Stockport County of League One go into administration and face a 10-point deduction by the Football League.

League One side Oldham confirm Darlington boss Dave Penney as their new manager on a two-year deal.

Tottenham striker Darren Bent is ruled out of action for two weeks with a knee injury.

England will aim to arrest a poor record in Twenty20 cricket when they name their captain, and a 15-man squad for June's ICC World Twenty20.

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand is hoping a scan on his rib injury on Thursday will ease fears he will miss next week's Champions League semi-final, second leg at Arsenal.

Formula 1 teams will be encouraged to operate within a £40m budget cap from 2010 under new cost cutting measures.

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has a successful operation on his ruptured cruciate ligament.

Leicester winger Alesana Tuilagi's appeal against a four-week ban for foul play is dismissed, ruling him out of action until 22 May.

Huddersfield striker Danny Cadamarteri looks set to sign for Dundee United in the next few days.

Delegator and Rip Van Winkle lead the market as 17 colts are declared for Saturday's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Stoke midfielder Amdy Faye will miss the rest of the season because of a back injury, reports BBC Radio Stoke.

American golfer John Daly unveils his new slimline look in Spain.

Lance Armstrong declares himself satisfied with his progress following his return to racing after one month out with a broken collarbone.

Latest score from the England Lions v West Indies match at Derby.

Everton will bid for striker Michael Owen in the summer, plus more rumours

Ryan Giggs has been backed by former team-mate John Hartson to become a future manager of Wales' national team.

The 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year event will be held in Sheffield for the first time.

Sir Alex Ferguson warns Arsenal they will struggle to stop Manchester United scoring in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after his side win the first encounter 1-0.

John Higgins sets up a semi-final with Mark Allen after overcoming Mark Selby 13-12 in a superb World Championship quarter-final.

Ricky Hatton says he can defeat Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday, despite being regarded as the underdog.