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Hamilton top on final testing day
Manchester City 3-1 Sunderland
Manuel Pellegrini wins his first trophy in England as Manchester City saw off Sunderland in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley.
Aston Villa 4-1 Norwich City
Aston Villa ease their relegation worries by beating fellow strugglers Norwich with four first-half goals in 15 minutes.
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Cardiff City
Roberto Soldado ends his drought as Tottenham beat Cardiff to close the gap to fourth-placed Manchester City.
Swansea City 1-1 Crystal Palace
A late Glenn Murray penalty rescues an unlikely draw for Crystal Palace against fellow Premier League strugglers Swansea.
O'Sullivan leads Ding in Welsh Open
Ronnie O'Sullivan needs two more frames for victory after opening up a 7-1 lead over Ding Junhui in the Welsh Open final.
Murray to play for Bangkok in IPTL
Andy Murray will play for Bangkok in the inaugural season of the International Premier Tennis League.
Campbell in England captain race claim
Former England defender Sol Campbell makes an allegation that he was denied the national captaincy on racial grounds.
Pardew fined £100,000 by Newcastle
Newcastle United fine manager Alan Pardew £100,000 and give him a formal warning for headbutting Hull midfielder David Meyler.
LMA reviewing technical area designs
The design of coaches' technical areas is under review, the League Managers' Association reveals, following Alan Pardew's headbutt.
Newcastle Falcons 18-41 Leicester Tigers
Leicester winger Niki Goneva scores twice to makes it five tries in four Premiership games as the Tigers win at Newcastle.
Wigan 46-24 Wakefield
Reigning champions Wigan run in nine tries to register their first points of the Super League season at winless Wakefield.
Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a late equaliser in a fiercely contested Madrid derby as title rivals Real and Atletico draw.
Pardew deserves 10-game ban - Savage
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew should be given a 10-game ban for headbutting Hull's David Meyler, according to Robbie Savage.
Griffiths called into Scotland squad
Celtic's Leigh Griffiths joins the Scotland squad for the friendly with Poland, but Robert Snodgrass is likely to drop out.
Burns reign ends after Crawford loss
Bahrain circuit honours Schumacher
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has a corner named after him at Bahrain's Formula 1 circuit.
Triolo D'Alene set for Gold Cup
Triolo D'Alene is set to run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup after a sparkling workout on Sunday morning, says trainer Nicky Henderson.
England's Fisher wins in South Africa
England's Ross Fisher wins the Tshwane Open in South Africa, with Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey finishing joint second.
Kenny fails to win a medal at Worlds
Great Britain's three-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny returns from the 2014 World Track Championships without a medal.
Dimitrov wins Mexican Open title
Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov beats South African Kevin Anderson in three sets to claim the Mexican Open title.
VIDEO: Vettel in a spin in Bahrain test
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel spins off the track to bring out a red flag during day four of Formula 1 testing in Bahrain.
VIDEO: Pellegrini hails 'beautiful' goals
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hails the "beautiful goals" which earned his side a 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley.
VIDEO: Poyet proud of players and fans
Gus Poyet says he feels proud of Sunderland's players and fans despite the Black Cats' 3-1 Capital One Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
VIDEO: Bruce accepts Pardew apology
Steve Bruce accepts Alan Pardew's apology for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler.
VIDEO: Rowsell wins second gold at Worlds
Great Britain's Joanna Rowsell wins her second gold at the World Track Cycling championships in Cali.
VIDEO: F1 testing summary - Bahrain day two
Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso review day two of the final pre-season test in Bahrain.
VIDEO: Crash bike ends up in commentary box
Matthew Glaetzer has a spectacular crash at the Track World Championships where his bike bounces off the track and into the crowd.
VIDEO: GB defend women's team pursuit title
Great Britain's women's defended their team pursuit title with victory over Canada at the World Championships in Cali, Colombia.
VIDEO: Pardew apologises for Meyler headbutt
Alan Pardew apologises following his sending-off for headbutting Hull City's David Meyler at the KC Stadium.
VIDEO: MOTD pundits on Pardew headbutt
Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen says Alan Pardew's headbutt on Hull's David Meyler is "terribly sad", while Robbie Savage calls the Newcastle's manager's actions "inexcusable".
VIDEO: Sherwood says Spurs 'won ugly'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood says his side "won ugly" after beating Cardiff City 1-0 at White Hart Lane.
VIDEO: Arsenal were too selfish - Wenger
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his team were "too selfish" when they created opportunities in their 1-0 defeat at Stoke.
VIDEO: Red Bull on back foot - Horner
Team Principal Christian Horner admits Red Bull Racing are "on the back foot" but says he is "confident" of resolving their reliability problems ahead of the first race in Melbourne.
VIDEO: 'Best & worst of Chelsea at Fulham'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says his side recovered from their "worst performance of the season" in the first half to beat Fulham 3-1.
VIDEO: February's coolest moments
BBC Sport looks back at some of the coolest moments in February, featuring some of the best bits from Sochi 2014, two world records and a spectacular cycling crash.
VIDEO: Cardiff boss Solskjaer bemoans fine margins
Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "fine margins" were the difference as his side lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
VIDEO: Bowe stars as Ulster outclass Dragons
Tommy Bowe scores two of Ulster's tries as a dominant first-half display sets up a comfortable 38-8 win over the Dragons in the Pro12 at Ravenhill.
VIDEO: Liverpool were outstanding - Rodgers
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says his team delivered an 'outstanding' display in beating Southampton 3-0 at St Mary's.
VIDEO: Savage: Moyes's Man Utd mistakes
Robbie Savage discusses some of the reasons why David Moyes's first season in charge of Manchester United has not gone to plan.
VIDEO: 'Wasted moments' frustrate Allardyce
Sam Allardyce bemoans "wasted moments in the final third" after his West Ham side lost 1-0 at Everton.
Pistorius trial: The battle that lies ahead
Andrew Harding assesses how Oscar Pistorius's murder trial will play out and what it means for South Africa and the Olympic athlete in the dock
Get ready for the most dramatic F1 season for years
As pre-season testing ends, Andrew Benson analyses Red Bull's misfortune and why Williams look genuine contenders
Has Pardew gone too far this time?
The Newcastle manager must be punished heavily for headbutting a player, argues chief football writer Phil McNulty
Klitschko faces biggest fight of his life
Mike Costello profiles former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, who is attempting to become Ukraine's next president
Magnanimous Burns vows to return
Beaten world champion Ricky Burns is adamant there is more to come, but might fans now have to be content with the memories?
Must-not-miss sport on the BBC
Your guide to the latest sporting events on the BBC, including snooker, track cycling and top-flight football
Bishop & Coe name Sport Relief teams
Comedian John Bishop and two-time Olympic champion Lord Coe name their teams for their Sport Relief challenge.
Lawro's predictions v Tim Key
Can you beat BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson and boyhood Liverpool fan, actor Tim Key?
Powell to hear drug verdict in April
Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will find out in April if he is to be banned from athletics for a failed drug test last year.
Lomachenko world title hopes ended
Vasyl Lomachenko fails to claim the WBO featherweight title in only his second professional bout, losing to Orlando Salido.
Clarke keeps Australia in command
Captain Michael Clarke scores a century to keep Australia in charge of the final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
Rowsell wins pursuit for second gold
GB's Joanna Rowsell wins her second gold of the World Track Championships with victory in the individual pursuit.
Killin to miss Winter Paralympics
Great Britain wheelchair curler Tom Killin will miss the Winter Paralympics in Sochi because of illness.
Poyet focuses on Sunderland survival
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet urges his players to use their spirited Capital One Cup final display as a springboard to stay up.
Red Bull hit new low in testing
World champion Sebastian Vettel fails to complete a single lap at testing in Bahrain as Red Bull continue to struggle.
McIlroy retains narrow lead in Florida
Rory McIlroy has a two-shot lead over Russell Henley going into the final round of the Honda Classic in Florida.
Night in Milan wins Grimthorpe Chase
Night in Milan wins the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster as Grand National contender Monbeg Dude trails home fifth.
Rossi and Pedrosa set pace in Sepang
Yahama's Valentino Rossi and Honda's Dani Pedrosa set the pace in the second pre-season test at Sepang.
Pistorius trial to be partially televised
A South African judge rules that the trial of athlete Oscar Pistorius - which begins next Monday - can be partially televised live.
Warrington 18-16 Hull FC
Stefan Ratchford scores 10 points as Warrington survive a Hull fightback to earn their first first win of the season.
Wales not chasing points - Jenkins
Gethin Jenkins says Wales will focus on beating England and not the points difference they need to make up in the Six Nations.
Welsh Open schedule and results
Latest scores, the match schedule and results from the Welsh Open in Newport.
GB men fail to qualify for Euros
Great Britain's men's water polo team fail to qualify for the 2014 European Championship after a play-off defeat by Romania.
Federer claims sixth Dubai title
Roger Federer produces another fightback to claim his sixth Dubai title with a 3-6 6-4 6-3 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych.
Wada to act over Russia 'gas' claims
Wada promises to take action over claims Russian athletes inhaled performance-enhancing gas at the Winter Olympics.
Bradford 25-12 London Broncos
Luke Gale sets Bradford on the way to victory over London Broncos as the Bulls continue to wipe out their six-point deficit.
Shire's Tapping 'racially abused'
East Stirling say Jordan Tapping suffered "extreme distress" following alleged "racist abuse" during the defeat by Peterhead.
Barr should apply for job - Ashton
Caretaker manager Billy Barr should apply for the vacant Wrexham managerial position says Dragons full-back Neil Ashton.
Kildare 1-21 3-16 Tyrone
Tyrone hit two last-gasp goals to snatch a dramatic win over Kildare in a thrilling Football League Division 1 clash.
 
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Rugby Union

Wales not chasing points - Jenkins
Gethin Jenkins says Wales will focus on beating England and not the points difference they need to make up in the Six Nations.
Newcastle Falcons 18-41 Leicester Tigers
Leicester winger Niki Goneva scores twice to makes it five tries in four Premiership games as the Tigers win 41-18 at Newcastle.
Harlequins 21-20 Worcester Warriors
Bottom club Worcester come so close to a first Premiership win in a year, but lose to Harlequins at The Stoop.
Scarlets 18-13 Munster
Scarlets secure a deserved hard-fought win over Pro12 leaders Munster to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the play-offs.
Jersey bring in Australian flanker
Jersey ease their back row injury worries with the signing of 22-year-old Australian flanker Ryan Hodson.
Northampton Saints 39-13 Gloucester
Northampton Saints move back to the top of the Premiership with a five-try victory over Gloucester.
London Wasps 17-21 Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks fight back to win against Wasps at Adams Park and continue their push for the Premiership play-offs.
Exeter Chiefs 18-0 London Irish
Exeter Chiefs end their run of five straight defeats in the Aviva Premiership with victory over London Irish at Sandy Park.
Leinster 28-25 Glasgow Warriors
Leinster move above Munster to the top of the Pro12 table thanks to a hard-fought win over Glasgow at the RDS.
Connacht 38-6 Treviso
Connacht score five tries at The Sportsground to claim a bonus point as they secure a third successive Pro12 victory.
Zebre 15-10 Cardiff Blues
Italian side Zebre complete the double over Cardiff Blues with a 15-10 win in Parma in the Pro12.
Bath 10-23 Saracens
David Strettle marks his 100th Saracens appearance with a try to help his side beat Bath to go top of the Premiership.
Edinburgh 31-25 Ospreys
Scrum-half Grayson Hart scores twice as Edinburgh hold off Ospreys in the Pro12 at Meggetland.
Ulster 38-8 Dragons
Tommy Bowe advances his Ireland's Six Nations claims as he notches two tries in Ulster's Pro12 win over the Dragons.
Ireland confident on Sexton fitness
Ireland say they are confident that Jonny Sexton will be available for the game with Italy after suffering a thumb injury.
Farrell cleared over ticket sale
England's Owen Farrell is absolved of blame after a match ticket allocated to him was sold on a secondary ticketing website.
Dragons coach Darren Edwards departs
Head coach Darren Edwards leaves the Newport Gwent Dragons after almost five years on the coaching staff.
Lock Jones yet to train with Wales
Wales backs coach Rob Howley confirms lock Alun Wyn Jones has not resumed training with the squad ahead of the Six Nations clash with England.
VIDEO: Six Nations: Hits & misses from week 3
BBC Sport takes a look at the hits and misses from the third weekend of the 2014 Six Nations Championship.
VIDEO: February's coolest moments
BBC Sport looks back at some of the coolest moments in February, featuring some of the best bits from Sochi 2014, two world records and a spectacular cycling crash.
VIDEO: England women power past Ireland
England power to a 17-10 win against reigning women's Six Nation champions Ireland at Twickenham.
VIDEO: Highlights: Edinburgh 31-25 Ospreys
Scrum V brings you highlights of the weekend's Pro12 action.
VIDEO: Highlights: Zebre 15-10 Cardiff Blues
Scrum V brings you highlights of the weekend's Pro12 action.
VIDEO: Highlights: Scarlets 18-13 Munster
Scrum V brings you highlights of the weekend's Pro12 action.
VIDEO: Scrum V: Burrell challenges North
Scrum V: England centre Luther Burrell sends a message to Saints teammate and Wales' George North ahead of Twickenham clash.
VIDEO: Bowe stars as Ulster outclass Dragons
Tommy Bowe scores two of Ulster's tries as a dominant first-half display sets up a comfortable 38-8 win over the Dragons in the Pro12 at Ravenhill.
VIDEO: Highlights: England 13-10 Ireland
Watch highlights as a second-half try from Danny Care helps England to a narrow 13-10 victory over Ireland at Twickenham in the Six Nations.
VIDEO: Highlights: Italy 20-21 Scotland
Scotland get their first win of the 2014 Six Nations by beating Italy 20-21 with a last minute drop goal from Duncan Weir.
AUDIO: Post-match: Saints boss Mallinder
Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder speaks to BBC Radio Northampton following the 39-13 win over Gloucester.
VIDEO: England's Morgan recalls Wales stint
England's Ben Morgan looks forward to renewing acquaintances with former team-mates when Wales visit Twickenham.
AUDIO: Nowell deserves England spot - Beaumont
Ex-England captain Bill Beaumont says Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell has impressed since his elevation to the national side.
VIDEO: Brown's outstanding 'goalkeeping' save
England full back Mike Brown makes an outstanding 'goalkeeping' save during England's 13-10 win over Ireland at Twickenham.
VIDEO: Scrum V The Verdict: Wales v France
Scrum V analyst Sean Holley looks back at Wales' 27-6 win over France.
Barkley's 'challenging' time in France
England international Olly Barkley is happy to be at the Scarlets after the "most challenging 18 months" in French rugby.
Adam Jones: Twickenham holds no fears
In his BBC column, prop Adam Jones says Wales will feed off the Twickenham hostility when they take on England in their crunch Six Nations game
'Watching France is like watching clowns at the circus'
A "weird" game plan, selection problems and a lack of imagination are dragging France down, says Jeremy Guscott
Jonathan Davies's Six Nations Team of the Week
Who makes BBC expert Jonathan Davies's Team of the Week after the third round of the Six Nations?
Six Nations on BBC Sport
BBC Sport will bring you comprehensive coverage of the Six Nations in February and March
 

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Football

Manchester City 3-1 Sunderland
Yaya Toure scores a brilliant goal as Man City come from behind to defeat Sunderland 3-1 in the League Cup final.
Aston Villa 4-1 Norwich City
Christian Benteke scores twice as Aston Villa ease their relegation worries with a 4-1 win over Norwich.
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Cardiff City
Roberto Soldado ends his drought as Tottenham beat Cardiff to close the gap to fourth-placed Manchester City.
Pardew fined £100,000 by Newcastle
Newcastle fine boss Alan Pardew £100,000 and give him a formal warning for headbutting Hull midfielder David Meyler.
Campbell in England captain race claim
Former England defender Sol Campbell makes an allegation that he was denied the national captaincy on racial grounds.
Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a late equaliser in a fiercely contested Madrid derby as title rivals Real and Atletico draw.
Poyet focuses on Sunderland survival
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet urges his players to use their spirited Capital One Cup final display as a springboard to stay up.
LMA reviewing technical area designs
The design of coaches' technical areas is under review, the League Managers' Association reveals, following Alan Pardew's headbutt.
Chelsea's lead is fake - Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League is "fake", as Manchester City have games in hand.
Defeat is massive setback - Wenger
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger describes defeat at Stoke as 'a massive setback' to his team's Premier League title chances.
Liverpool 'send out title message'
An easy win at Southampton "sends out a message" to Liverpool's rivals in the title race, says captain Steven Gerrard.
Barcelona v Almeria
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Spanish La Liga game between Barcelona and Almeria.
Milan v Juventus
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Italian Serie A game between Milan and Juventus.
Griffiths called into Scotland squad
Celtic's Leigh Griffiths joins the Scotland squad for the friendly with Poland, but Robert Snodgrass is likely to drop out.
Southampton 0-3 Liverpool
Liverpool know victory over Southampton would see them replace Manchester City in third place in the Premier League.
Stoke City 1-0 Arsenal
Mesut Ozil returns to the Arsenal squad as the second-placed Gunners look to maintain the pressure on leaders Chelsea.
Hull City 1-4 Newcastle United
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is sent off for headbutting Hull's David Meyler as United claim a comfortable victory.
Fulham 1-3 Chelsea
Andre Schurrle scores a hat-trick at Craven Cottage as Chelsea go four points clear after a 3-1 win at Fulham.
Everton 1-0 West Ham United
Substitute Romelu Lukaku scores a late winner for Everton against West Ham, keeping alive the Toffees' European hopes.
Pardew deserves 10-game ban - Savage
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew should be given a 10-game ban for headbutting Hull's David Meyler, according to Robbie Savage.
Celtic 5-0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Leigh Griffiths scores a hat-trick as Celtic sweep Inverness aside to equal their highest league win of the season.
Aberdeen 1-0 St Johnstone
Ryan Jack's goal gives Aberdeen their second Scottish Premiership win of the week as St Johnstone lose at Pittodrie.
Reid and Doyle out for Republic
Andy Reid, Kevin Doyle and Rob Elliot pull out of the Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday's friendly against Serbia.
FA to review bans for racism offences
The FA will review its punishment of racism offences following the five-match ban handed to West Brom's Nicolas Anelka.
Bayern Munich 5-1 Schalke
Arjen Robben's hat-trick helps Bayern Munich thrash 10-man Schalke 5-1 and extend their Bundesliga lead to 20 points.
Race to finish World Cup venues
The stadium due to stage the first game in the 2014 World Cup may not be finished until mid-May, says Fifa's Jerome Valcke.
I am best man for QPR - Redknapp
Harry Redknapp says he is the right man to take Queens Park Rangers back to the Premier League, despite their poor form.
Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Nuremberg
Borussia Dortmund move into second place in the Bundesliga as they beat Nuremberg and Bayer Leverkusen lose.
Barcelona to sign teenager Halilovic
Barcelona are set to sign Dinamo Zagreb teenager Alen Halilovic having been in talks with the Croatian's club since 2010.
VIDEO: Pellegrini hails 'beautiful' goals
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hails the "beautiful goals" which earned his side a 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley.
VIDEO: Poyet proud of players and fans
Gus Poyet says he feels proud of Sunderland's players and fans despite the Black Cats' 3-1 Capital One Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
VIDEO: Swansea boss Monk unhappy with penalty
Swansea City interim manager Garry Monk says referee Mike Dean was wrong to award a late penalty to Crystal Palace in their 1-1 draw at the Liberty Stadium.
VIDEO: Pulis 'delighted' to get late penalty
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis admits he is "delighted" his side were awarded a late penalty, which Glenn Murray scored to give the Eagles a 1-1 draw at Swansea.
VIDEO: Sol Campbell scores for England in 2002
Sol Campbell scores for England in a 1-1 draw against Sweden at the 2002 World Cup in Saitama, Japan
VIDEO: Bruce accepts Pardew apology
Steve Bruce accepts Alan Pardew's apology for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler.
VIDEO: Lukaku made the difference - Martinez
Everton boss Roberto Martinez says the returning Romelu Lukaku made the difference for his side, after the striker came off the bench to score the winner in a 1-0 victory over West Ham.
VIDEO: Chelsea too good for Fulham - Magath
Fulham manager Felix Magath says that Chelsea were "too good" for his team during their 3-1 defeat at Craven Cottage.
VIDEO: Result unfair on Saints - Pochettino
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino believes his side's 3-0 defeat by Liverpool was an unfair reflection on the match as a whole.
VIDEO: Sherwood says Spurs 'won ugly'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood says his side "won ugly" after beating Cardiff City 1-0 at White Hart Lane.
VIDEO: MOTD pundits on Pardew headbutt
Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen says Alan Pardew's headbutt on Hull's David Meyler is "terribly sad", while Robbie Savage calls the Newcastle's manager's actions "inexcusable".
VIDEO: Cardiff boss Solskjaer bemoans fine margins
Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "fine margins" were the difference as his side lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
VIDEO: Pardew apologises for Meyler headbutt
Alan Pardew apologises following his sending-off for headbutting Hull City's David Meyler at the KC Stadium.
VIDEO: Arsenal were too selfish - Wenger
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his team were "too selfish" when they created opportunities in their 1-0 defeat at Stoke.
VIDEO: Liverpool were outstanding - Rodgers
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says his team delivered an 'outstanding' display in beating Southampton 3-0 at St Mary's.
VIDEO: 'Best & worst of Chelsea at Fulham'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says his side recovered from their "worst performance of the season" in the first half to beat Fulham 3-1.
VIDEO: Stoke good value for win - Hughes
Stoke boss Mark Hughes believes his side deserved their 1-0 win over Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium.
VIDEO: 'Wasted moments' frustrate Allardyce
Sam Allardyce bemoans "wasted moments in the final third" after his West Ham side lost 1-0 at Everton.
Has Pardew gone too far this time?
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew must be punished heavily for headbutting a player, argues chief football writer Phil McNulty
Lawro's predictions v Tim Key
BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on actor and boyhood Liverpool fan Tim Key
Tan's birthday party dispels his Bond villain image
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan gives BBC Sport an insight into his life as he marks his birthday with an extravagant party
Savage on 10 Moyes mistakes at Man Utd
David Moyes can still succeed at Manchester United but he has made mistakes during his difficult reign, says Robbie Savage
Gibraltar's Scots coach eyes rock solid show
Assistant boss David Wilson says Gibraltar have come a long way since losing to Chick Young's charity team a decade ago
Manager ins and outs - March 2014
Track the managerial ins and outs and lists every boss in the top five leagues in England and the Scottish Premiership
Lack of competition concerns Lawwell
Celtic chief executive feels that the lack of competition in Scotland's top division needs to be addressed.
Barr should apply for job - Ashton
Caretaker manager Billy Barr should apply for the vacant Wrexham managerial position says Dragons full-back Neil Ashton.
Clingan out of NI's Cyprus game
Sammy Clingan is out of Northern Ireland's game in Cyprus with Dundee United's uncapped Paul Paton called up.
Swansea City 1-1 Crystal Palace
A late Glenn Murray penalty rescues an unlikely draw for Crystal Palace against fellow Premier League strugglers Swansea.
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Technology

Delay BT broadband cash bid - MPs
A group of MPs say BT should get no more government money for rural broadband until it is clear how it is spending the £1.2bn already awarded to it.
Virgin Media rolls out porn filters
Virgin Media has turned on a filtering system to help parents stop children seeing inappropriate material online.
Minecraft may hit silver screen
Hugely popular block-building game Minecraft could soon be turned into a film, says the game's creator.
German court dismisses Apple case
A German court throws out a legal claim that sought to extract 1.57bn euros (£1.3bn) in damages from Apple.
MtGox files for bankruptcy
The troubled MtGox bitcoin exchange has filed for bankruptcy protection, reports say.
Mobile banking apps hit by glitches
The mobile banking apps of several big banks are returning to normal after suffering glitches.
UK spies 'intercepted webcam images'
British spy agency GCHQ intercepted webcam images from millions of Yahoo users around the world, according to a report in the Guardian.
US hack accused 'should stay in UK'
Lawyers for a British man accused of hacking into US government computer servers will "vehemently oppose" extradition attempts.
Energy firm cyber-defence 'too weak'
Power companies are being refused insurance cover for cyber-attacks due to inadequate defences, the BBC learns.
App developers to harness AI
IBM is holding a competition to find app developers for its Jeopardy-winning supercomputer Watson.
'Self-destruct' phone made by Boeing
A smartphone designed for the defence and security industries has been developed by Boeing.
'Contagious' wi-fi threat created
A computer virus that can spread via wi-fi like a "common cold" is created by researchers from the University of Liverpool.
Web activists 'threaten World Cup'
Brazilian online activists are reportedly threatening to disrupt the 2014 Fifa World Cup.
Maverick Top Gun tweeter shot down
A Twitter account that was being used to tweet the film Top Gun frame by frame is suspended following a complaint from the film studio.
Troubled MtGox Bitcoin boss emerges
The head of troubled Bitcoin exchange MtGox makes his first statement since the service went offline, saying a "solution" is being found.
Password 'treasure trove' found
A "treasure trove" of stolen personal details has been found on sale on black market websites, a security firm says.
Google removes Congestion Charge ads
Transport for London teams up with Google to protect customers from using unofficial Congestion Charge payment sites.
The battle for internet identity
Scotland is getting one and so is London, but does England need its own internet domain name?
VIDEO: The apps to help you find new places
Click's Kate Russell looks at apps which help you find new experiences, plus other sites and apps reviewed.
VIDEO: New cinema sound 'immerses viewer'
Click's Marc Cieslak reports on the new technology that immerses the viewer in sound.
VIDEO: School Reporters check out coding
Students from Eastlea Community School give computer programming a go and interview Moshi Monsters creator Michael Smith to find out why he thinks everyone can code.
VIDEO: Will we still use mobiles in 20 years?
Industry experts at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona look forward to the phones of the future.
VIDEO: Our early impressions of the web
On 12 March 2014 the world wide web turns 25, and the Pew Research Center has collected data on how Americans have reacted to it through its brief history.
VIDEO: Bankruptcy for bitcoin exchange MtGox
One of the world's biggest Bitcoin exchanges, MtGox, has filed for bankruptcy.
VIDEO: A mobile app that creates 3D images
The BBC's Mark Gregory tries out Seene, an app that can create 3D images without the need for a special camera.
VIDEO: Device 'sees who's at the door'
A demonstration of the AT&T Digital Life system at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
VIDEO: Supercomputers 'could boost economy'
Small businesses are urged to follow in the footsteps of some larger companies and take advantage of the processing power of supercomputers to boost the economy.
VIDEO: Making movies with your smartphone
Some film-makers are rejecting traditional cameras in favour of making movies on their mobile phones. Click's David Reed reports.
In pictures: London now and then
New app fuses old London streets with today
Lotus F1 Team looks to tech to win
Lotus F1, technology, and the quest for trophies
Five of the web's oddest communities
Five of the strangest online communities
Are mobile banking apps safe?
How to stay secure when using banking apps on mobile devices.
Is new tech just a fashion item?
Are new tech products just unnecessary fashion?
Bitcoin's life-or-death moment
Is Bitcoin an existential threat to the official banking system?
Hey you, get on to my cloud
How remote recording tech is cutting costs

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Business

Gamblers 'need more protection'

A voluntary code of conduct for the gambling industry is to be compulsory but needs toughening up, Culture Secretary Maria Miller says.
Tesco criticised over tuna brand
Environmental campaigners Greenpeace accuse supermarket chain Tesco of stocking a brand of tuna that is caught in a way that can harm other wildlife.
Warren Buffett firm in record profit
The investment firm run by US billionaire Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, reports a record profit in 2013.
Half a million in negative equity
New figures show nearly half a million UK households are still in negative equity - meaning their homes are worth less than their mortgages.
BA 'positive' about independence
Scottish independence could be a "positive development" for British Airways, according to the boss of the company which owns the airline.
£2m fund for flood-hit tourism firms
The government has pledged a £2m support fund to provide advice and support for firms in England which rely on tourism in areas hit by flooding.
Energy firms told to hand back £400m
Energy regulator Ofgem has told the "big six" suppliers to hand back more than £400m of credit in customers' closed accounts.
Mobile banking apps hit by glitches
The mobile banking apps of several big banks are returning to normal after suffering glitches.
Royal Mail to raise stamp prices
The price of a first-class stamp is to increase by 2p to 62p and a second-class stamp by 3p to 53p, Royal Mail announces.
Mexican fraud hits Citigroup profit
The US bank Citigroup lowers its fourth quarter and full year earnings after discovering fraud in its Mexican subsidiary.
The curious case of the falling yuan
The Chinese currency is experiencing its biggest decline since 2005, breaking a long-term rising trend.
Minimum wage offenders exposed
Five employers who failed to pay their staff the minimum wage have been "named and shamed" by the government.
US economic growth rate revised down
The US economy grew at a rate of 2.4% from October to December, down from a first estimate of 3.2%, as consumer spending proved weaker than predicted.
India's economic growth slows down
India's economic growth rate slowed to 4.7% in the last quarter of 2013, according to latest official figures.
Rupert Soames to leave Aggreko
Rupert Soames is to leave engineering firm Aggreko after 11 years to take up the chief executive role at Serco Group.
London Tube station sold for £53m
A former London Underground station used by the War Office is sold to developers for £53m.
'Self-destruct' phone made by Boeing
A smartphone designed for the defence and security industries has been developed by Boeing.
Money lenders face tougher rules
A much tougher approach to the regulation of money lending is being promised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
House price rises at four-year high
House prices rose by 0.6% in February, a 9.4% increase on the same month in 2013, Nationwide says.
Crackdown on fake shares fraudsters
More than 100 people are arrested in the biggest ever crackdown on fake share deals - so-called "boiler room" fraud - led by City of London Police.
Cyprus bailout hit as bill fails
International efforts to bail out Cyprus' debt-laden economy have been thrown into doubt after its parliament rejected a key part of the plan.
Spain begins Bankia privatisation
Spain's government starts selling part of its stake in nationalised lender Bankia, which was saved by an 18bn-euro bailout two years ago.
World Bank stalls $90m Uganda loan
The World Bank postpones a $90m (£54m) loan to Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni signed a tough and controversial new anti-gay law.
The hungry young entrepreneur
A profile of young UK entrepreneur Shazia Saleem, who has launched her own range of halal British and Italian ready meals.
Colorado's marijuana firms beg for banking
Despite efforts by the Obama administration, banks in Colorado are refusing to lend to legal cannabis firms, jeopardising the nascent industry.
From Sheffield to Silicon Valley
A profile of David Richards, the son of a Sheffield steelworker who went on to become the multimillionaire boss of US computer group Wandisco.
Rangers fans back King ticket action
A coalition of Rangers supporters backs former Ibrox director Dave King over his statement on the club's future.
Newcastle profits increase to £9.9m
Newcastle say "player trading" is one reason for a 600% increase in profits after tax to £9.9m in the year to June 2013.
'Sexual' World Cup T-shirts pulled
Sports giant Adidas says it is suspending the sale World Cup t-shirts after Brazil's authorities complained they sexualised the country's image.
VIDEO: Half a million in negative equity
Nearly 500,000 households in the UK are still in negative equity, according to nearly released figures.
VIDEO: The Arabs hoping to explore space
Howard Johnson reports on the Middle East's growing space industry.
VIDEO: Bankruptcy for bitcoin exchange MtGox
One of the world's biggest Bitcoin exchanges, MtGox, has filed for bankruptcy.
VIDEO: 'Africans like conspicuous colours'
Some of Nigeria's key fashion and fabric people talk about their businesses.
VIDEO: For sale: Homes in Dubai ghost town
An ex-pat village in Dubai which was emptied to make way for a new development has now been revived with some homes being sold back to previous tenants.
VIDEO: India GDP to reach near decade-low
India's latest economic growth figures are expected to reach a near decade-low, but what does the slowdown mean for ordinary people?
AUDIO: BA profits 'increase significantly'
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh discusses the company's 2013 profits, fuelled by BA and Spanish budget airline Vueling.
VIDEO: Malaysian billionaire talks soccer
Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan gives a rare and exclusive interview to the BBC about his troubled foray into soccer.
World's longest aircraft unveiled in UK
World's longest aircraft is unveiled in UK
Lotus F1 Team looks to tech to win
Lotus F1, technology, and the quest for trophies
Can friends make it in business?
Could you go into business with your best friend?
Education faces 10,000 violent attacks
Schools and colleges face 10,000 violent attacks
Qantas warns of bumpy ride ahead
Australia's Flying Kangaroo faces survival fight
In pictures: Dawlish restoration
The restoration effort on the Dawlish railway line
Rebuilding broken High Street dreams
TV success proves 'double-edged sword' for family firm

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Essex

Baby survives fatal road collision
A nine-month-old baby boy is unharmed after a collision on Saturday which left a man dead and three women seriously injured.
PhD student helped killer lover flee
A PhD student, who studied in Essex, is found guilty of helping three drug dealers after they had shot dead a rival in Southampton.
Albarn unveils songs at 6 Music gig
Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn gives his wistful debut solo album, inspired by his youth in east London and Essex, its first live airing.
Northern Lights illuminate the UK
The Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, gives spectacular displays over parts of the UK, lighting up skies from the north of Scotland to Jersey.
Criticised Trust gets 120 ambulances
An ambulance service criticised over poor response times in rural areas will take delivery of 120 new vehicles before the end of April.
Singer Dappy charged with assault
Essex Police said alleged attack happened outside a nightclub in Chelmsford on Thursday.
Eleven in custody after ferry 'jump'
Eleven people are held as part of a "human smuggling" investigation after two people reportedly jumped from a North Sea ferry.
Innocent blood? - WW1 martyr factor
How a seaman's death shook the world
Leyton Orient 2-1 Colchester United
Leyton Orient lose their place at the top of League One despite edging to a narrow win at home to Colchester.
Southend United 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Southend's winless streak is extended to nine matches following a draw against struggling Wycombe Wanderers at Roots Hall.
Braintree Town 2-1 Hyde
Dan Holman's late winner secures a narrow victory for Braintree over basement boys Hyde.
O'Sullivan into Welsh Open last four
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan eases past John Higgins 5-1 to reach the Welsh Open semi-finals in Newport.
Hurst signs new Shrimpers deal
Southend United hand a new two-year contract to top scorer Kevan Hurst, who has 11 goals so far this season.
Southend sign Sunderland's Egan
Southend United sign Sunderland's Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender John Egan on loan for 28 days.
VIDEO: Ferry group questioned by police
A group of people on board a ferry from which two people jumped overboard near Harwich are questioned by police on its arrival in Holland.
VIDEO: Essex horse sanctuary 'inundated'
An Essex charity says it is "inundated" with horses that are being dumped in fields to "fly-graze".
VIDEO: HIV patients 'going undiagnosed'
Inside Out investigates why thousands of people with HIV are going undiagnosed or untreated.

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 Beds/Bucks/Herts

Illegal rave attracts 700 people
Police are monitoring an illegal rave attended by about 700 people in Bedfordshire overnight.
Girl, 14, kidnapped and raped
Police are hunting for a man who forced a 14-year-old girl from Hertfordshire into a car then raped her while holding her prisoner overnight.
Soldier's death finally recognised
An Aberystwyth hairdresser's death during World War One is officially recognised by the army nearly 100 years after his death near Bedford.
Ex-EDL leader's Twitter suspended
The Twitter account of former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving 18 months in prison, is suspended.
Landmark Point set for demolition
Plans to demolish the UK's first multiplex cinema The Point, a landmark on Milton Keynes' skyline for nearly 30 years, are set to be approved.
Elderly 'could lose bus services'
Elderly and disabled passengers in Buckinghamshire could lose vital bus services because of cuts in government funding, councils in England warn.
'Changes needed' at schools' group
A schools group is ordered to make sweeping changes after serious concerns were raised about governance and mismanagement.
Man found guilty of stab murder
A man is found guilty of murdering 24-year-old Sean Noctor, who was stabbed in Windsor town centre last summer.
Suspected chemical leak at school
Two adults and a child are taken to hospital after a suspected chemical leak at a Hertfordshire school.
Criticised Trust gets 120 ambulances
An ambulance service criticised over poor response times in rural areas will take delivery of 120 new vehicles before the end of April.
Midlands rail managers on strike
Supervisors at one of the Midlands' key railway companies go on strike in a row over shorter hours.
Longest aircraft unveiled in UK
How the world's longest aircraft was built
Watford 4-0 Blackpool
Mathias Ranegie and Troy Deeney score twice as Watford thump Blackpool, who have now not won in 16 league matches.
London Wasps 17-21 Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks fight back to win against Wasps at Adams Park and continue their push for the Premiership play-offs.
MK Dons 0-1 Sheffield United
Stefan Scougall's first-half goal is enough to earn Sheffield United an eighth straight win at MK Dons.
Bradford City 2-3 Stevenage
A stunning brace from Luke Freeman gives relegation-threatened Stevenage a vital win at Bradford.
Southend United 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Southend's winless streak is extended to nine matches following a draw against struggling Wycombe Wanderers at Roots Hall.
Luton Town 3-0 Alfreton Town
Luton keep their lead at the top of the Conference Premier with a stylish victory over play off-chasing Alfreton Town.
Bath and Dragons battle to draw
Celtic Dragons draw 62-62 with Team Bath, while Yorkshire Jets win their first game since the Superleague season opener.
World Cup aim for Watford's Neill
Watford defender Lucas Neill says a desire to be in Australia's World Cup squad prompted his return to England.
Wycombe sign Brentford's Pierre
Wycombe Wanderers sign former Fulham youngster Aaron Pierre on loan from Brentford for a month.
Buyers unlikely to be at Wycombe AGM
The proposed buyers of Wycombe Wanderers are unlikely to be named at Wednesday's supporters' Annual General Meeting.
VIDEO: Money challenge for Olympic venue
The Lee Valley White Water Centre has reopened after a £6.3m development, but faces a financial challenge.
VIDEO: HIV patients 'going undiagnosed'
Inside Out investigates why thousands of people with HIV are going undiagnosed or untreated.
VIDEO: Improper finance claims hit college
A college wrongly claimed nearly £1m for students it could not account for, a government report has found.
VIDEO: Soldiers ready to leave Afghanistan
About 1,000 military personnel from the Eastern region are nearing the end of their last major deployment to Afghanistan.

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