce the power up to fourth gear”- Shuhei Nakamoto.

Valentino Rossi has metalwork removed
Both Ducati MotoGP riders have undergone surgery on the same day, with the surprise announcement that Valentino Rossi had metalwork removed from his leg on Monday morning...

Nicky Hayden needs shoulder surgery
After struggling with his healing shoulder during the Sepang MotoGP test, Nicky Hayden travelled directly to California for a thorough examination at Doctor Arthur Ting's clinic...

Casey Stoner - Q&A
“They also say you slow down when you get married, but in my first year of marriage I won the title and when I found out that we were having a baby I won it a second time” – Casey Stoner.



V8 Supercars

Motorsport mourns Jason Richards
Despite fighting bravely since last November, V8 Supercar star Jason Richards has lost his battle with illness.

Darren Turner fills in for Wheldon on Gold Coast
British driver Darren Turner has stepped in to substitute for the late Dan Wheldon in the Gold Coast 600, with replacements also confirmed for Tony Kanaan and Will Power.

IRWIN Ford falls short at Bathurst
David Brabham and Alex Davison were denied the chance to challenge for Supercheap Autos 1000 honours thanks to a series of on-track issues.

Brabham, IRWIN in with chance at Bathurst
Despite not figuring in today's top ten qualifying shootout, IRWIN Racing's Alex Davison and David Brabham believe they can win the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.

Tough weekend gets no better for Brabham, IRWIN
After two fraught qualifying races, things got no better for the IRWIN Tools-backed Ford of Alex Davison and David Brabham at Phillip Island.




World Rally

Prodrive loses MINI factory deal
Prodrive loses its role as MINI's manufacturer entry in the WRC, with WRC MINI Team Portugal taking the role for the remainder of the 2012 season

Wilson to miss Rally Sweden
Matthew Wilson to miss Rally Sweden after suffering broken ankle in a training fall

Hirvonen takes maiden Citroen win
Mikko Hirvonen wins for the first time in Citroen colours on Rally Finnskog

FIA, Eurosport fail to agree promoter terms
No deal has been done between the FIA and Eurosport Events to secure a promoter for the World Rally Championship confirms the governing body

Doubts cast over Eurosport promoter deal
Legal wrangling may yet cause Eurosport's bid to take over promotion of the World Rally Championship to stall.


World Superbikes

Alstare confirms sabbatical from racing
Former World Superbike Champions Team Alstare will not be present in any series this season after being unable to find a manufacturer partner for 2012.

Effenbert Liberty aiming high for second season
Effenbert Liberty Ducati launches its World Superbike and Superstock bid with a big unveil in Italy.

Hopkins: Loss of finger won't affect me
John Hopkins is setting his sights high for the 2012 World Superbike Championship season, despite the set-back of having his finger amputated.

Sandi added to Effenbert Liberty roster in SSTK
Federico Sandi will ride the Ducati 1199 Panigale in the 2012 FIM Superstock 1000 Championship for Effenbert Liberty.

FIRST LOOK: Laverty in Aprilia colours
Aprilia releases a teaser image of Eugene Laverty and Max Biaggi in their leathers for the 2012 World Superbike Championship.



Champ Cars

FA: Genoa snaps up pacesetter.
Dane Cameron locked up by impressed team.

FA: Cameron quickest again.
Star Mazda graduate leaves pack trailing in Spring Training test.

FA: Cameron takes opening day at Laguna.
Rookie wastes no time in stamping mark on feeder series.

FA: Teams get set for Laguna test.
Champ Car Atlantic crews continue preparations.

Champ Car files for bankruptcy.
Series owners file for bankruptcy as end of Champ Car draws closer.




Wade and Haddin may play together
Brad Haddin could reclaim the gloves while Matthew Wade plays as a specialist batsman in the one-day series.

Olyroos could fail to qualify for Olympics
Australia is facing the ignominy of failing to qualify a soccer team for the Olympics for the first time in 28 years.

Folau takes baby steps towards a brave new world
Israel Folau's conversion has been Kevin Sheedy's biggest challenge.

Magnussen's form sends rivals message
World 100 metres freestyle champion believes his sizzling form is ringing alarm bells among his overseas rivals.

Clubs stalling on 'day off' clause
Stipulation that players have a set day off a week has met resistance by a handful of clubs unwilling to alter their long-held schedules.



Tendulkar in line for rest in Perth
Indian veteran Virender Sehwag says the team's rotation policy for the current one-day series will allow weary players to rest up after a hectic tour. Luck shines: Marsh finds form for WA Scorecard: Bulls v Warriors - Sheffield Shield Shield clash: Tassie openers haunt NSW

Evans wary of Contador ban effect on tour
Cadel Evans doesn't know whether Alberto Contador's doping ban is "the right thing or the wrong thing". Greats speak: Contador verdict another blow for cycling Play video: Contador blamed his butcher

Pre-season blow for Magpies star Didak
Collingwood star Alan Didak will lose a valuable chunk of his pre-season after tearing a leg muscle at training. Play video: Walker lashes out at Crows team mates--> Blue blood: Kreuzer feeling good about 2012 NAB Cup: Lions' Brown ready to rip in Play video: Buddy set to soar for Hawks--> Match stats: Magpies v Cats--> The Footy Show: Rodney Eade exclusive interview-->

Manly stars out to prove their NRL worth
Premiers Manly aim to prove they can be a force in the NRL following the departure of coach Des Hasler. 2012 season: Full premiership draw--> Match stats: Indigenous v NRL All Stars--> Positions vacant: Griffin wants Broncos to fight for spots Raiders blow: Croker out, Shillington in doubt Match stats: England v Australia--> Play video: Kangaroos play mind games with England--> RLW: 2010 NRL players' poll-->

Tomic keen to focus on tennis
Bernard Tomic says he is looking forward to focussing on tennis after his recent brush with the law. Davis Cup: Tomic, Hewitt to play singles World beater: Djokovic clinches Laureus award

Roar won't pay to buy back McKay
Brisbane has ruled out paying Scottish club Rangers a fee to get former captain Matt McKay back. EPL ladder: Where your team stands--> Popular cat: Feline sparks Twitter following Racial row: Dalglish revives Suarez debate Match stats: Glory v Gold Coast Utd--> Results & stats: A League, EPL & more-->

V8 star Lowndes happy with Skaife sub
He could hardly live up to the reputation of V8 great Mark Skaife, but Craig Lowndes believes Warren Luff is the right choice as his co-driver.

Thorpe can be a Games inspiration: Fraser
Swimming legends believe what Ian Thorpe brings to the Australian Olympic team out of the pool could be as important as how he performs in it.

Scotland out of rugby's top ten
Scotland have fallen out of the world's top ten rugby nations, replaced by Samoa, following last weekend's Six Nations loss at home to England.



Barton comments don't jeopardise Terry case

Attorney General Dominic Grieve has defended his decision not to prosecute footballer Joey Barton for a series of online comments about John Terry ahead of his trial, insisting they would not jeopardise the case.


Ifill form helps Phoenix rise
Paul Ifill declared second-placed Wellington Phoenix was “in it to win it” but admitted Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar were the teams to beat for the A-League title.

Van der Sar tells De Gea "to deal with" it

Edwin van der Sar has told David de Gea he has to "deal with" the pressure of being the Manchester United goalkeeper.


Ferguson plans a long glorious reign
Perth Glory coach Ian Ferguson is eager to turn his side into an A-League powerhouse, but says he needs a multi-year contract extension in order to make it happen.

Rangers chairman denies BBC claims
Rangers chairman Craig Whyte has rejected claims by the BBC concerning evidence he gave in court.

Teenage winger gets Football Ferns call-up
Holly Patterson is in line to make her debut for the New Zealand women's soccer team after being called into the squad to face the United States.

Copa Libertadores group stage kicks off
The group stage of the Copa Libertadores begins this week with 10 matches across Latin America.

Dalglish reopens Suarez debate
Kenny Dalglish has risked infuriating Manchester United ahead of Luis Suarez's appearance at Old Trafford next weekend by again claiming the Liverpool striker should never have been banned for the comments he made to Patrice Evra in October.

Bobby Charlton has minor surgery
Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton was unable to personally receive a Laureus Sports Awards honour because he was having minor surgery.

Granada beats Malaga in Andalusian derby
Granada's 2-1 win over local Primera Liga rival Malaga has lifted it to 14th spot, three points clear of the relegation zone.

Parker looking forward to Redknapp return
Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker admitted his side missed absent manager Harry Redknapp during its goalless draw at Liverpool.

Suarez's return fails to spark Liverpool
Luis Suarez's return from an eight-match suspension failed to inspire Liverpool as it was held to a goalless draw by Tottenham at Anfield.

FA stance gets political backing
England's Sports minister Hugh Robertson has backed the Football Association's position on the England captaincy even if it leads to both Fabio Capello and John Terry ending their stints with the national side.

Bradley commits to Egypt despite turmoil
Egypt coach Bob Bradley has renewed his commitment to the national team despite the recent fatal riot.

Injured Frimpong facing long layoff
Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong could miss up to nine months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

Bayern helped Dortmund avoid bankruptcy
Bayern Munich loaned Borussia Dortmund money to help save its rival from bankruptcy in 2003, it has been revealed.

Dortmund is favourite: Beckenbauer
Defending champion Borussia Dortmund is favoured to win the German title this season, says a Bayern Munich legend.

Barton escapes action over his Terry tweet
Joey Barton has avoided legal action over his tweets about the John Terry racism case.

Kamara scores twice for Eskisehirspor
Diomansy Kamara scored twice as Eskisehirspor beat Istanbul Buyuksehir 3-1 in the Super Lig today.

Chelsea denies friction with AVB
Chelsea today denied claims owner Roman Abramovich held 'showdown' talks with manager Andre Villas-Boas before the club's breathtaking 3-3 draw with Manchester United.



Tigers openers build platform on rainy day
Ed Cowan and Steven Cazzulino built a handy opening stand for Tasmania in reply to New South Wales' 7 for 341 declared on a second day that was heavily interrupted by rain

Cooper rescues SA after sublime Holland spell
Tom Cooper's composed and unbeaten 60 was enough to guide South Australia to a desperately tight one-wicket victory, after Jon Holland's extraordinary 6-29 had taken Victoria to the brink

Taylor to take Glos to tribunal
Chris Taylor will take Gloucestershire to an employment tribunal after failing to agree a new contract with the county. The deal was dependent on the county's ground development plans being granted but they were rejected in January

India will rotate openers - Sehwag
Call it a lesson learned from the Test series or the importance of fielding in one-day cricket, but India are going to give their young batsmen a long run in the ODI series

WA close in on first-innings points
Shaun Marsh was back among the runs as Western Australia ended the second day two runs short of claiming first-innings points against Queensland at the Gabba

Awais Zia named in Pakistan T20 squad
Awais Zia is the only new face in Pakistan's limited-overs squads for the ongoing series against England

Canada board vice-president Clifford Cox dies
Cricket Canada vice-president Clifford Cox died on February 4 in Vancouver, aged 79

Sarel Burger to lead Namibia in World T20 qualifiers
Sarel Burger will lead Namibia in the World Twenty20 Qualifier in the UAE in March, assisted by Raymond van Schoor, as per the 14-man squad announced by Cricket Namibia

World Cup finalists meet in very different circumstances
ESPNcricinfo previews the second CB series ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Perth

Dean Brownlie sustains fractured finger
Dean Brownlie has been diagnosed with a fractured finger and is likely to miss the rest of the limited-overs matches against Zimbabwe

'Playing every game like it is my last' - David Hussey
David Hussey believes playing in the 2015 World Cup is a realistic goal despite his age, and he has said that he still harbours hopes of making the Australia Test team

Bell dropped from limited-overs squads
Jos Buttler and Danny Briggs have been named in England's limited-overs squads to face Pakistan in the UAE

Wasim Akram reveals Starc advice
Mitchell Starc's presently irresistible blend of swing, speed and direction is all in the wrist - the result of a fiendishly simple piece of advice from Wasim Akram

England must learn to play in Asia - Strauss
Andrew Strauss has warned that England must learn the lessons of their 3-0 series whitewash at the hands of Pakistan or face more misery in Asian conditions

'Victory will drive new generations to play cricket'
Pakistan's 3-0 whitewash of England has not come as a surprise to some of the country's ex-players and administrators

Seamers put Punjab on top
A round-up of the first day of the fourth round of Pentangular Cup matches

Northamptonshire call off South Africa trip
Northamptonshire have decided to cancel their pre-season trip to South Africa, due in part to "challenging economic conditions", despite reporting a £22,000 profit for 2011

Pity if Pune Warriors don't play - Donald
Allan Donald, the recently appointed bowling coach of the Pune Warriors, said players and administrators of the franchise are "waiting with bated breath" to see if they will participate in the fifth season of the IPL

Dinda stars as East Zone take control
A round-up of day three of the semi-finals of the Duleep Trophy 2011-12

'A dream come true' - Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan, the Pakistan coach, compared his team's whitewash against England to the 1992 World Cup triumph after the 3-0 margin was sealed with a 71-run victory in Dubai



Novak Djokovic Wins Laureus World Sportsman Of The Year Award [Video]

Fed Cup Results; Berdych, Youzhny, Monaco Win ATP Titles
WORLD GROUP I Russia d. Spain 3-2

Previews: Federer in Davis Cup, WTA Events; Tennis-X Notes
WOZ'S DAD CANS HER COACH --

Serena, Venus Star As USA Hosts Belarus; Fed Cup Capsules
The Williams sisters and Team USA host Belarus this weekend in Fed Cup.

Victoria Azarenka: I Don't Think Being No.1 Has Really Hit Me Yet

Rafael Nadal Says See You At Indian Wells [Video]

Novak Djokovic: I'm Very Tired But Fulfilled, Full Of Joy, I'm Very Proud Of This Achievement [Video]

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open Photo Shoot [Video]

Mum Snatches Novak Djokovic's Shirt Away From School Girl [Video]
A young girl had a

Victoria Azarenka Appears On Ellen Show Tuesday [Video]

Post-Match Analysis: Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Australian Open Final
Before I get too bogged down, I have to congratulate

Novak Djokovic: This Is The Greatest Win Of My Life, It's Incredible

Tennis Players React To Novak Djokovic's Win Over Rafael Nadal
The top tennis players react on twitter to the incredible

Rafael Nadal: Physically That Was The Toughest Match I've Ever Played, I Suffered But I Enjoyed It

Novak Djokovic Outlasts Rafael Nadal In 5-hours, 53-minute Epic Australian Open Win

Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Australian Open Match Is The Longest Grand Slam Final On Record
Record from the marathon

Djokovic v. Nadal For Australian Open Title, 2012 Supremacy; Who's The Pick?
Who'll win the

Rafael Nadal: I Don't Know If I'm Ready To Win Tomorrow, But I Am Going To Fight For It

Azarenka Crushes Sharapova In Australian Open Final; Wins First Slam, Ascends To No. 1
The Tennis-X.com Blog on Azarenka Crushes Sharapova In

Azarenka Seeks First Slam Title Against Sharapova Tonight In Scream Queen Battle At Australian Open
In a battle of scream queens,



Terry not ready to quit England
John Terry still wants to play for England despite being stripped of the captaincy for the second time, BBC Sport understands.

Report shows match-fixing scale
A report detailing the wide extent of match-fixing, racism and violence in European football will be released on Tuesday.

Ferguson backs Capello over Terry
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson defends Fabio Capello's criticism of the FA after John Terry's removal as England captain.

Suarez ban wrong insists Dalglish
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish insists Luis Suarez should never have been banned after the player returned against Spurs.

Bell dropped from one-day squad
England drop Ian Bell from their one-day squad to face Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, but call up uncapped spinner Danny Briggs.

Van der Sar gives De Gea warning
Edwin van der Sar says goalkeeper David de Gea has to "deal" with his tough start to life at Manchester United.

Contador given two-year drug ban
Alberto Contador is handed a two-year ban for a doping offence - and is stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title.

Charlton undergoes minor surgery
Sir Bobby Charlton undergoes minor gall stone surgery after falling ill before a sports awards night in London.

Williams launch their new F1 car
Williams unveil the FW34 - the car that they hope will revive their fortunes after the worst season in their history.

2012 venue naming rights for sale
The Olympic Park Legacy Company has launched a process to recruit sponsors of venues beyond London 2012.

Lancaster strives for stability
England head coach Stuart Lancaster suggests England will be largely unchanged for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy.

Yuvraj Singh's cancer 'curable'
The cancer of India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is curable, one of his doctors says, and he could be back on the field by May.

Hayden to have shoulder surgery
Ex-MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden is to undergo shoulder surgery after a weakness was revealed in winter testing.

Redknapp 'one half of Odd Couple'
Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth FC chairman Milan Mandaric were like "The Odd Couple", a court hears.

Cricket 'tobacco' adverts pulled
Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisements displayed during recent games with India after warnings they could be illegally promoting tobacco.

Bleasdale gets jump on rivals
BBC athletics expert Steve Cram on how competing indoors has worked for pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale

Jonathan Agnew column
"It would not be remotely right if the same England top six rock up and play in the first Test against Sri Lanka because they have failed here"

Doughty leaves strong Reds legacy
BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray remembers Nigel Doughty

Olympic sport this week
Jess Ennis set to defend pentathlon title in UK trials, plus cycling's Tour of Qatar and archery's World Indoor Championships

British hockey's silver lining
Why silver in Argentina is good news for British hockey's Olympic hopes this summer

Parker seeks psychological boost
Barbara Parker hopes working with a sport psychologist will help improve her times in the 3,000 metre steeplechase.

Munroe beats Saez in 170 seconds
Leicester's Rendall Munroe overcomes Argentina's Jose Saez in just 170 seconds in a non-title super-bantamweight bout.

England under-prepared - Strauss
Captain Andrew Strauss admits England were under-prepared following his side's 3-0 series defeat by Pakistan.

Boonen wins Tour of Qatar opener
Tom Boonen wins the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar as Britain's Mark Cavendish makes his Team Sky debut.

Norfolk lifts quad singles title
Britain's Peter Norfolk wins his fifth Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title with victory over David Wagner.

Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
Luis Suarez returns after a lengthy ban but cannot inspire Liverpool to victory as they share a goalless draw with Tottenham.

Red Bull launch new car for 2012
Red Bull launch their new car which will be driven by world champion Sebastian Vettel and team-mate Mark Webber.

Lawrie triumphs in Qatar Masters
Scotland's Paul Lawrie shoots a final-day 65 to win the Qatar Masters and continue his fine start to 2012.

Walsh's joy after ban is deferred
Ruby Walsh will ride Zarkandar in Saturday's Betfair Hurdle after he was allowed to defer his suspension.

Stewart targets TT podium in 2012
Dan Stewart sets his sights on the TT podium after announcing he will spearhead the Wilcock Consulting campaign.

Football only unsold 2012 sport
Around 1.5 million football tickets remain available for London 2012 after the sport is identified as the only discipline which has not sold its allocation.

Salford Reds lose hooker Godwin
Salford could be without hooker Wayne Godwin for up to two months with rib cartilage damage.

Roberts warns of 'wounded' Scots
Centre Jamie Roberts warns Wales that Scotland will be like a "wounded animal" when they meet in the Six Nations.

O'Sullivan secures German Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 9-7 to win the German Masters, his first ranking title since 2009.

VIDEO: Olympic Dreams - Tom Daley
BBC South West's Natalie Cornah profiles Plymouth diver Tom Daley and his journey towards London 2012.

Murray hopes for home Fed Cup tie
Captain Judy Murray hopes to capitalise on Britain's successful Fed Cup week by bringing the side back for a home tie for the first time in 19 years.

First World Cup gold for Christie
British short-track speed skater Elise Christie wins her first World Cup gold medal in Russia.

F1 2012: The new cars on the grid
A look at the new faces (and in some cases noses) that will be on show when the new F1 season starts in March.

Super Bowl photos
All the best action from Sunday's Super Bowl

VIDEO: Bond praises Spurs defence
Spurs assistant manager Kevin Bond says his side had to "defend for their lives" during their goalless draw against Liverpool at Anfield.

VIDEO: Suarez return 'fantastic' - Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says he is "delighted" to see the return of Luis Suarez after he served an eight-game suspension and the Uruguayan "should never have been away".

VIDEO: Vettel confident after RB8 launch
Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is "as confident as he can be at this point" following the official launch of Red Bull's new RB8 car.

AUDIO: Taylor - Capello's comments 'bizarre'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says Fabio Capello's criticism of the FA is "bizarre" and may have affected England's chances at Euro 2012.

VIDEO: Like winning World Cup - Saeed Ajmal
Pakistan bowler Saeed Ajmal says the team feel like they have won the World Cup after their 3-0 series victory over England.

VIDEO: Batsmen have regrets - Strauss
England captain Andrew Strauss believes the failings of the team's batsmen were to blame for the series whitewash against Pakistan.

AUDIO: 'No going back for FA on Terry'
The former chief executive of the Football Association, David Davies, has said that there is "no going back" for the FA after it decided to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.

VIDEO: Capello speaks out on Terry decision
England football coach Fabio Capello has criticised the English FA's decision to strip John Terry of the national team captaincy.

VIDEO: MOTD3 on two-footed tackles
Lee Dixon and Dion Dublin join Colin Murray on MOTD3 to look back on the weekend's action., including the controversial subject of two-footed tackles.

VIDEO: Referee lost control - Villas-Boas
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says both his team and referee Howard Webb "lost control of the match" after seeing his side relinquish a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

VIDEO: 'Fightback epitomises English game'
Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United's character after they come from behind to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw with Chelsea, saying the match was "the epitome of English football".

VIDEO: Hardest kick of my life - Halfpenny
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny describes his last-minute penalty that sealed Six Nations victory over Ireland as the "hardest kick" of his life.

VIDEO: Cisse goal something special - Pardew
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew sings the praises of new singing Papiss Demba Cisse, who marked his debut with a stunning match-winning goal against Aston Villa.

VIDEO: Newcastle an example - McLeish
Alex McLeish says his Aston Villa side deserved something out of their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, but admits the home side "worked their socks off" and are an example to some of his players.

VIDEO: The Big Interview - Rio Ferdinand
England defender Rio Ferdinand talks to Football Focus's Dan Walker about the affects of the John Terry controversy on his family

VIDEO: Lancaster 'chuffed' for England players
England coach Stuart Lancaster says his players showed "spirit and courage" in their 13-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.

VIDEO: Very proud day - Robshaw
England captain Chris Robshaw says his team-mates were "outstanding" against Scotland as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side opened their Six Nations campaign with their first win at Murrayfield in eight years.

VIDEO: Saint-Andre satisfied with win
France boss Philippe Saint-Andre is pleased with his side's winning start to the Six Nations, but insists they need to move "to a different" level when they face Ireland in Paris next weekend.

VIDEO: Yachvili pleased with Italian revenge
France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili describes his side's victory over Italy is revenge for their defeat in Rome in 2011.

VIDEO: World Football Focus
Dan Walker and Mark Lawrenson discuss this season's race for a coveted spot in the Premier League top four, while Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand talks about John Terry after the Chelsea defender was stripped of the England captaincy.



Hey, Gisele: Leave the football to Tom!
You look great -- but nobody wants to hear your post-Supe whine.

Report: Brady's wife rips Patriots WRs
Gisele Bundchen ripped into the New England Patriots' receivers for the failed plays she believes cost her quarterback husband Tom Brady a fourth Super Bowl ring.

Super Bowl draws record 111.3M viewers
For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl has set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history.

Fans bet $94M on Super Bowl in Nevada
Sports fans bet $93.9 million at Nevada casinos on Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots, the most wagered in the past decade.

Report: Pacquiao to fight Bradley in June
Manny Pacquiao is close to an agreement to fight undefeated light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.

Billups' Achilles injury could be major blow
Billups' Achilles injury in Clippers win painful reminder of LA's hard-luck history.

Butler reacts after Clippers edge Magic

Broncos' Moreno charged with DUI
Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested on charges of DUI in Denver while behind the wheel of a Bentley convertible with personalized license plates that read "SAUCED," KDVR-31 reported Monday.

Report: Haley joins Steelers' staff
Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley is set to be named the new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator, Kansas City's 610 Sports Radio reported Monday.

Shaq: Kobe 'greatest Laker ever'
They may have had their differences in the past, but Shaquille O'Neal was quick to declare Kobe Bryant the "greatest Laker ever" when the guard passed him for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list Monday.



O'Connor: Eli truly a man among Mannings
Giants QB, all grown up, celebrates title with famous family -- and his little girl, Ava

Fans welcome home Super Bowl-champ Giants
The Super Bowl XLVI champion Giants arrived at Newark International Airport from Indianapolis at approximately 1:55 p.m. on Monday, and bused over to their practice facility about a half hour later, where they were greeted by fans.

Kobe passes Shaq for fifth place on scoring list
Kobe Bryant passed his Shaquille O'Neal for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the second quarter of the Lakers' game against the 76ers.

Stern urges harmony for Jazz's Miller, Malone
David Stern has urged a reconciliation for Jazz owner Greg Miller and Hall of Famer Karl Malone, using strong language but stopping short of an outright mandate or any hint at disciplinary action for the vocal owner.

Brady's wife Gisele blasts Patriots receivers
The supermodel wife of Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, ripped Patriots wide receivers for dropping passes.

Melo leaves Knicks game with a strained groin
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a strained right groin in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz and did not return.

Clippers lose Billups to Achilles injury in victory
The Clippers lost Chauncey Billups to an Achilles injury on Monday.

Source: Steelers to hire ex-Chief Haley as OC
The Pittsburgh Steelers will hire former Chiefs coach Todd Haley as their new offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Mizzou edges Oklahoma to claim first in Big 12
Marcus Denmon scored 25 points, Ricardo Ratliffe added 15 points and 10 rebounds and No. 4 Missouri claimed first place in the Big 12 by edging Oklahoma 71-68 on Monday night.

Timberwolves' Love banned 2 games for stomp
Kevin Love's frustration with physical play and officiating have been apparent early and often this season.

Contador stripped of 2010 Tour de France title
Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title Monday and banned for two years after sport's highest court found the Spanish cyclist guilty of doping.

Stabbing in golf fight could cost man use of leg
A man who was stabbed during a fight on a Texas golf club could lose the use of his leg as a result, The Star-Telegram of Fort Worth reported.

Reports: Broncos RB Moreno arrested for DUI
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested on drunken driving charges in Denver last week, according to multiple media reports.

Nuggets' Gallinari has chip fracture in left foot
Forward Danilo Gallinari left the Denver Nuggets' game against the Houston Rockets in the third quarter Monday night after rolling his left ankle.

Nowitzki doesn't think he should be All-Star
Dirk Nowitzki doesn't believe he should be selected as an All-Star for the 11th consecutive season when reserves are announced Thursday.

Lakers' Brown suspended for bumping ref
Lakers coach Mike Brown was suspended one game and fined on Monday.







 
Other Sports

London calling Aussie boxers
Three of Australia's women boxers are a step closer to representing their country at the London 2012 Olympics after being crowned national champions in Hobart on Monday.

Rose hurt in Bulls win
The Chicago Bulls posted their third consecutive win on Monday, while the Los Angeles Lakers' woes continued with defeat in Philadelphia.

Coyotes revive play-off hopes
The Phoenix Coyotes gave their NHL play-off ambitions a boost on Monday with a 3-1 home win over the Detroit Red Wings.

'Sad day for cycling'
Luxembourg cyclist Andy Schleck said he has 'no reason' to be pleased despite being awarded the 2010 Tour de France title.

Contador two-year ban
Alberto Contador has been banned from professional cycling for two years and had his 2010 Tour de France title stripped.

Manning makes it count
After a season peppered with fight backs The New York Giants' Eli Manning saved his best for last in Sunday's Super Bowl win.

Rugby League

Saints' winds of change
Jack De Belin, Cameron King, Mitch Rein, Kyle Stanley and Jake Marketo represent the new era dawning at St George Illawarra.

NSW faced with tough call on Tahu
Depending on which side of the divide you sit, Timana Tahu is either a highly-principled and brave man willing to take a stand at considerable cost or a pain-in-the-arse troublemaker.

Manly's point to prove
Manly prop Brent Kite admits proving the club's recent success was not all departed coach Des Hasler's doing is a major source of motivation for the players in 2012.

GI to miss NRL opener
South Sydney star Greg Inglis will definitely miss the start of the NRL season after scans confirmed he would be out for four to six weeks.

Manly brace for cold
Premiers Manly are bracing for a 33-degree temperature swing as they prepare to meet Leeds at frozen Headingley in the World Club Challenge.

GI to miss season start
South Sydney star Greg Inglis is likely to miss the start of the NRL season due to the ankle injury he picked up in Saturday night’s NRL All Stars match on the Gold Coast.



Rugby Union

Last-minute win to Wales
Leigh Halfpenny kicked a final-minute penalty to snatch a dramatic late 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium.

Sanzar judiciary revamp
Sanzar will trial new disciplinary rules during the 2012 Super Rugby competition following a 'clean sheet' review of the judicial process.

Elsom to skipper NSW
The NSW Waratahs have named Wallabies veteran Rocky Elsom as their captain for the 2012 Super Rugby season.

Robshaw new England captain
England's interim rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has named his new captain, with Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw getting the nod.

Pocock cool on captaincy
After being elevated to the role of Western Force captain for the upcoming Super Rugby season, David Pocock is determined not to let the prospect of a Wallabies leadership role distract him.

Pocock new Force captain
Wallabies star David Pocock has been named the new captain of Super Rugby side Western Force for the upcoming season.




Football

Dodd wary of Sydney
Travis Dodd believes a fired up Sydney FC side desperate to put a period of turmoil behind them has the potential to cause Perth Glory problem's in Saturday's Hyundai A-League clash.

Mata backs Torres to fire
Juan Mata insists that Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres is playing well and that the forward will soon rediscover his goal-scoring touch.

Capello earns FA wrath
Former FA chief executive David Davies thinks England manager Fabio Capello may have breached his contract over John Terry.

Milligan only visiting
Socceroo Mark Milligan has ruled out a permanent return to the A-League.

Miron laments schedule
Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg believes his side's heavy fixture load and demanding travel schedule played a significant role in their 4-0 hiding from Perth Glory on Monday.

Granada boost survival chances
Granada continued their surge away from the La Liga relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Malaga on Monday (local time).


Cricket

Copeland not giving up hope
Only 27 overs were bowled at Blundstone Arena on Tuesday as intermittent rain stalled proceedings between the PKF Tasmanian Tigers and NSW Blues, putting the likelihood of an outright result in some jeopardy after two days.

Marsh finds some form
Shaun Marsh says it was great to cast aside tentativeness and enjoy some fun time in the middle, following his 79-run knock for Western Australia against Queensland in their Sheffield Shield clash at the Gabba.

England axe Bell
Struggling batsman Ian Bell has been dropped from England's one-day and Twenty20 squads for the limited-over series against Pakistan.

Cooper gets SA home
South Australia avoided an embarrassing loss to beat Victoria by two-wickets and claim a bonus point in a scintillating finish to the Ryobi One-Day cup clash at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.

Weather plays havoc in Tassie
Rain continued to play havoc with the Bupa Sheffield Shield hopes of both Tasmania and NSW in Hobart on Tuesday afternoon.

Warriors in total control
Western Australia hold complete control of their top-of-the-table clash with Queensland at the Gabba, after bowling the hosts out for 251 before reaching 4-250 at stumps on the second day.



AFL

Pav likes Lyon's impact
Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich is delighted with the way his side has embraced new coach Ross Lyon's attitude and tactics as they edge closer to the new AFL season.

Didak faces month off
Collingwood veteran Alan Didak will be sidelined for at least a month after tearing his adductor muscle at training on Monday.

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Masten's time is now?
West Coast midfield general Matt Priddis believes Chris Masten will finally establish himself as an A-Grade midfielder for the Eagles in 2012.

Crackers' Call: Panic at Demons?
Are Melbourne pressing the panic button already with their decision to make Jack Trengove and Jack Grimes co-captains?

Jolly in for long haul
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley feels Darren Jolly's omission from the Magpies' leadership group will allow the ruckman to concentrate on ensuring his body gets through the long campaign ahead.


Motorsport

Rossi recovering from surgery
Former MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a rod from his leg.

Red Bull unveil 2012 car
World champion Sebastian Vettel described the new Red Bull car as 'extremely comfortable' at its launch on Monday.

Stoner back on track
Defending MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner said he was excited to hit the track after missing the opening day of pre-season testing.

Webber raring to go
Red Bull's Australian driver Mark Webber is ready to get the 2012 Formula One season underway after a refreshing break.

Hayden to go under knife
American MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden will have surgery on Monday on the shoulder he injured in December.

Sutil fined for GBH
Former Formula One driver Adrian Sutil has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm.



Basketball

Rose hurt in Bulls win
The Chicago Bulls posted their third consecutive win on Monday, while the Los Angeles Lakers' woes continued with defeat in Philadelphia.

James, Garnett inspire victories
Kevin Garnett and LeBron James were the predictable heroes as both Boston and Miami won at home in the NBA on Sunday.

Crocs bite 36ers
The Townsville Crocodiles have overcame a slow start to trounce the Adelaide 36ers 89-71 in an entertaining NBL battle at the swamp on Sunday night.

Parker spurs San Antonio
Tony Parker starred as the San Antonio Spurs won in the NBA on Saturday, while the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Dallas Mavericks.

Blaze blitz Hawks
The Gold Coast Blaze have dished out a basketball lesson to the Wollongong Hawks on Saturday night courtesy of a massive 91-50 win.

Durant dazzles for Thunder
Kevin Durant dominated to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win in the NBA on Friday (local time), while the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers.


Horse Racing

Black Caviar wins again
Champion mare Black Caviar has made it 17 wins from as many starts after another dominant performance in the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley in Melbourne on Friday night.

Magic Millions drama
Sydney filly Driefontein won an action-packed Gold Coast Magic Millions Classic on Saturday after stewards dramatically upheld a protest against stablemate No Looking Back.

Western Jewel wins Perth Cup
Western Jewel has taken out the 2400 metre Perth Cup at Ascot racecourse on Saturday afternoon.

Shinn shines on return
An emotional Blake Shinn has marked his return to the saddle with a winner at Sandown on Wednesday.

Williams' HK sweetener
Jockey Craig Williams has atoned for missing the ride on Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden by steering the six-year-old to victory in the Hong Kong Vase (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Denman sent to paddock
Former Gold Cup winner Denman has been retired, after the veteran chaser injured a tendon at track work.



Golf

Day climbs rankings
Australia's Jason Day was the big mover in the latest men's world golf rankings.

Stanley rebounds to win Phoenix
American Kyle Stanley has recovered from his horror final hole at Torrey Pines last week to shoot a six under 65 to win the Phoenix Open in Arizona.

Flawless Lawrie masters Qatar
Australian Jason Day came home with a rush but Paul Lawrie produced a bogey-free final round to cruise to a four-shot win at the Qatar Masters in Doha on Sunday.

Pratt claims Myanmar Open
Australian Kieran Pratt birdied the second play-off hole to win his first Asian Tour title at the Myanmar Open in Singapore on Sunday.

Boeljon wins Aus Masters
Dutchwoman Christel Boeljon has claimed the Australian Ladies Masters with a birdie on the 18th hole of the final round on Sunday.

Levin set for Phoenix glory
American Spencer Levin remains on track for a maiden PGA Tour win after a three-under-par 68 moved him six shots clear at the Phoenix Open.


Tennis

Djokovic aiming high
World number one Novak Djokovic says there is no reason he cannot win the French Open and an Olympic gold medal this year.

Cirstea shines in Thailand
Romanian Sorana Cirstea was an easy winner in the first round of the PTT Pattaya Open in Thailand.

Monaco wins all-Argentine final
Top seed Juan Monaco recovered from a second-set stumble to beat Carlos Berlocq in the final of the VTR Open in Chile on Sunday.

Joy for Youzhny in Zagreb
Russian Mikhail Youzhny easily accounted for first-time finalist Lukas Lacko to clinch the Zagreb Indoors title on Sunday.

Berdych's Montpellier joy
Tomas Berdych claimed his seventh career title with victory over Gael Monfils in the final of the Open Sud de France in Montpellier.

Aussies win Fed Cup tie
Australia moved a step closer to returning to the Federation Cup World Group after beating Switzerland 4-1 in Fribourg at the weekend.