Portishead don't play some of their songs live because they think the audience "would go to sleep."

Portishead find it "hell" making music.

Number three seed James Wade made a fine start to his bid for the 2008 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship on Friday night.

Heavyweight Herbie Hide will step up preparations for his British championship title tilt with an outing next week against Alex Vassilev.

Kylie Minogue's hot pants are to be auctioned at a charity ball.