Summary

  • Transfer news as it happens

  • Defoe passes medical and agrees personal terms at Sunderland

  • Arsenal's Arteta & Debuchy out for three months after operations

  • Southgate signs new one-year deal as England U-21 boss

  • O'Sullivan breaks two records at The Masters snooker

  • GET INVOLVED: Is computer gaming really sport?

  1. Worst missespublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Roberto Soldado is the inspiration for our Sportsday debate this morning.

    If you've not seen it, the Tottenham striker managed to hit the bar instead of the back of the net from inside the six-yard box against Burnley last night, making it one of the worst misses of the season so far.

    So we want to know the worst you've ever seen? Was it Ronnie Rosenthal's for Liverpool in 1992, or perhaps Chris Iwelumo's epic miss playing for Scotland against Norway?

    Or maybe it's one we might not know about - something you saw at the club you support which didn't make the papers?

    Let us know right now at #bbcsportsday or at the BBC Facebook page.

  2. Guerra off to sunny Spainpublished at 09:37 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    BBC Wales reports that Cardiff City's Javi Guerra has joined La Liga outfit Malaga on loan until the end of season.

  3. I'm very happy here - Austinpublished at 09:28 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Charlie AustinImage source, Charlie Austin

    But hang fire QPR fans, Austin confirms his commitment to the cause in this tweet, re-tweeted, with some glee no doubt, by the Super Hoops.

  4. Thursday's back pagespublished at 09:21 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Daily MailImage source, Daily Mail

    The Daily Mail focuses on Tottenham's excellent FA Cup comeback against Burnley. There's also an interesting tale about Charlie Austin, with reports that the QPR frontman is stalling on a new contract offer ... which has put other clubs on alert.

  5. Transfer round-uppublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Struggling to keep up with all the transfers happening this month?

    Thought so. In which case, have a gander at BBC Sport's guide to all that has happened so far.

    It might teach you a few things you weren't aware of. For instance, do you know which club has signed the most players this month?

    Mansfield Town. Surprised me too.

  6. Thursday's back pagespublished at 09:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    The SunImage source, The Sun

    Plenty going on in The Sun's back page today, though the story that stands out a mile is Manuel Pellegrini's eye-watering £480m attempt to bring Lionel Messi to Manchester City.

  7. On this day - first Superbowlpublished at 09:05 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    It was on this day in 1967 that a crowd of 62,000 packed into the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, for a momentous occasion - to watch the first Super Bowl.

    The Green Bay Packers won it, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10, and one of the USA's finest annual sporting events was born.

    SuperbowlImage source, Getty Images

    A few other sporting anniversaries from this date for you...

    1927: Teddy Wakelam of BBC Radio gave the first live rugby commentary on the first international match from Twickenham. England beat Wales 11-9.

    2004: The campaign to bring the 2012 Olympics to London passed its first major milestone with the submission to the International Olympic Committee of the bid's detailed plans for the Games.

    2012: Gordon Strachan was appointed as Scotland manager and Paul McGinley was named Europe's captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles - quite a day!

  8. Euro clubs chase Januzajpublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Adnan JanuzajImage source, Getty Images

    Paris St-Germain, Porto and Juventus are all hoping to secure a loan deal for Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, according to The Sun, external.

  9. Thursday's back pagespublished at 08:56 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    The TimesImage source, The Times

    Let's take a look at the back pages, starting with The Times and an interesting story about the problems faced by young footballers who don't make the grade.

    "More than half of young British footballers whose dreams of a professional career are shattered prematurely suffer clinical levels of psychological distress," says the paper, after the release of a new study.

  10. Cellino appeal under waypublished at 08:52 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    One story to keep an eye on concerns Leeds United, with Italian businessman Massimo Cellino's appeal against his disqualification from owning the club being heard.

    However, don't necessarily expect a decision today - BBC Radio Leeds suggest the matter could drag on into next week.

  11. United in for strikerpublished at 08:47 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Paulo DybalaImage source, Getty Images

    Palermo say they have rejected interest from Manchester United in 21-year-old Argentine striker Paulo Dybala, who is valued at more than £30m, reports the Guardian, external.

  12. United star's Eurovision girlfriendpublished at 08:43 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea must be a proud man this morning ... his girlfriend has been chosen to represent Spain, external at the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

    Edurne Garcia, 29, will be very much hoping to avoid the same number of points United earned against Southampton last weekend - nil - when she sings Amanecer in Vienna on 23 May.

    The bad news is that her fella won't be there to see her - the contest falls on the day before United travel to Hull in their final Premier League game.

    And now, for absolutely no reason at all, we will leave you with a picture from the Twitter account of Spain's next Eurovision star of her and a dog.

    TwitterImage source, Twitter
  13. McIlroy bang on formpublished at 08:37 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Rory McIlroy is out on course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, making his first appearance of the year.

    And the world number one is on the charge after making four birdies in five holes.

    Rory McIlroyImage source, Getty Images

    McIlroy is four under par after 16 holes - two shots behind joint leader and playing partner Rickie Fowler, who tops the leaderboard alongside Belgium's Thomas Pieters and Branden Grace of South Africa.

    Leaderboard here, external.

  14. Bradford bag Chelseapublished at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Elsewhere in the FA Cup replays, Southampton won 1-0 at Ipswich and League One Bradford scored four goals in the opening 57 minutes to hammer Championship strugglers Millwall. The Lions cause wasn't helped by having defender Mark Beevers sent off just six minutes in.

    Bradford CityImage source, Getty Images

    The reward for Bradford is a huge one, both in terms of prestige and money - a fourth-round trip to Chelsea. Next up for Southampton is Crystal Palace.

  15. Soldado sitterpublished at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Before we go any further, let's take a quick gander at what happened in the FA Cup last night.

    First up Tottenham, who came from two goals down to beat Burrnley 4-2. They will face Leicester in the fourth round.

    But please, we beg you, take a look at the match highlights video - worth watching for one of the worst misses you are likely to see, courtesy of Roberto Soldado managing to hit the bar instead of a open goal from five yards.

    By the way, don't take that last bit personally Roberto, it's just that everyone loves a great comedy miss.

    Roberto SoldadoImage source, PA
  16. City in mega Messi bidpublished at 08:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Lionel MessiImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is preparing to make a huge move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, according to The Sun, external.

    The paper claims the Blues are prepared to shell out up to - and sit down before you read this next bit - £480m for the Argentine. Blimey Charlie, that's serious cash.

  17. Not lacking confidencepublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Heather Watson is only 22 but she certainly has the confidence to go on and achieve great things in the game.

    Check out this interview she gave before Christmas - no one can accuse her of lacking ambition.

  18. Watson through to last fourpublished at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    Some news from overnight to kick things off, and it's good news too, with British number one Heather Watson reaching the third WTA semi-final of her career.

    Watson struggled to get a victory at the back end of the last year but has kicked off 2015 in completely different fashion, claiming a last-four place at the Hobart International with a 7-6 (7-0) 6-2 win over Italian over Roberta Vinci.

    Heather WatsonImage source, Getty Images

    She will face American eighth seed Alison Riske on Friday.

    Watson became the first British woman since 1988 to win a WTA title at the Japan Open two years ago.

    Could there be another one in the offing? "Definitely," said Watson. "But I'm just thinking about my next match."

  19. The planpublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2015

    For those keen on making lists and planning ahead, here's which Premier League clubs are holding news conferences today and at what time.

    Newcastle 13:00 GMT, West Brom 13:00, Aston Villa 13:30.

    Brendan RodgersImage source, Getty Images

    Crystal Palace 14:00 GMT, Liverpool 14:00, Swansea 14:00.

    Leicester 14:30 GMT, Stoke 14:30, Burnley 16:00.

    We'll bring you the best of what each manager has to say.