Sport in 2010 - the biggest events of the year

There is plenty for sports fans to savour in 2010 with the World Cup in South Africa and the return of Michael Schumacher to the Formula 1 circuit. Here is a rundown of the major events happening in the first six months of this year:

JANUARY

Football: African Cup of Nations - Jan 10 - 31
Tennis: Australian Open - Jan 18 -31

FEBRUARY

Rugby: Six Nations - Feb 6 - Mar 20
American Football: Superbowl - Feb 7
Winter Sports: Vancouver Winter Olympics - Feb 12 - 28
Football: Carling Cup Final - Feb 28

MARCH

Athletics: World Indoor Championships - Mar 12 - 14
Cricket: Indian Premier League - Mar 12 - Apr 25
Formula 1: Season begins with the Bahrain Grand Prix - Mar 14
Racing: Cheltenham Festival - Mar 16-19

APRIL

Rowing: The Boat Race - Apr 3
Golf: US Masters, Augusta - Apr 8 - 11
Racing: Grand National - Apr 10
Athletics: London Marathon - Apr 25
Cricket: World Twenty20 - Apr 30 - May 13

MAY

Football: Uefa Europa League final - May 12
Football: FA Cup Final - May 15
Football: Champions League Final - May 22
Tennis: French Open - May 23 - Jun 06

JUNE

Racing: The Derby - Jun 5
Football: 2010 World Cup - Jun 11 - Jul 11
Racing: Royal Ascot - Jun 15 - 19
Tennis: Wimbledon - Jun 21 - Jul 4 ·