ECB: 'Fall out is not our fault'

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

England's National Selector Geoff Miller has defended the actions of the England and Wales Cricket Board in the wake of the row that led to the departure of Kevin Pietersen and Peter Moores.

Federer awaits cruising Murray

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Andy Murray set up another meeting with Roger Federer by beating Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Qatar Open in Doha on Thursday.

N'Zogbia ponders flying Magpies' nest

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Newcastle winger Charles N'Zogbia has reiterated his desire to leave the club, admitting that Arsenal would be his first-choice destination.

Joint probe into Hammers over Tevez

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

The Premier League and the Football Association are to launch a fresh inquiry into West Ham's conduct over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Etherington completes Potters switch

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Stoke have completed the signing of Matthew Etherington from West Ham and he is expected to make his debut against Liverpool on Saturday.

Rovers reject City's Santa Cruz bid

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester City have had a significant bid for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected by Rovers.

Donington's drive gets thumbs-up

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Donington Park has been given the green light to begin work on a £100million redevelopment of the circuit.

Strauss 'has KP's support'

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

New England Test captain Andrew Strauss insists he has the full backing of his predecessor Kevin Pietersen.

Eastwood boost for Rhinos

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

New Zealand international Greg Eastwood has been given the green light to link up with Super League champions Leeds Rhinos on their pre-season camp in Florida.

Man Utd star Ronaldo crashes Ferrari

9:35pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo walked away uninjured after writing off his Ferrari sports car in a crash on Thursday morning.