Bikes will be tested at the Tour de France and Olympics to try to find hidden motors and stop 'mechanical doping', cycling's governing body says.
The UCI says up to 12,000 bikes will be tested this year using a new scanning system introduced in January.
Belgium's Femke van den Driessche was banned for six years last month in the first proven case of mechanical doping.
"If you use this method of cheating, we will catch you," UCI president Brian Cookson said.
The UCI believes that its new system of magnetic resonance scanning, which detects motors, magnets and batteries, is more effective than using heat-seeking cameras.
UCI technical manager Mark Barfield says riders who switch bikes mid-race could be targeted.
Demonstrating its testing technology on Tuesday, the UCI says the one hidden motor found - in Van den Driessche's bike at the Cyclo-cross World Championships in Belgium in January - was at the first event where magnetic resonance scans were used.
Van den Driessche, the former European Under-23 champion, has denied suggestions she deliberately cheated, saying the bike was not hers.
UCI regulations, which were recently strengthened, state a rider is given a minimum suspension of six months and a fine of up to 200,000 Swiss francs (£141,000) for an offence of "technological fraud", while coaches, mechanics and other officials could also be sanctioned.
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/36197568
Yorkshire drew with Nottinghamshire on a thrilling final day at Trent Bridge.
Set 320 to win off 53 overs, Yorkshire lost Adam Lyth early on but opener Alex Lees and Gary Ballance (43) set the platform for an exciting run chase.
Lees (107), Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow accelerated after tea but the visitors lost quick wickets and were left hanging on for a draw, ending 257-9.
Number 11 batsman Jack Brooks survived the last two balls of the match from England's Stuart Broad to avoid defeat.
Broad trapped Steven Patterson lbw in the final over, but Brooks edged his first delivery for four through gully and safely defended his second as Yorkshire clung on for a third draw in three Championship matches in 2016.
Earlier, Chris Read's 101 helped Notts from their overnight 151-5 to 348 all out in their second innings.
A game that looked set to peter out to a tame draw came to life when reigning champions Yorkshire, 64-1 at tea and requiring 256 further runs to win, attacked in search of an unlikely victory in the final session.
Root, who made a first-ball duck in the first innings, scored a quick-fire 27 and England team-mate Bairstow added 35 off 20 balls, while lower-order hitters Liam Plunkett and David Willey were pushed up the batting order.
But that intent almost proved Yorkshire's undoing as they were pegged back by Jake Ball (3-68) and Harry Gurney (4-53).
In the morning session, Yorkshire's wayward bowling was punished by Broad, who hit a 44-ball half-century and scored at more than five runs per over during a seventh-wicket partnership of 104 with Read.
Captain Read was 97 not out when Jackson Bird (23) became the ninth Notts wicket to fall, but Gurney saw off five balls from Patterson before Read reached his first Championship century of the season with a boundary off Adil Rashid.
Nottinghamshire are now top of Division One, while Yorkshire are four points behind in fifth.
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/36199361
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has left the ring for the political fight in the Philippines. Already a congressman, he is running for a senate seat in next week's elections.
Heather Chen, the BBC's social media producer in Asia, is in the capital, Manila and reporting daily on Snapchat. She went to a boxing gym to see how fellow fighters and Filipino youth see his ambition.
As you travel around Manila, election candidates are everywhere. Manny Pacquiao's image is no exception. I saw a photo from his boxing days covering a traditional cycle trishaw and its rider told me "Pacman will save us", before climbing on and pedalling off.
Pacquiao can rely on his fame and success to ensure adulation, but at one gym where Filipino boxers hang out, their champion's political ambition was up for debate.
"Whenever a Manny Pacquiao fight is on, the streets empty out and crime rate is zero because the entire nation drops everything to cheer him on."
Those were the words of Richard Monterey, an IT worker from Quezon City, on the political ambitions of Manny Pacquiao.
The first person I met at the gym was Mary Ann, who works on reception. She said she believed in the Sarangani politician. "I like him very much. He's a champion and he can fight for the Philippines in any kind of ring."
She introduced me to boxing coach and former champion Edel, enthusiastically working out his punches on a leather bag.
"Pacman is a world champion," he said, pointing to a wall of old victory photographs on the wall. "But I don't think that translates to politics in the Philippines, it's too complicated."
Some expressed concern about Mr Pacquiao's ability to make the transition towards the bigger stage: vice-president and one day, Philippine president - a position he has expressed interest in. Many wonder how he will juggle his political style with very serious and complex foreign policy issues, such as the Philippines' relationship with China.
"Boxing and politics just don't mix," said Louie, an accountant and a student. "Manny Pacquiao has to realise what he brings to the ring isn't the same as leading a country."
Martial arts student Patrick Malsi shared similar sentiments about the former world champion. "Boxing doesn't translate to politics and it shouldn't. Filipinos who support him have to think about his political abilities in the long run."
source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36184790
Red Bull have demoted Daniil Kvyat after his calamitous Russian Grand Prix and replaced him with Toro Rosso's 18-year-old Max Verstappen.
Kvyat, who crashed into Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel twice within two corners at his home grand prix, has been dropped to junior team Toro Rosso.
The pair will be in their new positions until the end of the season.
Last year teenager Verstappen became the youngest driver in the history of F1 at the age of 17.
"The next step in my relatively short career so far is an amazing opportunity," he said, while thanking Red Bull for "the confidence they have me".
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner described the Dutch driver as "an outstanding young talent" and said he was "pleased to give him the opportunity to drive for Red Bull Racing".
It is a typically ruthless decision from Red Bull, who use Toro Rosso to test out young drivers and then either promote them within two years or dump them.
And it raises serious questions over the F1 future of 22-year-old Kvyat, who was described by Red Bull team boss Christian Horner as "the real deal" when he was promoted to replace Vettel in 2015 after just one year at Toro Rosso.
Horner said: "Dany will be be able to continue his development at Toro Rosso, in a team that he is familiar with, giving him the chance to regain his form and show his potential."
The Russian, who has contested more grands prix for the senior team than the junior one, scored more points than team-mate Daniel Ricciardo in his first season at Red Bull but has been out-paced more often than not by the Australian.
Kvyat has lagged behind Ricciardo in qualifying at every race so far this season, although he scored the team's only podium finish of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix after Ricciardo suffered an early puncture while leading.
Kvyat has been involved in controversies with Vettel at the last two races.
In China, Vettel confronted him following the race after Kvyat made an aggressive overtaking move at the first corner that resulted in the German colliding with Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen.
Most observers felt Kvyat had done nothing wrong in that incident, but the same could not be said of the collisions between the Red Bull driver and Vettel in Russia last Sunday, the second of which resulted in the Ferrari driver's retirement.
Kvyat crashed into the back of Vettel twice in the space of a few hundred yards, prompting the four-time world champion to launch a string of expletives over his team radio and then to speak to Horner about Kvyat's driving.
Verstappen's stellar debut season put him on the radar of the sport's two top teams, Mercedes and Ferrari, both of whom have considered him as a potential driver for 2017.
But he is under contract to Red Bull until the end of 2017 and the decision to promote him could be motivated at least in part by a desire to ensure they keep hold of arguably the hottest rising star in the sport.
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/36206848
Australian golfer Marc Leishman has pulled out of the Olympic Games in Rio over concerns about the Zika virus.
The mosquito-borne virus, centred in north-east Brazil, has been declared a global public health emergency as it spreads through South America.
It is being linked with thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains.
Leishman said he was concerned about the risks of transmitting the virus to his wife, who has a poor immune system.
The world number 35 said he "almost lost" his wife, Audrey, to toxic shock syndrome last year and that she was still recovering.
"It was a difficult yet easy decision not to participate," said Leishman, 32, who would have represented Australia in Rio this summer.
"We understand that family must always come first and we respect Marc's decision not to play in Rio," the Australian team chef de mission Kitty Chiller said.
Golf is returning to the Games after a 112-year absence, with the world's biggest names such as Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day.
Tournament entrants will be finalised on July 11 based on world rankings.
Leishman's compatriot and former Masters champion Adam Scott will not play, saying he wanted to focus on the PGA Tour.
South Africans Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel will also be absent, as will Fijian triple major-winner Vijay Singh.
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/36210480
Manchester City were too cautious and lacked creativity and tempo in their Champions League exit to Real Madrid, says former England winger Chris Waddle.
Manuel Pellegrini's side missed out on their first Champions League final,losing 1-0 in their semi-final second leg in the Spanish capital.
Gareth Bale's cross was deflected in by Fernando, settling a tie Madrid dominated, with City uninspired.
But, though he was disappointed with their performance, BBC Radio 5 live pundit Waddle says there are still grounds for optimism for City.
What went wrong in Madrid?
"It's no disgrace at all, losing to Real Madrid, it's just the manner of the defeat," said Waddle.
"Manchester City never played at a tempo. They looked like they were a bit afraid of Madrid.
The home side could have won by three or four.
"Goalkeeper Joe Hart kept City in it over the two legs and in Madrid they had nothing to lose - score the first goal and you win the tie basically - but they passed short and square.
"If you go for it and end up losing, the fans will walk away thinking: 'We had a real go.' But you can't say that about City.
"Sergio Aguero was shackled and there was nothing going forward. They were looking for creativity but found nothing."
So the Champions League remains the goal?
Waddle said City reaching their first semi-final in the competition represented a "good season in the Champions League".
But he added: "The goal was to win it because they've invested heavily for that - and a club of their stature should be challenging for it.
"They have got a fantastic academy, facilities as good as any in the world, owners who are as wealthy as any in the world, and over the past few years they have won trophies. They are a force now."
City's immediate concern, before Pellegrini is replaced by Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola in the summer, is to finish in the top four in the Premier League.
City, who are fourth, lead Manchester United by four points, though the Red Devils have a game in hand.
"Over the course of their history they haven't won as many trophies as Liverpool or Manchester United but that's why they've gone out and got one of the best managers in the world," added Waddle.
"Now the most important thing is finishing in the top four this season. Pep Guardiola wants to be in the Champions League next year, not the Europa League.
"You'd expect them to be closer to Spurs and Leicester at the top of the table but there are still a few games to go and it will be interesting to see how they react after this defeat."
City host third-placed Arsenal on Sunday before finishing their season with a trip to Swansea on 15 May.
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36206791
Chelsea and Tottenham have been charged by the Football Association with three offences of failing to control their players and officials both during and after Monday's match.
Spurs midfielder Mousa Dembele has also been charged with an alleged act of violent conduct during the 2-2 draw.
The FA said Dembele's alleged eye-gouge on Diego Costa is more serious than a normal charge of violent conduct.
That means a three-game ban "is clearly insufficient" if he is found guilty.
Dembele, 28, has until 18:00 BST on Thursday to respond to the charge, while Chelsea and Tottenham have until 18:00 on Monday.
There were 12 yellow cards during the match, which saw two mass brawls, as Tottenham's hopes of winning the Premier League were ended.
Spurs needed to beat Chelsea to retain hopes of winning the title but lost a two-goal lead, which meant Leicester were crowned champions for the first time in their history.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino stepped on to the pitch at one point to separate Spurs defender Danny Rose and Chelsea's Willian, and at full-time Rose was also involved in an incident that resulted in Blues boss Guus Hiddink being pushed to the floor.
Referee Mark Clattenburg did not punish Dembele for his actions but television replays appeared to show the Belgian putting his fingers in Costa's eye during a first-half skirmish.
An FA statement said: "Off-the-ball incidents which are not seen at the time by the match officials are referred to a panel of three former elite referees.
"Each referee panel member will review the video footage independently of one another to determine whether they consider it a sending-off offence."For retrospective action to be taken, and an FA charge to follow, the decision of the panel must be unanimous."
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36206648
England captain Dylan Hartley is back in full training for the first time since being knocked unconscious during the Grand Slam decider against France in March.
The hooker is in line to feature for Northampton against Gloucester in the Premiership on Saturday.
"He's done a full week and has been going through the return-to-play protocols," said coach Alan Dickens.
"He's bouncing around the place and back to his usual self."
If 30-year-old Hartley does return from the replacements bench, it will be a significant boost for England before the summer tour to Australia.
England boss Eddie Jones says Hartley will lead the side down under if he proves his fitness for the three-Test series.
Meanwhile, Hartley has been seeking advice over his recovery from his club team-mate George North. The Wales wing took a period away from the game in 2015 because of his own concussion problems.
"Dylan has been around the house a few times for a few coffees and a few chats," North told BBC Radio 5 live. "Anyone who has had concussion, or a number of concussions back-to-back, can really sympathise.
"People don't see a cast on his head or strapping around his brain - it's not like an injury where you have a physical issue like a limp - so it's very difficult to come to terms with.
"You only have one head so make sure you take care of it. If it takes you two or three weeks longer [to recover] then take your time. There is no point rushing it."
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/36209209
Manchester City failed to reach their first Champions League final after an uninspiring semi-final second-leg display at 10-time winners Real Madrid.
After a goalless draw in the first leg, Real took the lead when Gareth Bale's cross deflected off City's Fernando.
Fernandinho clipped the post in a rare City chance, but Real dominated as Bale hit the bar and Joe Hart saved from Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Real saw out the win to meet Atletico Madrid in the final later this month. The English side knew they potentially only needed one away goal to progress, but appeared reluctant to go for broke in the final stages - despite being encouraged to attack by the vocal 4,500 away supporters.
The home side's only other moment of concern came in the closing minutes when Sergio Aguero's speculative effort flew on to the roof of the goal. Now they will meet Atletico at Milan's San Siro on 28 May, in a repeat of the 2014 final which Real won 4-1 after extra-time.
No dream goodbye for Pellegrini
City started the second leg knowing there would be no potentially awkward meeting with incoming manager Pep Guardiola in the final, his Bayern Munich side having fallen in their last-four tie against Atletico on Tuesday.
Now Pellegrini, like his Spanish successor at Bayern, will end his three-year reign without a dream goodbye in the San Siro. Nevertheless, the Chilean will always be remembered for taking the Blues into the Champions League knockout stage for the first time.
Pellegrini finally succeeded where predecessor Roberto Mancini failed, but City's demanding owners will be expecting Guardiola to take their club into the latter stages as a minimum requirement.
Judging by their performance over the two legs against Real, the former Barcelona coach may decide his inherited squad needs an injection of world-class talent to regularly compete with Europe's elite.
For large periods, City lacked pace and energy against the Spanish title hopefuls - and, crucially, offered little attacking threat.
Key centre-back Vincent Kompany's early departure through injury left them lacking defensive organisation, while Yaya Toure's return failed to add any intensity to a midfield lacking bite in the Bernabeu. And mustering only one shot on target in each leg was a telling statistic.
source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36126021
