The Russia shelling of the Ukrainian city Mariupol is among Sunday's lead stories.

'Merciless Putin' and PM's six-point plan

Australia, Spain, France and the United States are among 12 nations who qualified for the next stage of the Davis Cup on Saturday.

Australia among Davis Cup qualifiers

Ella Barnwell retains her scratch race title in a close-fought battle at the British National Track Championships in Newport.

Barnwell defends scratch race title

The BBC's Mark Lowen is at the Polish border with Ukrainians hoping to aid Ukraine's war effort.

The Ukrainians returning to their country to fight

Juventus contact Paul Pogba's agent about a return to Turin, West Ham are linked with Lille midfielder Amadou Onana, plus more.

Sunday's gossip column

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club "definitely" need to sign a striker.

Guardiola says Man City need a striker

Sunday's back pages

The PM wants a renewed effort from world leaders to tackle Vladimir Putin's "barbarous assault" on Ukraine.

UK calls for renewed world effort to halt invasion

Andy Delort smashes a stunning late winner as Nice beat Paris St-Germain to reduce the gap to 13 points at the top of Ligue 1.

Nice's Delort smashes late winner v PSG

Scarlets end a four-match losing streak with a bonus-point victory over Glasgow Warriors.

Gareth Davies of Scarlets against Glasgow Warriors.

URC highlights: Scarlets 35-10 Glasgow Warriors

Newcastle United are one of the world's richest clubs, but in Joelinton and Dan Burn they have players who are fast becoming unlikely cult heroes.

Joelinton and Burn - Newcastle's unlikely cult heroes

The Belfast Giants move one point clear at the top of the Elite League standings after they complete a weekend double over the Guildford Flames with a 5-1 win at the SSE Arena.

Action from the Belfast Giants' 5-1 win over Guildford Flames at the SSE Arena

Giants move top after beating Guildford

Two writers on being Welsh when your appearance does not "match an accepted aesthetic of Welshness".

What does it mean to be Welsh?

Fancy watching a two-hour blockbuster in this village? You will need to wait 17 hours.

A woman watching a streaming service on her tablet

Fibre plan halted in 'appalling' broadband village

Thousands gathered in cities across Europe to demonstrate against Russia's attack on Ukraine.

People take part in a demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London, to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: Protests held across Europe

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic seek a first victory in Livingston for 15 years in Sunday's crucial contest.

Can Celtic end their Livingston curse?

Residents remain trapped in besieged cities. Here's what you need to know after day 10 of the war.

A fire is seen in Mariupol after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine

Day 10 of Russia's war in Ukraine explained

Cardiff Devils suffer a second successive Elite League defeat, losing 3-0 away to Coventry Blaze on Saturday evening.

Devils forward Josh Waller battles up the ice in front of the Blaze goal

Coventry Blaze 3-0 Cardiff Devils

Manchester Thunder continue to impress in the Netball Superleague with a dramatic victory over Team Bath.

Thunder & Lightning still unbeaten

Manchester City host neighbours Manchester United on Sunday in a derby that could have a big bearing on the Premier League title race - as well as the scramble to finish in the top four.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola (left) and Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick (right)

19-point gap - but will Man Utd win at Man City again?

Manuel Lanzini and Pablo Fornals miss big opportunities for West Ham as Moyes says chances "need to go in"

Moyes rues 'big' missed chances for West Ham at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp is happy with Liverpool's victory over West Ham despite "not flying", and said it took "big heart, quick legs and passion" as they squeezed through as 1-0 victors.

Liverpool had 'big heart, quick legs and passion' - Klopp

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska says the support she has received since escaping Russian bombings last week has helped her reach the Lyon Open final.

Ukraine's Yastremska into Lyon final

The Match of the Day team analyse Caroline Weir's display in the Women's League Cup final, after the Scot scored twice in a 3-1 win for Manchester City.

'Classy and impressive' - How match-winner Weir turned League Cup final around

Real Madrid come from behind to beat Real Sociedad and go eight points clear at the top of La Liga.

Real Madrid go eight clear with comeback

Thomas Tuchel criticises Chelsea supporters' vocal backing for owner Roman Abramovich during their 4-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.

Tuchel criticises fans' Abramovich chants

Manchester City come back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 3-1 in the WSL League cup final with Caroline Weir scoring a brace.

Man City roar back to upset Chelsea to win League Cup

Tammy Abraham hits Roma's winner against Atalanta and becomes the first English player in a European top flight to score 20 goals in all competitions this season.

Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring Roma's goal against Atalanta

Abraham on 20 goals after Roma winner

Wolves manager Bruno Lage says it's hard to accept disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace

Wolves defeat 'hard to accept' - Lage

Patrick Vieira said his side played the best first half he has seen as Crystal Palace manager on route to the "perfect performance" at Molineux

It was the perfect performance from Crystal Palace - Vieira

Port Vale captain Tom Conlon will be out for the rest of the season after needing surgery on an Achilles injury.

Port Vale captain Conlon out for season

Christian Eriksen incurred Brandon Williams' anger on Saturday - but the Norwich defender's annoyance did not last for long.

Brentford's Christian Eriksen and Norwich's Brandon Williams share a hug

Moment of the day? Williams' Eriksen anger quickly disappears

Derry club Eoghan Rua win the All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Championship title with a tense 1-11 to 1-10 victory over Kerry side Clanmaurice in Saturday's decider in Drogheda.

Eoghan Rua celebrate winning the All Ireland Junior Club Championship

Watch: Eoghan Rua clinch All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Championship title

Results from the weekend's WRU club games.

Welsh club rugby results

Caroline Weir stuns Chelsea with third Man City goal to put her side 3-1 up in the Women's League Cup final.

Weir stuns Chelsea with third Man City goal to seal Women's League Cup win

Watch highlights of Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches with James McFadden and Leanne Crichton on BBC Scotland's Sportscene.

Watch: Sportscene - Scottish Premiership highlights

Barnsley defender Jordan Williams needs knee surgery and will not play again this season.

Tykes lose Williams for rest of season

Ballymena United clinch a place in the Irish Cup semi-finals with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Larne in their quarter-final after the tie ended 3-3 after extra-time at the Showgrounds.

Sky Blues seal semi-final spot with shootout victory over Larne

WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.

Brittney Griner in action for the US national team

WNBA club concerned for detained Griner

Local officials say residents are in dire need of food, water and medicine due to Russia's blockade.

Residents under siege in Mariupol clear out shops

Manchester City score three second-half goals to come from behind and end Chelsea's domestic dominance with victory in a thrilling Continental League Cup final.

Man City end Chelsea dominance to win League Cup final

Harry Smith kicks a last-minute drop-goal as Wigan come from behind to earn a narrow victory in Toulouse.

Smith edges Warriors past Toulouse

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard says Philippe Coutinho showed his Liverpool form of old alongside "unplayable" Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings.

Aston Villa owed the fans a win - Gerrard

Glentoran's place in the Irish Cup semi-finals is in jeopardy because of a player eligibility issue.

Glentoran's Irish Cup place in doubt

Ken Smith left his log cabin for the premiere of a documentary about his 40 years in isolation.

Highland hermit makes surprise film festival visit

Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen is pleased to have played a full 90 minutes for the first time since making his comeback to football.

'It's not a new chapter, it's just my life continuing' - Eriksen glad to play 90 minutes again

Rita was last seen a week ago and her disappearance sparked a search.

Body found in search for missing 96-year-old woman

Jersey Bulls' winning run comes to an end as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Raynes Park Vale.

Bulls held to draw by Raynes Park Vale

Cove Rangers and Airdrieonians extend their advantage at the top of Scottish League 1 as Montrose are held by bottom side East Fife.

Cove & Airdrieonians extend advantage

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is delighted with his team's performance in the 3-1 win over Norwich and hails hat-trick hero Ivan Toney as "the best penalty taker in the world."

Frank buzzing with Brentford's 'mentality mindset and coolness'

Joe Cardle scores his 16th goal of the season as Scottish League Two leaders Kelty Hearts earn a hard-fought 1-0 win at bottom side Cowdenbeath.

Kelty win to maintain League 2 lead

Sam Kerr puts Chelsea ahead in the Continental League Cup final at Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Sam Kerr opens scoring for Chelsea in League Cup final

Norwich boss Dean Smith believes his side were denied a "stone-wall penalty" and was frustrated by the usage of VAR in his team's 3-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Brentford at Carrow Road.

Norwich boss Smith frustrated by VAR decisions in Brentford defeat

Kingussie's defence of their three-year-old Mowi Premiership title begins with a 7-0 home win over Caberfeidh as Newtonmore and Kinlochshiel draw on opening day.

Kingussie & Newtonmore open with wins

New Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has had a tricky first week, but saw plenty of positives in his first game despite suffering defeat at Leicester.

'Marsch so close to perfect tonic for Leeds' Bielsa blues'

Two Ukrainian women organised the Shrewsbury march to show support for family and friends in Ukraine.

Hundreds attend town's Ukraine demonstration

Brighton manager Graham Potter says his team are going through a tough period of results, after the Seagulls lost 2-1 at Newcastle.

Potter 'really frustrated' to lose at Newcastle

Fans dressed up as their favourite characters from TV, books and comics gathered at the SEC Centre.

Glasgow's SEC Centre has held its first Comic Con event since 2019. Fans dressed up as their favourite characters from TV, books and comics.

Comic Con returns to Glasgow after three year gap

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe says he can see "growth" in his players, after the Magpies continued their excellent recent form with a 2-1 win over Brighton.

Howe sees 'growth' in Newcastle players

Hundreds gather across the West Country in support of Ukrainians and humanitarian aid is collected.

Demonstrations held to support Ukraine

England all-rounder Ben Stokes says he felt he "let the team down" in their heavy Ashes defeat in Australia.

I let the team down in Ashes - Stokes

Substitute Jordan Owens scores two goals in three minutes to help Crusaders seal their spot in the Irish Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 4-2 win over Dungannon Swifts at Seaview.

Crusaders players Ben Kennedy and Jordan Owens celebrate scoring

Watch: Substitute Owens bags late double as Crues beat Swifts to reach semi-finals

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says his side "played really well" in the first half against Chelsea but a failure to "do the basics properly" after the break contributed to a heavy 4-0 home defeat by Chelsea.

Burnley stopped doing basics in second half - Dyche

Ballymena United beat Larne 4-3 on penalties after the sides could not be separated in a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Irish Cup quarter-finals.

Ballymena beat Larne on penalties

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel picks out the returning Reece James for particular praise but is pleased with everything about his side's performance in an emphatic 4-0 win at Burnley.

Chelsea are getting better and better - Tuchel

Elizabeth Hurley remembers her former fiance as her son Damian describes him as a father figure.

Hurley pays tribute to 'beloved lionheart' Warne

Judd Trump and Joe Perry will meet in an all-English Welsh Open final at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport.

Judd Trump about to pot a ball on the left and Joe Perry about to pot a ball on the right

Trump & Perry to meet in Welsh Open final

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says everything went wrong in his side's 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa, ending their six-match unbeaten run.

Everything went wrong for Saints - Hasenhuttl

Fermanagh throw their name into the Division Three promotion race with a thrilling 3-15 to 3-9 victory over Laois in Enniskillen.

Fermanagh boost promotion hopes

Premier 15s leaders Saracens survive a second-half Sale comeback to secure a home semi-final in the play-offs with a 41-33 victory.

Premier 15s leaders Sarries beat Sale

Million Women Rise supporters march to Scotland Yard to highlight the harming of women by police.

Protesters call for end to violence against women

The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says it is "another step forward" in the Republic's Covid efforts.

Irish travel rules ease as Ukraine refugees arrive

Thomas Muller scores an own goal as Bayer Leverkusen become only the third team to take points off Bayern Munich at home this season.

Muller scores own goal as Bayern held

The matter has referred to the police watchdog for investigation, Lincolnshire Police says.

Driver dies after failing to stop for police

Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv.

Ruined buildings in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on 5 March, 2022

Grozny, Aleppo, Ukraine: Russia's answer is firepower

The Russian president also warned against any attempt to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin with Aeroflot flight attendants

Putin likens sanctions to declaration of war

Nataly Stevens says she had been unable to contact her mother and brother in Kherson.

Nataly Stevens with her mother and brother

Woman relieved to know family safe in Ukraine

Watch Sportscene results with David Currie, Steven Thompson and Julie Fleeting on BBC One Scotland.

Watch: Sportscene results with Steven Thompson & Julie Fleeting

The haven will be built on meadow and pastureland outside the gardens of the former Victorian house.

New ponds to attract wildlife to Lakes attraction

Frontman Kelly Jones says Forever was written about the time when his 18-month-old had cancer.

Son's cancer treatment inspired Stereophonics song

Football clubs, players and fans across England come together to send messages and gestures of support for Ukraine.

Norwich fans held up blue and yellow cards to produce a large-scale replica of the Ukrainian flag at Carrow Road

Football shows support for Ukraine

Guernsey FC continued their good run of form as a 2-0 win over Marlow sees them extend their unbeaten run to three games.

Guernsey FC record Marlow victory

New Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch speaks on a 'fun' first match in charge despite losing away to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium

Leeds performance more important than the points - Marsch

Crowds are leaving the town of Irpin outside Kyiv as Russian shelling strikes residential areas.

In pictures: Fleeing devastation of Russian firepower

Hundreds gather in Glasgow and Shetland to demonstrate against the continuing Russian invasion.

Scots protesters stand in solidarity with Ukraine

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers says he "couldn't be prouder" of his team, and believes they have found "cohesion", after the Foxes beat Leeds 1-0.

Rodgers proud of Leicester's 'courage'

The line of about 300 people holding hands stretched from Lodmoor towards Overcombe in Weymouth.

Hundreds hold hands to highlight eating disorders

From a basement in the centre of Kyiv, BBC correspondent James Waterhouse speaks with colleagues across Ukraine and Russia.

From a basement in the centre of Kyiv, BBC correspondent James Waterhouse speaks with colleagues from BBC News across Ukraine and Russia.

Seven days that changed the world

The line of about 300 people holding hands stretched along the beach in Weymouth.

Vitali Lukianenko wins the men's vision-impaired sprint at the Winter Paralympics in a Ukrainian one-two-three with Oleksandr Kazik and Dmytro Suiarko also on the podium.

Lukianenko leads Ukrainian clean sweep in vision impaired sprint

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney invites Football Focus to a training session, and discusses life at the helm of the Championship club.

'Managing is more full on than playing!' - Rooney on life as Derby boss

Leinster reclaim top spot in the United Rugby Championship as the reigning league champions routed Benetton in Treviso.

5 March 2022