News, March 2011

Sport headlines

Spain beat Lithuania 1-3. Alonso 4th in Melbourne. Bikes: Terol wins 125 in Qatar, Lorenzo and Pedrosa runners up in GP. Djokovic beat Nadal at Indian Wells. Arsenal lose at Barcelona in 2nd leg. Spain starts well in Davis Cup. Spanish committee absolve Alberto Contador of doping in Tour.

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Football: Spain won 1-3 in Lithuania. National Primera strike banned by court - BBC. National football squad trainer Del Bosque given title of Marquis by king. Golden Ball: Outrage as Messi beats 2 Spanish Barça colleagues at post - BBC's Phil Minshull. Primera: Barcelona lead at mid point in league with record points. Keep up to date on the league table at the BBC site. Champions: Shalke 04 draw at Valencia, including Raul goal, BBC, Arsenal beaten 3-1 by Barcelona, BBC, first round Arsenal win - BBC. Europa League: update soon. Copa del Rey: final will pit Real Madrid against Barcelona.
Motor: F1: Last pre-season warm-up day in Barcelona - BBC photos. Bikes: Aragon circuit gets six year deal - BBC.
Tennis: Spain won against Belgium in Davis cup round - BBC. Nadal wins Laureus award for top sportsman - BBC, interview.
Cycling: Spanish committee absolve Alberto Contador of doping in Tour, but he could face international board - BBC.
Athletics: World womens' 3000m hurdles champion, Marta Domínguez, suspended pending outcome of police investigation into doping scandal.
Other: update soon.