Roma 2-1 Fulham

Nine-man Fulham will blame a harsh red card for Erik Nevland for a Europa League Group E defeat by Roma.

Hamburg 0-0 Celtic

Celtic remain rooted to the bottom of their Europa League group after enduring a tough goalless draw in Hamburg.

Chelsea ponder naming rights deal

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay says the club would be open to the idea of selling naming rights to Stamford Bridge - as long as the name is preserved.

Collingwood urges bold approach

All-rounder Paul Collingwood has urged England to be bold in their upcoming one-day series in South Africa.

Live text - Europa League

Everton host Portuguese giants Benfica, after nine-man Fulham lost at Roma and Celtic are held at Hamburg.

Renault defers F1 exit decision

Renault will decide by the end of the year whether or not it is staying in Formula 1 after a troubled 2009 season.

India lose despite Tendulkar ton

Sachin Tendulkar hits a dazzling 175 but India lose the fifth one-day international as Australia take a 3-2 lead in the seven-game series.

Sussex confirm Panesar interest

Sussex confirm they are interested in signing England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar.

Abu Dhabi keen to host MCC match

The leading cricket official in the United Arab Emirates says the country would be honoured to host the traditional county curtain-raiser in 2010.

Kroenke nears Arsenal threshold

Arsenal director Stan Kroenke buys more shares in the club, moving very near to the level that would trigger a takeover bid.