One of the architects of the euro, Jacques Delors, says it was flawed from the start, as his plans for economic co-ordination were never followed.

Wales manager Gary Speed will be remembered at football games and at the Welsh rugby international this weekend.

A man and a woman from Gravesend are arrested after a baby is admitted to hospital in a critical condition.

British middleweight Martin Murray comes agonisingly close to clinching a world title as a pulsating bout with WBA champion Felix Sturm ends in a draw.

Wing Shane Williams says beating Australia is the most important thing about his last Test for Wales on Saturday.

Martin O'Neill has agreed to succeed Steve Bruce as Sunderland manager, BBC Sport understands.

Fabio Capello insists England will not change their choice of training base in Poland despite the Euro 2012 draw which gave his team two matches in Ukraine.

High-flying Newcastle host Chelsea in the Premier League's early kick-off before leaders Manchester City host Norwich, while there are also 17 FA Cup second round matches.