Former Rangers manager Walter Smith has emerged as the new favourite to take charge of Wolves as Mick McCarthy's successor, Press Association Sport understands.

Gloucester have announced the signing of Australia international hooker Huia Edmonds.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Carlos Tevez can play a key role in the closing stages of the season.

Steve Bruce remains a major contender to become the next Wolves manager even though other candidates will be interviewed during the next 48 hours, Press Association Sport understands.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini felt his team had come through a tough test despite beating Porto comfortably in the Europa League.

Neil Lennon urged his Celtic players not to "spoil" their tremendous winning run after their 2-0 home win over Dunfermline at Parkhead took them 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Luke Donald's defence of the Accenture Match Play title lasted only 14 holes in Tucson.

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow claimed Great Britain's first ever women's international diving medal after snatching bronze in the platform synchro at the FINA World Cup.

Charlie Mulgrew celebrated his first Scotland call-up with a wonderful strike in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline at Parkhead which helped take Celtic 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

England internationals Owen Farrell and Mouritz Botha are among 18 players to have agreed contract extensions with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been told he will not be included in Stuart Pearce's England squad when it is announced on Thursday.

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has signed a three-and-a-half year contract extension with the Carling Cup finalists.