British rivals Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton look set to be contenders for the last pole position of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Arsenal host Tottenham in the north London derby in the first of nine Premier League games on Saturday.

Former world champion Damon Hill says Silverstone is “very close” to agreeing a deal with Bernie Ecclestone to host the 2010 British Grand Prix.

Carling Cup holders Manchester United will host Tottenham in the quarter-finals, while Manchester City will be at home to Arsenal.

With 1,000 days to go until the 2012 Olympics in London, Games chief Lord Coe says preparations are ahead of schedule.

Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas, Sir Chris Hoy, Chris Newton and Victoria Pendelton win gold at the Track World Cup in Manchester.

Bruno Senna, nephew of Ayrton, will drive for new Formula 1 team Campos Meta next season.

Ian Poulter’s five-stroke halfway lead at the Singapore Open disappears after just six holes before an approaching thunderstorm sees play suspended.

Australia will head into next Saturday’s Test against England on the back of another defeat as they lose 32-19 to New Zealand.

England have the chance to gain revenge for their 52-4 humiliation at the World Cup last year when they take on Australia in the Four Nations on Saturday.