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Live - Bahrain GP qualifying

The first qualifying session of the new season takes place in Bahrain after Ferrari's Fernando Alonso sets the fastest time in final practice.

Live - Bangladesh v England

Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah both score fifties as Bangladesh reply to England's 599-6 declared on day two of the first Test.

Johnson not contemplating defeat

England coach Martin Johnson is refusing to contemplate defeat ahead of Saturday's RBS Six Nations Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

New Zealand earn consolation win

Shane Bond and Tim Southee claim four wickets apiece as New Zealand beat Australia by 51 runs in the fifth and final one-day international.

Winter Paralympics begin

Wheelchair curler Michael McCreadie carries the British flag at the opening ceremony as the 10th Winter Paralympics begin in Vancouver.

All-clear for McLaren wing design

McLaren's controversial rear wing design has been approved by Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, after an inspection.

Briatore must be punished - Todt

Formula 1 boss Jean Todt is determined former Renault team principal Flavio Briatiore will be punished for his role in the Singapore race fixing scandal.

Donovan could have loan extended

The threatened Major League Soccer players' strike could enable Landon Donovan to extend his spell at Everton.

Brown sorry for Hull duo's fracas

Hull manager Phil Brown apologises to the Women's Institute who saw a row between players Nicky Barmby and Jimmy Bullard.

Chelsea hit by keeper injury blow

Chelsea's third-choice keeper Ross Turnbull will start in goal for Saturday's Premier League match against West Ham because of injuries to Petr Cech and Hilario.

Storrie quits role at Portsmouth

Peter Storrie steps down from his role as chief executive at Portsmouth but will stay on as a consultant.

Ennis stays ahead of Doha rivals

Britain's Jessica Ennis leads the pentathlon by 18 points with two events left at the World Indoor Championships while Dwain Chambers prepares for the 60m semi-finals.

Windies grind out series victory

Narsingh Deonarine's composed 32 not out sees the West Indies home after they are made to work hard wrapping up a series victory over Zimbabwe.

Baltacha celebrates best-ever win

Britain's Elena Baltacha reaches the third round in Indian Wells with an impressive win over Chinese seventh seed Na Li.

Els takes lead at CA Championship

Ernie Els shoots a bogey-free 66 to take a one-shot lead at 10 under after the second round of the CA Championship in Miami.