The trial of South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is entering its final week with the defence set to conclude its case by Friday.

The double-amputee Paralympian denies intentionally shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year. Follow the hearing on the BBC News website.

Mark Cavendish admitted he was not sure whether he had edged a thrilling sprint finish after winning the Tour of California's first stage in Sacramento.

The Omega Pharma-Quick-Step rider beat Germany's John Degenkolb after 193km of racing to earn a 10-second bonus.

The Manxman said: "This is the first time in my career I really had no idea. I had to wait a little bit until they confirmed. So, I'm super happy."

Time for a brew? I think so. And while you're waiting for the kettle to boil, have a think about today's Question of Sport teaser.

When Ashley Cole made his England debut in 2001, which three other players in that team had four-letter surnames?

No answers on a postcard though. Share your effort using #QSTeaser on Twitter and we will reveal the correct answers later.

With Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United already looking ahead to next season, you have been telling us where your teams need to improve. Here are a selection of your Twitter musings.

Lloyd Evans:, external Celtic - bring in a replacement for Samaras, left-back for competition with Izaguirre, replacement for Forster (should he go).

Felicity Carlysle:, external Hope Saints can hold onto Shaw, Lambert and Lallana, otherwise I can see next season turning into a fight against relegation.

Max Ambrose:, external Liverpool need two new centre backs maybe Vertonghen and Subotic and a proper right back who can actually defend.

We have welcomed a special visitor to BBC Sport towers today - the Premier League trophy. Victorious Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany graciously allowed the prize to leave his sight for a short while this morning, but it will be returned to the Belgian and his team-mates ahead of their parade in Manchester city centre later today.

Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is voted France's players' player of the year for the second season in a row.

The 32-year-old scored 25 league goals as PSG won the Ligue 1 title with a record 86 points, as well as scoring 10 goals in eight Champions League games.

"For the second year in a row, it's a great honour," says the Sweden skipper. "I think this has been my best ever season."

Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton thinks Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole would have been "half-expecting" to be left out of Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad.

"He's not been a regular for Chelsea. I've watched him in a few England games and I don't think he is quite the player he was," Shilton, who played in three World Cups - 1982, 1986 and 1990 - for England, tells BBC Radio 5 live.

"He's going to be very disappointed but it comes to every player."

Lewis Hamilton's superiority in the battle with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg evokes memories of the great rivalry between Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in 1988, says BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson.

Read more of Andrew's analysis after Great Britain's Hamilton won his fourth race in a row at Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

British clubs already looking forward to next season, despite the dust barely settling on the current season. From Manchester City to Mansfield Town, we want to know what your team has to do to achieve even better things. Who would you buy? Who would you sell? Need a new manager? Tell us using #bbcsportsday on Twitter, by text on 81111 or on our Facebook page., external

Rob, London, via text: Liverpool need to keep Suarez. That's the main objective for the summer. Then players like Lallana would be a great addition. And of course some world class defenders would definitely help our title bid next season.

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Rafael Nadal is celebrating winning his first title of the European clay-court season after a back injury forced Japan's Kei Nishikori to retire during the Madrid Masters final.

The world number one led 2-6 6-4 3-0 when a hobbling Nishikori, who had led by a set and a break, pulled out.

The Confederation of African Football expresses its "deep sorrow" after at least 15 people were killed in a stampede at a match in DR Congo.

Reports say the trouble began after police fired tear gas in the crowded stadium, causing panic. More than 20 people were injured.

Local fans were unhappy after the home team, ASV Club, were defeated 1-0 by Tout Puissant Mazembe from Lubumbashi.

Plenty of topics to sound off about today - so keep your thoughts coming about whatever is occupying your mind.

Here are a few opinions from our Facebook page on Randy Lerner putting Aston Villa up for sale.

John Griffiths: This could be a lengthy process and might even not get sold. Doesn't look good for next season, the clubs confidence or stability! Why announce this?

William Harradine: If he is expecting someone to fork out 63 Million Pounds then he is kidding himself.

Jay Lynch: As a Villa fan, all I can say is YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!

Miami Dolphins fine safety Don Jones after he made negative comments on Twitter about Michael Sam, the NFL's first openly gay player.

Sam, 24, was picked by St Louis Rams in the NFL draft and shortly afterwards Jones tweeted "horrible".

The posts were taken down, before 23-year-old Jones was fined an undisclosed amount and excused from team activities until he completes educational training.

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Manchester City will celebrate their Premier League win later with a special ceremony in the city's Albert Square.

Highlights from the season will be screened from 17:00 BST, with the team showing the trophy to fans from 18:00 to 18:30.

An open top bus will then take the team from Albert Square on a one-mile route through the city centre.

Liverpool have made a bid for Southampton captain Adam Lallana, reports BBC Radio Solent.

Midfielder Lallana, 26, has been a key member of Saints' side this season, scoring 10 goals in 42 appearances and earning three England caps.

"I'm ambitious. I want to one day play in the Champions League," said Lallana earlier this month.

Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan says it was a "tremendously difficult decision" to part company with director of rugby Nigel Davies.

"Nigel is a man who I personally have come to like and respect very much during my time at the club. He has worked tirelessly at his role over the past two seasons, he has been an excellent ambassador for the club and understands the expectation and levels we need to be performing at," says Vaughan.

"However, playing performances and results during 2013-14 were a big disappointment to everyone at the club. As a result, the board has decided that the future interests of the team would be best served with a different individual in charge of team affairs."

Premiership side Gloucester announce that director of rugby Nigel Davies has left the club with immediate effect.

Davies, who moved to Kingsholm from Welsh region the Scarlets in June 2012, departs after Gloucester finished ninth place in the English top-flight last season.

Julian Saez:, external Hoping to see the likes of Stones, Barkley and Lallana in the England squad later! Please no Cleverley, Milner or Lescott!

Matt:, external Hodgson's right to look to the future. Capello coaxed people out of retirement and went with the old guard. Failed miserably.

Rian Hoskins:, external Risk taking Shaw but he needs the experience. Shame Cole has retired from internationals now. England's best ever full back.

Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner announces he has put the Premier League club up for sale.

The American assumed control of Villa in 2006 after a £62.6m takeover was agreed with the club's board.

"I have come to know well that fates are fickle in the business of English football. And I feel that I have pushed mine well past the limit," he says in a statement.

"The last several seasons have been week in, week out battles and having now come through this last season unfortunately limping amidst very meaningful injuries and constant sale rumours, I feel further that now is the time for me to look for new ownership and thus new leadership."

Brighton head coach Oscar Garcia offers his resignation to the club following their 6-2 Championship play-off semi-final defeat by Derby, reports the Daily Mail., external

The Spaniard, 41, said he was "incredibly proud" of his players, but would not discuss his future with BBC Sussex following the Seagulls' 4-1 second leg loss on Monday.