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Bell stars as England build slender lead

11:53am Monday 22nd March 2010

Ian Bell struck the 10th Test century of his career as England established a slender 21-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on day three of the second Test.

New Gloucester deal for Vainikolo

10:45am Monday 22nd March 2010

Lesley Vainikolo has ended speculation about his playing future by agreeing a new two-year contract with Guinness Premiership club Gloucester.

Bell stars as England close in

10:14am Monday 22nd March 2010

Ian Bell struck the 10th Test century of his career as England moved within touching distance of a first-innings lead against Bangladesh on the third evening of the second Test.

Murray back up to third

9:53am Monday 22nd March 2010

Andy Murray has climbed back to number three in the world rankings despite his quarter-final exit at the Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells last week.

Hamilton wary of Red Bull speed

9:53am Monday 22nd March 2010

Former world champion Lewis Hamilton believes Red Bull will be the team to beat in Melbourne this weekend as the cars are "ridiculously faster" than anyone else on the grid.

Mancini expecting fight until the end

9:31am Monday 22nd March 2010

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini expects the race for the final Champions League place to go down to the wire after his side kept pace with their rivals with victory over Fulham.

Woods 'nervous' ahead of comeback

9:31am Monday 22nd March 2010

Tiger Woods is feeling the tension ahead of his return to golf after four months in self-imposed exile.

Ibrox future brighter for Alexander

9:31am Monday 22nd March 2010

Neil Alexander admits his Co-operative Insurance Cup final appearance may persuade him that his future is at Ibrox.

Ferguson makes case for defence

9:31am Monday 22nd March 2010

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United's defence will provide the platform for a record 19th league title this season.

Benitez left looking for positives

9:31am Monday 22nd March 2010

For the 10th time in the Barclays Premier League this season Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was left trying to accentuate the positives after a defeat.