Manchester city manager roberto mancini set to commit future at eastlands
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is looking to a future at Eastlands after attending the club's under 11s and under 14s matches.
Portsmouth face certain relegation from premier league after nine-point deduction
Portsmouth will be deducted nine points on Wednesday after HM Revenue and Customs dropped their legal challenge to the club entering administration.
Charles sale: trainer david murray smith's shock at rob lloyd's portsmouth bid
The news that property developer Rob Lloyd is leading a consortium hoping to buy crisis club Portsmouth comes as a surprise to racehorse trainer David Murray Smith.
Neil Warnock's unbeaten start as QPR manager came to an end as a late Gylfi Sigurdsson penalty gave Reading yet another Coca-Cola Championship victory. Rangers looked like frustrating the resurgent Royals to hang on for a point despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half until Sigurdsson's 85th-minute spot-kick.
Lucio's king of the jungle: roaring chelsea power show by a brazilian beast
This time there can be no complaints. No dark conspiracy theories. No innuendo or cursing of the fates. Chelsea were eliminated by the better team last night.
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho made a triumphant return to Stamford Bridge after striker Samuel Eto'o sent the Special One's former club out of the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho returned to Chelsea in triumph last night and sent Carlo Ancelotti and his team crashing out of the Champions League. Samuel Eto'o scored the only goal of a stormy game at Stamford Bridge to give Inter Milan a 3-1 aggregate win.
Lucio shines for inter milan as jose mourinho's side dump chelsea out of champions league
Lucio was the Incredible Hulk attempting eight tackles and successfully completing 87.5 per cent. The Brazil captain clearly had Didier Drogba rattled and he tops the Champions League tackles table with 45 this season.
The data bank - all the best bets for wednesday, march 17
Don't miss a trick from today's racecards as award-winning tipster Sam Turner - ably assisted by Racemail's elite stable of speculators - imparts his sage-like knowledge.
Murray moves into indian wells quarter-finals with win over russell
Andy Murray reached the last eight of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells despite looking far from his best. The fourth seed struggled with his service against Michael Russell.
The irish view - weatherbys bumper winner will come from the emerald isle
The Irish have made the Weatherbys Bumper their own down the years and that is unlikely to change. I run Shot From The Hip and will be disappointed if he doesn't make it.
Peter scudamore's view after day one of the cheltenham festival
Sizing Europe jumped like a veteran in the Arkle Chase and could be a big threat to the top chasers next season over distances at two miles and over.
Dunguib debacle in the supreme novices' hurdle saves bookies £10m
The start that punters dreamed of with wonder horse Dunguib evaporated as the new Pegasus of the Irish racing world finished only third in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Garzelli clinches overall tirreno adriatico victory despite team sky win
Team Sky star Edvald Boasson Hagen won the final stage of Tirreno Adriatico in Italy today as Stefano Garzelli clinched overall victory.
Gerrard escapes ban for clash with portsmouth midfielder brown
Steven Gerrard will not face any FA action following his clash with Michael Brown. The Liverpool captain had been threatened with a three-match ban.
Champion hurdle winner binocular was out to grass a month ago
Comebacks in racing don’t come much bigger than this as Binocular made a storming return to form to win the Smurfit Champion Hurdle.
England sweating over borthwick fitness ahead of clash with france
England have concerns over the fitness of captain Steve Borthwick ahead of Saturday's final RBS Six Nations Championship game with France.
Spinner graeme swann is winner and sinner as england beat bangladesh by 181 runs to win first test
England finally wrapped up the first Test on Tuesday but not before they let their frustration get the better of them as Bangladesh briefly threatened one of cricket’s unlikeliest escapes.
Sam turner's tips for day two - top tipster examines the runners and riders
Award-winning tipster Sam Turner casts his discerning eye over the runners and riders on day two of the Cheltenham Festival.
Pick master minded for the queen mother champion chase, says turner
Side with Master Minded to join the ranks of National Hunt legends by becoming the first horse for 25 years to complete a hat-trick of Queen Mother Champion Chase wins.
Wolves striker stefan maierhofer joins bristol city on emergency loan
Wolves striker Stefan Maierhofer has joined Bristol City on a 28-day emergency loan. The 27-year-old Austrian striker has swapped places with Chris Iwelumo.
Cheltenham 2010: binocular focuses on a remarkable triumph for jp mcmanus
For JP McManus, the legendary Irish gambler and billionaire businessman, this was the right result in the wrong race.
Prydie of wales after gatland names 18-year-old in team to face italy
Ospreys winger Tom Prydie, who will be 18 years and 25 days on Saturday, will start on the right against Italy in Cardiff as one of five changes by head coach Warren Gatland.
I'm not finnished! becks sets sights on 'full recovery' after achilles op
David Beckham is determined to return to full fitness after undergoing a successful operation on his ruptured achilles tendon. Wife Victoria has arrived at his bedside in Finland.
Lippi blasts premier league giants: 'there's nothing english about them!'
Italy's World Cup winning coach has insisted he isn't impressed by the success of the 'Big Four' in the Champions League - because their is nothing English about the clubs.
Jonny wilkinson dropped in england shake-up! martin johnson wields axe for france
Jonny Wilkinson has been dropped by England for the RBS Six Nations finale against France on Saturday as manager Martin Johnson finally loses patience and makes six changes to the side that toiled at Murrayfield.
Graham poll: warning to gerrard... clean up or you're next england villain
If Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard repeats his conduct from his last two Barclays Premier League games then he will be sent off in the World Cup finals this summer.
Sevilla 1 cska moscow 2 (agg 2-3): honda powers russians through
CSKA Moscow stunned Sevilla to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time with a spirited away victory in Spain.
Man city defender bridge faces month on the sidelines after hernia operation
Wayne Bridge's miserable season got worse on Tuesday when the Manchester City defender underwent surgery on a hernia.
Shamed tiger woods reveals he will return to golf at the masters
Tiger Woods has announced he will return to golf at the Masters next month. It will be his first tournament since lurid revelations about his private life emerged in November.
Wigan 1 aston villa 2: magical milner ends march madness for o'neill
James Milner struck to keep Aston Villa's charge on a Champions League spot alive and ensure Wigan continue to look nervously over their shoulder.
Chavez 'held secret farc talks'
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez says he once held secret talks with a top leader of the Colombian rebel group Farc.
Us playboy on death crash charges
An American playboy is charged over the deaths of two English tourists in a hit-and-run crash, a lawyer claims.
Georgian 'mafia boss' slips net
The main target of a trans-European operation against a Georgian mafia group has escaped in Greece, Spain says.
Benefit repayments 'must improve'
Benefit claimants owe £1.85bn in overpaid money but the government is recovering less than £300m a year, MPs say.
Ni leaders have clinton meeting
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers meet the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington.
Brady should 'consider position'
The head of Ireland's Catholic Church "should consider his position", Martin McGuinness has said.
Rothschild claim fraudster guilty
A man who claimed to be the illegitimate son of a top financier is convicted of conning a woman out of £300,000.
Kenya theft linked to riot probe
Thieves take computers from a Kenyan charity which has been helping with an inquiry into election related violence.
Troubled New York school scores on the pitch
Highly developed Kerala's economy is in a mess
Unite in us talks over ba strike
British Airways union Unite will meet with its US counterpart Teamsters to discuss the impending strike by cabin crew.
Mourinho's inter end chelsea's euro dream
Jose Mourinho makes a triumphant return to Stamford Bridge as Inter Milan win 1-0 to knock Chelsea out of the Champions League.
Milner earns villa win over wigan
James Milner underlines his potential as a possible World Cup starter for England with the winner as Aston Villa reignite their top-four push at Wigan.
Us interest rates 'to stay low'
The US Federal Reserve repeats its pledge to keep interest rates at "exceptionally low levels" to aid the recovery.
Aid flies to cyclone-struck fiji
Australia and New Zealand begin airlifting aid to Fiji, as it starts to pick up the pieces after a category four cyclone.
Broadband plan sent to congress
US regulators send a national broadband plan to Congress in a bid to lead the world in the provision of super-fast internet.
Clinton affirms us israel support
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denies US-Israel relations are in crisis amid a row over Jerusalem settlements.
'arrogance' undid climate talks
The "disappointing" outcome of the UN climate summit was largely down to rich nations not listening, says a top economist.
Sheffield United coach Gary Speed has called on his side to build on their win over Blackpool.
Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll was delighted with his side's late win at Peterborough thanks to John Oster's goal.
Gordon Strachan accepts Middlesbrough have work to do if they are to secure a place in the play-offs.
Keane angry after ipswich loss
Roy Keane was angry after Ipswich lost at Watford, whose boss Malky Mackay was delighted for Will Hoskins.
Cardiff City boss Dave Jones felt his side deserved to come away from Coventry with a 2-1 win.
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies admitted his worst fears are now being realised after a 2-1 defeat at Barnsley.
Crystal Palace manager Paul Hart revealed he may take disciplinary action against defender Claude Davis.
Paulo Sousa did not think West Brom would be awarded a late penalty for Angel Rangel's tackle on Giles Barnes.
911 tape released in actor corey haim's death
LOS ANGELES - Authorities on Tuesday released the 911 tape in actor Corey Haim's sudden death at age 38, as family gathered in his home town of Toronto for a private funeral service for the former teen movie star.
Obama pitching health care reform on fox news
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - President Barack Obama is venturing into enemy territory to drum up last-minute support for health care reform ahead of a crucial vote in the House of Representatives.
Parched california to get more water
LOS ANGELES - California's drought-baked cities and farms will get considerably more water this year than last from federal officials, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Tuesday, making good on forecasts issued in February after a series of strong winter storms.
U.s. puts brakes on "virtual" border fence
PHOENIX - The U.S. government is pulling $50 million in funding from a problematic "virtual fence" meant to secure stretches of the Mexico border and is freezing additional funding for the project pending review, authorities said on Tuesday.
U.s. suspect in mumbai attacks to change plea
CHICAGO - The American charged with scouting targets for the 2008 assault on Mumbai that killed more than 160 people will plead guilty this week, court records showed on Thursday.
Iain Dowie is expected to be named as the next manager of Barclays Premier League strugglers Hull.
Jeremy Smith will miss Salford's next two matches after being found guilty of striking during their 26-22 win over Harlequins.
Delon Armitage has been dropped from the England squad for this weekend's RBS Six Nations finale against France.
Misfiring murray in last eight
Andy Murray looked well below his best in Indian Wells on Tuesday but still reached the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open.
Werner Gegenbauer insists Hertha's faith in under pressure manager Friedhelm Funkel has not wavered.
Sheffield United boosted their promotion hopes with a 3-0 win over Blackpool at Bramall Lane.
Ipswich defender Damien Delaney has won his appeal against his sending off against Scunthorpe.
Daniel Bogdanovic's brace helped Barnsley to a 2-1 win over promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest at Oakwell.
Plymouth Argyle gave their survival hopes a shot in the arm courtesy of a last-gasp win over Bristol City.
West Brom left it late again with Graham Dorrans and Ishmael Miller goals sealing a 2-0 win at Swansea.
Sheffield Wednesday come from two goals down to pick up a useful point in a 2-2 draw with Preston at Deepdale.
Alan Irvine praised the response of his Sheffield Wednesday side as they came from behind to draw with Preston.
Paul Mariner believes Carl Fletcher's winner for Plymouth against Bristol City could have massive consequences.
John Oster's last-gasp goal earned Doncaster a 2-1 win over Peterborough at London Road.
Bruno Berner's second half goal gave Leicester a 1-0 win over 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Watford claimed three vital points in their battle against the drop with Will Hoskins adding to Ipswich's concerns.
Cardiff City came from a goal behind to secure a 2-1 Championship success at Coventry at the Ricoh Arena.
Leroy Lita rescued a last-minute point for Middlesbrough in their clash with Derby at Pride Park.
In-form Reading won again at the Madejski Stadium as they ended Neil Warnock's unbeaten start as QPR manager.
Neil Warnock believed the dismissal of Damion Stewart cost QPR, while Brian McDermott admitted Reading were fortunate to win.
Dani Alves has warned Barcelona against complacency ahead of their Champions League clash with Stuttgart.
Clive Platt believes improved away form can fire his Colchester side into the automatic promotion places.
A first-half penalty from Pawel Abbott was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for Oldham against 10-man Stockport.
Clayton claims win for carlisle
Carlisle leapfrogged Yeovil in the League One table with a 1-0 victory at Brunton Park.
Swindon kept their promotion hopes on track courtesy of a fine 1-0 away win at in-form Southampton.
Brighton clinched only their fourth home win of the season with a deserved 3-0 victory over Brentford.
Pep Guardiola has called on Barcelona to match Man Utd's recent consistency in the Champions League.
St Johnstone have consolidated seventh spot in the SPL table following a 1-0 win over Aberdeen.
Wesley Sneijder believes Inter Milan can go all the way in the Champions League after beating Chelsea.
CSKA Moscow recorded a 2-1 win over Sevilla to qualify for quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez felt his side were unlucky to lose 2-1 to Aston Villa at the DW Stadium.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti had no complaints after his side were beaten by Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge.
Samuel Eto'o netted the only goal as Inter Milan beat Chelsea to ensure Jose Mourinho enjoyed a successful return to Stamford Bridge.
Jose Mourinho believed his Inter Milan side fully deserved their victory over former club Chelsea.
Andrew Andronikou insists Avram Grant will be staying at Fratton Park after being linked with Hull City.
Martin O'Neill heaped praise on James Milner after his side's hard-fought victory over Wigan.
Aston Villa took another huge step towards a top-four finish after a 2-1 victory over Wigan.
Brazilian defender Nivaldo has accused Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of being a 'provocative' player.