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Drama in the Volvo Ocean Race as the Dongfeng Race Team break its mast early on Monday 240 nautical miles west of Cape Horn.

There are no injuries and the crew are not believed to be in any danger but they are not planning to continue racing on this leg and are heading towards Ushuaia, Argentina, under their own sail.

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Retiring 19-time champion jockey AP McCoy has said he is "very likely" to ride favourite Shutthefrontdoor in his final Grand National on 11 April.

McCoy, 40, prefers last year's Irish National winner, trained by Jonjo O'Neill, to Cause Of Causes.

The Northern Irishman said he will retire at Sandown on 25 April if he does not win the National at Aintree.

"I had some thoughts about Punchestown the following week, but I won't be riding there," he told The Times., external

Throughout today, we're going to be taking a look at Euro 2016 qualification, and what the home nations have to do to make it. Here's the lowdown on England...

Story so far: A trip to Switzerland, who took eventual runners-up Argentina to within two minutes of penalties at the World Cup, presented a formidable early test for England, particularly after they went out of Brazil 2014 without winning a game.

But Roy Hodgson's side passed that with merit as Danny Welbeck scored both goals in a 2-0 win in Basel, and he has gone on to be top scorer in qualifying on six goals as England have raced to five wins from five, conceding only once.

A 4-0 victory over Lithuania on Friday was routine but provided Harry Kane with a moment to cherish, with the Tottenham striker scoring his first goal for England 79 seconds into his debut.

The next hurdle: England are six points clear at the top of their group and victory over second-placed Slovenia in June will see them take another big step towards France. Hodgson's team won 3-1 at Wembley in the first meeting.

England captain Wayne Rooney: "Since the World Cup we have been fantastic. A lot of teams around Europe will be looking at this team and will be frightened."

Manchester City's Jill Scott has told BBC Sport not to read too much into the opening round of Women's Super League division one fixtures. City drew 0-0 at Birmingham City at the weekend, while champions Liverpool were beaten 2-1 at home by promoted Sunderland.

"The first game is always going to be a bit random because there's high emotion," said the England midfielder, 28. "I'm not reading too much into it. It's one result from 14."

Liverpool and England defender Gemma Bonner, 23, added: "With the number of players that have moved in the off-season, it's going to take a couple of games to settle in. But because there aren't that many games, it's important to hit the ground running."

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Former France international Luis Fernandez is set to take over as coach of Guinea in place of compatriot Michel Dussuyer, the Guinean Football Federation (FGF) confirms.

FGF secretary general Ibrahima Barry tells a news conference that the 55-year-old Fernandez had been in Conakry since Saturday visiting sports venues and holding talks with the country's sport minister.

They have been looking for a replacement since Dussuyer quit following Guinea's quarter-final exit from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

"It's an open discussion. We're at 90 or 95%," said Barry.

Ash Goodin:, external Northern Ireland will fall short. They'll finish third and it won't be enough. Scotland at a huge risk too with their group.

David Webb:, external I think all will make it, will make it a lot more interesting if all home nations make it!

David fincham:, external Don't forget Scotland still have to go away to Georgia. Can be a very difficult place to go so could easily drop points there.

We are asking you if you think all the Home Nations could qualify for Euro 2016? Let us know via #bbcsportsday,, external text 81111 (UK users only) or post on the BBC Sport, external and Match of the Day Facebook, external pages.

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As well as success for the British home nations at the weekend, there was a vital point for the Republic of Ireland.

Martin O'Neill's side snatched a 1-1 draw against Poland courtesy of a late goal by Shane Long. Former Wolves midfielder Slawomir Peszko had earlier given Poland the lead.

The Republic are now fourth in Group D, two points behind Scotland, and also trailing Poland and Germany.

Fancy something to watch? You are in luck. Here is some of the top video content on BBC Sport this morning.

Formula 1: Vettel beats Hamilton in Malaysia.

Cricket: Michael Clarke dedicates win to Phillip Hughes.

Football: Kyle Lafferty delighted after NI victory over Finland

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Edinburgh winger Tim Visser is to join Harlequins next season.

The 27-year-old Dutch-born wing qualifies for Scotland on residency grounds and made his Test debut in 2012 against Fiji and scored two tries. He has played a further 16 Tests and score five more tries.

He said: "I am delighted to join a club with as much heritage as Harlequins. It's a dream come true and I'm looking forward to meeting my new team mates and helping the club move forward."

Wembley played host to a cracker of a football match on Sunday - albeit not in front of the biggest crowd it will have this season.

In front of 15,585, East Yorkshire's North Ferriby United came back from two goals down to beat Wales' Wrexham on penalties and win the FA Trophy.

North Ferriby - a community with a population of just under 4,000 - started as massive underdogs. The Conference North side were a division and 18 places below their Welsh opponents and were roared on by more than 3,000 supporters among the 14,585 Wembley crowd.

You've been giving your views on the announcement of record profits at Newcastle...

Gavin Vargas:, external Ashley done well off the field but on it we're a mess. Need major investment in players and manager worth billions spends nowt

Lewis Powell:, external No respect for him! Going no where, not interested in winning cups, safety in league is enough not ambitious enough!!

Darren, Durham. on text: Record profits for Newcastle? I might print off a copy of the balance sheet to look at on Sunday instead of watching our game against Sunderland. It will be more exciting. RECORD PROFITS, AWFUL FOOTBALL!!!

Seems not everyone is that impressed by the business sense of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

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Earlier we brought you news that Tiger Woods had dropped out of the top 100 in the latest edition of the golf world rankings.

But while Tiger sinks, another American is rising fast, with 21-year-old Jordan Spieth up to a career-high fourth after finishing second in the Texas Open.

The tournament was won by Jimmy Walker, who enters the top 10 for the first time.

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Liverpool defender Jose Enrique on Twitter:, external What a picture from yesterday !!! Legends.

Sorry Liverpool fans, this isn't your new-look line-up. Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres, Xabi Alonso and Dirk Kuyt were merely back at Anfield for a charity match on Sunday. There is a bit of hope though with Suarez saying his former employers are the only Premier League team he would sign for.

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Turning our attention briefly back to the subject of Australia's World Cup win (sorry, England fans), we've got a couple of features on their triumph to bring to your attention.

BBC Sport's Stephan Shemilt has been running the rule over winning captain Michael Clarke and his complicated relationship with the Australian public. You can read his piece on "the World Cup captain Australians hate to love" here.

And what of this summer's Ashes? Feeling nervous? Well, BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew certainly is. He says he's "quaking in his boots" over Australia's potent fast bowling. You can read his thoughts here.

More on Newcastle's record profits, where their turnover rose to £129.7m, up from £95.9m the previous year.

Matchday revenue, which includes ticket sales and hospitality, dropped slightly to £25.9m from £27.8m in 2013, while season ticket renewal figures held steady, as did average Premier League attendances, which were 50,395 compared to 50,517 the previous season.

The club's debt remains at £129m in the form of an interest-free loan from owner Mike Ashley.

So, despite Newcastle's on-field struggles, does Ashley deserve some rare praise for the way he is running the club? Or not? Let us know on the usual channels.

Newcastle United Football Company Limited announces a record £18.7m profit after tax, up from £9.9m in 2013.

It is the fourth consecutive year of recorded profit.

Operational losses of £600,000 in 2013 have been turned into an operating profit of £4.7m as they continue to outperform Uefa Financial Fair Play regulations.

Here are those parade photos we promised from Australia's cricket World Cup celebrations. Hundreds of fans were at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after their win over New Zealand to mark the victory. The Aussie players were sporting a few dark glasses... A few late nights perhaps?

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This morning our focus is on Euro 2016, and we want to hear from you as well.

Could the impossible happen? Could all four home nations make it to the finals? If not, who do you see falling short? And which players will be crucial to each country's chances?

Let us know via the usual channels - on Twitter at #bbcsportsday, by text on 81111, or via the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

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No surprise where the focus is in Sydney, where the Daily Telegraph front page celebrates Australia's cricket World Cup win over New Zealand. That won't be the last you hear from the Aussies either today, with pictures to come from their victory parade earlier this morning.

Nothing like rubbing it in eh England fans?