Monday 24 February 2014

Army take aim at Doncaster

The British Army will have to march past Doncaster if they are to reach the fourth round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup for the first time.


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Scots draw on England pain

Hooker Scott Lawson says Scotland are using the memories of their humiliating opening home defeat by England if they want to taste more of the jubilation that followed their dramatic win over Italy.


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Federer wins Dubai opener

Roger Federer cruised into the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships courtesy of a straight-sets win over Benjamin Becker.


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Hockey Night Online: Replacing Steve Yzerman

nhl news Hockey Night Online: Replacing Steve Yzerman


Watch on demand as as host Rob Pizzo and CBC Sports hockey writer Mike Brophy suggest candidates to succeed Steve Yzerman as Team Canada executive director.


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Burns welcomes underdog tag

Ricky Burns is happy to be an underdog again ahead of his world title defence against Terence Crawford.


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Lennon expects Leigh spree

Manager Neil Lennon has backed Leigh Griffiths to become a prolific scorer for Celtic after he opened his account against Hearts on Saturday.


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London snap up forward Vea

London Broncos have signed back-rower Atelea Vea from St George Illawarra Dragons.


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Noble: Best form of my career

Mark Noble believes he is playing the best football of his career and would love to force his way into Roy Hodgson’s England squad.


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Parra returns to France fold

Morgan Parra, Antonie Claassen and Remi Lamerat have all been called into the 30-strong France squad to prepare for the Six Nations Championship match against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 8.


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Milan Hejduk officially retires from NHL

nhl news Milan Hejduk officially retires from NHL


Milan Hejduk officially retired from the NHL on Monday, according to a post on the Colorado Avalanche Twitter feed.


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Woodhouse still plans to quit

Curtis Woodhouse admits it will be hard to walk away from boxing after achieving his British title dream on Saturday night.


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MLB to unveil home plate rules Monday

mlb news MLB to unveil home plate rules Monday


Baseball’s new guidelines regarding home plate collisions will be released on Monday, with an emphasis on curbing intentional contact against catchers.


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Lawrie to miss Morocco event

Paul Lawrie has confirmed he will miss next month’s Trophee Hassan II in Morocco because it clashes with the Scottish League Cup final.


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England U19s miss out on final

Pakistan rallied from 142-7 to chase down a target of 205 in the final over of their Under 19 World Cup semi-final against England in Dubai.


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‘We’re the best of the rest’

Force India’s Deputy Team Principal Bob Fernley sets his sights on challenging for podium places in 2014 after a fruitful pre-season testing for the Silverstone-based team.


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Kohli backing for Karthik

India captain Virat Kohli believes his side can cope without Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the Asia Cup.


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Monbeg tops Grimthorpe entry

Monbeg Dude and Triolo D’Alene, two of the favourites for the Crabbie’s Grand National, are among 16 entries for the William Hill Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster on Saturday.


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Renault: We’re making steps

Renault’s Rob White says “several steps forward” have been made in attempts to fix its power unit but accepts it is still “some weeks” behind schedule.


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Six sign new Harlequins deals

Six Harlequins players have committed their future to the London club.


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Vydra suggests strike pairing

Matej Vydra has offered a selection suggestion to West Bromwich Albion boss Pepe Mel by calling to be paired with Victor Anichebe.


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