Rory McIlroy’s bid to reclaim the world number one ranking from Tiger Woods gets off to a faltering start at the Houston Open.
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New Zealand police arrest a man in connection with an assault on cricketer Jesse Ryder, who is in a medically induced coma in Christchurch.
Newcastle assistant manager John Carver and Wigan first-team coach Graham Barrow are fined £1,000 for their conduct.
Adrian Purtell scores his first try since recovering from a heart attack as Bradford score late to draw at Leeds.
Britain’s Andy Murray advances to the semi-finals of the Sony Open in Miami with a straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic.
Dunfermline have made their highest-earning players redundant after applying to go into administration.
Football anti-racism network Fare complains to Fifa over alleged racist chanting by England fans in San Marino.

