Yuvraj diagnosed with lung cancer

India batsman Yuvraj Singh is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States, his physiotherapist confirms.

Ireland v Wales

Preview of Sunday's Six Nations fixture between Ireland and Wales in Dublin.

Lancaster praises English spirit

Interim England boss Stuart Lancaster praises the attitude of his side after they beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004.

Triesman welcomes Terry decision

Former Football Association chief Lord Triesman tells the BBC it was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.

Cavendish fit for Team Sky debut

British cyclist Mark Cavendish is declared fit to make his Team Sky debut in the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar.

GB set up final against Argentina

Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 through Sarah Thomas and Ashleigh Ball' to reach a first Champions Trophy final.

Lee breaks foot in Twenty20 win

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee is set for a month on the sidelines after breaking his foot in a Twenty20 match against India.

France 30-12 Italy

France give new boss Philippe Saint-Andre the perfect start as they avenge last year's humbling Six Nations defeat by Italy with a comfortable victory.

Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn

Robin van Persie's hat-trick, two goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta's strike and Thierry Henry's late goal help Arsenal thump Blackburn.

Man City 3-0 Fulham

Leaders beat Fulham 3-0 to go three points clear of Manchester United ahead of their meeting with Chelsea on Sunday.

Cold weather hits sport fixtures

Derby v Nottingham Forest is called off in the Championship on safety grounds, along with all three UK horse racing meetings.

De Gea pressure unfair - Ferguson

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes goalkeeper David de Gea is under a disproportionate amount of scrutiny because he plays for the champions.

Cook seeks character from England

Alastair Cook urges England to show fighting spirit as they bid to avoid defeat - and a series whitewash - in the third and final Test against Pakistan in Dubai.

QPR 1-2 Wolves

Substitute Kevin Doyle scores the winner and provides an assist as Wolves come from behind to beat 10-man QPR and move out of the relegation zone.

West Brom 1-2 Swansea

Danny Graham earns Swansea City only a second Premier League away win of the season as West Bromwich Albion's poor home form continues.

GB into Fed Cup World II play-off

Great Britain qualify for the Fed Cup World Group II play-offs by beating Austria through wins from Anne Keothavong and Elena Baltacha.

O'Sullivan faces Maguire in final

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Maguire will contest the German Masters final after wins over Stephen Lee and Shaun Murphy respectively.

Super Bowl XLVI preview

Will the Giants or the Patriots win the NFL's biggest prize?

BBC pundits on 2012 Six Nations

Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch

Judoka Fallon ends Olympic dream

Britain's former world judo champion Craig Fallon says it was an easy decision to retire five months before the 2012 Olympics.

Beamon still a step ahead of the rest

Former Olympic champion Lynn Davies helps BBC Sport recall Bob Beamon's historic 1968 long jump win, which is still an Olympic record

British athletes check out Kenya's temple to running

BBC Radio 5 live's Mike Costello spends time with top GB distance runners in their 'monastic' Kenyan training camp

Ali's trainer Dundee dies aged 90

Angelo Dundee, who worked with Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, dies aged 90.

England players go unsold at IPL

Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.

Lance Armstrong team probe closed

US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.

Garber: R is for rematch, not revenge

Pats insist they aren't looking for payback, but does anyone believe that?

Packers QB Rodgers wins MVP in landslide vote

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Martin, Kennedy, Doleman lead 2012 Hall class

Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jazz owner: 'Lying' Malone unreliable, unstable

A war of words has erupted between the top executive of the Utah Jazz and the first-ballot Hall of Famer who fueled the team's golden era.

Giants website announces team as SB champs

On the eve of the Super Bowl, Giants.com reportedly accidentally posted an image proclaiming the Giants as Super Bowl champions. An NFL.com blog reported the website gaffe with a screen grab by Comcast SportsNet New England.

Parker scores 42, hits milestone in Spurs' win

Spurs 107, Thunder 96

Connaughton, Notre Dame top No. 15 Marquette

Freshman Pat Connaughton had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Notre Dame made 11 3-pointers and beat No. 15 Marquette 76-59 Saturday.

Northern Iowa nips No. 12 Creighton at buzzer

Anthony James buried a 3 at the buzzer as Northern Iowa upset Creighton (No. 12 ESPN/USA Today, No. 13 AP) 65-62 on Saturday, snapping the Bluejays' 11-game winning streak.

W. Virginia cancels Sept. 8 game vs. Florida St.

West Virginia has decided to cancel its Sept. 8 football game at Florida State.

Condit tops Diaz at UFC 143 to win interim belt

Carlos Condit earned the interim welterweight title and a match with champion Georges St-Pierre with a unanimous decision victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 143 Saturday night.

Mizzou edges Kansas on Denmon's huge finish

No. 4 Missouri 74, No. 8 Kansas 71

Knicks' D'Antoni not panicked about job status

Mike D'Antoni says he isn't panicking about his job security.

Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorce

The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.

Rangers' Hamilton on relapse: 'It was wrong'

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Monday.

Feds: No charges for Armstrong in doping case

Federal prosecutors say they are closing a criminal investigation of Lance Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs.

Sullinger, No. 3 Ohio State hold off Wisconsin

Jared Sullinger scored 24 points and William Buford hit a critical 3-pointer down the stretch, helping No. 3 Ohio State beat Wisconsin (No. 20 ESPN/USA Today, No. 19 AP) 58-52 on Saturday.

Super duo: Patriots' Belichick and Brady

The coach's ability to adapt and the quarterback's full commitment have the Patriots' duo on the brink of a fourth NFL title.

Hall pass: Martin leads six into Canton

Four of six newly-elected members of the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame class claim ties to the football-rich city of Pittsburgh.

Aaron Rodgers wins NFL MVP award

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.

Patriots release receiver on eve of Super Bowl

Underwood's hairdo -- reminiscent of the Kid 'N Play days with a shaved-in Patriots logo to boot -- got him noticed in the week prior to the ...

Giants' web gaffe declares Super Bowl winner

Though the winner of Super Bowl XLVI won't be known for another day, the New York Giants' official website was feeling confident on Saturday ...

Injuries, overwhelming crowds reported in Super Bowl Village

Overwhelming crowds and reports of injuries and arrests are causing police to rethink crowd control before the game.

Alec Baldwin roasts Tim Tebow and others

While hosting the inaugural NFL Honors award show, actor Alec Baldwin did what any good NFL-believer would to cap his opening monologue.

Super sequel: Patriots, Giants four years later

Last time, the New York Giants pass rush hounded Tom Brady in the relentless fashion of Paparazzi.

No. 4 Missouri rallies past No. 8 Kansas

No. 4 Missouri fought off No. 8 Kansas 74-71 in what could be the schools' final border showdown on Saturday night.

Condit wins at UFC 143; Diaz quits MMA

Carlos Condit spoiled the UFC's grudge match while frustrating Nick Diaz to the point of quitting the sport.

Oilers blow lead but top Red Wings in shootout

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores a shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the league-leading Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.

Chavez Jr. beats up Rubio, retains middleweight title

Middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. punished Marco Antonio Rubio on his way to a unanimous decision victory to remain unbeaten.

Werdum uses knees for UFC 143 win vs. Nelson

Fabricio Werdum's knee strikes ensured that his return to UFC was a successful one.

Donaire hurts hand, but wins split decision against Vazquez Jr.

Despite hurting his left hand, Nonito Donaire knocked down Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. and won a split decision for the super bantamweight title.

Hansen, Union Rags head Triple Crown nominees

Hansen and Union Rags lead the list of 397 early nominees for the Triple Crown series for 3-year-olds.

Pakistan v England - day three live! - The Guardian

Condit claims interim belt - SkySports

Exciting times ahead for Team GB - 'Proud' Murray - ESPN.co.uk

Rodgers is named MVP - Boston.com

Tom Brady says lessons learned at Michigan groomed him for Super Bowl - Boston Herald

Manchester City to Tweet on United - Football Trade Directory

Quigg survives knockdown to see off Arthur - Clubcall

Severe weather in Derbyshire - BBC News

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas believes fascination with social stories is ... - Goal.com

KU-MU: War Games - Kansas City Star

Henry could extend loan - ESPN

Embattled D'Antoni says no point in panicking - Wall Street Journal

Lancaster happy with 'dirty' win - Yahoo! Eurosport UK

Levin extends lead at Phoenix Open - FOXSports.com

Chelsea game on - SkySports

Trotter: Examining this year's Hall of Fame class - CNN

India batsman Yuvraj Singh diagnosed with lung cancer - BBC Sport

Giants' front four could control destiny - FOXSports.com

Griffin, Clippers roll past Wizards - Chicago Tribune

Oilers blow lead but top Red Wings in shootout - USA TODAY

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards (AP)

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP award (AP)

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

No. 4 Missouri rallies past No. 8 Kansas 74-71 (AP)

Parker's 42 powers Spurs past NBA-best Thunder (AP)

Spencer Levin opens 6-stroke lead in Phoenix Open (AP)

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP)

Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks (AP)

Parker's 42 helps Spurs steal Oklahoma's thunder (Reuters)

Pepperdine comes close, falls to No. 24 Gonzaga (AP)

Lance Armstrong rides on as doping allegations fall by wayside (The Christian Science Monitor)

Oilers blow 3-1 lead but top Red Wings in shootout (AP)

Boeljon wins Australian Ladies Masters by 1 shot (AP)

MMA's 'Iron Mike' gets prison in Vegas sex case (AP)

Chavez Jr. retain belt against Rubio (AP)

Foyt released from Houston hospital (AP)

London 2012 volunteers gather for training (AP)

PFT: Pats' Gronkowski will play, source says

Silva: How do Patriots and Giants match up?

Silva: Super Bowl XLVI isn't an exact rematch of Super Bowl XLII when the New York Giants shocked the New England Patriots. But that may be a good thing. What this one lacks in historical significance (no perfect season at stake) it makes up for in offensive firepower and sheer entertainment value, not to intriguing storylines on defense and special teams. So we broke it all down.

Arc: Denmon’s heroics help No. 4 Mizzou defeat No. 8 KU

Arc: Tigers also benefit from controversial call during late run to rally past rival Jayhawks 74-71 on Saturday night.

PFT: Packers' Rodgers wins NFL MVP in landslide

PFT: Green Bay QB earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans QB Drew Brees in AP balloting. The Packers star is the first Green Bay player honored since Brett Favre concluded a run of three straight seasons as MVP in 1997.

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame

Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

PFT: Oops! Giants website says they're champs

PFT: Pats cut Underwood day before Super Bowl

For a change, No. 3 Buckeyes beat No. 19 Badgers in Madison

Jared Sullinger scored 24 points and William Buford hit a critical 3-pointer down the stretch, helping No. 3 Ohio State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 58-52 on Saturday.

Davis leads No. 1 Kentucky past SCarolina 86-52

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Anthony Davis couldn't believe all the Kentucky blue he saw around South Carolina's home court, so he and the No. 1 Wildcats put on a performance that would've drawn several standing ovations at Rupp Arena.

Arc: No. 2 'Cuse shows why it’s ‘great having Fab back’

PFT: 49ers' Harbaugh named coach of year

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors

Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.

PFT: Dolphins reportedly on Peyton's short list

Parker's 42 powers Spurs past NBA-best Thunder

Tony Parker wasn't playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same.

Jazz send Lakers to another road loss, 96-87

Riding adrenaline and some modern treatment on his sprained ankle, Earl Watson took a close game and broke it open for Utah.

Griffin nearly gets triple-double in Clippers rout

Blake Griffin fell two assists shy of a triple-double, and he didn't even play in the fourth quarter.

Lin's career night leads Knicks over Nets, 99-92

Jeremy Lin cut through the Nets' defense all night before he was finally surrounded.

PBT: Jazz owner feuding with Karl Malone

PBT: Departed Sloan wants to be left alone

PBT: Seattle officials trying to get NBA team back

Good encore for Gagner as Oilers top Wings in SO

Sam Gagner continued to rack up the points and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the league-leading Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Saturday night.

Sabres win as Miller passes Hasek for team record

Ryan Miller needed some heroics from his teammates — and some of his own — to become the Buffalo Sabres' all-time wins leader.

Arc: Win without Calhoun turning point for UConn?

No. 5 North Carolina outlasts Maryland 83-74

Harrison Barnes limped up and down the court on a sprained ankle, and starters Tyler Zeller and Kendall Marshall were on the bench with four fouls apiece.

Wyoming upsets No. 11 UNLV 68-66

Last-second shots to win a game have provided some of the most thrilling and memorable finishes in college basketball.

For the Giants, It’s Different This Time

Most Giants who played in the team’s memorable Super Bowl victory over the Patriots in 2008, including Eli Manning, above, emphasized what has changed.

Giants’ Cruz Defied Odds at UMass

Victor Cruz, the Giants’ leading receiver, followed a winding road to the N.F.L., including twice being kicked out of UMass for academic reasons.

Giants’ Manning Endures Under the Pressure

As the Giants weaved through this inconsistent season of failure and well-timed flourishing, Eli Manning displayed a personal grit that most Giants fans had not necessarily seen before.

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady Are a Winning Combination

New England’s Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have won 124 regular-season games, more than any head coach-quarterback combination in N.F.L. history.

Three Football Families, Linked by Philosophies

On Sunday, the Giants and the Patriots — their entanglement stretching through generations and championships, shared philosophy and similar results — will be together again at the Super Bowl.

Five Moments When Luck Went the Giants’ Way

There is no denying that in a season that teetered on disaster at several points, the Giants have benefited from good fortune and a few lucky breaks.

N.F.L. Roundup: Curtis Martin Elected to Hall of Fame

The former Patriots and Jets running back Curtis Martin was among six players elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Another finalist, the former coach Bill Parcells, did not make it.

The Fifth Down: N.F.L. Hosts Red Carpet Awards Ceremony

The National Football League Honors ceremony turned the presentation of Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Man of the Year, and other awards into another opportunity for pomp and spectacle.

The Fifth Down: IBM Says Twitter Prefers Eli

IBM and U.S.C. have teamed up to try to gauge the public sentiment toward the players heading into the Super Bowl, using Facebook and Twitter to provide the data.

The Fifth Down: Everything Indy: Jim Irsay's Museum Pieces

Iconic guitars, Kerouac’s original manuscript for “On the Road,” and a signed Warhol soup can — all artifacts collected by Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay — are on display at the Indiana State Museum.

Knicks 99, Nets 92: Lin Sparks Knicks, to Crowd’s Delight and D’Antoni’s Relief

Jeremy Lin had a team-high 25 points, nearly doubling his previous career high of 13, and finished with 7 assists and 5 rebounds, in the Knicks’ victory against the Nets.

Syracuse 95, St. John's 70: No. 2 Syracuse Wears Down St. John’s

Syracuse easily defeated St. John’s on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, finding a welcome reception from the flailing Red Storm and orange-clad supporters.

Fed Cup: Victoria Azarenka Pulls Out With Back Injury

The Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka of Belarus withdrew from her Fed Cup match against the United States.

Lindsey Vonn Earns 50th World Cup Win

Lindsey Vonn captured the downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for her ninth World Cup win this season.

Clippers Give N.B.A. a Jolt That Just Might Endure

With the addition of Chris Paul, the Clippers have become a hit in Los Angeles, capable of going beyond mere highlights, as in last Monday’s victory over Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City.

Belly Putter Could Lift Golf-Equipment Sales

The elongated club received a lot of attention at last week’s P.G.A. Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

Rangers’ Super Sunday Kicks Off With a Game Against Archrival Flyers

Before they can sit down to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, the Rangers will face the rival Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden.

Keeping Score: Fewer Slams, but Rookie Makes Mark With Efficiency

As a rookie, Kyrie Irving hasn’t made quite the same splash as Blake Griffin in the 2010-11 season, but the statistics reveal a player whose substance more than makes up for his lack of style.

N.B.A. Roundup: Parker Scores 42 Points, Sets Franchise Assist Record in Spurs’ Win Over Thunder

Tony Parker broke the Spurs’ franchise record for career assists, leading host San Antonio to a 107-96 win over N.B.A.-best Oklahoma City.

An Up-and-Down Night for Deron Williams

Deron Williams, the Nets’ point guard, scored 21 points and had 11 assists in a losing effort for his injury-riddled team.

N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Hold Off the Flyers

Two power-play goals by Kurtis Foster helped the Devils take a 6-0 lead, and they hung on for a 6-4 victory over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Men’s Roundup: Ohio State Wins First in 10 at Wisconsin

Marcus Denmon hit three 3-pointers in the final 2 minutes 5 seconds, the last for the go-ahead points, as the No. 4 Tigers fought off No. 8 Kansas, 74-71.

Women’s Roundup: No. 3 UConn Routs No. 13 Rutgers by 31

Connecticut ran its home winning streak to 98 games, while two other highly ranked teams, Baylor and Stanford, also won by huge margins.

Winter Sports Roundup: Jan Hudec Wins World Cup Downhill, His First Win Since 2007

Canadian Jan Hudec, whose career has been blighted by knee injuries, won the men’s World Cup downhill race, his first win since November 2007.

Bo Kimble, Ex-Loyola Marymount Star, Goes Coast to Coast

Bo Kimble, once the leading scorer in the nation, hopes to be a head coach someday. For now, he is an assistant working with a community college team that is experimenting with fast-break basketball.

Soccer Roundup: Ivory Coast and Zambia Advance to African Cup Semifinals

Robin van Persie scored three goals Saturday in Arsenal’s 7-1 win against Blackburn.

Cashman’s Wife Files for Divorce

The wife of Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.

Lawrie Takes Lead in Shortened Tournament

Paul Lawrie shot a five-under 67 and took a one-shot lead over Nicolas Colsaerts after the second round of the Qatar Masters.

Neighborhood Joint | East Village: Professor Thom’s, a Bar for Die-Hard Boston Fans

Fans of teams like the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots pack into Professor Thom’s bar. When the Giants face the Patriots on Sunday, hordes of New England fans will muster here to demand victory.

Field Notes: A Perfect Mix of Love and Football

For finding the perfect partner at the bar, being a fan of the same football team helps.

Video Games: Curt Schilling, Former Red Sox Pitcher, Makes Video Games

Curt Schilling, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher, left baseball to start 38 Studios, a video game company, maker of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

Levin Retains Phoenix Lead

Spencer Levin remained in control of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz., shooting a three-under 68 to take a six-shot lead into the final round.

Photo Replay: Feb. 4

The day in sports included ice climbing in eastern France and cliff diving in Australia.

The Super Bowl Murals

Local and national artists created 46 murals around Marion County, Ind., to dress up Indianapolis in advance of the Super Bowl.

SPORTS: Keys to Victory

Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe and Harvey Araton of The New York Times break down the matchup and share their thoughts about the cities of Boston and New York.

Lens Blog: Doug Mills Returns to the Super Bowl on Sunday

"If you can shoot sports, you can shoot anything." So says Doug Mills, who will be in a familiar spot on Sunday: on the sidelines of the Super Bowl.

SPORTS: Drew Brees: Gamer

Mike Tanier meets up with Saints quarterback Drew Brees to talk gaming and to play some games.

On Pro Football: Harvey Araton - Super Bowl Can Visit Any Climate

Indianapolis has made a convincing argument for the N.F.L. to spread its wealth around.

On Baseball: Far From a Storybook Ending, a So-So Pitcher Turns the Page

The best writer in a baseball uniform, Dirk Hayhurst pitched briefly for the 2008 San Diego Padres and the 2009 Toronto Blue Jays, and is now leaving the country to play and write in Italy.

Sports of The Times: Super Bowl — Ann Mara, a Giants Matriarch on the Injured List

Ann Mara, the mother of the Giants’ president and C.E.O. John Mara, rarely misses a game. Sunday’s Super Bowl is no exception even though she has a broken right shoulder.

The Fifth Down: 30 Seconds With David Baas

David Baas, the Giants' starting center, spent six seasons in San Francisco and had to switch coasts before ending up on a winning team.

In-Box: The Sopranos: Players Shriek, Eardrums Bleed

Readers respond to recent articles in the sports section of The New York Times.

Off the Dribble: #Wow, Dunk Or No Dunk

A monster dunk (or was it even a dunk?) by the Los Angeles Clippers star prompted numerous posts.

Slap Shot: Losing Games to Injury Equals Just Losing

No surprise: In the N.H.L. teams incurring the most injuries generally suffer in the standings.

The Fifth Down: Patriots Cut Player on Eve of Super Bowl

The Patriots cut receiver Tiquan Underwood on Saturday, less than 24 hours before the Super Bowl.

The Fifth Down: Curtis Martin and Five Others to Enter Hall of Fame

Former Patriots and Jets running back Curtis Martin and five others were elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday evening.

Off the Dribble: Stoudemire's Surge Reminds Knicks of What They Were Missing

Amid all their early season problems, it was easy to overlook the impact of Amar'e Stoudemire's injuries.

Off the Dribble: Filling Out the West's All-Star Roster at Forward

While the Timberwolves' Kevin Love is a lock to back up Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin at forward in the 2012 N.B.A. All-Star Game, a case can be made for some others.

Slap Shot: At 84, a Busy Howe Raises Funds for Alzheimer's Research

Gordie Howe has "memory challenges," his son says, but the man known as Mr. Hockey has a full schedule, including events to raise funds for research into Alzheimer's disease.

Slap Shot: Oilers' Gagner Enters Elite Club With 8-Point Game

Sam Gagner of the Edmonton Oilers had four goals and four assists in the team's 8-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night for the first eight-point game in the N.H.L. in more than 23 years.