Nawaz Sharif holds talks with party colleagues on forming a government, as unofficial results suggest his Pakistan Muslim League won a clear poll victory.

A Cardiff University composer wins £20,000 to create a musical piece using birdsong from Wales to be showcased at next year's Commonwealth Games.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer from the Old Trafford club.

BBC Sport looks back at the life and career of Sir Alex Ferguson, from his early playing days in Scotland through to moulding Manchester United into one of the world's greatest clubs.

Sir Alex Ferguson takes charge of Manchester United for the final time at Old Trafford after more than 26 years as manager

Syria says it was not behind two car bombs which claimed the lives of 46 people in the Turkish border town of Reyhanli on Saturday.

The home secretary says she will continue to work to deport Abu Qatada, after the radical cleric said he would return to Jordan voluntarily if a treaty is ratified.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan expects manager Roberto Martinez to remain at the club after FA Cup success.