Portsmouth have been forced to make 85 staff redundant as a result of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the administration of UHY Hacker Young. More...

Huddersfield scrum half Luke Robinson has signed a contract extension that will keep at the Galpharm Stadium until the end of the 2012 season. More...

Wales coach Warren Gatland has paid a glowing tribute to Ireland cap centurion Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Dublin. More...

Jonny Wilkinson admits England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his rugby career. More...

England bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury. More...

Usain Bolt was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year in succession on Wednesday, while Britain's Jenson Button was honoured for winning the Formula One world title. More...

David Nugent regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw with Stoke. More...

Real Madrid's dreams of a Champions League final at their Bernabeu home were crushed by Lyon as the Spanish giants were knocked out at the last-16 stage for the sixth successive season after a 2-1 aggregate defeat (1-1 on the night). More...

David Beckham wrapped a green and gold scarf around his neck in support of Manchester United's fans after an emotional reunion at Old Trafford. More...

Wayne Rooney scored twice to ensure David Beckham's Old Trafford return was a losing one as Manchester United eased into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory (7-2 on aggregate) over AC Milan. More...

Wayne Rooney again proved the difference as Manchester United sealed a comfortable passage into the Champions League quarter-finals at Old Trafford. More...

Arsene Wenger has called on his young Arsenal side to focus on eliminating their own "weak moments" rather than get obsessed with the chance of revenge against Manchester United or Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. More...

Chester City have been wound up in the High Court - but a fans' group have vowed to resurrect the club. More...

Fabio Capello insisted he is still happy dealing with the most important challenge of his life, despite the latest scandal to hit the England team. More...

AC Milan coach Leonardo is not promising David Beckham a place in his starting line-up at Old Trafford on Wednesday night even though he is aware what a big occasion it is for the former Manchester United favourite. More...

Ahead of tonight's big Champions League game between Manchester United and AC Milan, Metro analyses the three main keys to success for both teams. More...

Spurs midfielder Wilson Palacios is hoping his good club form will help him earn his dream move - to Real Madrid. More...

Steve Bruce was a relieved man after seeing Darren Bent fire Sunderland to a first Barclays Premier League win of 2010. More...

Twenty20 specialist Tillekeratne Dilshan will play for the Sussex Sharks this summer. More...

Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has admitted he still harbours ambitions of playing for England at this summer's World Cup in South Africa. More...

Former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf have both been handed life bans as part of a Pakistan Cricket Board crackdown on indiscipline. More...

Will David Beckham celebrate if he scores against Man United? Here are five others whose scoring success made headlines too. More...

David Beckham will be sporting a new pair of boots for tonight's Champions League clash between AC Milan and Manchester United featuring the flags of Italy and England. More...

A selection of Sky Sports News presenter Chloe Everton's best Twitter moments before her feed was pulled by Sky. More...

Brian O'Driscoll feels more comfortable on the pitch having tackled the recurring hamstring injuries that have hampered his career. More...

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