Summary

  • Chelsea to appeal against Nemanja Matic's red card against Burnley on Saturday

  • FA confirms Ashley Barnes faces no punishment for foul on Matic

  • No favourite in Man City tie - Barca boss Enrique

  • Fernando Alonso making 'solid recovery' - McLaren

  • Get involved: #sportingOscars

  1. Foreign newspaperspublished at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    AC Milan manager Filippo Inzaghi has improved his relationship with owner Silvio Berlusconi after a 2-0 win against Cesena on Sunday.

    La Gazzetta dello sportImage source, La Gazzetta dello sport

    Inzaghi has come under pressure for Milan's stuttering league campaign making the victory crucial according to the paper.

    His side are still only eighth in the table, nine points off the Champions League places.

  2. Best videospublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Right, it's that time to show you some of the best videos available to watch on the BBC Sport website.

    Noel GallagherImage source, BBC Sport

    Football: Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher delivers a stinging assessment of Jose Mourinho during this week's Match of the Day 3, claiming the Chelsea boss is having a "breakdown."

    Cycling: British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton says he is not worried about his athletes' prospects at the 2016 Olympics, but asks for time to 'rebuild' the team.

    Athletics: Britain's Mo Farah sets a new indoor two-mile world record of eight minutes 3.40 seconds at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix.

    Diving: Tom Daley says it was a 'solid start' to the season after winning a fifth individual 10m platform title at the British Diving Championships.

    Tom DaleyImage source, Getty Images
  3. Fifa gather for Qatar debatepublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Richard Conway
    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    "Fifa are gathering in Doha ahead of a task force meeting to look at the dates for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. They do so amid continuing concerns for the welfare of workers working on projects connected with the World Cup.

    Qatar stadiumImage source, Getty Images

    "In a statement, the Premier League has reiterated their belief the tournament should not be moved to winter.

    "It reads: 'The Premier League's position remains unchanged. The 2022 FIFA World Cup was bid for and awarded to Qatar as a summer tournament. The prospect of a winter World Cup is neither workable nor desirable for European domestic football.'"

  4. Champions add fire powerpublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Aviva Premiership champions Northampton have announced the signing of former Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell.

    The 25-year-old will join Saints in time for next season after completing a short-term stint with the Pirates' Championship rivals Bristol.

  5. Get involvedpublished at 10:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Speaking of Oscars...

    We have been asking for your suggestions for best male in our #sportingOscars. You haven't let us down. Here are a few more suggestions.

    StoneWall Sid: Harry Kane's unbelievable performance against Chelsea. Made the role his own.

    Adam Smith: Cesc Fabregas for Best Supporting Player. 15 assists this season means this is a lock down for the win.

    Sir chris HoyImage source, Getty Images

    Nitheshsagar: Surely Sir Chris Hoy for his marvellous achievements.

    Right, let's move it on a bit now. Which woman deserves the best female #sportingOscar? Tweet us or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

  6. The glitz and glamour of St Helenspublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    So where would you rather be? St Helens in the cold or at the Oscars ceremony in Hollywood?

    For actor and big rugby league fan Russell Crowe, it was a simple decision. So on Sunday, Australian Crowe, who co-owns South Sydney Rabbitohs, watched his side secure a 39-0 win against Super League champions St Helens.

    Russell CroweImage source, AFP

    Besides, Crowe has been to the Oscars before. Here he is pictured below at the 2001 ceremony with his best actor Oscar for his role in Gladiator, along with best actress Julia Roberts, who won her award for her performance in Erin Brockovich.

    Roberts was not at St Helens on Sunday.

    Julia Roberts and Russell CroweImage source, Getty Images
  7. Murray up a placepublished at 10:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Andy MurrayImage source, Getty Images

    Andy Murray has moved up to third place in the world rankings at Rafael Nadal's expense.

    Nadal lost his first semi-final on clay for 12 years this weekend with defeat to Fabio Fognini as he dropped down a spot to fourth in the world rankings.

    Murray, 27, spent a spell at world number two in 2013 but dropped as low as 12th in September of 2014.

    He is in the draw for this week's Dubai Duty Free Championships where he is seeded third and takes on Luxembourg's Gilles Muller in the first round.

  8. A training camp - not a holidaypublished at 10:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    This image may as well be Joey Barton and Charlie Austin sharing an ice lolly.

    A couple on the beachImage source, Getty Images

    Why? Because Queens Park Rangers head coach Chris Ramsey is set to take his squad away on a training camp.

    "We're looking into taking them away - not as a reward, for a training camp," says Ramsey. "The grounds are not very good here at the moment and our training pitch gets flooded despite the efforts of the groundsmen,"

    Rangers, one place above the relegation zone, do not play again until they face Arsenal on 4 March.

  9. Casey and Johnson's play-off woepublished at 10:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    James HahnImage source, Getty Images

    American James Hahn claimed a first PGA Tour win of his career with play-off victory over Paul Casey and Dustin Johnson at the Northern Trust Open.

    All three ended the tournament - at Riviera Country Club, California - on six-under-par but Casey exited the play-off at the second extra hole and Hahn clinched victory with birdie on the next.

    It would have been a first PGA Tour victory in five years for Casey and a first for Johnson since he took time out of the game to confront "personal challenges" in August.

  10. Coventry sack Pressleypublished at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    In a statement on the club website,, external Coventry's chief executive Steve Waggott said: "This has been a very difficult decision from a personal and professional point of view, and we would like to place on record our thanks to Steven for his efforts over the last two years.

    "But results over recent weeks and months, and our precarious position in the league table, means that a change of direction at first team level is needed."

  11. BREAKING NEWSpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    David Ornstein
    BBC Sport

    "Chelsea will be appealing against the red card shown to Nemanja Matic for his reaction to a challenge by Burnley's Ashley Barnes in Saturday 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

    "The Blues have until 13:00 GMT on Tuesday to submit their evidence to the Football Association.

    "Matic's appeal will then go before an independent three-person disciplinary commission before Chelsea's League Cup final against Tottenham on Sunday.

    "Meanwhile, the Chelsea board are understood to be comfortable and completely supportive of manager Jose Mourinho's comment about Barnes and referees on Sky programme Goals on Sunday yesterday.

    "Contrary to reports, the club insist Mourinho was invited on to the programme after a long-standing request was granted on Saturday evening - and not the other way round."

  12. BREAKING NEWSpublished at 10:21 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Manager Steven Pressley has parted company with League One side Coventry City.

    The Sky Blues have not won a league game since 3 January and are 21st in the table, a point from safety.

    Neil MacFarlane and former Leeds head coach Dave Hockaday have been placed in temporary charge.

  13. One off, three onpublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Cornelius Lysaght
    BBC horse racing correspondent

    "Racing at Lingfield on Wednesday is off because the course is waterlogged."

    Ayr, Wolverhampton and Plumpton get the go ahead.

  14. Alonso faces further tests after crashpublished at 10:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Andrew Benson
    BBC Sport chief F1 writer

    "McLaren driver Fernando Alonso will have further medical checks on Monday before doctors decide whether to release him from hospital.

    Fernando AlonsoImage source, Getty Images

    "The two-time champion is in intensive care after crashing during pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday.

    "Alonso suffered concussion in the accident but is "fine", according to McLaren. His presence in intensive care is normal protocol in such circumstances and no reason for concern, sources said, adding that he is speaking freely."

  15. 'Moeen playing like Garry Sobers'published at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Geoffrey Boycott says Moeen Ali "was playing shots like Garry Sobers" during England's 119-run victory over Scotland in the Cricket World Cup.

    Garfield Sobers

    Moeen scored 128 and shared 172 for the first wicket with Ian Bell, as England posted 303-8.

    Scotland are the lowest-ranked one-day international side in Pool A and slip to the bottom of the table following the three-wicket defeat by New Zealand in their opening game.

    Listen to more clips and download the Test Match Special podcast.

    West Indies cricketer Garry Sobers is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. He broke the record for the highest Test score of 365 in 1958, a record that lasted until 1994 when Brian Lara scored 375. Lara's 400, made in 2004, is the highest Test score ever made.

  16. Foreign newspaperspublished at 10:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Barcelona's unlikely slip-up at home against Malaga on Saturday was duly punished by Real Madrid on Sunday as they edged to a 2-0 win at Elche.

    MarcaImage source, Marca

    It was, as most games seem to be, another landmark outing for Cristiano Ronaldo. He netted the second goal, his 290th goal for Los Blancos, making him the club's third-highest scorer of all time.

    Just 33 more to go for CR7 as he pursues Raul's club record.

    Real are now four points clear of Barca at the top of La Liga.

  17. Foreign newspaperspublished at 09:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Spanish newspaper Sport leads with some potential Barcelona team news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League meeting with Manchester City.

    Luis Enrique's side suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Malaga on Saturday and the Barca boss will bring Javier Mascherano and Ivan Rakitic into his side to offer more strength according to the paper.

    'Muscle against City', reads the front page.

    Javier Mascherano on the pages of SportImage source, Sport
  18. Get involvedpublished at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Some more of your nominations for #sportingOscars. Our first category is best male perfomance.

    Wayne RooneyImage source, Getty Images

    Jon Evans: Rooney's dive against Preston, top-notch acting. Convinced the ref and the television commentators at least.

    Matt Alexis Williams: Manuel Neuer for Best Male. Everyone talks about Messi and Ronaldo but keepers are unfashionable. What a year.

    Hole in the head: Arsene Wenger for wardrobe/costume award, Jose Mourinho for playing the affable victim.

  19. Today's newspaperspublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Monday's Daily RecordImage source, Daily Record

    In Scotland's Daily Record, Celtic's Kris Commons reckons Inter Milan are there for the taking in the Europa League last-32 second leg at the San Siro on Thursday after the injured midfielder saw enough in the 3-3 draw in the first leg to believe the Italian side's defence is weak.

    Elsewhere, Aberdeen's new striker Kenny McLean has warned Celtic to look over their shoulder after the second-placed Dons took their tally to 35 points from a possible 39 with a comfortable 3-0 win over St Mirren on Saturday.

  20. Wrestlemania comes to Worcesterpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2015

    Angry player 'body slams' opponentImage source, BBC Sport

    There were some incredible reactions from players over the weekend.

    But the most remarkable of all came in the Conference North when Worcester City's Shab Khan channelled his inner WWE wrestler as, after a shocking challenge from Stockport's Charlie Russell, Khan picked him up and threw him to the ground in a wrestling style.

    If you have not seen the footage, then watch it on the BBC Sport site now.

    Apparently, this guy is going to be the club's next signing, to bring in a bit of experience.

    Hulk HoganImage source, Getty Images