European back pagespublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Image source, MarcaSpanish sports daily Marca previews the Copa del Rey meeting of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Luis Enrique's side lead 1-0 from last week's first leg.
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18:17 Hull close to deal for Senegal striker N'Doye
16:47 Arsenal complete £11.2m deal for Gabriel Paulista
14:37 West Brom sign McManaman for £4.75m
13:50 Newcastle favourites to sign Alli
10:16 Wigan in talks with Inverness striker McKay
European back pagespublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Image source, MarcaAustralian Open livepublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
BBC Radio 5 live sports extraNovak Djokovic has just won a first-set tiebreak against Canada's Milos Raonic as they duel for the right to face Stan Wawrinka in the Australian Open semi-finals.
You can follow the match on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra or with our live text commentary.
Fletcher move hits a snagpublished at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
The Sun, external: Darren Fletcher's bid to leave Manchester United on a free transfer has hit trouble because of a disagreement over the 30-year-old midfielder's pay-off.
Eagles swoop for Zahapublished at 09:27 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesCrystal Palace are closing in on making Wilfried Zaha's loan move from Manchester United permanent. The deal would see Palace pay up to £6m for the 22-year-old winger, who left Selhurst Park for Old Trafford two years ago, reports The Guardian., external
Get involved - Costa controversypublished at 09:26 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
More of your views on Chelsea's Diego Costa and whether he should be banned for allegedly stamping on opponents against Liverpool.
Jared Maobe: We have seen every Chelsea FC and Costa issue magnified out of proportion all season. Go ban him as you wish, you cant stop Chelsea.
Martin Thetford: The stamps were Costa resorting to petty violence when he lost the ball. If they were accidental why didn't he apologise?
Marcel: As a Liverpool supporter you won't hear me complain about Costa. Suarez had that same edge and we loved him didn't we!
Stephen: Only thing missing from Costa's stamps was the Queen's head.
Keep your thoughts coming at #bbcsportsday or the BBC Sport Facebook page.
Wednesday's back pagespublished at 09:17 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Image source, Daily ExpressThe Daily Express goes with the Costa story, as well as reporting on the latest blow for England's rugby union side - the injury which will keep Owen Farrell out of the Six Nations.
'I'm happy in Madrid' - Balepublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Bad news for Luois van Gaal and Man United fans - Real Madrid's Gareth Bale says he is happy at the Bernabeu and has no intention of moving to Old Trafford.
The Welsh winger has been criticised by a section of the Real fans and the media for being greedy, which has led to speculation he could be part of a swap deal which would see United keeper David de Gea move to Real.
Image source, Getty ImagesBut Bale told Spanish radio: "I can't see myself at Manchester United.
"I have a long contract still to go, I am enjoying myself and we are winning trophies. I want to continue doing this at Real Madrid."
Derby hit top spotpublished at 09:07 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Derby County are looking a good bet to join the Premier League circus next season, Steve McClaren's side beat Blackburn 2-0 last night to go top of the Championship.
A familiar face bagged both goals for the Rams - Darren Bent, on loan from Aston Villa.
Image source, Getty ImagesMatch report here.
Get involved - Costa controversypublished at 09:03 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Some more of your thoughts about Chelsea's Diego Costa and whether he should be banned for allegedly stamping on opponents against Liverpool.
Shahje Muzafa Das: If Costa played for Man United, I believe he would be benched for weeks to serve as a lesson. Look at Ashley Young and his theatrical dives during his early days at United, Sir Alex didn't like it and benched Young for long periods.
Augustine Albert Why should he be banned? Was Arsene Wenger fined for crossing the line and pushing Mourinho?
Dermot Hanlon: Chelsea denied a penalty and Lucas and Henderson very lucky to stay on the pitch. But none of that was violent. What Costa did is disgusting and violent conduct. Could very easily put both players out injured for a long time. Should face retrospective punishment. FA need to be less afraid of Mourinho.
Keep your thoughts coming at #bbcsportsday or the BBC Sport Facebook page.
Wednesday's back pagespublished at 08:58 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Image source, The MirrorLet's begin a round-up of the morning papers with The Mirror and no surprises for guessing what's dominating the back pages. It's all about Diego Costa and those alleged stamps - plus, of course, the fact Chelsea won and are heading to Wembley, their first cup final since Jose Mourinho's return.
Fancy a bash?published at 08:56 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
You can never accuse us of not having all bases covered here at the BBC.
Our cricket writer Justin Goulding is in place and ready to bring you full live text coverage of the Big Bash final in Australia between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers.
Image source, Getty ImagesMichael Carberry is in the Scorchers side, while Michael Lumb plays for Sixers.
It's just got under way - you'll find all the action here.
Return to Singaporepublished at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
The Singapore Open, once billed as "Asia's Major", will return next year for the first time since 2012 with a new title sponsor, organisers have announced.
The tournament, which dates back to 1961 - and which has previously featured the likes of Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy - will be held from January 28-31 next year with a "minimum prize purse of $1 US dollars (£660,000)".
Australia's Adam Scott is a three-time winner, in 2005, 2006 and 2010, while Italy's Matteo Manassero won the last edition in 2012.
'Well done boys' - Drogbapublished at 08:44 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Didier Drogba has just put this pic on Instagram, external of Chelsea celebrating after last night's League Cup win, with the message: "Wembley here we come - well done boys!"
All we can say is thank goodness Diego's got that towel on.
Image source, InstagramBoro set to make signingpublished at 08:40 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesMiddlesbrough will complete the £2m capture of Wigan Athletic midfielder Adam Forshaw later today, with the 23-year-old set to go straight into the squad for Saturday's promotion clash with his former club Brentford, the Northern Echo, external reports.
Venus hits the wrong Keypublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Right, we've been very football-obsessed so far so let's nip over to Australia and find what's been going on overnight at the first grand slam of the year...
Madison Keys, a 19-year-old American, beat Venus Williams 6-3 4-6 6-4 in one hour and 54 minutes. to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe American goes on to face top seed Serena Williams, who swept past 11th seed Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-2.
In the men's section, defending champion Stan Wawrinka beat Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-4 7-6 (8-6).
Novak Djokovic is on court shortly against Canada's Milos Raonic. We're not trying to get shot of you but, if you're a tennis fan, there is live text commentary here.
Get involved - Costa controversypublished at 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Jose Mourinho says it was an accident, Brendan Rodgers says there's no need to do it.
So what do you think about Diego Costa and those alleged stamps on Liverpool's Emre Can and Martin Skrtel during last night's League Cup semi?
Here are some of your early thoughts...
Jake Ellis: It was an accidental as he was always looking at the ball, so everyone that says that Costa did it on purpose really needs to get their facts right.
Darren Beech: Of course he should be banned. It's sad when someone trying to break someone's ankle is more acceptable than biting someone's shoulder.
Image source, Getty ImagesLet us know your view at #bbcsportsday or at the BBC Sport Facebook page, external.
Blades ready to cut down Spurs?published at 08:25 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
It isn't all about Chelsea and Liverpool in the League Cup of course.
Fans of Sheffield United and Tottenham are gearing themselves up for tonight's other semi-final, which kicks off at 19:45 GMT at Bramall Lane.
The Blades - doing League One proud yet again - trail only 1-0 from the first leg, so it could be an interesting 90 minutes.
Image source, Getty ImagesThere's live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website. And don't forget, highlights of the game - plus the Chelsea- Liverpool showdown - are on The League Cup Show on Wednesday 28 January at 23:15 GMT (BBC One)
Real Madrid in for Sterlingpublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
January and transfer speculation go together like cheese and toast, lamb and mint sauce, and England's rugby union team and an injury.
We'll have all the latest transfer gossip as the day goes on, starting with news that Real Madrid, according to the Daily Star, external, have rekindled their interest in signing Raheem Sterling from Liverpool. The Spanish club are willing to pay £50m for the 20-year-old England forward.
Image source, Getty ImagesIvanovic on cuepublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
If you missed the game, fret ye not.
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty didn't and you can read his report on a thrilling contest here.
Image source, Getty ImagesMcNulty wrote: "Ivanovic headed home three minutes into extra time to settle an enthralling encounter in which Liverpool made a full contribution but paid the price for missed opportunities."
Costa stars at own stamping groundpublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2015
Chelsea just about edged past Liverpool and booked a League Cup final place at Wembley, but frontman Diego Costa is making the majority of the morning headlines.
The Spaniard twice caught Liverpool players with his studs, leading to accusations that he deliberately stamped on opponents.
Image source, Getty ImagesJose Mourinho, it may surprise you to learn, can't believe what all the fuss is about.
It was "absolutely accidental", said the Chelsea boss. Full story here.