Russia has accused the West of triggering the Ukrainian crisis with its “megalomania”, as fighting continued in Ukraine’s east between pro-Russia insurgents and government forces two days before a presidential election.

Ireland Davis Cup boss Garry Cahill will take considerable encouragement from Saturday’s excellent performance of his doubles pairing ahead of the relegation play-off against Egypt in Dublin on April 4-6.

JUSTIN GATLIN became only the second man in World Championship history to complete the 100m/200m sprint double in Helsinki last night when he outgunned the young pretenders to add the 200m title to the 100m crown he won on Sunday.

RONALD REAGAN stunned the Soviet Union with his tough rhetoric, calling it an “evil empire” whose leaders gave themselves the “right to commit any crime”.