Comedian Lee Hurst denies smashing a mobile phone belonging to an audience member.

Bolton manager Gary Megson gives goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi permission to play for Oman in the Gulf Cup.

World 60m indoor champion Lolo Jones will compete at indoor events in Glasgow and Birmingham.

Birmingham City agree to extend Krystian Pearce’s loan at Scunthorpe until the end of the season.

Hundreds of people gather outside London’s Israeli Embassy to protest again over Israel’s air raids on Gaza.

Oldham Athletic boss John Sheridan dismisses speculation linking striker Lee Hughes with a January move.

Disgraced British sprinter Dwain Chambers may have to retire in 2009 because of financial concerns.

The Blue Square Premier match between Altrincham and Northwich has been postponed because of a frozen pitch.

West Brom are set to sign Arsenal youngster Jay Simpson on loan in the January transfer window.

Family and close friends of playwright Harold Pinter have gathered to say farewell at a private funeral in London.