The informant said to have spurred the search for union boss Jimmy Hoffa’s remains on a Michigan farm is an ailing prisoner who, his former lawyer claims, first told the FBI about the location 30 years ago.

The two-wheeled Dakar Rally resumes today after a day of mourning for the late former champion Fabrizio Meoni.

Frankie Dettori blew into Lingfield with a brilliant 486-1 treble, highlighted by a second consecutive success in the Littlewoods Bet Direct Winter Derby.

Fabrizio Ravanelli has opened talks with Coventry and is expected to undergo a medical at Highfield Road.

Coventry City have dismissed reports striker Fabrizio Ravanelli is poised to join the club on a two-year deal.

Derby's directors will meet today to begin the process of searching for a new manager - and to decide whether funds will be made available to him.

Derby have agreed a two-year deal in principle with Lazio striker Fabrizio Ravanelli.