National Sport

Clarke extends Widnes stay

Widnes have given captain Jon Clarke a new contract for 2014.

Bresnan left out by England

England left seamer Tim Bresnan out of their team for the first Investec Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

Voyce announces retirement

Former England wing Tom Voyce has announced his retirement from rugby.

O'Driscoll decides to play on

Brian O'Driscoll will continue to play for Ireland and Leinster next season after agreeing a new one-year deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union.

Pochettino backing for Cortese

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he will follow Nicola Cortese out of the club should the executive chairman leave.

Honda to make F1 return

Honda is set to return to Formula One in 2015 after confirming a partnership with McLaren as engine supplier.

Hunt given Commonwealth role

Former British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Hunt has been appointed special advisor to the board of Commonwealth Games England.

Time to look to future - Hodgson

England manager Roy Hodgson is adamant he has enough promising young players not to give any more thought to recalling John Terry or Rio Ferdinand.