Football news  

Ancelotti in for long haul at Chelsea

Italian is ambitious to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson or Arsene Wenger and remain at Stamford Bridge for many years to come

• Ancelotti gives Chelsea a reason to smile

• Terry: Chelsea have rivals running scared

Benítez and Moyes plan to carry on regardless

The Liverpool and Everton managers are adamant the result of the 181st Merseyside derby match will not affect their jobs

• Merseyside rivals forced to confront home truths

• Groundsharing lacking appeal in Europe

Grant aims to make mark in survival battle

Israeli on a mission after conceding that he was unhappy to part company with Chelsea after reaching Champions League final

• Portsmouth’s big noise aims to stop Ferguson

• Ferguson tips Grant to save Portsmouth

Rosicky retains faith in the beautiful game

Czech Republic midfielder admits that regaining fitness after career-threatening injury has been difficult but rewarding

• Rosicky preparing for Arsenal return

• Van Persie’s absence costly for Arsenal

Rugby news  

Robinson's courage rubs off on Scots

Head coach aims to build on win over Australia and impressive start in new job after exit from England

• Scotland wary of Argentina backlash

• Lamont sets sights on more attacking display

Flood alerted to wider picture after layoff

England fly half explains why Achilles tendon injury served as a wake-up call, plus Guinness Premiership previews

• Flood out for six months with Achilles injury

• Folly of critics on the outside looking in

France and Ireland press Europe’s claims

As the best of the Continent aim to defeat southern-hemisphere giants and climb IRB rankings, England’s absence is apt

• Courage shown by Robinson rubs off on Scotland

• Johnson stares down his England critics

Injury to Jones tilts the odds against Wales

Loss of No 8 dents quiet confidence that had been building in Principality before the match against Australia

• Stuart Barnes's Big Game: Wales v Australia

• Williams on song in Wales victory

Cricket news  

England hammered by South Africa

Paul Collingwood's gallant 86 proves in vain with home side always looking likely to level the series after posting 354-6

• Outspoken Arthur forced on to the back foot

• Strauss unworried by reputation of Newlands

Broad hopes he is in the clear from injuries

The fast bowler is optimistic that he will be able to make his first appearance for England since the Champions Trophy

• Broad fires warning to ECB over player burnout

• Warne: why England are going to ruin Broad

Test cricket dying in India

Pitches that favour batsmen and reduce bowlers to second-class citizens are killing the game on the sub-continent

Morgan and Trott chase IPL riches

Franchises make contact with representatives of England batsmen after dazzling recent performances in limited-overs game

More sport news  

Nadal exits with food for thought

Spaniard's visit to London ends with his third straight defeat, this time at the hands of an energised Novak Djokovic

BMW pulls out of sale to Qadbank Investments

The German carmaker's mopve reflects concern over Swiss-based company's finances and could affect Notts County's future

Sports’ switch to Wembley Arena saves £20m

Badminton and rhythmic gymnastics are moved to existing venue so ending project to construct temporary home in Greenwich

Hatton steals limelight in different role

Popular boxer will be focus of attention as promoter of Anthony Small’s defence of his British and Commonwealth titles

Racing and Betting News  

Cappa Bleu can show true colours in Hennessy

Rob Wright says winner of Cheltenham Foxhunter Chase has the right profile for Newbury feature

Walsh: Denman will do well to make frame

Jockey says that top weight owes position as favourite for Hennessy Gold Cup to reputation and sentiment

Treadwell loses ride on Mon Mome

Rider philosophical about losing ride on the horse that catapulted him to fame when winning the Grand National at Aintree in April