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National Sport: Bell stars as England build slender lead

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:45:13 GMT

Ian Bell struck the 10th Test century of his career as England established a slender 21-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on day three of the second Test.

National Sport: New Gloucester deal for Vainikolo

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:45:16 GMT

Lesley Vainikolo has ended speculation about his playing future by agreeing a new two-year contract with Guinness Premiership club Gloucester.

National Sport: Murray back up to third

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:45:16 GMT

Andy Murray has climbed back to number three in the world rankings despite his quarter-final exit at the Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells last week.

National Sport: Hamilton wary of Red Bull speed

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:45:16 GMT

Former world champion Lewis Hamilton believes Red Bull will be the team to beat in Melbourne this weekend as the cars are "ridiculously faster" than anyone else on the grid.

National Sport: Bell stars as England close in

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:45:14 GMT

Ian Bell struck the 10th Test century of his career as England moved within touching distance of a first-innings lead against Bangladesh on the third evening of the second Test.

National Sport: Ibrox future brighter for Alexander

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:45:21 GMT

Neil Alexander admits his Co-operative Insurance Cup final appearance may persuade him that his future is at Ibrox.

National Sport: Mancini expecting fight until the end

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:45:21 GMT

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini expects the race for the final Champions League place to go down to the wire after his side kept pace with their rivals with victory over Fulham.

National Sport: Ferguson makes case for defence

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:45:20 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United's defence will provide the platform for a record 19th league title this season.

National Sport: Benitez left looking for positives

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:45:20 GMT

For the 10th time in the Barclays Premier League this season Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was left trying to accentuate the positives after a defeat.

National Sport: No room for error for Chelsea

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:45:20 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti admitted Chelsea cannot afford another slip-up if they want to stay in the title race.

National Sport: Mallinder satisfied with trophy triumph

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:45:15 GMT

Northampton completed the first stage of a possible trophy treble this season that left Saints boss Jim Mallinder satisfied with mission accomplished.

National Sport: Bell brings up classy ton

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:45:13 GMT

Ian Bell recorded his 10th Test century as England moved within a hundred of Bangladesh's first-innings score on the third afternoon of the second Test.

National Sport: Furyk back on winners' list

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:45:14 GMT

Former world number two Jim Furyk grabbed his 14th US Tour victory, but first since 2007, when he won the Transitions Championship by one shot from Korean KJ Choi in Florida.

National Sport: Bell left to shoulder England hopes

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:45:15 GMT

England were looking to Ian Bell for a major score as Bangladesh took two wickets on the third morning of the second Test to keep alive their hopes of a first-innings lead.

National Sport: Woods 'nervous' ahead of comeback

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:45:17 GMT

Tiger Woods is feeling the tension ahead of his return to golf after four months in self-imposed exile.

National Sport: Fabregas not fazed by Barca tie

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:45:17 GMT

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas maintains the Gunners would have had to face Barcelona sooner or later if they are to fulfil their dream of becoming the best in Europe this season.

National Sport: Mancini rejects Juve link

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:45:14 GMT

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits he is flattered to be linked to the Juventus job but insists there is "no truth at all" to reports he has already been approached about taking over the Serie A giants.

National Sport: Injury blow for Lescott

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:45:15 GMT

England defender Joleon Lescott has suffered a hamstring injury and will have a scan to determine the extent of the problem, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed.

National Sport: Blues suffer title blow

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:45:14 GMT

Chelsea suffered a slip-up in the title race after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

National Sport: Davies wins first Tour event

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:17 GMT

Welshman Rhys Davies captured his first European Tour title with a brilliant display in Morocco on Sunday.

National Sport: Warriors win again

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Wigan pulled two points clear at the top of Engage Super League with an impressive 36-22 win that left Castleford still looking for a first home win of 2010.

National Sport: Saints claim LV= Cup

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Northampton qualified for next season's Heineken Cup after they completed the first stage of a possible trophy treble with a 30-24 win over Gloucester at Sixways.

National Sport: Miller gives Gers victory

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Kenny Miller's late header gave nine-man Rangers a 1-0 victory over St Mirren in a dramatic Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden.

National Sport: City maintain Champions League push

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:45:15 GMT

Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez earned a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage to maintain his side's Champions League hopes and give Fulham a European hangover.

National Sport: Peacock joins Leeds injury list

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:45:15 GMT

England captain Jamie Peacock has joined Leeds Rhinos' worsening injury list.

National Sport: Park seals vital victory

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:45:14 GMT

Manchester United came from behind to reclaim the Premier League's top spot with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

National Sport: Ferris: Occasion got to Ireland

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:15 GMT

Stephen Ferris fears Ireland were consumed by the occasion as their Croke Park farewell party ended with an anti-climatic upset.

National Sport: Button hoping for more action

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:15 GMT

Jenson Button feels crucial decisions will have to be taken after the next few races if Formula One fails to brighten up its act.

National Sport: France could provide Bleu-print

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:15 GMT

If Martin Johnson needed any reassurance the anguish of developing a new England team can ultimately be worth it, he need only listen to Marc Lievremont.

National Sport: Lewis in good Moody as England improve

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:14 GMT

England captain Lewis Moody believes the team can improve another 30% after ending a generally lacklustre RBS 6 Nations campaign with a positive performance in a 12-10 defeat to France in Paris on Saturday night.