NEIL ASHTON: At £42.5m Mesut Ozil is the most expensive export in the history of German football. After his performance in Munich you wouldn't pay two-bob for him. There should be something special about returning to the country where it all started for the Arsenal midfielder. Behind those eyes something is going on with Ozil because he is simply not right.
NEIL ASHTON: Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben told Arsene Wenger he should act with more class after being described as a 'great diver' by the Arsenal boss. The Holland international hit back at the Gunners boss in the wake of the German club's 3-1 Champions League victory at the Allianz Arena, in which Robben won a late penalty.
MARTIN SAMUEL: It is Arsenal's lot to put on a very creditable performance at the home of the best team in Europe, having already lost the tie in the first leg.
The FA were are considering appealing against an independent disciplinary commission for the second time in a week.
Arsene Wenger suffered massive embarrassment in the Allianz Arena when he could only name six substitutes against Bayern Munich.
Roland Duchatelet, owner of Charlton Athletic, is a man with a plan. Unfortunately it is a rather nasty plan that will horrify many of those he needs to impress. So, on Monday, Duchatelet struck at the heart of the resistance movement. He sacked his manager, Chris Powell.
IAN LADYMAN: It's a long way to travel to Spain to listen to someone talk about Queens Park Rangers but, strangely, Vincent Kompany seemed to strike exactly the right tone as he looked ahead to the challenge facing Manchester City at the Nou Camp on Wednesday evening.
GRAHAM POLL: Arsene Wenger's fears that Norwegian referee Svein Oddvar Moen might be taken in by Bayern antics came to nothing.
Ashley Cole is set to return to Chelsea's squad for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa. The defender missed the weekend 4-0 win over Tottenham.
PAUL NEWMAN IN BARBADOS: England's hopes of making an impact in the World Twenty20 were put in stark perspective at the Kensington Oval.
England are to name Manu Tuilagi on the bench for their final match of the RBS 6 Nations against Italy after including him in their matchday squad.
NEIL ASHTON: No matter how many goals he scores, no matter how many times he performs that dodgy dance, it feels like Daniel Sturridge will never be one of them.
MARTIN KEOWN: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played so well in Germany he could probably have got into the Bayern team.
CHARLES SALE: Double Grand National winning jockey Carl Llewellyn made a diabolical racist comment in public at a Cheltenham preview event.
If you had a bad opening day, don't fear. Sportsmail's Sam Turner and Marcus Townend have picked their best bets for day two at Cheltenham.
Eight-time champion jockey and rider of 13 Festival winners Peter Scudamore picks his four horses to watch on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Zinedine Zidane was in attendance as his teenage son, Enzo Fernandez, starred in Real Madrid's 1-0 UEFA Youth League victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
Usain Bolt has refused to rule out a sensational call up to Jamaica's national football team after posting an image of a newspaper story on Instagram.
SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE AMEX STADIUM: After 76 minutes of potshots from outside the area, it took a tap-in from two yards out to work for Brighton.
Jamie Vardy's 14th and 15th goals of a productive season for him and his team-mates kept Leicester on course for promotion at Oakwell.
Former Tottenham defender Gary Mabbutt has rubbished suggestions that clubs should not try to win less prestigious tournaments.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Jenson Button will observe all his usual pre-race rituals ahead of his 248th grand prix, bar one: the final hug with the man who made it all possible. For Button arrived here at the end of last week carrying heavier baggage than normal - the still raw pain of his father John’s sudden death at his house near Monte Carlo in January.
Bayern Munich could find themselves in trouble with UEFA after a small section of supporters unveiled a homophobic banner during their Champions League clash with Arsenal.
Manchester United have opened talks with Sporting Lisbon about signing holding midfielder William Carvalho.
Loic Remy is currently on loan at Newcastle from QPR, and the Magpies are desperate to complete a permanent deal at the end of the season.
Holders Wigan will take on Arsenal in the first of the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday April 12, the Football Association has announced.
Every week we'll name an XI of past and present footballers for you to guess what links them all. But there's a twist - one player will always be the odd man out in the dressing room.
PETE JENSON: Atletico Madrid are in the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 1997 after knocking out seven-time winners AC Milan.
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul will be available for Sunday's north London derby after his red card at Chelsea had been rescinded.
An American investment firm has acquired a quarter of all Manchester United shares available on the New York Stock Exchange.
Chris Powell was sacked by Charlton on Monday night after his tumultuous relationship with new owner Roland Duchatelet broke down.
Reading kept pace with the top six and their playoff campaign alive with a 4-2 win over Leeds United at Elland Road.
Paddy Lowe is adamant Lewis Hamilton's more cavalier style of racing will not prove detrimental to him getting across the finishing line this year.
Ricardo Fuller's first-half header ended Blackpool's remarkable 101-day wait for a win as Ian Holloway endured another unhappy Bloomfield Road return.
Billy Sharp fired home an added-time winner as Doncaster gave their survival hopes another huge boost by seeing off 10-man Watford at the Keepmoat.
LAURIE WHITWELL AT PRIDE PARK: The goals are drying up at just the wrong time for Derby. From top scorers to 270 minutes without finding the net.
STUART FRASER IN INDIAN WELLS: Winning ugly has been Andy Murray's mantra here - and he says that would be no different if Ivan Lendl was here.
THE BLOG FROM BRAZIL: Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from South America and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.
Lazy Ozil might have cost Arsenal £42.5m but he's nicking a living
NEIL ASHTON: After his performance in Munich you wouldn't pay two-bob for him
Fans mock Ozil with 'Gay Gunners' banner
Bayern could be in trouble with UEFA after a small section of supporters unveiled a homophobic banner
Sturridge is destined to be brilliant but unloved at Liverpool, like Owen
NEIL ASHTON: It feels like Daniel Sturridge will never be one of them, no matter how many goals
Zidane stars for Real Madrid... but Zinedine's watching Enzo!
His teenage son, Enzo Fernandez, starred in the UEFA Youth League victory over PSG
He is on Chelsea's radar, so what is Hulk doing in London?
Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk has caused a stir on social media with this picture...
Holden's injury nightmare goes on as Bolton midfielder faces more time out
But the American has something to cheer by getting engaged
Is sprint star Bolt open to Jamaica call up?
Usain Bolt has refused to rule out a sensational call up to Jamaica's team after posting an image on Instagram
JENSON BUTTON EXCLUSIVE: Losing my dad John is a stake through my heart
He talks to JONATHAN McEVOY for the first time since the tragic death
Adebayor, Campbell and Bentley make it but who's the misfit in our Odd Man Out XI?
One player will always be the odd man out... who is it this week?
Former champion Hill backs Hamilton to land world title as Mercedes man arrives Down Under for 2014 curtain raiser
Lewis Hamilton has arrived in Australia
Broad is making waves! England star puts injury woes behind him by soaking up sun with blonde bombshell
Stuart Broad is having fun in Barbados
Man United veteran Rio rolls back the years as he bounces along to training with Craig David
Even at the ripe old age of 35, Rio Ferdinand is still 'living the dream'
So, why are United stars Buttner, Kagawa and Jones giving away their used socks?
Some donate money but United are giving away their match-worn socks
Fellaini ready to gamble for United in super Sunday showdown against rivals Liverpool...
Manchester United star will wear his new boots
Beckham hits the beach in Rio and another World Cup stadium is completed (sort of)
Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from Brazil
Cheltenham Festival tipping game: Pick the winners for your chance to scoop a VIP trip to the Grand National
Fancy yourself as the top Cheltenham tipster?
Wright still rages at troubled childhood after being left by father and treatment from stepdad
Arsenal hero reveals all in a candid interview for an ITV4 documentary
Mangan returns to scene of her 'Devon Loch' moment as Oscar
One of the greatest achievements for any amateur was snatched away 12 months ago
Ibrahimovic battles fire, ice... and a tiger!
Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovich has been causing a stir as part of the Dare to Zlatan campaign
Froch vs Groves II sells 60,000 tickets in one hour as demand for re-match hits new heights... and it's already kicking off at Wembley
Champion shoved rival
Beckham can 'die a happy man' after filming Only Fools sketch for Sport Relief
David Beckham struggled to sleep before his Only Fools debut
One Direction star Horan trains with Chelsea after surgery
Niall Horan has trained with Chelsea after being given permission by Jose Mourinho
Stand Free! Aberdeen legends star in League Cup final anthem
Cup final fever has gripped Aberdeen and fans around the world have joined the fun
England stars Farrell, Foden and Marler take on golf trick shot challenge... so who could not even hit the ball off the (very high) tee?
POWER RANKINGS: Sturridge? Hazard? Suarez? Ozil? We reveal the Premier League's most in-form player
Every week, we'll reveal who's statistically No 1...
Ronaldo beats Messi AGAIN! Real Madrid star tops football rich list
The Real Madrid mega star has an estimated wealth of £122million, according to annual list
'I just want to forget about it'... Giroud finally speaks out about affair accusations with model
Olivier Giroud has broken his silence on accusations of an affair
Cheer up, Robin! United striker Van Persie doesn't look happy after having his face painted over by his daughter
Dutch ace appeared moody in his war-paint
England anthem singer Wright pitch perfect in battle of 'scrummy sopranos'
Laura Wright hit the right notes before England beat rivals Wales
Super, smooth Sturridge shows off his style in an all-white suit
Liverpool had a weekend off from tilting at the title, and Sturridge spent it in relaxed fashion
Check him out! Arsenal misfit Bendtner sports his super cool shades on sunny day in London
Perhaps an alternative career as a fashion icon awaits the Danish striker
Tat for Tim! Howard heads to tattoo parlour to get some ink ahead of Cardiff clash
The USA No 1 is adding to his collection of impressive ink
90,000 seats to sit on, five days to do it...
Shearer and Savage get shuffling on their epic Sport Relief 'Battle of the Backsides' charity challenge at Wembley
Not again, Tiger! Woods hits ANOTHER fan with wayward drive
Woods was in a world of pain during final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship
Dowie dresses in Bollywood outfit to join Shearer, Diouf and Storey at charity event
Iain Dowie embraced his Indian side for the Boot Out Breast Cancer Ball
Not bad, Samuel... but that celebration was not as good as Gazza's!
JAMIE REDKNAPP enjoyed Eto'o's amusing cele but says Gazza's at Euro 96 is still No 1
Ferdinand, Carrick and Barton enjoy Twickenham day out
England's win sent a Twickenham crowd home delighted, including famous faces
So what was Moyes doing watching the Lancashire derby at Ewood Park?
The Manchester United boss watched Burnley defeat rivals Blackburn
It's Pardy time! Meyler celebrates Hull goal by headbutting corner flag - a week after infamous clash with Pardew
David Meyler scored as Hull reach FA Cup semis
Now that's what you call a selfie! England stars celebrate Triple Crown success after win over rivals Wales
Dylan Hartley the brains behind sublime selfie
Chelsea starlet Piazon looks like he's enjoying life in Holland...
Lucas Piazon, on loan at Vitesse, took to Twitter to celebrate International Women's Day
Carroll soaks up the sun on weekend back at home in Newcastle... but is he wearing a sarong?
West Ham star Carroll was all smiles next to a Mr Whippy wannabe
Stadio Olimpico lies almost empty as Lazio fans hold boycott in protest to club's owner
Lazio fans carried out their threat to boycott the home Serie A match
Bendtner (it's him, really) leads Arsenal cast at UFC... but why is he wearing wacky suit?
Arsenal stars were in the crowd at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night
First Kelly Brook and now I'm a Celeb babe Amy Willerton... Former England flanker Haskell is enjoying life in LA!
Wasps star spotted out with Bristol-born beauty
Nasty! Fellaini lucky to escape action after digging his studs into Yacob's thigh
Man United star Fellaini escaped without a booking for bad tackle
Anfield expansion plans hit a snag as council and home owners head to court
Now Liverpool face a two-year delay in their bid to expand Anfield
He suffered tragedy of his footballer dad's suicide... but Real Madrid No 2 Clement finds solace in Spain
PE teacher turned coach tells Ronaldo what to do
Gustafsson delivers KO to stop Manuwa
MARTIN DOMIN: Alexander Gustafsson made short work of Jimi Manuwa in London on Saturday night
Former footballer McKenzie stops Varbanov to extend unbeaten record
Ex-Norwich striker Leon McKenzie only needed two rounds to record win
Who's got the X-Factor? 22 players, one life-changing opportunity...
Nerve-shredding tension as finalists vie for future in Win A Pro Contract
Beer we go! Boost for England fans as pubs set to increase opening hours until 1am for World Cup matches
Officials to give green light for later licence
Sprinter Kilty secures stunning first gold for Britain at the World Indoor Championships
Britain's Richard Kilty claimed a stunning victory in the 60 metres
I don't know much about politics! Murray keeps thoughts on Scottish independence to himself ahead of vote
British No 1 distances himself from vote talk
Are Barca past it? No. We're still great! World Cup winner Xavi talks to Carragher about City, England and his future
Xavi is Barcelona and Spain's sorcerer
Philip: I'd choose Halle, she's Berry pretty
IT'S TOP SECRET: Asha Philip talks about who would play her in a film, her heroes and the best advice she's had
Is this United's new kit? 'Leaked' image shows branded shirt
Social media was abuzz with this 'leaked' image of the red, Nike kit with club sponsor Chevrolet
Messi sent to doctors to find out why he keeps being sick in games
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino says the vomiting gives no cause for alarm
Miami Heat star James blames new short-sleeved jerseys for poor display against Spurs
LeBron James has a strange excuse for Miami's loss
Lost and lazy Ozil might have cost Arsenal £42.5m but he isn't worth two-bob... and he's nicking a living
Robben tells Wenger to act with more class after Arsenal boss describes Dutchman as a 'great diver'
Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1): Podolski's goal not enough as Gunners are knocked out despite spirited...
FA may seek longer ban for Pardew as they are again left frustrated by own panel
Blunder from Wenger before kick-off in Munich as admin error with winger Miyaichi sees him name only six...
MARTIN SAMUEL: It stinks that a great club like Charlton (with the eighth biggest attendance in English...
Yes, we can win... City are the experts at pulling off miracles, insists Kompany
THE OFFICIAL LINE: Wenger's fears were not realised, Moen was fantastic in Germany
Cole set to return to Chelsea squad for Villa match after missing victory over Spurs
England a world away from competing on global stage after another defeat by Windies
Tuilagi set for England return against Italy as Goode makes way for Leicester centre
Sturridge may never be a Kop idol like Suarez or Gerrard - he's destined to be brilliant but unloved at...
MATCH ZONE: Oxlade-Chamberlain could've got into the Bayern team... and Robben needs to quit his unnecessary...
CHARLES SALE: Jockey Llewellyn in N-word storm following comment during Cheltenham preview event
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL VIDEO: Sportsmail's Sam Turner and Marcus Townend deliver their top tips for day two
Peter Scudamore's four horses to watch on day two of the Cheltenham Festival
Zidane stars for Real Madrid... but Zinedine's watching Enzo in UEFA Youth League
Reggae Boy Bolt? Sprint star open to Jamaica call up after posting photo on Instagram
Brighton 2-0 QPR: Ulloa and Ward sinks Hoops as Seagulls maintain play-off hopes
Barnsley 0-3 Leicester: Vardy double moves Foxes one step closer to promotion
Manchester City have left for Spain in their bid to complete what is now being known as mission impossible. Manuel Pellegrini's side need to overturn a 2-0 first leg deficit from the Etihad when Barcelona took advantage of Martin Demichelis' red card.
ROB DRAPER: On a night in which one of Pep Guardiola's team again dominated one of England's best and in which only one Englishman merited a place in the starting line-ups of one of Europe's top matches, there was some hope. For at least that lone Englishman was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Victor Valdes will become the first goalkeeper to hold four European Cup winners' medals if Barcelona succeed this season.
KIT HOLDEN: There is no hotter topic in Germany ahead of the World Cup. Mesut Ozil: do we trust him or not? Already the battle lines have been drawn.
Manuel Pellegrini will deliver the most important team talk of his season from the Manchester City team hotel on Wednesday night ahead of his teams clash.
MailOnline Sport has teamed up with Ford to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch the clash between Chelsea and Galatasaray.
All of a sudden Chelsea's points on the board looks infinitely preferable to Manchester City's three games in hand after their shock FA Cup exit to Wigan.
MailOnline Sport has teamed up with Ford to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch the Champions League clash between United v Olympiacos.
IAN LADYMAN IN BARCELONA: Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has admitted that Sergio Aguero could make his life a nightmare.
Manchester United might not finish in the top four, but they may finish fifth or sixth in the Barclays Premier League. Whatever happens to them this season, there's no way they should be slumming it in the Europa League.
It's amazing how quickly things change in football. Last season Robin van Persie was Manchester United's hero but now he looks like he's had his nose put out of joint. I've seen it before with players who are the main man and all of a sudden somebody takes their place. It seems to affect strikers more often because they have a greater sense of hierarchy.
Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen looks at Wayne Rooney's position in the England team - and is excited by Saints pair Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw.
Floyd Mayweather has confirmed how wise Amir Khan is not to fall for the bait of appearing on the great man's undercard after being dumped from the big fight.
THE DEBATE: The fall-out from United's defeat produced a column looking at the reasons the transition post-Ferguson may be even more painful.
Spurs manager Tim Sherwood told his employers to wake up from their dreams of Champions League football, claiming his team lacked character.
Chris Powell has been replaced by the unknown Jose Riga. But who exactly is the new boss? Here's your guide to the man in the hotseat.
Pardew is an extremely fortunate man. In any other area of management a public assault involving a headbutt would result in instant dismissal.
Jezki led home a JP McManus one-two in a pulsating Champion Hurdle when running the race of his life under super-sub jockey Barry Geraghty.
Irish duo Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins ended day one of the Cheltenham Festival with two winners after Quevega won her sixth straight Mares' Hurdle, adding to Vautour's victory in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
CRAIG HOPE: When I saw Ruby Walsh shuffle nervously into the weighing room before racing he looked like a man with the weight of a nation's wallets on his shoulders.
The Cheltenham Festival may lack its star attraction in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, but the sad absence of Sprinter Sacre does open it up.
Fancy yourself as the top Cheltenham tipster? Prove it and you can win a VIP day out at the Grand National. MailOnline Sport has teamed up with Coral.
Our Conor has suffered a fatal fall in the showcase race of Tuesday's Cheltenham Festival - the Champion Hurdle.
PETER SCUDAMORE: I played the part of proud and emotional father on day one as my jockey son Tom landed the Arkle Challenge Trophy.
Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick will be hoping his success in the last at Cheltenham can prove a good omen for the Gunners.
Whether you're going to Gloucestershire for the Festival or staying at home and watching on TV, find all you need to know about the racing extravaganza.
CHRIS FOY: England forwards coach Graham Rowntree sought to play down the euphoria surrounding the team by declaring that none of his increasingly dominant pack deserves to be regarded as world class … yet.
England were on song at Twickenham on Sunday as they beat Wales and their anthem soprano hit the right note before the match, too. Laura Wright took to the stage in a patriotic white skirt and belted out God Save the Queen, while her fellow singer Annelies Kruidenier wore red and sand Land of my Fathers. Wright's rousing rendition clearly lifted England, who went on to win 29-18 and seal the Triple Crown.
England's sublime 29-18 victory over Wales on Sunday sent a Twickenham crowd home delighted, including many famous faces.
As Rob Kearney pointed out, Irish rugby players are far more accustomed to winning at the provincial tier than they are at the pinnacle Test level.
Chris Robshaw was acclaimed as an exceptional captain of an assured England side. His team-mate Tom Wood was asked to rate his captain's work.
Nathan Hines has backed Vern Cotter to radically shake things up when he takes over as Scotland head coach in the summer.
Jamie Roberts has labelled Wales' final Six Nations match against Scotland as a 'must win' for the toppled champions.
Sean O'Brien has accepted defeat in his bid to play again this season, but insists Ireland will not stop until they have become a rugby superpower.
'Boyhood,' wrote PG Wodehouse, 'is one of those complaints that a man should catch young and have done with.
David Beckham has described how he struggled to sleep the night before making his Only Fools And Horses debut because he was so nervous. The star instigated the TV special, which will reunite market trader Del Boy (Sir David Jason) and Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) for the first time in a decade.
Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden's injury woes have continued with the news he faces more time on the sidelines after a knee operation but the American did have something to smile about - his girlfriend accepted his marriage proposal.
Alan Pardew will not be in the dugout until the end of April after he was handed a seven-match ban by the FA for his headbutt on Hull City midfielder David Meyler.
Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk has caused a stir on social media by posting a picture of himself and his agent flying to London - on the same day the Russian club have sacked manager Luciano Spalletti.
Kenny Jackett's Wolves made it nine Sky Bet League One wins a row as they cruised to a 4-1 win over Swindon.
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has welcomed the appointment of the club's new director of football Lee Congerton.
While Alan Pardew is counting the cost of his moment of madness at Hull City, his boss Mike Ashley could be quids in to the tune of £65m next month.
Southend clawed back a two-goal deficit as they grabbed a 2-2 draw away at Sky Bet League Two high-fliers Scunthorpe.
Stefan Johansen could have been forgiven for feeling a sense of culture shock when he pitched up at Celtic during the January transfer window.
Ally McCoist insists he harbours no fears over his future as Glasgow Rangers boss - despite recent criticism of his tenure.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been causing a stir across Twitter as part of Nike's Dare to Zlatan campaign.
Some donate money, others their time, but Manchester United's players are giving away their match-worn socks for charity.
Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner is not getting much time on the pitch at the moment, so maybe he is looking at an alternative career as a fashion icon.
Pepe Reina can leave Liverpool this summer for as little as £4million due to a clause in his contract, it can be revealed.
NEIL ASHTON: Daniel Levy is keeping his options open about the managerial position at Tottenham as Tim Sherwood fights for the job long-term.
Everton are plotting a summer move to end Jack Rodwell's Manchester City frustrations and bring him back to Goodison Park.
Arsenal whizzkid Gedion Zelalem is set to sign his first professional contract with the club.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has urged Inverness counterpart John Hughes to get his sob stories straight - and accused him of telling two different tales.
The latest transfer news as Man United scouts monitor Begovic, Benatia and Alex, while Saints defender Chambers is interesting Arsenal
George Groves plans to stir memories of one of the most revered fights in boxing folklore when he takes on Carl Froch at Wembley in May. As 60,000 tickets were sold within an hour on Monday, Groves plotted a three-round destruction of his bitter rival - in a similar vein to Marvin Hagler's destructive eight-minute win over Thomas Hearns 29 years ago.
The first batch of 60,000 tickets for Froch v Groves II sold out inside an hour of going on sale and Wembley is heading for the biggest crowd in British boxing history. Promoter Eddie Hearn is seeking talks with Transport for London for approval to market a further 20,000 seats before the world super middleweight fight takes place on May 31.
JEFF POWELL: George Groves is threatening to pull out of the biggest fight in this country's boxing history if any British officials are appointed.
DECLAN WARRINGTON AT YORK HALL: Leon McKenzie stopped Nikola Varbanov in two rounds to extend his undefeated professional record to four fights.
EXCLUSIVE: Martin Murray is targeting November showdown with Gennady Golovkin after signing a lucrative deal with Africa's largest promoter.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Christian Horner, the master of recent Formula One dominance, has predicted that Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes could win Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix by as much as two laps.
Sportsmail's comprehensive guide to the 22 drivers and 11 teams who make up the 2014 Formula One grid.
Jenson Button has hit out at F1's controversial double points ruling. The British racer is the latest figure within F1 to voice his concern against the format.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Jenson Button walks in looking tanned and slim. Fairly tanned but very slim. It is the result of time spent training hard in triathlons
Novak Djokovic wobbled but avoided joining Rafael Nadal in making an early exit from the BNP Paribas Open. Stanislas Wawrinka aside, the top men have been finding life rather difficult in the Californian desert, capped by world number one Nadal's shock loss against Alexandr Dolgopolov on Monday evening.
Gold medallists Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans were one of the pairs who saw their hopes end in the Paralympic slalom on Tuesday in Sochi. Gallagher crashed on her first run which meant she was not able to complete the event.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Tantrums, tears and finally a chunk of gold. It's been an eventful few days for Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans.
Tiger Woods was in a world of pain during the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship and the world No 1 gave a fan a sore one on Sunday.
DEREK LAWRENSON'S WORLD OF GOLF: We've reached half-time in the qualifying process to unearth Europe's Ryder Cup team.
Ian Poulter may be one of the biggest characters in the golfing world, but getting on the wrong side of him usually results in a social media bashing.
STUART FRASER IN INDIAN WELLS: Andy Murray may have one of the best records on tour against left-handers but only just managed to overcome Jiri Vesely.
Paul McGinley has thrown a Ryder Cup lifeline to European golf's falling giants by promising that their selection depends on form during late summer.
Duncan Weir has signed a two-year contract extension with Glasgow Warriors just days after his error proved costly in his country's Six Nations loss.
JOHN GREECHAN: A birthday night out at Hampden, followed by a glorious return to the national stadium just a fortnight later.
We've teamed up with football data analysts Kickdex to establish which players are statistically the most in-form from week to week.
On Sunday they were 90 minutes from an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, now they look up the proverbial creek without a paddle.
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEKEND: Ralph Ellis runs you through what we learned from the weekend's football... with some star turns and a look through the leagues, too.
All of a sudden Chelsea's points on the board looks infinitely preferable to Manchester City's three games in hand after their shock FA Cup exit to Wigan.
When Paul Clement arrives to work it is to coach Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo in a Real Madrid team that are top of the league.
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