Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) is on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Felipe Massa (Ferrari) will start from second and Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) third.
Ex-pompey chief storrie forced to deny allegations over agent payment
Peter Storrie has denied any wrongdoing over allegations he breached regulations over a payment to an agent in Frederic Piquionne's transfer to Fratton Park.
Arsenal must take 'great opportunity' to win the title, insists fabregas
Injured Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has challenged his team-mates to keep their Barclays Premier League title challenge alive with victory at relegation-battling Hull.
Rooney warning: ferdinand and vidic will help me score even more goals!
Wayne Rooney is predicting Manchester United will become even more prolific now their first choice central defensive partnership is back in action.
Striker beattie beaten by knee injury as stoke career looks over
James Beattie has almost certainly played his last game for Stoke after it was revealed he will be sidelined for six weeks following surgery on his knee cartilage.
Hangeland and hughes will stop rooney, predicts confident konchesky
Paul Konchesky is confident Fulham's defence will be strong enough to shackle Wayne Rooney when they come up against the in-form United striker tomorrow.
Hiddink rejects world cup offer from ivory coast despite drogba's hard sell
Guus Hiddink has turned down repeated appeals from Didier Drogba to manage the Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.
Chelsea can expect inter backlash after calamitous crash at catania
Inter Milan technical director Marco Branca believes it will be a very different Nerazzurri performance on Tuesday than was evident in last night's woeful defeat at Catania.
Solwhit gets champion hurdle green light after recovering from cough
Solwhit, one of the leading fancies for Tuesday's Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle, will travel over to England after scoping clean on Saturday morning.
Fernando torres issues thinly veiled threat to quit liverpool
Fernando Torres has admitted he will think about his future at Liverpool if the club do not buy the players needed to turn them into Premier League contenders.
Liverpool's dismal defeat at wigan a 'one-off', insists dirk kuyt
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has written off Monday's Barclays Premier League horror show at Wigan as a one-off. The Reds' season sank to a new low at the DW Stadium.
Maliki leads baghdad poll count
Partial results for Iraq's elections show PM Nouri Maliki's coalition ahead in the crucial area of Baghdad, officials say.
Staying safe in Haiti while keeping up appearances
The new mass movement against Italy's Berlusconi
Drug ring 'link' in haim's death
Actor Corey Haim's death is being linked to a major drug ring which is illegally obtaining prescription drugs, US police say.
China steps up security in tibet
The Chinese government boosts security in Tibet ahead of the second anniversary of violent protests against Beijing's rule.
An 18-year-old appears in court charged with the harassment of a man who collapsed in the garden of his Greater Manchester home.
Two arrested over 'hero' killing
Two teenagers are arrested by police hunting the killer of a man stabbed to death after chasing handbag-snatchers.
Lady gaga rings up sex and violence for 'telephone'
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Indian wells masters results (4)
First round: Arnaud Clement (France) beat Peter Luczak (Australia) 4-6 6-3 6-2; Michael Russell (US) beat Paolo Lorenzi (Italy) 6-2 7-5; Andreas Seppi (Italy) beat Robby Ginepri (US) 2-6 7-6(5) 6-3; Victor Hanescu (Romania) beat Juan Ignacio Chela (Argentina) 6-3 7-6(4).
Indian wells masters results (3)
First round: Evgeny Korolev (Kazakhstan) beat Florian Mayer (Germany) 6-3 6-2; Paul-Henri Mathieu (France) beat Benjamin Becker (Germany) 6-3 6-1; Sergiy Stakhovsky (Ukraine) beat Wayne Odesnik (U.S.) 6-1 6-4; Ricardo Mello (Brazil) beat Horacio Zeballos (Argentina) 2-6 6-3 6-4.
Indian wells masters results (2)
First round: David Nalbandian (Argentina) beat Stefan Koubek (Austria) 6-2 7-6(2); Thiemo de Bakker (Netherlands) beat Marcos Daniel (Brazil) 6-3 6-3; James Blake (US) beat Daniel Gimeno-Traver (Spain) 6-3 6-2; Nicolas Almagro (Spain) beat Mischa Zverev (Germany) 6-3 6-2.
Baltacha through to second round at indian wells
First round: Elena Baltacha (Great Britain) beat 7-Li Na (China) 7-6(6) 2-6 7-6(7).
First round: 19-Aravane Rezai (France) beat Tamarine Tanasugarn (Thailand) 6-4 7-5; 11-Marion Bartoli (France) beat Polona Hercog (Slovenia) 6-4 6-2; 10-Maria Sharapova (Russia) beat Vera Dushevina (Russia) 4-6 7-5 6-2; 32-Maria Kirilenko (Russia) beat Virginie Razzano (France) 7-5 6-3.
Rain wreaks havoc in puerto rico
American Skip Kendall has a one-shot lead over Sweden's Richard Johnson at the Puerto Rico Open after completing just nine holes of the delayed first round.
World indoor men's 800m semi-final results
Semi-final 1: 1. Abubaker Kaki (Sudan) 1 min 46.45 secs; 2. Boaz Kiplagat Lalang (Kenya) 1:46.73; 3. Adam Kszczot (Poland) 1:46.90. Semi-final 2: 1. Luis Alberto Marco (Spain) 1:51.05; 2. Jakub Holusa (Czech Republic) 1:51.08; 3. Ismail Ahmed Ismail (Sudan) 1:51.25.
Alonso tops final bahrain qualifying
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso fastest in third practice session ahead of Bahrain grand prix with lap of 1:54.099. Nico Rosberg is second fastest, Mark webber third.
Black caps complete series with win
Four wickets apiece for Shane Bond and Tim Southee lift New Zealand to a 51-run win over Australia in the final one-day international.
Indian wells masters results (1)
First round: Simon Greul (Germany) beat Richard Gasquet (France) 7-6(6) 7-6(7); Marinko Matosevic (Australia) beat Michael Llodra (France) 6-3 6-0; Dudi Sela (Israel) beat Jesse Levine (US) 6-2 6-2; Lu Yen-hsun (Taiwan) beat Oscar Hernandez (Spain) 6-1 6-2
Toulon 19-6 Castres; Bayonne 22-13 Clermont; Toulouse 34-3 Montpellier; Albi 7-17 Bourgoin; Brive 26-14 Stade Francais; Perpignan 19-14 Biarritz
Paul Konchesky is confident that Fulham's defence will be strong enough to shackle Wayne Rooney when they come up against the in-form Manchester United striker tomorrow.
Take that star checks into rehab
Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, it is confirmed.
With a great television role on the go and a fabulous new figure, Charlotte Church certainly has a lot to smile about.
Ashley cole keeps his head down as he flies home for a showdown with wife cheryl
Chelsea and England footballer Cole looked anxious, peering over the back of the front seat like a terrified child watching a horror movie.
Sade displays her youthful looks as after her glamorous magazine cover hits the shelves
There are not many women over 50 who would venture out in public without a scrap of make-up. But Sade proved she can go make-up free.
They were there to support the artist who will represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest but Heidi couldn't resist flashing her bling.
Skeletons in the closet: the tantalising secrets inside the vaults at the natural history museum
Beyond the public displays lies a five-mile labyrinth of corridors and secret corners where time really has stood still.
Meet arnie, the terminator trout with the physique of a body-builder
The mutant fish is the result of a decade-long effort by Terry Bradley, a professor of fisheries and aquaculture at the University of Rhode Island.
Gift guide: from £2 to much more, treats to make any mother's day
Our selection of the best Mother's Day gifts for girlie girls, foodies, garden goddesses and home bodies.
Two years ago, I moved to the UK to live in a small town. I have married the older man and I told him the truth: that I am not capable of the passion I had before with my ex.
Is Sara Dale an angel or sinner? Merely a devoted carer, as she claims when I speak to her, or a cynical predator who targeted vulnerable men grieving at the loss of their wives?
Bra-vo! stores selling k cups at last
Now, finally, one department store is stocking bras large enough for even the most bountiful bosom.
Two singletons, three dates over three weeks, one aim - to see if they're a match made in heaven. Meet this week's potential soul mates...
'i'm not as mad as i look! don't be fooled by the kooky clothes,' says helena bonham carter
Truthfully, it's not very often that you get to take a peek into the relationship of a Hollywood power couple. But when it comes to Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton, it's perhaps better you didn't know so much.
Scientists come up with an electronic sticking plaster to treat skin cancer
The light-emitting Ambulight PDT can be worn by patients as they move around, reducing the amount of time they need to spend in hospitals.
How our man found himself with 65 naked men chanting, drumming - and screaming their rage against women to 'reclaim' their lost masculinity.
Charles sale: wayne rooney's going to be double booked
Political blogger Iain Dale is taking a calculated risk with the publication of a controversial unofficial biography of Wayne Rooney written by BBC’s investigative journalist John Sweeney.
Bougherra is close to rangers recall: algerian defender set for cup clash
Rangers are set to welcome back influential defender Madjid Bougherra for the Scottish Cup quarter-final showdown with Dundee United at Ibrox on Sunday.
Tinkler lands champion hurdle ride on zaynar with mccoy set for binocular
Andrew Tinkler was handed the Champion Hurdle ride on Zaynar after trainer Nicky Henderson confirmed Binocular an intended starter with Tony McCoy on board.
Peter scudamore's festival clues: nicky henderson's ranjobaie pointer
If Ranjobaie, trained by Henderson, wins Sandown’s opener, it will boost a pair who’ve beaten him, Supreme Hurdle hope Menorah and Fred Winter favourite Notus De La Tour.
Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged his Manchester United players to create a double slice of history - with a fourth straight title and a record 19th in all. Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told Shaun Wright-Phillips to stop talking about his desire for a new contract and concentrate on earning one on the pitch.
Fleming to fire: starluck's trainer can land cup boost before festival with aather
Alan Fleming faces the most important day of his training career when Starluck bids for Champion Hurdle glory at Cheltenham, but his AATHER (Sandown, nb, 3.05) can start the week well by winning Saturday's Imperial Cup.
Shamed sprinter dwain chambers on track for first global title in doha
Dwain Chambers and Jenny Meadows showed that Britain could well match their previous best at the world indoor championships over the next two days.
Martin samuel: williams knows no fear: that's why she's a golden wonder
Amy Williams is standing on a bed in an exclusive hotel suite, wearing a party dress, swinging her Olympic gold medal. She stops mid-twirl. ‘These chandeliers need dusting.’
Manny pacquiao ready to thrill clottey in the greatest stadium on earth
Two men born into desperate poverty some 30 years ago will take centre stage in the greatest stadium on earth. Astonishingly, since neither is American.
Paul Collingwood became England's second centurion of the match and Stuart Broad began the job of bowling Bangladesh out as the tourists moved moved into a dominant position at tea on day two of the first Test.
First-time buyers are stung by stamp duty after holiday period ends
Figures show the number of mortgages approved fell by half in January following the end of the stamp duty 'holiday' on homes worth between £125,000 and £175,000.
Fury as german soccer boss says: 'there's no place in football for gays'
Rudi Assauer, who formerly headed up Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, went on to say: ‘Perhaps they are OK in other sports but not in football.
Teenage 'tormentor': online rant of youth held over death of man with learning difficulties
It is a horrifying insight into what many regard as Broken Britain. In his own words, peppered with expletives and semi-literate slang, a teenager suspected of harassing a defenceless man brags about his life and reveals the hopelessness of his existence.
Martin samuel: schumacher returns but all eyes will be on mclaren
The 2010 grand prix season is about the duels. Jenson Button versus Lewis Hamilton, McLaren versus Mercedes, Britain versus Germany, young versus old.
Video: note to bullard and barmby: training ground bust-ups aren't clever
As if things couldn't get worse for Hull City, now their players are fighting among themselves. It all sounds rather ugly, but not as ugly as some of these training ground bust-ups.
Andy townsend's boot room: news and stats for every match
Read the essential guide to the weekend's Barclays Premier League action featuring expert analysis, match guides, team news and stats for each and every game.
Ernie els looks a good bet for finally landing masters title
South African Ernie Els is so confident of finally landing the Masters title he has always craved that he is planning a £10,000 bet on himself.
Bonus tax 'won't be used to cut deficit': windfall from bankers to go on more spending
Alistair Darling is planning to use an expected £2billion in extra revenue from the 50 per cent City 'supertax' for more public spending, according to Whitehall sources.
Can children really be born evil? Detectives who worked on the James Bulger murder inquiry certainly believed so.
Until now, Samantha Cameron has avoided the limelight, preferring not to give interviews.
Des kelly: inter milan boss jose mourinho is the real deal
With Arsene Wenger refusing to entertain any Madrid talk, there is only one man left in the frame - Jose Mourinho.
Us franchise close to investment deal with strugglers sheffield wednesday
Chicago based Club 9 Sports claim they are close to a deal to invest in Sheffield Wednesday. A statement on the club's website said the talks were not dependent on avoiding relegation.
Alexander set on keeping burnley up despite fears over his own future
Graham Alexander insists the fear of being dumped is not affecting Burnley's bid to avoid the drop. The 38-year-old is one of 11 players out of contract in the summer.
Lennon in world cup fitness fight but king could still make the finals
Aaron Lennon faces a race to be fit for the World Cup, with his Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admitting he has no idea when the electrifying winger will play again.
Exclusive: how everton's leighton baines earned his seat at the top table
Amid the clatter of cutlery and buzz of conversation in the England dining room, wide-eyed newcomer Leighton Baines was listening rather than talking. Until Fabio Capello arrived.
Shut it shaun! mancini tells wright-phillips to focus on playing for man city
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has told Shaun Wright-Phillips to stop talking about a new contract and concentrate on earning one on the pitch.
United winger ryan giggs back 'to destroy liverpool's title record'
Manchester United will have Ryan Giggs and John O'Shea back for the Barclays Premier League title run-in as manager Sir Alex Ferguson sets his sights on breaking two records.
Stoke star tuncay set to take ex-club boro to court over unpaid fees
Tuncay is taking former club to court to try to win a £500,000 settlement. The striker claims Boro still owe him a total of £544,677 in unpaid image, sporting and economic rights.
Out-of-hours gp care 'inadequate'
Too many people in England are receiving poor quality out-of-hours doctors services, the Patients Association says.
New York's 9/11 dust victims split on compensation deal
Weekend polls may loosen Sarkozy grip on Elysee Palace
California sues toyota for faults
Prosecutors in California are suing Toyota, claiming the carmaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles it knew had defects.
Portugal passes austerity budget
Portugal's parliament backs an austerity budget aimed at cutting its deficit to the level permitted for countries using the euro.
Call to raise age of criminality
The age of criminal responsibility should be increased from 10 to 12 years, the children's commissioner for England says.
Should catholic priests remain celibate?
The Pope has said celibacy among priests is a sign of "full devotion" to the Catholic Church. Do you agree?
Can two Korean families cope without the web?
No end in sight to Nigeria's brutal cycle of violence
Supporters of ousted Thai PM rally for their man
Queen invented the phone, and other odd uk children's beliefs
Children's strange misconceptions about science are revealed in a science knowledge quiz.
Superb alonso sets bahrain pace
Ferrari new boy Fernando Alonso excels in final practice to go quickest ahead of qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Obese drinkers face 'double whammy'
Obese women drinking little more than a glass of wine a day have double the risk of liver disease compared with those who are slimmer, experts warn.
Cell for cell: georgian prisoners can swap jail time for monastery
Officials in Georgia announce a scheme to let prisoners shorten their jail terms by spending time in a monastery instead.
Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks
UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.
'red' demonstrators reach bangkok
Thousands of Thai opposition supporters converge on the capital, Bangkok, to press their demands for elections.
Eu 'nearing' greece bail-out deal
The EU is putting the finishing touches to a multi-billion euro bail-out for Greece after weeks of crisis, senior officials tell the BBC.
Suicide bomb hits pakistan's swat
A suicide bomber in a rickshaw kills at least 10 people in Pakistan, a day after twin blasts leave dozens dead in Lahore.
Nasa Moon astronauts tell the BBC President Barack Obama's decision to cancel the US lunar programme is "catastrophic".
Three freed in irish 'vilks plot'
Police in the Irish Republic release three of the seven Muslims arrested over an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist.
Alaska wolves 'killed' us teacher
Wolves in Alaska are suspected of killing a woman jogger in what would be the first such attack in the US in half a century.
Clegg 'will not back early cuts'
The Lib Dems would not support a government which proposes major spending cuts within in the next year, leader Nick Clegg says.
Meat processing workers 'abused'
An inquiry finds "widespread evidence" that agency and migrant meat plant workers are abused and exploited.
Youth charged over collapse death
An 18-year-old is charged with the harassment of a man who collapsed and died outside his Greater Manchester home.
JENSON BUTTON furiously defended his McLaren side, blasting: We're not cheats