Summary

  • John Terry signs new one-year Chelsea deal

  • Audley Harrison retires from boxing over brain injuries

  • Wayne Rooney says Harry Kane is "great for English football"

  • Australia beat India to reach Cricket World Cup final

  • How much is fair for a Premier League ticket?

  • Join the conversation using #priceoffootball

  1. Goodbyepublished at 18:28 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    And that is it for another edition of Sportsday.

    Join us again tomorrow with all the build-up to the Euro 2016 qualifiers, as England take on Lithuania at Wembley.

    In the meantime you can follow live text coverage of France's international friendly at home to Brazil, a 20:00 GMT kick-off, with build-up to come from 19:00.

  2. Van Garderen wins as Froome slipspublished at 18:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    More from BMC rider Tejay Van Garderen, who claimed victory on stage four's summit finish at the Tour of Catalonia today.

    Tejay van GarderenImage source, Getty Images

    "Yesterday I had a bad day with a fall, but luckily the damage was minimal and today I was fine," said the American, who finished the 188km-long route from Tona to La Molina three seconds ahead of Team Sky's Richie Porte.

    Porte now trails overall leader Bart De Clerq of Belgium by 21 seconds, while 2013 Tour de France winner Chris Froome slipped to 67th in the overall standings, having finished today's stage over 27 minutes off the pace.

  3. Double delight for Fulhampublished at 18:22 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Championship side Fulham have signed Brentford goalkeeper Richard Lee and Reading midfielder Danny Guthrie on loan until the end of the season.

    Former Watford keeper Lee, 32, has featured just once for the Bees this season, while Guthrie, 27, has played 11 times this term for Reading.

  4. West Brom to pay Astle tributepublished at 18:19 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Jeff AstleImage source, PA

    West Brom will pay tribute to former striker Jeff Astle by wearing a replica 1968 FA Cup final kit at home to Leicester on 11 April.

    Astle, who scored 174 goals in 361 games for the club, netted the winner as Albion beat Everton 1-0 at Wembley.

    The kit will be part of 'Astle Day' where his family will launch a foundation to help sufferers and research of the brain condition which caused his death in 2002.

    The England cap was 59 when he died.

  5. Forest sign Arsenal striker on loanpublished at 18:15 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Chuba AkpomImage source, AP

    Nottingham Forest have signed striker Chuba Akpom on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.

    The 19-year-old made his debut for the Gunners in the Premier League against Sunderland last season and has since made eight more substitute appearances.

    Akpom scored for England's Under-20 side against in the 1-1 draw against Mexico on Wednesday.

  6. FA rebuffs Women's Cup draw criticismpublished at 18:11 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Meanwhile, the Football Association has rejected criticism by Birmingham City Ladies boss David Parker of the way the FA Women's Cup draw is conducted.

    Ahead of Monday's quarter-final draw, he told BBC Sport: "If I'm in the FA's position, you want an Arsenal, a Man City or a Chelsea in the final. Do you want a Birmingham City? They probably don't want that."

    Birmingham were drawn away to Manchester City, but an FA spokesperson said: "Integrity in this process is vital and the draw for the sixth round proper of the FA Women's Cup fully complied with the rules and was adjudicated accordingly."

  7. McDowell doubtful for Masters?published at 18:10 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    A quick golf line. Graeme McDowell's preparations for the Masters suffered a setback when injury forced him to withdraw from the Texas Open midway through the first round.

    The Northern Irishman said he had not recovered from a stress injury to his lower left leg which he picked up during practice on Wednesday.

    The 35-year-old was five over par for nine holes on Thursday when he pulled out of the tournament.

    McDowell had received physiotherapy and played with his leg strapped up.

  8. Briscoe out for three monthspublished at 18:05 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Tom BriscoeImage source, Getty Images

    A blow for Super League side Leeds Rhinos. Winger Tom Briscoe has been ruled out for three months with a shoulder injury.

    The 25-year-old was hurt in the defeat by Warrington Wolves earlier this month and missed last week's win over Wigan Warriors.

    "Tom has got a significant amount of damage in his shoulder," coach Brian McDermott told BBC Radio Leeds.

    "It's a real blow because he's been in fantastic form and is one of the best players in the game."

  9. Triple loan swoop for Peterboroughpublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Peterborough have signed Bradford's Alan Sheehan, Leicester's James Pearson and Middlesbrough's Luke Williams on loan until the end of the season.

    All three will be available to sixth-placed Posh for the League One play-offs, if required.

    Former Notts County and Swindon left-back Sheehan, 28, has played 28 times for Bradford this season.

    Right-back Pearson, 22, and forward Williams, 21, have been at Wrexham and Coventry respectively this term.

  10. Get involved #priceoffootballpublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Stu Teare: Despite big TV deals, every penny counts to clubs. It's idiots like me that would go even if they doubled!

    Luke: If ticket prices were reduced then everyone would be complaining that they can never get a ticket to see their side.

    Robert Payne: I wonder how many PL stars recognise its their high salaries that are the direct cause of football being so unaffordable?

    Today we are asking: what is a fair price to pay for a football ticket? Let us know at #priceoffootball, external on Twitter, text us on 81111 (UK only), or head over to the BBC Sport Facebook, external or Google+ page., external

  11. Twickenham factor is massive - Colepublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Some more rugby union chat. Leicester Tigers prop Dan Cole says England's fine home form will give them a big advantage when they co-host the World Cup later this year.

    Despite narrowly missing out on the Six Nations title, England have won their last five games at Twickenham, scoring 181 points and conceding 91.

    "The way our fans got behind us, we're going to be some force to stop," Cole, 27, told BBC Radio Leicester.

    "It could be the difference. It's like playing with an extra man."

  12. Weston to miss Southend gamepublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    An intriguing tale this one. Southend United winger Myles Weston will miss his side's League Two game against promotion rivals Bury to play for Antigua & Barbuda.

    Myles WestonImage source, Getty Images

    The 27-year-old will fly to a training camp in Florida, and will feature in local friendly matches, before returning to Roots Hall on Tuesday.

    Weston has played 32 times for the Shrimpers this season, scoring twice. Southend are fifth in the table and visit the fourth-placed Shakers on Saturday.

    Interesting timing...

  13. A golden day for Britainpublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Nick Hope
    BBC Olympic & Paralympic sports reporter

    The British team have enjoyed a stunning opening day at the Para-cycling World Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands - winning four gold medals and a silver.

    Dame Sarah StoreyImage source, Getty Images

    Dame Sarah Storey claimed the first gold in the C5 500m time-trial.

    Storey, who failed in her bid to break the hour-record earlier this month, admitted her victory - in 37.847 seconds - was a surprise given her recent training had been dedicated towards longer distances. Just three-tenths of a second behind was team-mate Crystal Lane, who collected her first major international honour on the track with silver.

    The success did not stop there though. Five-time Paralympic champion Jody Cundy successfully defended his world one-kilometre time-trial title. A stunning result given the cyclist was hospitalised with a breathing problem back in November.

    Visually impaired Commonwealth champion Sophie Thornhill retained the women's one-kilometre world time-trial title with pilot Helen Scott. They finished in one minute, 7.553 seconds.

    Paralympic champion Neil Fachie and pilot Pete Mitchell then won the men's equivalent 1km visually impaired time trial.

  14. Brighton sign Carayol, Carlisle sign Atkinsonpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Middlesbrough winger Mustapha Carayol has joined Brighton & Hove Albion on loan until the end of the season.

    Mustapha CarayolImage source, Getty Images

    The 26-year-old Gambian only recently returned from a year-long knee injury by playing for Boro's reserves, but is yet to make a first-team comeback.

    Meanwhile, League Two strugglers Carlisle have signed Boro defender David Atkinson and Brighton winger Jeffrey Monakana on loan until 2 May.

    Atkinson, 21, has yet to make his Boro first-team debut, and failed to play on loan at Hartlepool in September, while Monakana, also 21, played 50 games for Preston before joining Albion in 2014.

  15. Henderson named Broncos head coachpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Championship side London Broncos have appointed Andrew Henderson as their new head coach.

    The former Castleford and Sheffield Eagles hooker, 35, had been in caretaker charge since Joey Grima stood down earlier this month.

    "The role has come earlier than expected. It's a fantastic opportunity for me," he told the club website., external

    "My job now is to improve the confidence and belief of the current players within the squad."

  16. How much is fair for a ticket?published at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Dortmund fansImage source, Reuters

    James Attenborough: A ticket price should never be more than £20 for an adult and £10 for a child at the top level. Germany keeps prices low.

    Tommi Scott: I paid 14 quid to watch Tamworth and they were rubbish so will happily pay 45 to watch a Prem team.

    Todd Wilde: I paid £2 to see Uruguay v N Ireland in a Montevideo pre-World Cup friendly. Full stadium, lots of families.. easy.

    Today we are asking: what is a fair price to pay for a football ticket? Let us know at #priceoffootball, external on Twitter, text us on 81111 (UK only), or head over to the BBC Sport Facebook, external or Google+ page., external

  17. Terry signs new Chelsea contractpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    More on the news Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a one-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge.

    Jose Mourinho and John TerryImage source, Getty Images

    Here's manager Jose Mourinho's view: "This new contract is not to say 'thank you very much'. It is because John continues to perform.

    "He is a top defender. I am happy that he completely deserves this new contract after a season where he has already played 40 matches."

    After winning the League Cup in March, Chelsea have opened up a six-point lead with a game in hand on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, but were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain, and of the FA Cup by Bradford City.

  18. Steel-y attitude to cross countrypublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Nick Hope
    BBC Olympic sports reporter

    Gemma SteelImage source, Getty Images

    Traditionally, thoughts about cross-country will evoke memories of enforced cold, wet and muddy missions across school fields during teenage years.

    Even Britain's Gemma Steel, who was introduced to the sport at the age of 11, admits her feelings towards the sport were once closer to loathing than love.

    "When I first tried it, I said never again," Steel told BBC Sport. "I didn't enjoy it."

    However, having stuck with the event and become European champion last year, she is passionate about the physical and mental benefits of cross-country running.

    Read the interview in full

  19. Vale add two on deadline daypublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    Port Vale have made two signings on loan deadline day, with Sheffield United defender Neill Collins and Everton midfielder Francisco Junior joining the League One club until the end of the season.

    Collins, 31, and Junior, 23, are both eligible to play for Vale against Leyton Orient on Saturday.

  20. Terry signs new Chelsea contractpublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2015

    John TerryImage source, Getty Images

    More on the news Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a one-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge.

    Terry, 34, has been speaking to the club's website,, external and said he was "delighted" to have agreed the deal.

    "After adding another major trophy to my collection this month I hope myself, the players and manager can continue to bring success to our club", he added.

    "Playing for this great club makes me so proud. And as always I would like to thank the fans who have continually supported me."