Summary

  • Sunderland sack boss Gus Poyet

  • Ritchie named in Scotland squad for Euro qualifier

  • Hull City able to reapply for name change in 2015-16

  • Arsene Wenger news conference (17:45 GMT)

  • GET INVOLVED: Your reaction to Gus Poyet's sacking #bbcsportsday

  1. Exeter rule out changes for finalpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Exeter will resist the temptation to draft in Premiership regulars for Sunday's LV= Cup final against Saracens at Northampton.

    The Chiefs made 14 changes for the semi-final win at Leicester, with Adam Hughes, Ceri Sweeney and Jerry Sexton among those making rare starts.

    "I think we're going to keep with the core of that squad, I think they deserve it," coach Ricky Pellow told BBC Radio Devon.

  2. Get involvedpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Jimmy BullardImage source, AFP

    Tom Agass: Bullard's re-enactment of Phil Brown's on-pitch dressing down of the Hull City players at half time. Genius.

    Harry Partridge: No celebration from Edu when he scored on his return to the Emirates, but a touching standing ovation by the crowd!

    James Girvan: Gordon Strachan v West Germany at Mexico86.

  3. Strachan names Scotland squadpublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Here is the full Scotland squad for their upcoming friendly against Northern Ireland and Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar.

    Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Celtic), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Hull City)

    Defenders: Christophe Berra (Ipswich Town), Craig Forsyth (Derby County), Gordon Greer (Brighton and Hove Albion), Alan Hutton (Aston Villa), Russell Martin (Norwich City), Mark Reynolds (Aberdeen), Andrew Robertson (Hull City), Steven Whittaker (Norwich City)

    Midfielders: Ikechi Anya (Watford), Barry Bannan (Bolton Wanderers), Scott Brown (Celtic), Darren Fletcher (West Bromwich Albion), James Forrest (Celtic), Shaun Maloney (Chicago Fire), James McArthur (Crystal Palace), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion), Matt Ritchie (Bournemouth), Johnny Russell (Derby County)

    Forwards: Steven Fletcher (Sunderland), Steven May (Sheffield Wednesday), Ross McCormack (Fulham), Steven Naismith (Everton), Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers).

  4. Kalou in trouble over Wall damagepublished at 12:53 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Salomon KalouImage source, Getty Images

    Former Chelsea star Salomon Kalou could be fined up to 10,000 euros (£7,122) for using a hammer and chisel on the Berlin Wall, which is under a protection order.

    The Ivory Coast striker who now plays for Hertha Berlin, was being filmed by a Berlin TV station as part of a report on their 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Schalke on Saturday.

    He mimicked breaking off a piece of the wall with the tools at the tourist attraction, the Eastside Gallery.

    Anyone defacing the wall can be heavily fined with the authorities set to investigate whether any damage was done.

  5. McCafferty predicts salary cap increasepublished at 12:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty says the new broadcasting rights deal with BT Sport could lead to another rise in the competition's salary cap.

    The new deal was confirmed on Monday, extending the current four-year contract until 2021.

    "We've got the salary cap levels in place for the 2015-16 season next year, and we will start discussions with the clubs over the next few months on the cap for 2016-17 onwards," said McCafferty.

    "No doubt the new BT deal gives us some certainty against which to plan those discussions."

  6. Socino extends Newcastle contractpublished at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Argentine three-quarter Juan Pablo Socino has signed a contract extension with Newcastle Falcons to run until the end of the 2017-18 season.

    The 26-year-old, who joined the Falcons from Rotherham, has scored two tries in 16 Premiership games this term.

    Director of rugby Dean Richards said: "Juan came to us as a very accomplished player in the Championship who was eager to challenge himself in the Premiership and it is a challenge he has risen to superbly."

  7. Cahill admits to Chelsea 'pressure'published at 12:32 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Gary CahillImage source, EPA

    Defender Gary Cahill has hinted Chelsea are feeling the pressure of the Premier League title run-in after they missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League following a 1-1 draw against Southampton.

    "We're desperate... not desperate, it's the wrong word - we're looking for the next convincing win, the next win, to get us back up and running," Cahill told Chelsea TV.

    "We should be going out playing with freedom and not feeling the pressure. We should be going out and enjoying [it]. I think that comes with winning games. The next win I'm sure is just around the corner for us."

  8. Balotelli to miss Swansea gamepublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Mario BalotelliImage source, Reuters

    Mario Balotelli will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash with Swansea City on Monday because of an illness.

    The Italian striker remained on Merseyside as the squad travelled to Wales, but Liverpool expect him to be back for Sunday's match with Manchester United at Anfield.

  9. Get involvedpublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Aubameyang and Marco ReusImage source, Getty Images

    Diegwu: My #knockoutcelebrations goes to Aubameyang and Marco Reus for their recent Batman and Robin goal celebration.

    Neil Adams: Has to be Daniel Amokachi after scoring for Everton in the FA Cup semi-final. Never seen a smile so wide.

    Michael: Has to be Nigeria's Finidi George crawling like a dog and lifting his leg to relieve himself.

  10. Ritchie in Scotland squadpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Bournemouth's Matt RitchieImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie has received his first call up to the Scotland squad for games against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

    But there is no place for midfielders Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven despite their form since joining Celtic from Dundee United.

    Blackburn Rovers' Jordan Rhodes and Sheffield Wednesday's Stevie May are among the strikers. Uncapped Aberdeen defender Mark Reynolds is again in the squad.

    Scotland host the Northern Irish in a friendly at Hampden Park on 25 March before Gibraltar are the visitors four days later in a Euro 2016 qualifier.

  11. Northern Ireland to face Qatarpublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Northern Ireland's Kyle LaffertyImage source, Getty Images

    Northern Ireland will face 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in Crewe on 31 May with a 17:00 BST kick-off.

    The sides have never faced each other before, but Qatar are basing themselves at St George's Park for a training camp while the Irish FA keen to line up opponents before their Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania on 13 June.

    Northern Ireland are also hoping to set up a friendly meeting with Wales.

  12. Robson 'closer and closer' to returnpublished at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Former British number one Laura Robson will not take up a wildcard into qualifying for this month's Miami Open after a 14-month injury absence.

    Laura RobsonImage source, Getty Images

    Her agent, Max Eisenbud, says she has not suffered any setbacks and is getting "closer and closer" to making her first appearance.

    The 21-year-old has not played since losing in the first round of last year's Australian Open. Robson, who reached a career high of 27 in the world in 2013, had surgery on her left wrist last April.

  13. Charnley faces spell on sidelinespublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Josh CharnleyImage source, Getty Images

    Wigan will be without England winger Josh Charnley for up to six weeks with an ankle injury sustained in Friday's 13-12 win over Hull.

    Scans have revealed Charnley suffered a high ankle strain and, although he will not need surgery, he will wear a protective boot for around four weeks before he can resume training.

    Dom Manfredi will take over the right-wing spot, starting with Friday's trip to Leeds.

  14. 'Wales v Ireland was ferocious. I loved it'published at 11:52 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Jeremy Guscott
    BBC Sport's rugby union analyst

    "I just loved the spectacle and passion of Wales v Ireland. It was more than intense, it was ferocious - there was no doubt this was two sides putting their bodies on the line for their team-mates and nation.

    "It was bone-crunching. It was earth-shattering. And when the final whistle went I half-expected every player to collapse to the floor and have to be revived by physios and medical teams!"

    Jerry's team of the week

    Read more from Jeremy Guscott in his column on the BBC Sport rugby union pages.

  15. Get involvedpublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    BenjaniImage source, Getty Images

    Enzo Chiruny: Benjani saluting the Manchester City fans after scoring his first goal for them, on his debut against Manchester United.

    Dre Mac Mbewe Bryan: Balotelli's goal celebration against Germany in the semi-finals of the last Euros. Flexing his muscles.

    Jack Smiley Crago: Jose Mourinho running down the touchline when Demba Ba scored against PSG.

    Remember, we are asking for your #knockoutcelebrations

  16. Wolff not in line to race in Malaysiapublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Williams test driver Susie Wolff will not replace Valtteri Bottas if the Finn is ruled out of the Malaysian Grand Prix, the team have told BBC Sport.

    Susie WolffImage source, Getty Images

    The 25-year-old was declared unfit by a doctor to race in Australia because of a tear in a disc in his lower back.

    But deputy team principal Claire Williams said Wolff would not be under consideration - although she refused to confirm the likely deputy. "Susie Wolff is our test driver not our reserve driver," she said.

  17. Pitman delighted with Bournemouth formpublished at 11:31 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Bournemouth's in-form striker Brett Pitman says he is delighted with his contribution to their goal tally.

    Pitman, 27, has started 19 of 41 games for the Championship leaders so far this season and his hat-trick in Saturday's 4-0 win against Blackpool took him to 13 goals for the season.

    "If you would have told me in pre-season that with nine games to go I would have 13 goals and played as much as I have, I would have taken it," Pitman told BBC Radio Solent.

    "Scoring two in a 5-1 win [at Fulham] and scoring three in 4-0 win - it's gone well."

  18. Ancelotti wants more Real improvementpublished at 11:25 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says his side will need to play with intensity for 90 minutes and not just the first half if they are to have a chance when they travel to Barcelona for Sunday's Clasico.

    Real Madrid manager Carlo AncelottiImage source, Reuters

    "The whole team showed more desire and focus and they all understood what they had to do," Ancelotti told a news conference after Sunday's 2-0 win over Levante.

    "We did that in one part of the match and on Sunday we need to do that for the whole match," added the Italian.

    "We played with confidence in the first half, the second worries me a bit. We were more relaxed and played a more horizontal game. We lacked verticality."

  19. Get involvedpublished at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Roger MillaImage source, Getty Images

    M: Roger Milla's delightful jig at the corner post. The unbridled joy of an underdog was awesome.

    Mic Medeska: Adebayor's full length of the pitch run to celebrate in front of the Arsenal fans.

    Nathan Maxwell: Robbie Keane cartwheel and bow and arrow after equalising with Germany in World Cup 2002.

    We haven't finished yet, so keep your suggestions coming in to us on #knockoutcelebrations and we will publish the best on this page.

  20. Home games costing Salford - Koukashpublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2015

    Salford Red Devils owner Dr Marwan Koukash says rent charges and falling attendances for home games are costing him money.

    Speaking before Sunday's win over Wakefield, Koukash claimed he could lose between £15,000 and £20,000 if the crowd was below 3,000 - and the attendance for the match was 2,712.

    "It is in the top three most expensive stadiums in Super League. Next year it will be the most expensive and the year after it will be 40% more expensive than any other," the 56-year-old said.