National Sports Headlines
McDermott pleased with battling win
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Suarez return delights Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
Tevez could play for City - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.
Watkins inspires Leeds to victory
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash
Chris Robshaw vowed England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield as they head into Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with "a point to prove".
Wickets tumble on wild opening day
Stuart Broad and James Anderson hustled Pakistan out for 99, yet England could take only a minor advantage on a hectic first day of the final Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Priestland, Roberts fit for Wales
Wales have received a significant double boost ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland, with World Cup stars Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.
FA confirm Terry decision
The Football Association have confirmed that John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy until after his racism court trial.
France too strong for Italy
France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with an impressive 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris.
Wigan claim precious point
Wigan benefited from one of the more bizarre goals the Barclays Premier League will see this season but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Everton at the DW Stadium.
National News
Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
An army intelligence analyst accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a court martial.
House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
Forest owner Doughty found dead
Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty has been found dead at his home.
