Summary

  • Liverpool's Sterling rejects £100,000 per week deal

  • I'm not a money-grabbing 20-year-old - Sterling

  • Rooney: First half against Italy not good enough

  • Murray faces Dominic Thiem in Miami last eight

  • Ian Bell signs new Warwickshire deal

  • GET INVOLVED: Your reaction to Sterling rejecting a contract

  1. Goodbyepublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    So that is everything from today's Sportsday Live. As always, we will be back nice and early at 08:00 BST on Thursday with all the breaking news and gossip.

    Thanks for joining us and for your comments. Until next time, bye for now.

  2. Get involvedpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Raheem SterlingImage source, Getty Images

    James Manchisi: Sterling is arguably a great and upcoming player. If the offer is indeed rejected, Liverpool must shake hands and part ways.

    Gerardo: Sterling is not Gerrard, he'll leave at some point. Liverpool must prepare for that and get a proper deal, right players and fee.

    Ankur Goel: Nothing wrong in demanding 100k a week when Rooney himself earns almost 300k. He is the future of England.

  3. Charity deal for Heartspublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Hearts will have their shirts sponsored by national charity Save the Children for the next three years.

    It is the first time a British club has agreed a permanent shirt sponsor with a national charity - although Aston Villa were sponsored by local hospice Acorns during the 2008-09 season.

    The deal has been funded by an anonymous "group of philanthropists", said Hearts owner Ann Budge.

    A seven-figure sum will be split evenly between Hearts and the charity.

  4. League One previewpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Coventry City midfielder James Maddison is unlikely to feature against Leyton Orient despite making his comeback in the Under-21s after his back injury. Marcus Tudgay (hamstring) is a major doubt, while Reda Johnson is also still out with a muscle tear.

    Leyton Orient are without Jobi McAnuff (Jamaica) and Ryan Hedges (Wales Under-21s), who are on international duty. Lloyd James came on in Saturday's 3-1 win over Port Vale, a first appearance since breaking his leg in September.

    Tony MowbrayImage source, Getty Images

    Coventry boss Tony Mowbray told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "Orient look a decent team. They look strong enough not to finish in the bottom four. How they are down there, I'm not sure.

    "But we shouldn't be fearing anyone. I don't think there's an anxiety from the players."

  5. League One previewpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    League One tableImage source, BBC Sport

    There's a big game at the bottom of League One tonight as Coventry entertain Leyton Orient, who will move out of the relegation zone if they avoid defeat.

    But Coventry are not safe from the drop yet and need a win.

  6. Get involvedpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Some more of your thoughts after Raheem Sterling turns down a £100,000-per-week contract to stay at Liverpool.

    James McDowell: Sterling's one very deluded young man. I think he's had his head turned by a few good headlines and a grasping agent.

    Sammy Franks: The most over-rated player in England. Had one decent season and now he wants 100k+ a week? Doesn't deserve it.

    Tomsk: Sterling is right where he should be. An interesting test of character ahead for him; greed or sense. Time will tell.

  7. Vote resultspublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    The votes are in and most of you think Raheem Sterling is bluffing and will not leave Liverpool, despite rejecting a £100,000 per-week offer and questioning their ability to win trophies.

    Interestingly, if he were to leave Anfield, Arsenal is the next preferred option from those that voted.

    Raheem SterlingImage source, BBC Sport

    So thanks for voting. Here are the results.

    Where will Sterling be playing next season? 41% Liverpool, 17.4% Arsenal, 9.8% Manchester City, 9% Real Madrid, 7.4% Manchester United, 7.2% Chelsea, 2.8% Barcelona, 5.4% other.

  8. Clark misses Masterspublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    South Africa's Tim Clark will miss the next week's Masters as he continues his recovery from an elbow injury.

    Tim ClarkImage source, Getty Images

    The 39-year-old, who finished as runner up to Phil Mickelson at the 2006 Masters, said in a message via his agent Thomas Parker that he did not have sufficient time to prepare for the event.

    Clark has not played since the Sony Open in Honolulu in January and his absence from Augusta means the Masters is assured of having fewer than 100 players for the 49th straight year.

  9. Rugby Leaguepublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Kevin SinfieldImage source, Getty Images

    Castleford head coach Daryl Powell believes Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield will be a "target" for opposition players when he makes the switch to rugby union.

    Sinfield, 34, made a surprise announcement that he will quit Leeds at the end of the season and join the Rhinos' sister club Yorkshire Carnegie on an 18-month contract.

    Powell, who made Sinfield captain of Leeds at 22, said: "It's certainly a challenge. You look at Sam Burgess and what he's going through, and Iestyn Harris - it's tough. It's not an easy thing to do. The one thing you do have is a bit of a sign on you, on your head. You're a bit of a target."

  10. Get involvedpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Some early reaction to the news that Raheem Sterling has rejected Liverpool's offer of a £100,000 per-week contract.

    Max Baggins-Craig: Shocked to hear about Sterling's contract turn down, good job I am sat down. Will any other person ever turn down £100k a week?

    Wee Brenny Rodgers: What is the hype with Sterling? He's the most overrated player in Europe at present. Real Madrid, Barca, hahahaha, behave. Does no one realise that Suarez made Sturridge, Sterling, Henderson etc look good last year? All been found out.

    Viveora: I think he is looking for a move after seeing the fall of LFC and improvement of others. Asking fee will be too high.

    Raheem Sterling, Brendan Rodgers
  11. Show us your medalspublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Speaking of trophies, here's what Liverpool and their major rivals have won since Raheem Sterling moved to Anfield from QPR in February 2010.

    Chelsea - Premier League 2009-10. FA Cup 2009-10, 2011-12. League Cup 2014-15. Champions League 2011-12. Europa League 2012-13.

    Manchester City - Premier League 2011-12, 2013-14. FA Cup 2010-11. League Cup 2013-14.

    Manchester United - Premier League 2010-11, 2012-13. League Cup 2009-10.

    Arsenal - FA Cup 2013-14.

    Liverpool - League Cup 2011-2012.

  12. Get involvedpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    So where should Raheem Sterling be playing next year? Send us your suggestions and the reasons why. Would it be best for his career to stay at Liverpool or is he right to question their ability to win trophies?

    Should he stay in England or would a move overseas be the best thing for his career?

    Let us know your thoughts. Contact us on #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

  13. 'Sterling is nowhere near the finished article'published at 17:24 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Phil McNulty
    BBC chief football writer

    "Raheem Sterling is very good with the potential to be outstanding - but is nowhere near the finished article. He remains a work in progress in the manner of any 20-year-old with a career almost in its infancy.

    "He is blessed with natural pace that makes even the best defences and defenders take a step back, allied to a talent that plays on the opposition's nerves.

    Raheem Sterling

    "His finishing is still not his strong point and he has struggled at times this season to reproduce the brilliance he showed alongside Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge when Liverpool almost claimed their first title in 24 years last season.

    "Sterling may develop into a natural finisher in time but he is nowhere near that as yet. He is still more of a creative force than a player who delivers the end product with regularity and reliability."

    Read more from Phil McNulty on our football pages.

  14. Vote nowpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Which club do you think Raheem Sterling will be at next season?

    There are eight options to choose from on the top-right-hand side of the page, or under the 'Vote' tab on mobile devices.

    The vote will close at 18:00 BST with results published here shortly after. Terms and conditions can be seen here.

    Raheem Sterling
  15. Premier League tablepublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    League table

    So, why is Raheem Sterling concerned at Liverpool's ability to win trophies. Well, their only trophy in the last seven seasons was the League Cup that they won in 2011-12.

    They are still in this year's FA Cup, but are well off the pace in the Premier League, sitting 13 points behind leaders Chelsea. Liverpool also face a battle with Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Southampton and Tottenham to qualify for the remaining Champions League places.

  16. Watch the Sterling interviewpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Raheem SterlingImage source, BBC Sport

    Watch the full interview with Raheem Sterling on the BBC Sport football pages.

    The England international has put contract talks on hold and says he will not discuss a new deal with the club until the end of the season, no matter how big a deal he might be offered.

    Sterling, who has two years left on a contract that gives him £35,000 a week, confirms he had already turned down a deal worth £100,000 a week.

  17. Postpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Raheem Sterling
  18. 'I'm a young kid with dreams and hopes'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, now a television pundit, has warned Raheem Sterling to expect some supporters to turn on him unless he sorts out his future quickly.

    Carragher and SterlingImage source, Getty Images

    But Sterling said: "I'm sure Jamie, when he started out playing for Liverpool, he had his dreams and hopes. I'm no different. I'm a young kid with dreams and hopes.

    "I know what I want from my career and I'm sure he did when he started out at roughly the same age as me.

    "Everyone's entitled to their own opinion and I don't think any different of Jamie. I've known him from when he was at Liverpool and he's a great lad."

  19. Sterling turns down Liverpool dealpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Raheem Sterling has told BBC Sport he is not a "money-grabbing 20-year-old" after confirming he has turned down a new £100,000-a-week Liverpool deal.

    Raheem SterlingImage source, Getty Images

    He also says he will not discuss a new contract with the Reds until the summer, no matter how big a deal he might be offered in the meantime.

    "It's not about the money at all," said the England forward. "It's never been about money. I talk about winning trophies throughout my career. That's all I talk about.

    "I don't talk about how many cars I'm going to drive, how many houses I've got. I just purely want to be the best I can be."

    Raheem Sterling
  20. Livingston fined for rule-breakpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 1 April 2015

    Livingston have been fined £5,000 and given a registration ban for breaking Scottish FA dual interest rules.

    In January, the Championship club were found to have breached four SFA rules due to majority shareholder Neil Rankine's involvement with East Fife.

    And the division's bottom side face more action if Rankine does not dispose of his interests in one of the clubs.

    In November, Livingston were deducted five points and fined £10,000 for breaching rules relating to non payment of tax.