Football news 

Craig Bellamy's return inspires Wales to victory

Wales 2 Liechtenstein 0: Wales made heavy weather of this game against opponents who never gave up the ghost

United may face £12m bill over Mikel

Chelsea are considering suing Manchester United for the £12 million they received in payment for John Obi Mikel

• United may have to refund £12m Mikel fee

• Wanted in London and Manchester: John Obi Mikel, 18, Nigeria

Dubai group keen on owning Charlton

Struggling Championship side subject of bid in excess of £20 million from Zabeel Investments, a Dubai-based company

• Hicks in denial but takeover on course

• Sky Blue revolution ignored in Emirates

Kinnear backs Owen for England return

The Newcastle interim manager has no doubt that the forward will improve on his one appearance under Fabio Capello

Rugby Union news 

Henson banned for two matches

The Ospreys star runs into disciplinary trouble as the Heineken Cup contenders get tough before their Leicester clash

• This weekend's guide to the Heineken Cup

• Clubs see beauty in 'ugly duckling' EDF Cup

Stevens strikes serious note

Bath prop continues to put his fame to positive use but wishes to be taken seriously as a player for club and country

Bristol used for target practice

Montpellier 33 Bristol 15: Federico Todeschini proves deadly as Bristol slump to their thirteenth successive defeat

Edinburgh must find inner strength

Jim Hamilton, the Scotland lock who played for Leicester, thinks his side have what's needed to succeed in the Heineken Cup

More Sport news 

Klitschkos share heavyweight dream

Vitali is hoping to join brother Wladimir as a world champion by defeating Nigeria's Samuel Peter

• Holyfield to challenge Valuev for WBA title

• Haye sees risk in step up to heavyweight

Schwartzel gains through the pain

South African, on verge of withdrawing from the Madrid Masters with an injury, scores seven-under-par 64 to share lead

• Schwartzel wins in stamina test

• Young Spaniard stuns Dunhill field with first Tour win

The pinkification of horseriding

Katie Price, aka former glamour model Jordan, is a shrewd businesswoman whose equestrian assault appears to be working

Montgomery sentenced on heroin charges

The disgraced former Olympic athlete, currently in jail for fraud, has been given a further five-year term

Cricket News 

Sri Lanka's IPL tie-up risks series

The SLC is on the verge of signing a deal that will undermine the ECB's attempts to attract sides to tour England in May

Australia in commanding position

Michael Hussey's ninth Test century steers Australia into a strong position at the end of the second day of the first Test in India

England back on millionaires' row

Winner-takes-all $20m Twenty20 match between England and Stanford Super Stars is on again

Flintoff intent on Ashes revenge

The England all-rounder is seeking redemption for 5-0 defeat after admitting he feared for his career

Racing and Betting News  

Nicholls shrugs off past glories

The champion trainer is ready for battle again and the bad news for his rivals is that he is relishing the prospect of breaking new barriers

Mull Of Dubai looks value over optimum trip

Rob Wright believes five-year-old, who is quoted at 20-1, can make the most of dropping back in distance at Ascot on Saturday

Spencer hopes Four Winds can fly flag for Queen

Former champion jockey hoping royal runner can gain a big-race victory in the Autumn Stakes