Football news 

Capello’s 24-carat gold reserves

The England manager celebrated a near-perfect year in charge as his second-string deservedly beat Germany 2-1

• England's lesser lights fulfil transformation

• How the England players rated against Germany

Agbonlahor rises to the challenge

Aston Villa forward should become part of Fabio Capello's long-term plan after his display last night

• How the England players rated against Germany

• Agbonlahor makes England debut

Trapattoni’s men have questions to answer

Ireland 2 Poland 3: Ireland relinquish their unbeaten six-match record after losing to a slick Poland side at Croke Park

• Gera enjoys Hungary’s superior service

• Worthington urges Healy to consider move

Skrtel eyes festive return for Liverpool

Slovakia defender eager to help maintain Barclays Premier League title challenge as he recovers from knee ligament injury

• England plans hit by injuries

• Benitez enjoys class acts

Cricket News 

Tendulkar returns to face England

One-day cricket's leading batsman has been included in the India squad for the next two matches against England

• Pietersen angry after bad light scuppers England

• Analysis: Richard Hobson

Australia pegged back by New Zealand

Tim Southee took 4-63 as the Kiwis bowled Australia out for 214 on day one of the first Test

Sidebottom injury limits options

Preparations for the third one-dayer against India suffer a setback as the seam bowler's return is put on hold

Desperate Pakistan turn to Miandad

The former captain and coach has been entrusted with restoring the country's reputation after a crisis-riven 12 months

Rugby Union news 

White questions Springboks' selections

The former South Africa coach, who is to work with Saracens, says his homeland must be wary of veterans on their way out

• Springboks take chance to stalk likely Lions

• Cipriani deserves keys to No 10

All Blacks target happy return to Cardiff

Graham Henry's team face Wales in the third leg of their attempted grand slam at the scene of World Cup exit last year

• Rokocoko's late try denies valiant Munster

• Munster recall famous win over All Blacks

Clubs 'sustainable' despite Bristol appeal

Benefactors needed after fall in revenue, but Guinness Premiership officials remains confident that clubs will cope

Monro misses out on Scotland test

Canada have made four changes to the side that gave Wales such a shock as they prepare to face Scotland in Aberdeen

More Sport news 

Faldo considers unlikely second captaincy

After a harrowing experience at Valhalla, Europe's most celebrated golfer fancies another crack at the Ryder Cup helm

• Nick Faldo left in lurch

• Montgomerie questions Faldo’s point of order

Wife of billionaire F1 boss files for divorce

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone faces costly divorce after giving away much of his fortune to former Croatian model

Hatton 'will be hearing bells'

Paulie Malignaggi aims to be first to the punch as he seeks to make his mark on the world stage in Las Vegas fight

Rotterdam to host Tour de France start in 2010

Following on from the success of the Grand Depart in London in 2007, the 2010 race will begin in the Dutch city

Racing and Betting News 

Roll up for record Scoop6

Racing's weekly wager, designed to produce lottery-style winners, has finally taken flight. A pool estimated at £5 million is up for grabs on Saturday

Lavelle tests Crack Away Jack in Ascot Hurdle

Hampshire trainer says the pressure is off as her stable star takes another step towards Champion Hurdle

Gold Cup hero Kicking King has run his final race

Owner pays tribute to top-class staying chaser and his trainer, on a day when cuts in prize-money are also announced in Ireland