Dowie braced for biggest test

Iain Dowie admits he faces the biggest challenge of his managerial career after being appointed Hull boss with just nine matches left to secure survival in the Barclays Premier League.Read

Terry to visit injured steward

John Terry was on Thursday expected to visit the security guard who was injured when the Chelsea captain's car hit him on Tuesday.Read

Tindall out to 'annoy the French'

Mike Tindall is determined to spoil France's Grand Slam party in Paris on Saturday night.Read

Petchey - Draper must take responsibility

Mark Petchey hopes John Lloyd will not be made a "scapegoat" for Great Britain's Davis Cup debacle after stepping down as captain on Wednesday.Read

Zamora ready for Cannavaro battle

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora believes he can get the better of World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro in Thursday night's Europa League match against Juventus.Read

Andronikou biding time in owner search

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou admits he is still some way from securing a deal that would see the Barclays Premier League club taken over by new owners.Read

Murray advances to last eight

Andy Murray eased into the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after fourth-round opponent Nicolas Almagro was forced to retire with an ankle injury.Read

Riera lashes out at Benitez

Albert Riera has voiced his frustration at his situation at Liverpool and hit out at manager Rafael Benitez.Read

Injured guard: Terry was blameless

Security guard Steve Rowley insists he does not blame captain John Terry for the leg injuries he sustained in a car accident following Chelsea's Champions League defeat to Inter Milan.Read

Messi brace puts Barca through

Lionel Messi staged another masterclass to power holders Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the Champions League following their 4-0 (5-1 aggregate) victory over Stuttgart.Read

Bordeaux battle into quarter-finals

Bordeaux survived an unlikely Olympiacos fightback to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals following a 2-1 (3-1 aggregate) victory at the Stade Chaban Delmas.Read

Brown must prove fitness - Robinson

Team manager Andy Robinson confirmed Scotland flanker Kelly Brown has further tests to pass before being allowed to start Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations game in Ireland.Read

Johnson: Wilkinson has future

Martin Johnson insisted his decision to drop Jonny Wilkinson does not signal the beginning of the end for England's World Cup-winning fly-half.Read

Lloyd steps down

John Lloyd has resigned as Great Britain's Davis Cup captain, the Lawn Tennis Association announced on Wednesday evening.Read

Andronikou: Storrie must take some blame

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou claims former chief executive Peter Storrie must bear part of the blame for the crisis that has engulfed the club.Read

Monty welcomes Woods return

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has welcomed Tiger Woods' decision to return to golf at next month's Masters.Read

Davenport leaves Hammers

Calum Davenport had his West Ham contract terminated by mutual consent.Read

Reina calls for player investment

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has echoed team-mate Fernando Torres' calls for significant investment in players to make the club title challengers again.Read

Olazabal to miss Masters

Next month's Masters will have Tiger Woods, but it will not have Jose Maria Olazabal.Read

Dowie targets long-term Hull stay

Iain Dowie hopes to be at Hull beyond the end of the season after being appointed manager of the Barclays Premier League strugglers.Read