BBC director-general George Entwistle today offered a “profound and heartfelt apology” to the alleged victims of Jimmy Savile’s sexual abuse as he announced that two inquiries would be launched.

Michael Dawson went from hero to zero within the space of 45 minutes as Tottenham threw away a glorious chance to register their first Europa League win against Panathinaikos.

David McDaid’s third goal in four games helped end Derry’s five-match losing streak as they cruised to a 4-0 win over bottom side Dundalk at the Brandywell.

Nordsjaelland 0 Chelsea 4

Andy Roddick set up a blockbuster fourth-round clash against Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open as he kept the fat lady at bay for at least a couple more days.

Mayo 0-19 Dublin 0-16

Liverpool 0 Arsenal 2

Wigan 2 Stoke 2

Tottenham 1 Norwich 1

Scotland 0 France 31

Waterford 1-14 Galway 5-13

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan described today’s 19-3 RBS 6 Nations victory over Italy as “trench warfare”.

Ireland 19 Italy 3

IRELAND U21 33 ITALY U21 0

All the action from today's O'Byrne and Dr McKenna Cup matches.

Yeovil 0 Liverpool 2

British Prime Minister Tony Blair today paid tribute to the British forces in Iraq, giving thanks “from the bottom of my heart”.

Birmingham 4 Blackburn 0

Dolphin 27 Lansdowne 15

Watford 2 Chelsea 2