Patel and Tredwell in for Sri Lanka

England will take four spinners on tour to Sri Lanka next month after handing a first Test call-up to Samit Patel and giving a surprise recall to Kent offspinner James Tredwell

Van der Vaart: Spurs will rebound

Tottenham had "a bad day" against Arsenal on Sunday but have the mental strength to bounce back starting with Manchester United's visit this weekend, Rafael van der Vaart believes.

England need 94 to stay No.1

England need 94 for a victory that would draw the series and protect their No. 1 Test ranking in the process after dismissing Sri Lanka for 278 a few minutes before lunch on the final day

Guidetti set for Sweden start

In-form Feyenoord striker John Guidetti is likely to start for Sweden when they face Croatia in a friendly on Wednesday, and coach Erik Hamren could pair the 19-year-old with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Velez head four-way deadlock

Boca Juniors, Velez Sarsfield and Tigre each picked up their second win in three games to join All Boys in a four-way battle at the top of the fledgling Clausura table.

Outrageous Ronaldo sees off Rayo

Cristiano Ronaldo won a tight game against Rayo Vallecano with the most opulent of finishes, back-heeling through a crowded penalty area to claim a 1-0 win for Real Madird.

Tendulkar misses out, Mumbai Indians bowl

Sachin Tendulkar will not play Mumbai Indians' first home game this season, after he was hit on the glove by a short ball from Doug Bollinger in the season opener in Chennai