Rory McIlroy loses to Hunter Mahan in WGC Match Play final

Rory McIlroy missed the chance to become world number one when he lost to Hunter Mahan in the final of the WGC Match Play in Arizona on Sunday.
 The 22-year-old US Open champion from Northern Ireland fought back on the back nine before losing 2&1.
 

Phillips and Bardsley withdraw from Scotland squad

Blackpool winger Matt Phillips and Sunderland full-back Phil Bardsley have withdrawn from the Scotland squad ahead of the friendly against Slovenia.

Newcastle 0 - 1 Brighton

A Mike Williamson own goal handed Championship side Brighton a place in the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Premier League Newcastle.

Tiger Woods and Robert Rock share Abu Dhabi lead

Tiger Woods and Robert Rock are two shots clear at the top of a congested leaderboard after a low-scoring third round at the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Sir Alex Ferguson writes to fans asking them to behave at Anfield

Sir Alex Ferguson has written to all Manchester United fans travelling to Anfield for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Liverpool.

Kenny Dalglish warns Liverpool after defeat at Bolton

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish had a stern warning for his players after their 3-1 defeat at Bolton.

St Mirren 0 - 2 Celtic

James Forrest celebrated being named as one of Fifa's 13 young players to watch by scoring as leaders Celtic survived a tough test in Paisley.

Fulham 5 - 2 Newcastle

Clint Dempsey scored a hat-trick as Fulham stunned Newcastle in an extraordinary game at Craven Cottage.

Coleraine's Owens scores two corners

Paul Owens scored two goals direct from corners in the second half of Coleraine's 3-1 win over Glenavon in the Irish Premiership.

Gavin Henson should be omitted from Wales squad says Emyr Lewis

Former Wales flanker Emyr Lewis says Gavin Henson does not deserve a place in the national squad for the Six Nations.

Newcastle United sign striker Papiss Demba Cisse

Senegal striker Papiss Demba Cisse has joined Newcastle United from Bundesliga club Freiburg in a five-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

England v Pakistan

Jonathan Trott removes Younus Khan in his first over, but Pakistan are building a healthy first-innings lead on the second day of the first Test against England in Dubai .  

 

Judy Murray positive despite disappointing day

Fed Cup captain Judy Murray believes there are plenty of positives to take despite five Britons crashing out of the Australian Open in the first round.

Muhammad Ali at 70 - Bill Clinton hails Ali's worldwide impact

Muhammad Ali's talent, charisma and strong principals were responsible for raising boxing's popularity across the world, according to former US president Bill Clinton.

Jamie Elson misses out as Branden Grace wins by one

Britain's Jamie Elson missed the chance to claim his first European Tour event by a shot as South Africa's Branden Grace hung on at the Johannesburg Open.

Wayne Rooney got Vincent Kompany sent off says Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini has accused Wayne Rooney of putting pressure on referee Chris Foy to send off Vincent Kompany in Manchester City's 3-2 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.

Louis Oosthuizen successfully defends his Africa Open title

Louis Oosthuizen retained his Africa Open title in East London, beating fellow South African Tjaart van der Walt by two strokes in a field dominated by home players.

Salford City Reds appoint Stephen Wild as captain

Salford City Reds have appointed Stephen Wild as the club's new captain and Luke Patten as vice-captain.

Tigers' Twelvetrees sinks Wasps

Two tries, two conversions and five penalties from Billy Twelvetrees ensured Leicester Tigers saw off Premiership strugglers Wasps.

Andy Murray wins in Brisbane ahead of Australian Open

Andy Murray enjoyed the perfect preparation for the Australian Open with a comfortable victory over Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov in the Brisbane International final.

Champions Tournament - Byrd leads but Laird well placed

Defending champion Jonathan Byrd hit six consecutive birdies to take the first-round lead with a six-under par 67 in the season-opening Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.

Newcastle 2 - 1 Blackburn

Jonas Gutierrez scored a stoppage-time winner as Newcastle came from behind to dump Premier League strugglers Blackburn out of the FA Cup.

Salford City Reds appoint Stephen Wild as captain

Salford City Reds have appointed Stephen Wild as the club's new captain and Luke Patten as vice-captain.

IRB to undergo Steven Shingler's Scottish eligibility review

Steven Shingler's eligibility to play for Scotland is to be examined by the International Rugby Board after it was questioned by the Welsh Rugby Union.

Luis Suarez defence damages Liverpool reputation _ Jason Roberts

Liverpool could damage their reputation if they continue to insist Luis Suarez is not guilty of racist abuse, says Blackburn striker Jason Roberts.

Luis Suarez case - Ferguson says 'no' to peace talks

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says there is "no need" for peace talks ahead of his team's home clash with Liverpool on 11 February
Liverpool want a board-level meeting with United to restore harmony following the Luis Suarez affair.

Australia v India - Michael Clarke inspires innings victory

Captain Michael Clarke set Australia on their way to an emphatic innings-and-68-run victory over India - and a 2-0 series lead.

Australia Captain Michael Clarke triple century Against India

Captain Michael Clarke made the first Test triple century at the Sydney Cricket Ground as Australia continued to dominate the second Test.

Joey Barton red card - Neil Warnock furious at Football Association's panel

Neil Warnock has condemned the Football Association's disciplinary commission for upholding Joey Barton's red card against Norwich on Monday.

Royal Portrush to host 2012 Irish Open

This year's Irish Open will be staged at Royal Portrush for the first time since 1947,

The European Tour is set to confirm details of the 28 June to 1 July tournament at the venue on Friday. 

Darren Clarke hails 'golden era' for European golf

Open champion Darren Clarke believes European golf is experiencing another "golden era".

Martin O'Neill says Sunderland players feel unbeatable

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill says his players "don't feel they can be beaten" after a confident win at Wigan.

Former Coach Steve McClaren Come back at Club FC Twnte

Former England boss Steve McClaren is in line for a return to management at former club FC Twente.

Do Germany players have an advantage over England

"Sometimes, less is more," is Phillip Lamb’s favourite saying.

David Beckham - Paris Saint Germain say LA Galaxy set to retain player

David Beckham has decided not to join Paris Saint-Germain for family reasons, according to reports in France.

Australia on top against India as Tendulkar misses out again

Captain Michael Clarke and former skipper Ricky Ponting left Australia in a strong position on day one of the second Test against India in Sydney.

Ospreys ponder successor to coaching director Scott Johnson

Andrew Hore says the Ospreys will consider finding a successor for director of coaching Scott Johnson  who leaves for Scotland in June.

Castleford Tigers' Richard Owen facing internal hearing

Castleford Tigers have launched an investigation into the behaviour of full-back Richard Owen.

The club say they have called an "internal hearing to address disciplinary issues".

Andy Murray beats Mikhail Kukushkin in Brisbane opener

British number one Andy Murray overcame fitness concerns and an in-form Mikhail Kukushkin to win his opening match of 2012 at the Brisbane International.

Referee"'conned" over Joey Barton red card_Neil Warnock

QPR manager Neil Warnock and Joey Barton said the officials were 'conned' when the Rangers captain was sent off in the 2-1 home defeat by Norwich.

Everton 1 - 0 West Brom

Victor Anichebe scored his first goal in 22 months as Everton snatched a late victory at West Brom.

Chelsea's Andre Villas-Boas bemoans 'unfair' Villa loss

Manager Andre Villas-Boas bemoans the poor finishing from his Chelsea side that condemns them to an "unfair" 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, their third defeat at Stamford Bridge of the Premier League season.

Playing the precarious predictions game

It is that time of the year again - time to blow the cobwebs off the cracked and notoriously unreliable crystal ball to gaze into what 2012 holds for football.

Sachin Tendulkar scoring a historic 100th century Against Australia

Australia are determined to prevent Sachin Tendulkar scoring a historic 100th international century for India in the second Test in Sydney.

Andy Murray has "struck gold" in appointing new coach Ivan Lendl

Andy Murray has "struck gold" in appointing new coach Ivan Lendl, according to the eight-time major winner's former mentor Tony Roche.