Summary

  • Rodgers: 'Sterling not going anywhere'

  • QPR boss Ramsey: 'There is covert racism'

  • Team news from Premier League news conferences

  • Pietersen not on England radar during tour - Moores

  • GET INVOLVED: What do you make of Raheem Sterling's interview?

  1. Goodbyepublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Sadly, that is is for another edition of Sportsday, as the Raheem Sterling contract situation wrangles on.

    Will there be more chat about it tomorrow? Join us from 08:00 BST to find out.

    See you then.

  2. Rivals geared up for local derbypublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Big Super League derby this evening as Hull FC take on rivals Hull KR at the KC Stadium at 20:00 BST.

    The home side are without injured duo half-back Marc Sneyd and prop Chris Green for the first Hull derby of 2015.

    Locally-born duo James Cunningham and Jack Logan are called into Lee Radford's 19-man squad as replacements.

    Hull KR prop Mitch Allgood returns after suspension, while lock Greg Burke is back after injury.

    Hooker John Boudebza and prop James Green are omitted from the squad that beat St Helens in their last Super League outing.

  3. 'Survival would be another trophy'published at 18:46 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Esteban CambiassoImage source, Getty Images

    Leicester City midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has said Premier League survival would mean as much as winning another trophy.

    The Foxes are bottom of the table with 19 points - seven points from safety with nine matches to play.

    Former Argentina international Cambiasso, 34, has won 23 trophies to date, including five Serie A titles and the Champions League at Inter Milan.

    "For me, it's like another cup," he told BBC East Midlands Today.

  4. Celtic identify transfer targetspublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Jason DenayerImage source, Getty Images

    Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic have identified a number of potential summer signings as Ronny Deila looks to strengthen his squad.

    The manager is looking to fill several positions, and confirmed that the Hearts captain Danny Wilson is one player being considered.

    Jason Denayer will return to Manchester City at the end of his loan deal, leaving Celtic short at centre-back.

    Deila is, though, keen to re-sign the Belgian on loan, and keep other key members of his team at Celtic Park.

    The club's scouting staff have drawn up a list of options for the positions that Deila wants to fill, and an assessment process has now begun.

  5. Lawro's predictionspublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Phil TaylorImage source, Getty Images

    This weekend's Premier League predictions have been made by our resident Mystic Meg, the one and only Mark Lawrenson.

    The former Liverpool defender thinks Arsenal will beat his old side in Saturday's crucial clash.

    He is up against 16-time world darts champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor, who says Crystal Palace will beat Manchester City on Monday. Interesting.

    Read the predictions in full here

  6. 'Black magic, murder and rape'published at 18:23 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Moses KipsiroImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Sport's Matt Slater: Eight months ago, Moses Kipsiro chased down two rivals down the finishing stretch to defend his Commonwealth 10,000m title in one of the best races at Glasgow 2014.

    Now the Ugandan is in hiding, frightened for his own life and those of his large family.

    Kipsiro, who trains and shares an agent with Mo Farah, claims he is being persecuted for speaking out last year against a coach who was sexually harassing his female teammates. The coach says he is the victim of a politically-motivated smear campaign.

    With allegations of arson, black magic, murder and rape flying around, the IAAF has joined the ranks of those wanting answers. Meanwhile, Ugandan athletics is in turmoil.

    Read the full piece here

  7. Davies banned for five weekspublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    BBC Wales Sport on Twitter:, external Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies banned for five weeks for head-butting Edinburgh centre Andries Strauss in Saturday's Pro12 game

  8. Angry footballer suspendedpublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    FabricioImage source, Getty Images

    This is a good one...

    A Brazilian First Division club have suspended a player who made obscene hand gestures to his own team's fans and ripped his shirt off during a game.

    Internacional defender Fabricio, 28, threw the shirt to the ground after being dismissed in the second half for reacting to jeers from the crowd.

    Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson was sent off in the same game.

    Club president Vitorio Piffero said: "Internacional's jersey is sacred, he lacked respect for the club."

  9. England omission surprises Tredwellpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Kent spinner James Tredwell is surprised he did not play more for England at the World Cup.

    The 33-year-old only appeared in England's final pool match against Afghanistan, by which time they had been eliminated from the tournament.

    "Before going on the trip I had real thoughts I would feature quite a lot and have almost a leading role," he told BBC Radio Kent.

    "To hardly feature at all was a bit of a surprise, if I'm honest."

  10. Jockey unfazed after spectacular fallpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Lewis FergusonImage source, Shamoon Hafez

    Jockey Lewis Ferguson says his spectacular fall from favourite Merrion Square has not put him off racing.

    The 18-year-old was unseated before the jump and turned a full somersault through the air after hitting the top of the final fence at Wincanton.

    It was the amateur's first ride over fences and he emerged unscathed, bar a cut nose - with the horse also uninjured.

    "I'm fine, I feel no worse than I usually do so I'm all right," he said.

    Click here if you have not yet seen the spectacular fall

  11. Redfearn considers Leeds positionpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Neil RedfearnImage source, Empics

    One thing leads to another. Leeds United head coach Neil Redfearn said he is considering his position after assistant coach Steve Thompson was suspended by the club.

    Thompson joined Leeds from neighbours Huddersfield in December and, alongside Redfearn, has overseen the club losing just three league games this year.

    "I've got to have a good think," Redfearn told BBC Radio Leeds.

    "It seems like a strange decision and I would have liked to have known about it."

  12. Pedrosa out for upto six weekspublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Dani PedrosaImage source, EPA

    More medical news. MotoGP contender Dani Pedrosa is to have surgery for a second time on a troublesome forearm injury.

    The Spaniard had announced following last weekend's opening Grand Prix of the new season in Qatar that he would take time away from the sport to look for a cure to his problem.

    He was operated on last year for the same issue and a second operation will mean he is out of action for between a month and six weeks.

    "After speaking with some key doctors and medical professionals that I trust, they are all in agreement that this is the only option for me," said the 29-year-old.

    He will miss the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin on 12 April and the Argentine Grand Prix a week later.

  13. North medical updatepublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    George NorthImage source, Getty Images

    An update on the condition of Northampton's George North...

    The Welshman has been advised by a neurologist to take a month away from playing rugby before being re-assessed at the end of April.

    North will continue to be monitored by the Saints' medical team until then. He will not participate in on-field training, but will continue to contribute in other areas and maintain his work with the club's performance department.

    "We have listened to the advice we sought and George will be taking some time away from the field," said director of rugby Jim Mallinder.

  14. Pietersen on comeback trailpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Kevin PietersenImage source, Getty Images

    Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced plans to begin his season with Surrey against Oxford MCCU in The Parks.

    Pietersen, hoping to press for an England recall through runs in the County Championship, signed a new contract with Surrey last month.

    The 34-year-old was given fresh hope of a return to Test cricket, after his sacking last year, when incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves hinted that it was a possibility.

    "I think I am going to be playing at Oxford, just to get some overs in my legs," he said.

  15. Get involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Faisal: If Raheem wasn't a gifted player LFC wouldn't mind selling him, why would he show any loyalty if LFC don't win trophies?

    Scott Johnson: Sterling making the same decision any non Liverpool fan would make, wants to play best level possible for best wage available

    Peterwari Soberekon: Spent all day discussing the Sterling saga. The boy have said it, wait till the summer before calling him names

    We asked what you think about the Raheem Sterling interview. Give us your thoughts via #bbcsportsday,, external on the BBC Sport Facebook page, external & via Google+, external

  16. Sutton found guilty of match-fixingpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    More on the news that amateur snooker player John Sutton has been found guilty of match fixing after a 6-0 defeat by Jamie Burnett last year.

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh: Following a hearing last week, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has found Sutton in breach of two rules - one relating to fixing and another of misusing inside information.

    It will decide on a sanction against the Irishman at a later date, likely to be next month.

    Sutton is not a member of the WPBSA and does not hold a World Snooker tour card.

    He accepted an invitation to play, and was beaten by Burnett, in an International Championships qualifier in Barnsley in September 2014.

    Suspicious betting patterns on the game were reported. There is no suggestion Burnett was involved in any wrongdoing.

  17. Sutton found guilty of match-fixingpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    BREAKING NEWS: Amateur snooker player John Sutton has been found guilty of match fixing after a 6-0 defeat by Jamie Burnett last year.

  18. Van Marwijk flies in at Go Aheadpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Former Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has agreed to take on an advisory role with relegation-threatened Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles.

    Van Marwijk, who guided Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa, and his former assistant Rene Eijkelkamp will help new coach Dennis Demmers as the club attempts to stop a run of five successive losses.

    "I will regularly visit the club to offer a helping hand. I began here and I've been a supporter ever since," said 62-year-old Van Marwijk, who played for Go Ahead Eagles from 1969 to 1975. "If I can help the staff and players keep this great club in the top flight, then I will do it.

    The club are second from bottom in the Dutch league, play at SC Cambuur in their first game under Demmers on Sunday.

  19. Get involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Lee Farren: I believe Sterling, not holding out for money, wants to assess options at the end of the season.

    Peter Ratcliffe: Sterling gave the interview so he would be left alone until after the end of season. Lesson learned - don't give interviews

    Nick Darby: If it's "not about the money", why is Sterling holding out for a massive wage that will prevent investment in the team

    We asked what you think about the Raheem Sterling interview. Give us your thoughts via #bbcsportsday,, external on the BBC Sport Facebook page, external & via Google+, external

  20. Prop Evans to join Quinspublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 2 April 2015

    Newport Gwent Dragons loose-head prop Owen Evans will join Harlequins at the end of the season.

    The 26-year-old, who represented Wales at the 2009 Junior World Championship, joined the Dragons in 2012 and has scored two tries in 62 appearances.

    "I feel now is the right time to take the jump to the Premiership," he said.

    "I want to develop and with the international props in the squad I feel that Quins can push me further. I can't wait to start pre-season."