Summary

  • Nine Premier League news conferences

  • German Grand Prix cut from 2015 calendar

  • Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid drawn together in Champions League quarter-finals

  • Australia beat Pakistan by six wickets to reach World Cup semi-finals

  1. West Brom news conferencepublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    West Brom boss Tony Pulis have been having his say on 18-goal Saido Berahino missing out on a place in the England squad.

    "I haven't spoken to him about it. I haven't got a clue. I think if he gets selected for the Under-21s that's a big honour in itself," said Pulis.

    Tony Pulis and Saido BerahinoImage source, Getty Images

    "The lad's been very good lately in his attitude and his approach to everything we have done has been excellent.

    "He's not said anything to me about it. He has been carrying an injury for the past few weeks but has still shown great character."

  2. Bottas on the mendpublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Willliams driver Valtteri Bottas says he is making good progress in his recovery from a back injury that forced him to miss the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

    The Finn was barred from racing in Melbourne on Sunday by F1 doctors after suffering a small tear in an annular disc during qualifying.

    Bottas shared an image of his rehabilitation programme on his Twitter account, and wrote:, external "Progress is made and every day is a step forward. Can't wait for Malaysia."

    Valtteri BottasImage source, Valtteri Bottas/Twitter
  3. Murray has 'no issues' with Djokovicpublished at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Andy Murray and Novak DjokovicImage source, Getty Images

    On the eve of their first meeting since February's heated Australian Open final, Andy Murray has told BBC Sport that he has "absolutely no issues at all" with Novak Djokovic.

    The pair will face each other in Saturday's semi-finals in Indian Wells, with Murray looking to arrest a run of five consecutive defeats by the world number one.

    Murray's coach Amelie Mauresmo, meanwhile, says she does not think the world number four has developed a mental block in matches against the Serb and that he is in a "good place" heading into their 25th career meeting.

  4. D-Day in the Six Nationspublished at 10:08 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Six Nations trophyImage source, Getty Images

    It's the deciding weekend of Six Nations action and we are set to hear from most of the key figures over the course of the day.

    It should be a three-way fight between England, Ireland and Wales for the title on Saturday, although France still have an outside chance.

    Click here to see who needs what this weekend.

  5. Aussies on course for last eightpublished at 10:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Back to Adelaide and Australia have just lost their fourth wicket but look like they should get the better of Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup quarter-final.

    Steve Smith has fallen lbw to Ehsan Adil for 65 to leave the Aussies 148-4, chasing 214 to win.

    Our live text commentary is here.

  6. Hull City news conferencepublished at 09:55 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Bruce has come out swinging amid the fallout from last weekend's match at Leicester.

    Hull have been charged by the FA with failing to control their players after several surrounded referee Jon Moss after a challenge by Alex Bruce on Riyad Mahrez.

    "None of us want to see it. All of my players were [reacting to] the injustice of the referee and they were trying to protect him," said Bruce.

    Alex Bruce is shown a yellow card at LeicesterImage source, Getty Images

    "I've got respect for Mahrez, but the way he rolled around on the pitch… that's what we've got to stamp out on. That's what incenses all of us. He was blatantly trying to get someone sent off. When you are injured, you don't roll around like that because you can't.

    "The Leicester players - and unfortunately it's creeping in everywhere - they wanted to get Alex sent off. For us, we surrounded the referee because it was a perfectly good challenge."

  7. Today's back pagespublished at 09:54 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Guardian back pageImage source, Guardian

    In the Guardian, they lead on Manchester City who could be set for a major overhaul of their squad in the summer, with Yaya Toure, Samir Nasri and Bacary Sagna among those who may be on their way out.

  8. Shades for Alonso and Reinapublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Xabi Alonso and Pepe ReinaImage source, Pepe Reina

    Bayern Munich team-mates Xabi Alonso and Pepe Reina have been very sensible when viewing the solar eclipse., external

    We hope you all followed their example. Well done, lads.

  9. Today's back pagespublished at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Daily Mirror back pageImage source, Daily Mirror

    The Daily Mirror suggests that Arsenal forward Theo Walcott could be a target for Liverpool if Raheem Sterling does not agree a new contract at Anfield.

  10. Hull City news conferencepublished at 09:37 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Hull boss Steve Bruce admits Nikica Jelavic could miss the rest of the season after surgery on a troublesome knee injury.

    The Tigers' top scorer is sidelined for at least six weeks, ruling him out to the start of May at the earliest.

    Nikica JelavicImage source, PA

    "We hope, knowing Jela, he'll do his best to try and play a part, but if we're going to be realistic, it could force him out for the rest of the season," said Bruce.

    "Since the last operation it was pretty evident that it was still troubling him. It came to a head when he couldn't really train again last week.

    "For how brave he is and how tough he is, there's probably only him that could carry on the way he has."

  11. Today's back pagespublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Daily Express back pageImage source, Daily Express

    The Daily Express leads on Tottenham's Harry Kane and England manager Roy Hodgson's fears that the striker will head for Australia with his club this summer, rather than represent England Under-21s at the European U21 Championship.

  12. Doncaster start with WSL 2 victorypublished at 09:30 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Doncaster Rovers Belles are the early leaders of Women's Super League Two after opening their season with a 3-0 win over Durham last night, but coach Glen Harris expects more from his side, who are among the favourites for promotion.

    "The players know, I know, the staff all know we will need to improve on that," said Harris.

    Elsewhere, England striker Fran Kirby scored all four of Reading's goals as they beat Yeovil 4-2, while Oxford overcame Watford 1-0 with a goal from captain Sahara Osborne-Ricketts.

  13. Everton must move on - Lukakupublished at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has posted a message on Instagram after his side lost 5-2 to Dynamo Kiev on Thursday night, going out of the Europa League 6-4 on aggregate.

    He wrote:, external "It's disappointing to lose and to get out of this cup but we need to move on and end strong in the league from now. A big thanks to all the travelling fans and also to the fans at home. God bless you."

    Lukaku scored Everton's goal in Kiev and a cracker it was too, although that will be of little consolation after the Toffees' dreadful defensive display.

  14. #happiestsportingmomentpublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Celtic fansImage source, Marc Livingston

    We want to know your #happiestsportingmoment to mark the International Day of Happiness.

    Marc Livingston:, external 5-0 down on aggregate? Who cares?! Juventus v Celtic in 2013

    Seán Ó Ciardha:, external "Aguerooooooooo!!"

    Aston Cassidy: Watching Mo Farah win double gold in the Olympics

    Sharon Schindler:, external Completing Comrades Marathon

  15. Australia three downpublished at 09:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Australia may still be favourites against Pakistan but they are not having it all their own way in Adelaide.

    In the Cricket World Cup quarter-final, the co-hosts were 74-3 after 15 overs with skipper Michael Clarke the latest man to go.

    Follow our live text commentary here.

  16. Does sport make us happy?published at 08:58 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    On the happiness theme, our chief sports writer Tom Fordyce has posed the question: Does sport make us happy?

    His article considers the effect of great Test match cricket moments and a life spent following Rochdale FC, arguably the least successful professional club in the country.

    Tom finds that happiness is a strange thing, found in the most unexpected of places. Read his piece here.

  17. What was your happiest sporting moment?published at 08:50 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Roy HodgsonImage source, Getty Images

    England manager Roy Hodgson was looking pleased on Thursday as he announced his latest squad and so should you - after all, it's the United Nations' International Day of Happiness.

    As ever, we want you to get involved and tell us what sporting moment brought you the most joy, whether it was watching or participating.

    Whether it's World Cups, league titles or getting the winner for your own Sunday league side, we want to hear about them.

    Get in touch via #happiestsportingmoment and send a photo if you've got one.

  18. Fifa permission required for Team GB sides in Riopublished at 08:37 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Some breaking football news this morning and Great Britain's men's and women's football sides will not participate at the 2016 Olympics in Rio without Fifa's permission, BBC Sport has learned.

    Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce says all home nations would have to consent for the British Olympic Association to receive permission.

    The English Football Association wants to enter teams, but has been met with resistance from other home nations, with the Scottish FA and Welsh FA both opposed to the idea.

    Great Britain entered men's and women's sides at the London 2012 Olympics. The developing story is here.

  19. Ashes return would be like being reborn - Pietersenpublished at 08:31 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Kevin PietersenImage source, PA

    Another day, another Kevin Pietersen story.

    The batsman says he wants a face-to-face meeting with incoming England cricket chief Colin Graves as he steps up his bid for a comeback in the Ashes.

    Pietersen, who was effectively sacked by the ECB in February 2014, told BBC Test Match Special he had spoken to Graves on the telephone about a possible return.

    He said he would not be "rushing into" any decisions but remained "hungry" to return and that doing so in this summer's Ashes series would be "like being reborn"

  20. Australia chasing 214 to winpublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2015

    Mitchell Starc and Michael ClarkeImage source, AFP

    Co-hosts Australia look in a strong position in their Cricket World Cup quarter-final against Pakistan in Adelaide.

    The Aussies bowled out Pakistan for 213 with seamer Josh Hazlewood taking 4-35 and fast bowler Mitchell Starc claiming two wickets.

    In reply, Australia are currently 40-1 in the seventh over. Follow our live text commentary here.