Summary

  • Gurney in England's one-day squad

  • Pardew: 'I won't walk away from Newcastle'

  • Ayrton Senna inspired me - Lewis Hamilton

  • World Snooker semi-final: O'Sullivan v Hawkins

  • GET INVOLVED: Is Mourinho still 'the Special One'?

  1. Footballpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Former Scotland star Pat Nevin warns that regular meetings with England run the risk of "boring" players.

    The Scottish FA is in talks with its English counterpart over a potential friendly later this year following the 2013 meeting at Wembley.

    "When it's infrequent and important it works absolutely brilliantly," Nevin told BBC Scotland. "However, I know how boring it can get and players then turn off the fixture and don't turn up."

  2. Formula 1published at 12:05 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Ron Dennis, who worked with Ayrton Senna for six seasons when he was team principal at McLaren, said the Brazilian possessed all the ingredients needed to be one of the best drivers in Formula 1.

    "He lived for the sport; when people do that they sacrifice everything to be the best at it," he tells BBC Radio 5 live. "He understood what was needed. He had the fitness, the right mental approach, the right skills and the right level passion.

    "He joined McLaren as a boy and left as a man. He was a good man and a good friend and 20 years on I still miss him significantly."

    The Day Senna Died will be on BBC Radio 5 live on Thursday at 19:30 BST

  3. Footballpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Fulham manager Felix Magath: "I still believe two wins will be enough [to stay up]. We know Stoke is a good team at home, but we are confident.

    "The players want to show everybody that we are still alive and that we can stay in the league."

    Fulham host Crystal Palace on the last day of the season after Saturday's trip to Stoke. They are currently second from bottom in the Premier League, just a point below 17th-placed Sunderland.

  4. Footballpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Felix MagathImage source, Fulham FC

    Fulham manager Felix Magath is speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's crucial game at Stoke. The Cottagers are a point adrift of safety with two games remaining. We will bring you what he says on Sportsday.

  5. Formula 1published at 11:53 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Ayrton SennaImage source, Getty Images

    BBC F1 analyst and former Toyota F1 driver Allan McNish: "For me, it was his focus that was the key thing. Ayrton Senna was totally and utterly focused that he was going to win that race, whatever happened.

    "Stalling on the line, he was quite fortunate that it was a big long downhill into Turn One, so he was able to bump-start the car. But after that it was the concentration and focus of getting back the huge gap to Alain Prost and winning the race. The damp and greasy conditions undoubtedly played into his favour. I can't remember where he'd dropped down to, but he'd downed six or seven cars by the end of the second lap and was up to fourth after about four or five laps, and that just showed the ruthlessness of the overtaking, which was his trademark.

    "You can easily over-compensate and let it affect you for the rest of the race but as soon as he got to Turn One it was about a recovery drive. It gave him the title. A masterful display of overtaking, of driving in damp conditions on slicks and commitment and focus that allowed him to come back from what could very easily have been a podium position rather than a win."

    Read more about Senna's five greatest drives, as chosen by the BBC F1 team, on the BBC Sport website.

  6. #remembersennapublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    RugbyRugbyRugby: The man was basically the reason I fell in love with F1 as a child. He just consistently did things that even as a kid you knew were just unbelievable and at times he made other greats of the sport look average.

    Tuns Worth: Senna is sorely missed in my heart. One of the most shocking days in my life.

    Red Samurai: I am a Senna fan, I think he was an exceptional driver, but I am not wrapped up in the myth of Senna to have lost all perspective. I do think his untimely demise has enhanced his reputation, as happens with all who die young. The most shocking thing about Senna was that he willingly risked another persons life for his title ambitions. Risk your own life if you want to not somebody elses.

  7. Rugby Leaguepublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Leeds Rhinos centre Joel Moon signs a new deal to extend his stay until the end of the 2018 season.

    The 25-year-old, who joined the Headingley side from Salford in 2012, has made 40 appearances for the Rhinos in all competitions.

    "The club have been great to me and my family and that has been key for me," he told the club website.

    "Things have gone better than I could ever have imagined when I first made the move here."

  8. Formula 1published at 11:40 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Ayrton SennaImage source, Getty Images

    Williams were first to test the 23-year-old Ayrton Senna in 1984, before McLaren and Brabham also put him in their cars.

    However, it was tiny outfit Toleman, who had yet to finish a race higher than fourth, who offered Senna a race seat for the coming season.

    Senna's impact was swift. At the Monaco Grand Prix, the first wet-weather race of the season, he showed a superb ability to race on a near-flooded circuit as he lapped seconds faster than the front runners, and was catching race leader Alain Prost before the race was red-flagged, with Senna finishing second. Third-place finishes at the British Grand Prix and Portuguese Grand Prix followed as Senna finished ninth in the championship.

    Throughout the day, Sportsday is recapping the life and career of three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna, who died 20 years ago today.

  9. Footballpublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his players' mothers for nurturing a winning mentality after reaching the Champions League final.

    The Spanish side came from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1, setting up a clash with city rivals Real Madrid on 24 May.

    "I want to thank the mothers of these players because they gave birth to them with balls this big," said Simeone, gesturing as if holding a football. "The reaction of the team will stick in people's memories."

  10. Footballpublished at 11:29 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    BBC Sport's Chris McLaughlin: The Scottish FA says it is in advanced talks with their English counterparts over a friendly match later this year. England beat Scotland at Wembley last year as part of the FA's 150-year anniversary celebrations. Both sides start their Euro 2016 qualifiers in September - it's understood the match would take place in mid-November.

  11. Postpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Frank Keogh
    BBC Sport

    Fourteen horses led by Kingman have been declared for Saturday's 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

    Kingman, trained by John Gosden, has been favourite for the first Classic of the Flat racing season since winning the Greenham Stakes at Newbury last month.

    The unbeaten colt's rivals are set to include the Aidan O'Brien-trained pair of Australia, who will be ridden by the trainer's son Joseph, and War Command, the mount of Ryan Moore.

    Kingman is drawn lowest in stall one, while Craven Stakes winner Toormore was allocated 14.

  12. Snookerpublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Mark Selby on twitter:, external Looking forward to today! Semi final against Robertson starts tonight! Don't get any easier!

    Selby's World Snooker Championship semi-final against Neil Robertson gets underway at 19:00 BST. Today's first session, starting at 13:00 BST sees Ronnie O'Sullivan start his last four match against Barry Hawkins. You can watch live coverage on BBC Sport online, on BBC Two or via the red button.

  13. Formula 1published at 11:15 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Ayrton SennaImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Formula 1 presenter David Coulthard: "In the early 1990s, Williams were very successful but the cars had an awkward driving position. The steering wheel was very low to your legs, it was quite an upright driving position and your knuckles would drag on the inside of the carbon cover above the wheel.

    "Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost and Damon Hill all put up with it, because they were told that's the way it was. Ayrton Senna turned up at his first test for Williams, and after a day of driving the car, he said: "I need the steering column higher." They said: "It can't go any higher because there's no space above it."

    "Senna chatted to Williams technical director Patrick Head. Long story short, they get the saw out, cut the top of the chassis away, raise the steering wheel and we go out testing the next day with a modified car to his liking. He went quicker, of course. So after three years of refusing to change, enter Ayrton Senna. You can see the commitment in his eyes, smell it, feel it. You believe it. Before you know it, you're giving him something you wouldn't have given to the others."

  14. #remembersennapublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Denning62: A man whose loss is still profoundly felt by all, even 20 years after his tragic death. A demon at the wheel but an articulate, humble and incredibly generous man outside of the car. RIP Senna and all those that have died in pursuit of the sport that they loved.

  15. Formula 1published at 11:07 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    In 1983, Ayrton Senna raced in the British Formula Three and it was in this category that he really started to make a name for himself.

    Senna competed in 21 races, starting on pole in 15 of them, winning 13 and collecting yet another title.

    On the back of more success and confident in his own ability, Senna now had his sights set on earning a Formula 1 seat.

    Throughout the day Sportsday is recapping the life and career of three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna, who died 20 years ago today.

  16. Footballpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Watford are to rename their Rous Stand at Vicarage Road after former manager and chairman Graham Taylor.

    Ex-England boss Taylor, 69, led the Hornets from the fourth tier to second place in the top flight during a first spell as boss between 1977 and 1987. He returned in 1996 and brought Premier League football to Vicarage Road for one season.

    "I feel truly honoured that Watford would seek to recognise my time at the club in this way," he said.

  17. Snookerpublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Neil Robertson's 100th century break of the season does not compare with making a 147 break at the World Championship, says beaten opponent Judd Trump.

    Robertson became the first player to reach the milestone on his way to a 13-11 quarter-final win at the Crucible. Trump headed straight out of the arena to refocus as Robertson celebrated his landmark century in the 24th frame.

    "If it was a maximum, I'd have gone over and shook his hand," said Trump, who held the previous record of 61.

    The coverage of the tournaments resumes at 13:00 BST when you can watch Ronnie O'Sullivan's semi-final against Barry Hawkins online, on BBC Two or via the red button.

  18. Formula 1published at 10:53 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    BBC F1 commentator James Allen:, external "A statement from FIA president Jean Todt is being read out at Imola. He says Formula 1 is safer than 20 years ago but they cannot rest."

  19. Footballpublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    Former Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola was impressed by Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, and believes he possesses the qualities to be a success in the Premier League.

    Costa scored a second-half penalty as Atletico won 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

    "He was one that made a big impression. He was able to play on his own and that is a great quality in this country," Zola tells BBC Radio 4. "Atletico were stronger and sometimes you have to accept that when a team is in form like they are now, you can prepare the team like the best in the world but they won't work against a side like that. Even when they were 1-0 down they kept their composure."

  20. Moto GPpublished at 10:46 British Summer Time 1 May 2014

    MotoGP's official tyre supplier Bridgestone announces it will withdraw from the sport at the end of the 2015 season.

    The Japanese company, which first entered the championship dominated by bike makers Honda and Yamaha in 2002, says in a statement it had achieved its objectives of boosting technical ability and enhancing the brand globally.