Sunderland 1 Newcastle 1

Avram Grant remained defiant despite reports he had been in charge of West Ham for the last time in this evening's 3-0 home defeat by Arsenal.

West Ham 0 Arsenal 3

A Dublin man accused along with his brother of murdering a father of six in front of his wife and children, has told his trial that the man would still be alive today if he hadn't produced a knife.

AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso could face a lengthy ban after UEFA today announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings following his clash with Tottenham coach Joe Jordan.

Gennaro Gattuso could be facing a lengthy European ban after his headbutt on Joe Jordan took the gloss off Tottenham’s fine 1-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro last night.

AC Milan 0 Tottenham 1

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier’s job remains safe despite his side slipping into the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.

Aston Villa 0 Sunderland 1

Gerard Houllier refused to write off Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League title hopes after his Aston Villa side dealt them a blow by holding the champions to a 3-3 draw.

FT: Wigan 0 Newcastle 1

Carlo Ancelotti insisted Chelsea are not out of the Barclays Premier League title race despite watching them throw away a crucial two points in today’s breathless 3-3 draw against Aston Villa.

Munster captain Denis Leamy believes his team must win their remaining two group games to maintain hopes of a 13th successive Heineken Cup quarter-final appearance.

Ospreys 19 Munster 15

Whistle-blower Julian Assange today said his life was under threat as he prepared to fight an extradition bid after being freed on bail.

Connacht 9 Harlequins 15

A Russian cardiologist says he is facing dismissal after telling Vladimir Putin that an impressive display at his hospital was faked for the prime minister’s visit.

Michaela Harte was never happier than on the day she got married, the Harte family's local parish priest has said.

Everton manager David Moyes has generally been pleased with his side’s performances despite their results but admits it is important Monday’s success at Manchester City is followed by more wins.

Steve Kean has been given the chance to prove his management credentials after Blackburn owners Venky’s today announced he will remain in charge until the end of the season.