Rooney stars as United progress

Wayne Rooney scored twice to ensure David Beckham's Old Trafford return was a losing one as Manchester United eased into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory (7-2 on aggregate) over AC Milan.

Introduced as a substitute just after the hour, the tie was already lost when Beckham made his entrance for AC Milan.

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Beckham wraps himself in green and gold

David Beckham wrapped a green and gold scarf around his neck in support of Manchester United's fans after an emotional reunion at Old Trafford.

Beckham and his AC Milan side were on the end of a 4-0 second-leg thrashing as United cruised through to the quarter finals of the Champions League, but he still got a rapturous reception, especially when at the end he donned the scarf which has become a symbol of the supporters' anger at United's owners, the Glazers, and the club's £709m debt.

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Real crash out

Real Madrid's dreams of a Champions League final at their Bernabeu home were crushed by Lyon as the Spanish giants were knocked out at the last-16 stage for the sixth successive season after a 2-1 aggregate defeat (1-1 on the night).

Cristiano Ronaldo's seventh Champions League goal of the season gave Madrid the perfect early start as he netted after just six minutes to level up the aggregate scores at 1-1.

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Nugent rescues Clarets

David Nugent regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw with Stoke.

Tuncay opened the scoring for Stoke in the 23rd minute but Burnley rallied in the second half and Nugent's power header levelled the matter.

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Bolt earns Laureus gong

Usain Bolt was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year in succession on Wednesday, while Britain's Jenson Button was honoured for winning the Formula One world title.

Bolt won the 100 and 200 metres at the World Championships last year, breaking his own world records in both for good measure, and also took gold with his Jamaican team-mates in the 4x100m relay. The Jamaican superstar is the first man ever to hold the world and Olympic 100 and 200m titles at the same time following his staggering performances in Berlin and Beijing.

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Onions ruled out of opener

England bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury.

The Durham paceman picked up the problem during net practice after joining up with the one-day international squad.

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Wilkinson: We learned from Scots loss

Jonny Wilkinson admits England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his rugby career.

The England fly-half broke the world record for international points on that filthy afternoon in Edinburgh but there was nothing else for him to smile about as England, World Cup finalists only five months previously, were beaten 15-9 and Wilkinson was hauled off with 11 minutes remaining.

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Gatland lauds O'Driscoll achievement

Wales coach Warren Gatland has paid a glowing tribute to Ireland cap centurion Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Dublin.

The Ireland skipper will follow his team-mate John Hayes in securing membership of arguably Test rugby's most exclusive club. O'Driscoll becomes the 13th player to reach the 100-cap landmark for their country, and is guaranteed a rapturous reception when he leads Ireland out against Wales at Croke Park.

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Robinson given new Giants deal

Huddersfield scrum half Luke Robinson has signed a contract extension that will keep at the Galpharm Stadium until the end of the 2012 season.

The 25-year-old former Wigan player, whose previous deal was due to run out at the end of this season, has been a permanent fixture in the Giants team since joining them from Salford three years ago.

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Pompey dismiss 85 staff

Portsmouth have been forced to make 85 staff redundant as a result of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the administration of UHY Hacker Young.

The administrators' spokeman, Andrew Andronikou, revealed the news today but insisted the club will be able to stave off questions from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs over the validity of the administration process and that he is receiving "enquiries on a daily basis" regarding a takeover.

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