News, February 2010

Sport headlines

F1 cars get test drive in Valencia. Nadal abandons against Murray in Melbourne 1/4 final. Barcelona wins Clubs World Cup in Abu Dhabi. Barcelona leads league.

Details and links.

Football: Clubs' World Cup Barcelona won 6th championship of 2009 - a record, Pedro scores in 6th competition of year; World Cup: Spain gets 'easy' group H in draw - but could meet Brazil -from 'death group' G in last 16 - BBC on draw. Liga led by Barcelona after 20th round. Copa: coming soon. Champions League: Update soon. More Spanish football from Phil Minshall's blog.
Motor: F1: Cars shown off in Valencia practice day - BBC blog. Spain has team for 2010 - Campos Meta, plus 3 drivers, including Alonso, who debuts with Ferrari. Rally 'Dakar' in Argentina and Chile saw various Spaniards in leading positions- Official site. Bikes: coming soon.
Tennis: Nadal abandoned during Murray 1/4 final at Melbourne - BBC. Nadal now 4th in ATP ranking.
Cycling: Mallorca Challenge begins with McEwen victory on Palma Paseo Marítimo stage. La Vuelta 2010 presented.
Basketball World cup - Spain gets 'easy' group. Barcelona leads ACB and Euroleague group A
Olympics: Queralt Castellet, 3rd placed finalist for women's 'halfpipe' snowboard, injured in warm-up accident. Barcelona launches candidature for winter 2022 - BBC.
Other: Americas Cup won by US Oracle BBC.