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Alonso wins Bahrain Grand Prix

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Fernando Alonso won Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix to lead a Ferrari 1-2 on his debut for the Italian Formula One team.

The two-time world champion passed teammate Felipe Massa at the second corner before overtaking pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel on the 34th lap for a lead he would never relinquish in a race that signalled the start of the refueling ban era.

England retain Calcutta Cup in 15 all draw against Scotland

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Scotland and England drew 15-15 in a scrappy Six Nations match in which all the points came from the boot on Saturday at Murrayfield.

The first draw between the sides since 1989 effectively ended the slim hope England had of winning the tournament but gave last-place Scotland its first point this season.

Dan Parks struck four penalties and a drop goal for Scotland while Jonny Wilkinson kicked three penalties for England

Ireland victorious over Welsh at Croke Park 27-12

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Ireland beat Wales 27-12 at Croke Park on Saturday to stay in contention for the Six Nations title.

Ireland scored first-half tries through Keith Earls and Tomas O'Leary when Wales was reduced to 14 men by a yellow card to fullback Lee Byrne.

Bahrain: Schumacher third fastest in Friday practice

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:05:48 GMT

Nico Rosberg was fastest in practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, with teammate Michael Schumacher finishing third to put Mercedes at the front of the Formula One grid.

Rooney eyes World Cup: and that's probably all he'll ever do

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:16:54 GMT

Wayne Rooney came up close to the World Cup trophy in a photo shoot on Thursday and, with 30 goals already to his name this season, hopes he can get his hands on it for real in July.

The Manchester United striker was under orders not to handle the trophy,

Europa league roundup 12th March

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:43:40 GMT

Five-time European champion Liverpool is in danger of Europa League elimination after losing 1-0 at Lille on Thursday in the away leg of Round of 16 series.

Eden Hazard scored from a freekick to give Lille the advantage against Liverpool,

Bahrain F1 preview

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:47:20 GMT

Former champions Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and current champion Jenson Button joked, teased and laughed with each other ahead of Sunday's season opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

But things are likely to heat up and the smiles fade once the racing gets under way

Manchester United hammer AC Milan 7-2 on aggregate

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:24:58 GMT

Wayne Rooney spoiled David Beckham's Old Trafford homecoming Wednesday by scoring another two goals against AC Milan as Manchester United cruised into the Champions League quarterfinals with 4-0 rout.

OBE for Ross Brawn

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Ross Brawn has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for guiding his team to last season's Formula One championship.

The 55-year-old team principal of Mercedes GP received the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday

Arsenal give FC Porto a 5-0 drubbing

editor@the-daily-politics.com (The Editor) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:20:19 GMT

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner atoned for a poor performance over the weekend by scoring a hat trick in a 5-0 win over FC Porto for the Gunners to advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Tuesday.