Football news  

Bolton fans get Megson the sack

Number of managers dismissed this year reaches 53 as Wanderers' board grant supporters their wish following Hull City draw

• Megson: to sack or not to sack...

• Megson hounded by fans after Hull escape

Ferguson concerned over O'Shea absence

Manchester United manager says his defender may be missing for another two months after failing to recover from a thigh injury

• Ruthless United close gap on Chelsea

• Police to take hard line for cup games

Impressive Arsenal add to Portsmouth misery

Portsmouth 1 Arsenal 4: Arsene Wenger’s side enjoy leisurely stroll on South Coast despite missing injured Cesc Fabregas

• Fàbregas declares open season

• Wilshere ready for a big year in 2010

Pavlyuchenko moves nearer to Tottenham exit

The Russia striker reportedly says Harry Redknapp is 'mocking' him by leaving him out of the starting line-up

• Redknapp refuses to set targets too high

• Gomes keeps rampant Fulham at bay

Cricket news  

Strauss hails spinner after victory

Captain quick to acknowledge Graeme Swann’s contribution after bowler wins second successive man-of-the-match award

Hawk-Eye analysis of South Africa v England

England wrapped up victory in the second Test in only 75 minutes this morning. Read our full coverage and analysis

The Edge: Swann and Broad make fine couple

Simon Wilde on England's potent bowling duo, a lack of no-balls in South Africa and Nathan Hauritz's special moment

Decade of change that put game to test

The Times Chief Cricket Correspondent identifies the ten most significant moments for cricket in the "noughties"

Rugby news  

McGeechan's award hugely deserved

It is hard to exaggerate the pleasure that the Lions coach's knighthood will give followers not just of rugby but of sport

Wasps to lose Simpson for four weeks

Young scrum half to miss run-up to the RBS Six Nations Championship after dislocating left shoulder against Harlequins

Hamilton to add weight to Edinburgh lineout

Scotland lock returns to action hoping to stake a claim for a place in national squad for RBS Six Nations Championship

Flutey return is good news for England

Back ready to take his first step onto the playing surface in four months during Brive's clash with Clermont Auvergne

More sport  

Wade 'ages five years in victory'

Darts: The No 3 seed came within one dart of being dumped out of the PDC World Championship by Andy Hamilton at Alexandra Palace

Stompe gets fired up for victory

Darts: "Matchstick" beats Mark Dudbridge to reach last eight of Ladbrokes.com PDC World Championship and face Mark Webster

Visa dispute leaves LTA with another post to fill

Ann Quinn has departed at the end of a year in which she spent four months locked out of the country by a visa dispute

Murdoch determined to end years of frustration

Great Britain curler is still haunted by his loss to Markku Uusipaavalniemi at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin

Racing and Betting News  

Ferguson uses transfer system

Sir Alex's growing appetite for jumps racing prompts switch of codes for formerly useful Flat performer Broomielaw

Amos finds driving ambition frozen out

Lengthy journey to Ireland with Lie Forrit proves futile after trainer judges parts of Leopardstown course to remain hazardous

Big Buck's tightens grip on World Hurdle

Reigning champion sees off Karabak and Diamond Harry, the young pretender, in emphatic fashion at Newbury

Friend brings Thomas change of fortune

Nicholls-trained chaser enters Gold Cup picture by seeing off the best of the Irish in rearranged Lexus Chase