India triumph despite Murali feat
India seal the one-day international series against Sri Lanka on a day when Muttiah Muralitharan equals Wasim Akram's one-day wicket-taking record.
Arshavin completes Arsenal move
Andrei Arshavin completes his move to Arsenal on a "long term" deal for an undisclosed fee.
England recall for fly-half Goode
England name Andy Goode at fly-half for their Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday.
Lampard wins appeal over red card
Chelsea's Frank Lampard wins his appeal against the red card he received against Liverpool.
Strauss relishing new England era
New England captain Andrew Strauss looks forward to a new era as his team face West Indies in the first Test in Jamaica on Wednesday.
Symonds set for Australia absence
Andrew Symonds is to miss Australia's Test series in South Africa and will not play for his national side until he has come through further counselling and rehabilitation.
IPL charges 'upset' England stars
English players involved in the Indian Premier League are reportedly very unhappy at having to pay their counties 10% of their auction value to play.
Benitez explains Keane departure
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says he let Robbie Keane rejoin Tottenham because the striker had failed to settle in the team.
Redknapp reassures Bent on future
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says striker Darren Bent still has a future at the club.
England 2018 Cup rivals confirmed
Fifa confirms that 11 bids, including one from England, have been put forward to stage the 2018 World Cup.
Halfpenny poised for Wales start
Leigh Halfpenny is expected to be given a Six Nations debut when the Wales team to face Scotland is named on Wednesday.
Fly-half Spencer joins Gloucester
Gloucester sign former All Blacks fly-half Carlos Spencer following his release by Northampton.
Tillous-Borde selected for France
France name Sebastien Tillous-Borde at scrum-half for Saturday's RBS Six Nations opener against Ireland at Croke Park.
Vonn claims world super-G title
American Lindsey Vonn wins the super-G at the World Ski Championships in Val d'Isere.
Boonen wins after Cavendish hitch
Belgian Tom Boonen wins stage three of the Tour of Qatar to take the overall race lead from Britain's Roger Hammond.
Crocker to challenge visa refusal
Hull FC's proposed new signing Michael Crocker says he will challenge the decision to refuse him a visa and says he is "entirely focused" on playing for the club.
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US women's badminton team in Iran
The US is sending a women's badminton team to Tehran as part of an ongoing cultural exchange programme with Iran.
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Bollywood star buys stake in IPL franchise
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and partner Raj Kundra buy a stake in the IPL franchise, Rajasthan Royals.
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AC Milan set for £14m Beckham bid, plus other rumours
Butt signs new Magpies contract
Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt agrees a one-year contract extension, which commits him to the club until the end of next season.
Third Italy scrum-half ruled out
Scrum-half Pablo Canavosio will miss Italy's Six Nations opener against England on Saturday while five other players have been cut from Nick Mallet's squad.
Nadal thrilled with Aussie title
Rafael Nadal says winning his first Grand Slam on hard courts is extra special after beating Roger Federer at the Australian Open.
Rossi suffers injuries after fall
Valentino Rossi requires stitches in his left hand and foot after a minor accident at his home in Italy.
Chambers would give up relay spot
Controversial sprinter Dwain Chambers says he would stand down from Britain's relay team if his potential team-mates are against his inclusion.
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IOC backs Phelps over 'pot pipe'
The International Olympic Committee supports Michael Phelps, despite a photo which seems to show the US swimmer using an illegal drug.
Moeen pens extended New Road deal
Worcestershire batsman Moeen Ali signs a three-year contract with the New Road side.
Buderus edging closer to fitness
Leeds hooker Danny Buderus says he hopes to be fit enough to make his debut for the Rhinos in two weeks time.
McIlroy wins first title in Dubai
Northern Ireland teenager Rory McIlroy claims his maiden professional title with victory at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Barrera cut threatens Khan fight
Amir Khan's bout with Marco Antonio Barrera is in jeopardy after the Mexican great suffers a cut in a warm-up bout.
Hammond breaks to take Qatar lead
Britain's Roger Hammond makes a late break to win the second stage and take the overall lead of the Tour of Qatar.
Steelers clinch sixth Super Bowl
Pittsburgh win an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl title with a late touchdown in a 27-23 victory over Arizona.
