Tue, 7th Feb 2012

National Sport

Villas-Boas agrees with Capello

6:00pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Andre Villas-Boas

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has backed Fabio Capello in the row over John Terry being stripped of the England captaincy and insisted the Italian had every right to make his unhappiness known.

Wales braced to lose Davies

5:33pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Bradley Davies

Wales look destined to lose lock Bradley Davies from their RBS 6 Nations plans on Wednesday - but two other World Cup forwards could return for next Sunday's clash against Scotland.

Lewis warning over Haye return

5:00pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Lennox Lewis (left) and David Haye

Lennox Lewis has warned David Haye that he could further tarnish his reputation if he comes out of retirement and rushes straight in to a fight with either of the Klitschko brothers.

Parks calls time on Scotland career

4:44pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Dan Parks

Scotland fly-half Dan Parks has retired from international rugby with immediate effect, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.

Stoke fail in Huth appeal

4:43pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Robert Huth (centre)

Stoke have lost their appeal to the Football Association against defender Robert Huth's red card received during Saturday's home clash with Sunderland, and the player must now serve a three-game ban.

Mikel boost for Blues

3:41pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

John Obi Mikel

Chelsea enjoyed a fitness boost ahead of their Barclays Premier League game at Everton when John Obi Mikel returned to full training after seven weeks on the sidelines.

Four changes for France

1:28pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Imanol Harinordoquy

France have promoted Imanol Harinordoquy to their starting line-up as one of four changes for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland.

Davies and Ferris cited

11:10am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Bradley Davies

Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris have both been cited for foul play during Sunday's RBS 6 Nations game between the countries in Dublin.

Grieve defends Barton decision

10:22am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Joey Barton

Attorney General Dominic Grieve has defended his decision not to prosecute footballer Joey Barton for a series of online comments about John Terry ahead of his trial, insisting they would not jeopardise the case.

Djokovic targets 'Golden Slam'

9:20am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic insisted it was not impossible to win the 'Golden Slam' this season after being named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.

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