Exeter v bristol rovers preview
Paul Tisdale can name an unchanged Exeter side, while Daniel Jones will play for Rovers after a loan extension.
Gillingham boss Mark Stimson has offered trials to three prospects as he looks to strengthen his squad.
The FA have announced that England's friendly against Mexico will be played on Monday 24th May.
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted there will be increased scrutiny on his position following Chelsea's elimination from the Champions League.
Bordeaux are in the driving seat as they prepare to face Olympiakos in their Champions League showdown.
Didier Zokora has spoken of his disappointment following Sevilla's exit from the Champions League.
Midfielder Keisuke Honda has set his sights on UEFA Champions League success with CSKA Moscow.
Didier Drogba does not believe he deserved to be sent off against Inter Milan but was more disappointed with the result.
Chairboys retain royals defender
Wycombe have extended the loan of Reading defender Julian Kelly until the end of the season.
Huddersfield have released Spencer Harris after he was informed he would not be offered an extension.
Norwich chief executive David McNally has revealed that Tony Fernandes is unlikely to invest in the club.
Dunne late show lifts grecians
James Dunne sealed Exeter's first win since January with a last-minute goal against Bristol Rovers.
Lyon presidential advisor Bernard Lacombe has revealed his shock at Sidney Govou's tirade against the club.
Danny Wilson insists it is a tall order for Swindon to overhaul Leeds and claim automatic promotion.
League One outfit Yeovil Town have signed Luke Ayling on a month-long loan deal from Arsenal.
Chris Hughton is staying grounded after Newcastle moved one step closer to promotion against Scunthorpe.
Gary Johnson's future as manager of Bristol City is looking increasingly bleak, according to reports.
Newcastle have regained their four-point lead at the top of the Championship table after beating Scunthorpe.
Matt Derbyshire felt his night, and Olympiakos', was ruined by an overly-fussy referee against Bordeaux.
Barcelona eased into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a 4-0 demolition of Stuttgart at Camp Nou.
Yoann Gourcuff, Wendel and Marouane Chamakh are pleased to have helped prolong Bordeaux's European adventure.
Blanc's bordeaux banish greeks
Bordeaux edged into the last eight of the Champions League at the expense of Olympiakos, following a 2-1 win.
Birmingham City defender Scott Dann has hailed his team-mates' character in their 2-2 draw with Everton.
Iain Dowie has been named as the new Hull City manager and has just nine games to keep the club in the Premier League.
Terry involved in car accident
John Terry was questioned by police and breathalysed after an 'unfortunate' car accident on Tuesday.
Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia is doubtful to face Burnley in their relegation six-pointer this weekend.
Stoke defender Danny Collins has expressed just how much he is enjoying life at The Britannia Stadium.
Goalkeeper Jose Reina is adamant he will fulfil his dream of winning the Premier League with Liverpool.
Andrew Andronikou insists that Peter Storrie must take part of the blame for Portsmouth's plight.
Portsmouth have been deducted nine points for going into administration, the Premier League has confirmed.
Ryan Babel wants Liverpool to play like they did against Portsmouth for the remainder of the season.
Lee Carsley has no intention of hanging up his boots and is prepared to fight for a place at Birmingham.
Sunderland's Marton Fulop has confirmed he will leave The Stadium of Light at the end of the season.
Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has angrily denied a newspaper report that has suggested he is ready to axe Brian Laws.
The Red Knights are hoping to persuade the chairman of Britain's biggest quoted hedge fund to join them.
Hreidarsson - survival possible
Hermann Hreidarsson says it is not impossible that Portsmouth will avoid relegation this season.
Hull chairman Adam Pearson says he is 'expecting' to make Iain Dowie the club's long-term manager.
Didier Drogba claims he is happy at Chelsea and even more determined to help the club to European glory.
European champions Barcelona host Stuttgart at Camp Nou aware that a goalless draw would be enough.
Iain Dowie says he is relishing the challenge of keeping Hull City in the Premier League after replacing Phil Brown as manager.
Massimo Moratti has hailed Jose Mourinho as the man of the match following Inter Milan's away day joy.
Samuel Eto'o believes Inter Milan are genuine contenders to win this season's UEFA Champions League.
McDonald Mariga has insisted he is happy at Inter Milan after almost joining Manchester City in January.
Bari have warned Roma that they face competition in their bid to land defender Andrea Masiello.
Kolarov tired of transfer talk
Aleksandar Kolarov has insisted there is no truth in reports linking him with a move away from Lazio.
Injured defender Alessandro Nesta has set his sights on a swift return to action after leaving hospital.
Jorge Martinez's agent claims to be in contact with Manchester City and one other English club.
Palermo defender Simon Kjaer has attempted to dampen speculation regarding his future.
Alessandro Del Piero is still optimistic regarding his chances of making Italy's World Cup squad.
Massimo Moratti says Mario Balotelli is still in Inter's plans, despite a reported row with Jose Mourinho.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has warned fans to expect a tight game when they host Lille.
Bobby Zamora is delighted to have silenced those critics who questioned his ability earlier in the season.
Australia pace bowler Ryan Harris looks set to miss the first Test against New Zealand through injury.
Northamptonshire have confirmed the signings of all-rounders Elton Chigumbura and Vishal Tripathi.
James Anderson has enjoyed his enforced break from cricket and says he is now raring to go for the new domestic season.
Michael Clarke is prepared to face the sledging in New Zealand as he returns to Test action after his recent problems.
South Africa captain Graeme Smith faces a race against time to be fit for the ICC World Twenty20 after breaking a finger.
Sachin Tendulkar and Saurabh Tiwary struck half-centuries to help Mumbai Indians to an emphatic 98-run victory over Delhi Daredevils.
Matthew Hatton believes his decision to fight Gianluca Branco for the vacant European welterweight title is a gamble worth taking.
Kevin Mitchell will enjoy the fight of a lifetime on May 15 when he takes on Michael Katsidis at his beloved Upton Park.
Featherweight Martin Lindsay could be lining up a European title challenge if he gets past Jamie Arthur in Leigh on Friday night.
Amir Khan told Sky Sports News he is relishing the prospect of beating Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden.
Andre Ward has pulled out of his fight with Allan Green on April 24 after suffering a recurrence of a knee injury.
Cuban police haul protesting "ladies in white" away
HAVANA - Cuban police grabbed members of the opposition group "Ladies in White" by their hair, dragged them into a bus and drove them away to break up a protest march on Wednesday.
Yemen shi'ite rebels free scores of prisoners
SANAA - Yemeni Shi'ite rebels freed at least 170 government soldiers and tribal fighters on Wednesday after Sanaa accused them of dragging their feet on implementing a truce deal to end a northern war, both sides said.
Libya welcomes gaddafi compensation offer by swiss
TUNIS - A top Libyan official on Wednesday welcomed as a "step forward" a call by Swiss officials for damages to be paid to a son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi who was arrested in Geneva in 2008.
Eu urges georgia not to aggravate russia tensions
BRUSSELS - The European Union has urged Georgia's government to avoid exacerbating regional tensions after a Georgian television station broadcast a fake news report about Russian forces heading for the capital Tbilisi.
Nigeria's acting leader dissolves cabinet
ABUJA - Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved the cabinet on Wednesday in a bid to consolidate his authority at the helm of Africa's most populous nation a month after he assumed executive powers.
Iraq's pm leads again in tight election race
BAGHDAD - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki reclaimed the lead on Wednesday over secularist challenger Iyad Allawi in results from a March 7 parliamentary election that has been dogged by fraud allegations.
U.s. troops leave border to afghan boss accused of graft
SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan - One of the most important trade routes in Asia was closed last week while a boyish-looking man everyone calls "the general" showed around the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Bernanke defends fed small bank supervision role
WASHINGTON - Top central bankers present and past on Wednesday joined forces against a plan to strip the Fed of its oversight of smaller banks, saying the knowledge it gains from that role is vital to monetary policy.
U.s. hopes obama trip will boost trade with indonesia
WASHINGTON - The United States hopes President Barack Obama's visit next week to Indonesia will help spur reforms that boost trade with Southeast Asia's largest economy and the world's fourth most populous nation.
White house rips business lobby over financial reform
WASHINGTON - The White House lashed out at a major U.S. business lobbying organization on Wednesday for spending millions of dollars to fight legislation that would overhaul regulation of Wall Street firms.
Senator asks drugmakers to explain prices
WASHINGTON - A Senate Democrat asked top drugmakers on Wednesday to explain why Americans pay higher prices for prescription drugs than patients do in other developed nations.
Obama says u.s. to pursue aggressive iran sanctions
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the United States would pursue "aggressive sanctions" to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon that could potentially spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
Ny governor's press secretary quits amid ethics probes
NEW YORK - The press secretary for New York Democratic Governor David Paterson resigned on Wednesday amid state and federal ethics probes of her boss that have triggered the departures of other top aides.
First of several job-creation bills clears congress
WASHINGTON - A package of tax breaks and highway spending cleared Congress on Wednesday, the first of what Democrats hope will be several efforts to bring down the 9.7 percent unemployment rate.
Devils beat penguins to forge atlantic division tie
NEWARK, New Jersey - The New Jersey Devils had plenty to celebrate on St. Patrick's Day after they beat Pittsburgh 5-2 to tie the Penguins for the lead at the top of the Atlantic Division on Wednesday.
Cardinals bring in ex-browns quarterback anderson
PHOENIX - Quarterback Derek Anderson, ditched by the Cleveland Browns, has signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL team said Wednesday.
Obama says israel home plans not helpful for peace
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday Israeli plans to build more homes near East Jerusalem were not helpful for the Middle East peace process, but he said the issue had not led to a crisis with one of the United States' closest allies.
Obama picks up new support for health bill
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama picked up support for healthcare reform on Wednesday from a prominent liberal and a group of Catholic nuns, who broke with bishops on the issue of abortion and urged passage of the overhaul.
We're gonna rock around westminster tonight
LONDON - Politicians are usually reviled in rock songs. But four British members of parliament (MPs) from opposing parties have come together in a band and are now launching their first album, "Cross Party."
Black eyed peas, shakira to front world cup concert
JOHANNESBURG - The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer World Cup in South Africa, organizers said on Wednesday. The concert in South Africa's biggest black township Soweto will be on June 10, a day before the start of the month-long World Cup, which is being hosted for the first time in Africa.
Jobless americans will be focus of next "apprentice"
LOS ANGELES - When "The Apprentice" returns to U.S. television for a new season, the focus will be more on "You're hired!" than "You're fired!"
Former "sunshine" star breslin yearns for horror
NEW YORK - Former "Little Miss Sunshine" star Abigail Breslin, currently bringing tears to the eyes of Broadway theater audiences as the blind and deaf Helen Keller, has a grown-up message for movie scouts. She's ready for much darker roles.
Oprah defamation case can go to trial
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Whenever the media cover Oprah Winfrey litigation -- whether it be with poets, flight attendants, physical trainers, or diet pill makers -- it's usually with an air of dismissiveness. She's a billionaire media personality and can hire the best lawyers -- who's going to beat her in court?
Antonio banderas named u.n. goodwill ambassador
UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Development Program (UNDP) has named Spanish actor Antonio Banderas as a "Goodwill Ambassador" for the global fight against poverty, the agency announced on Wednesday.
"glee", "csi" among tv shows "with a conscience"
LOS ANGELES - The wheelchair episode of musical comedy "Glee" and a "CSI" program tackling race and prejudice in the police were among eight shows named on Wednesday as examples of "television with a conscience".
Sprint expected to unveil htc wimax phone at ctia
NEW YORK - Sprint Nextel will unveil a cellphone from HTC Corp next week that will be the first to support WiMax, Sprint's fastest wireless service, according to analysts.
Bullock cancels trip amid talk of marriage trouble
LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock on Wednesday pulled out of the London premiere of her hit movie "The Blind Side" as a U.S. celebrity magazine published a claim that her husband cheated on her.
Cybersecurity bill introduced in senate
WASHINGTON - A new version of a cybersecurity bill was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday that may eliminate some opposition to the measure from the tech industry.
Sprint to support google's nexus one smartphone
SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc's Nexus One smartphone will soon be available to subscribers of Sprint Nextel Corp, the second U.S. wireless service provider to announce an agreement to support the touchscreen phone.
Hobbit ancestors once colonized indonesia island
HONG KONG - Ancestors of a hobbit-like species of humans may have colonized the Indonesian island of Flores as far back as a million years ago, much earlier than thought, according to a new study published Thursday.
Dogs domesticated in middle east, not asia
LOS ANGELES - From French poodles to German shepherds, domestic dogs likely trace most of their ancestry to the Middle East, as opposed to East Asian origins suggested by previous research, a genetic study reported on Wednesday.
Internet piracy taking big toll on jobs
BRUSSELS - Plenty of people download music from the Internet every day, but illegal downloading has a huge economic impact and could put more than one million people out of work by 2015, experts say.
Ea to offer complete online woods game around masters
CHICAGO - Tiger Woods return to pro golf for the Masters tournament next month is being celebrated by more than fans as EA Sports will launch the final commercial version of its online golf game named after the world's top golfer that week, the company's president said on Wednesday.
Thestreet.com says it's being probed by sec
BOSTON - Investment news website TheStreet.com Inc said on Wednesday the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was investigating the company over the way it recorded revenue at a former subsidiary.
Fcc plans to announce broadband agenda
WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission plans to announce in coming weeks an agenda of proceedings stemming from the recommendations in the national broadband plan, an agency official said.
New password-stealing virus targets facebook
BOSTON - Hackers have flooded the Internet with virus-tainted spam that targets Facebook's estimated 400 million users in an effort to steal banking passwords and gather other sensitive information.
Google working with intel, sony on tv project: report
SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc is working with Intel Corp and Sony Corp to develop a new class of Internet-enabled televisions and set top boxes, according to a media report.