National Sport

Dempsey the hero in sensational Fulham win

8:32pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Clint Dempsey wrote himself into Fulham folklore by firing the Cottagers into the last eight of the Europa League with a 4-1 win over nine-man Juventus at Craven Cottage.

Fulham progress following sensational win

8:07pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Clint Dempsey's late winner sealed Fulham's place in the last eight of the Europa League in an incredible 4-1 win over Italian giants Juventus at Craven Cottage.

Riera banned for Rafa remarks

7:35pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Albert Riera has been suspended by Liverpool for his outspoken attack on manager Rafael Benitez and the club.

England face Borthwick wait

6:05pm Thursday 18th March 2010

England captain Steve Borthwick faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday night's RBS 6 Nations showdown with France.

Avram Grant reflected on a "sad day for football" after confirmation of Portsmouth's nine-point deduction for going into administration all but relegated the club from the Barclays Premier League - and revealed he would meet the players on Friday before deciding how best to tackle the remainder of the season.

Hamann hits out at Riera

5:01pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has launched a withering attack on Reds winger Albert Riera after he went public with his frustration at not getting a game under manager Rafael Benitez.

Buck's achieves World domination

4:49pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Big Buck's won back-to-back renewals of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in effortless fashion under Ruby Walsh.

McLeish hoping to keep Hart

4:23pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his hope of retaining goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan for a second season will hinge on whether Manchester City qualify for the Champions League.

Shawcross thanks supporters

4:23pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has revealed that messages of support from Sir Alex Ferguson and Steven Gerrard helped lift his spirits following the tackle which broke Aaron Ramsey's leg.