Putin makes his presence felt as protesters take to Moscow's streets
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny among those arrested after one of the biggest protests in Moscow for yearsThousands of Russians streamed through metal detectors for hours, past camouflaged trucks and...
View ArticleIn praise of … sporting roots | Editorial
Obituaries of lightweight champion Dave Charnley savoured the fact that he plied his trade as 'the Dartford Destroyer'Obituaries of former British lightweight champion Dave Charnley savoured the fact...
View ArticleJenson Button believes new McLaren will challenge Red Bull's F1 reign
• 'I feel we are making good progress with the car,' says Button• Last year's runner-up: 'The field will be bunched up a lot more'Jenson Button is confident that the new McLaren, upgraded in Barcelona...
View ArticleHundreds of millions later Chelsea still lack the ultimate pot of gold
Roman Abramovich has displayed ocean-deep pockets and a ruthless streak in his desire to win the Champions LeagueSeason One 2003-04Roman Abramovich's £60m takeover of an institution with debts of...
View ArticleChris Cairns denies Lalit Modi match-fixing claim in high court
• Landmark case concerns accusations by tweet• Former New Zealand all-rounder refutes allegationsThe former New Zealand and Nottinghamshire all-rounder Chris Cairns denied accusations that he had been...
View ArticleFA determined to avoid Scolari-style snub over England job
• Chairman will not take 'No' for an answer• Intelligence-gathering will ascertain eligible namesThe Football Association has been sounding out opinion within the game as part of its recruitment...
View ArticleLondon 2012: British rhythmic gymnasts win case to compete in Olympics
• First time Britain will be represented in the sport at Olympics• 'We did believe in our case very strongly,' says Francesca FoxMembers of the British rhythmic gymnastics team, who will now go to the...
View ArticleReaction to the Russian elections: 'Dear Vlad. The Russian people are crying...
World leaders and Russian opposition members and activists react to Vladimir Putin's victory"The opposition now has to recognise the agonising fact that creative flash-mobs won't get rid of Putin. We...
View ArticlePhilip Madoc obituary
Actor with a flair for transformation, from Doctor Who aliens and the Dad's Army U-boat captain to Lloyd George and King LearThe actor Philip Madoc, who has died aged 77 after a short illness, became...
View ArticleAnthony Horowitz is absolutely right about publishers – apart from mine |...
Don't deride crowd-funded publishing. We engage our readers and uphold qualityI enjoyed Anthony Horowitz's witty article about the writer's need for a publisher (The battle for books, 28 February). And...
View ArticleCity's Kolo Touré sees similarities with the Arsenal 'Invincibles'
• Manchester City man keen to make up for 'lost' six months• 'We had 24 great players at Arsenal and here is the same'Kolo Touré has likened Manchester City to the Arsenal "Invincibles" he played for...
View ArticleHugh Muir's diary
Nice heritage site status you've got there, Liverpool. Shame if anything were to happen to it• Good – and bad – news for Liverpool, whose waterfront is a Unesco-designated world heritage site, as...
View ArticleBradley Wiggins takes overall Paris-Nice lead after second stage
• British rider leads American Levi Leipheimer by six seconds• Belgium's Tom Boonen wins stage after 21 exploit the windIn taking the race leader's jersey two days into the Paris-Nice "race to the...
View ArticleSix Nations 2012: England can capitalise on France's Sunday slumbers | Robert...
Stuart Lancaster would do well to delay his interview for a week as the French look beatable this weekendThere were a couple of significant lessons to be learned on a rather grey afternoon in Saint...
View ArticleHow motor racing's Frank Williams changed the face of Western sport
Coming up to 26 years in a wheelchair and a multiple grands prix winner, the inspirational F1 team principal is approaching the end of a defining eraFrank Williams was hanging around the offices of a...
View ArticleSven-Goran Eriksson says Abramovich can make Chelsea great again
The former England manager believes Chelsea can survive their current crisis and that the club need not be a place of tormentSven-Goran Eriksson came to mull over his past in England but it seemed as...
View ArticleUefa's Financial Fair Play rules could tie new Chelsea manager's hands
• European body is adamant it will apply sanctions on clubs• Expensive recruitment may lead to disqualificationWhat is it that first attracts a manager to work for the multi-billionaire Roman...
View ArticleHugh Robertson admits to struggling with legacy for grassroots sport
• 2012 Olympic Games should be catalyst for 'sport for life' • Sports minister is to focus on 10 key components of planThe government has admitted to mistakes in delivering a legacy for grassroots...
View ArticleNo weapons found in car of man shot dead by police
Search of a car in which a man was shot dead by police in Cheshire has not located any weapons, says police watchdogA search of a car in which a man was shot dead by police at the weekend in Cheshire...
View ArticleArsène Wenger urges Arsenal to dream of comeback against Milan
• Manager will play strongest side possible against the Italians• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may be played in central roleIt is gamble time for Arsène Wenger. The Arsenal manager has a choice. Does he...
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