Summary

  • Jose Mourinho against Ballon d'Or - is he right? #bbcsportsday

  • Rory McIlroy chasing career Grand Slam at The Masters in Augusta

  • Racing over at day one of Grand National meeting in Aintree

  • AP McCoy wins Doombar Aintre Hurdle on Jezki (see 15:36)

  • Reanne Evans bidding to become first woman in World Snooker Championship

  • Ken Doherty leads Evans 5-4 in qualifier (play resumes at 19:00 BST)

  1. Get involvedpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes Fifa should scrap the Ballon d'Or because he thinks football is becoming too much about the individual. We are asking for your thoughts.

    Wee Brenny Rodgers:, external He has a point. Ronaldo is the most selfish player in history and cries when people don't pass to him, pathetic.

    Join the conversation using #bbcsportsday, external on Twitter, or drop us a line on the BBC Sport Facebook, external or Google+ page., external

  2. England to restart with penalty in 96th minutepublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    England women's U19 team are denied a penaltyImage source, FATV

    If you haven't seen it already, watch the bizarre event that's got everybody talking today, as German referee Marija Kurtes disallows England defender Leah Williamson's spot-kick for encroachment... and awards a free-kick to Norway.

    England were trailing 2-1 in the key under-19 women's match on Saturday, but will now restart in the 96th minute - with a retaken penalty.

  3. Carberry takes victorypublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Frank Keogh
    BBC Sport at Aintree

    "Ladies' Day 24 hours early as Nina Carberry, riding On The Fringe, wins the Fox Hunters' Chase over Grand National fences."

  4. Non-league Norton to fold over rent disputepublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Norton United, who reached the FA Cup first round for their first time in their 26-year history earlier this season, are to fold at the end of the campaign.

    The eighth-tier club are opting to fold as they cannot afford to pay rent of up to £20,000 a season on their ground in Smallthorne, in the northern outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent.

    Norton left the Norton Cricket Club & Miners Welfare Institute in December after a dispute with the ground owners and have since been sharing at Lyme Valley Stadium, home of Newcastle Town.

  5. Get involvedpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Jose MourinhoImage source, AFP

    Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes the Ballon d'Or should be scrapped.

    The Portuguese tells the Daily Telegraph, external the focus of football is turning from teams to individuals.

    He said: "We are always looking at the individual performance, the individual stat, the player that runs more. Because you run 11km in a game and I run nine you did a better job than I did? Maybe not! Maybe my 9km were more important than your 11."

    What do you think? Should Fifa's world player of the year award be scrapped? Join the conversation using #bbcsportsday, external on Twitter, or drop us a line on the BBC Sport Facebook, external or Google+ page., external

    You can also text us on 81111 (UK only) - but please don't forget to include your name and location.

  6. King gets Peters' help ahead of returnpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Great Britain's Olympic track champion Dani King received help from psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters as she attempted to get over a horror crash that left her fearing for her career.

    King suffered eight broken ribs and a collapsed lung in November while on a regular training route in south Wales. She was in intensive care for two days and in hospital for a further eight.

    "I've spoken to Steve Peters, who has helped me overcome the fear," the 24-year-old told BBC Radio Solent. "I'm really looking forward to racing now - I feel really ready."

  7. AP McCoy rides home with Jezkipublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    JezkiImage source, PA

    Here's a look at that fall for Ruby Walsh on Arctic Fire that let AP McCoy ride home to victory on Jezki in the Doombar Aintree Hurdle.

    Yet another win for McCoy, who is making his last appearance at the Grand National meeting.

  8. Rory's out at Augustapublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    A reminder that you can follow all the action from Augusta, where the Masters is already under way, in our live text commentary over here.

    Rory McIlroy

    Rory McIlroy, seeking a career grand slam, has just come out for his first round and has smacked the ball straight down the middle.

  9. AP McCoy rides home with Jezkipublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    AP McCoy rides his first winner of his final Grand National meeting with Jezki, winning the Doombar Aintree Hurdle at 3/1 in a dramatic finish.

    Three horses were in contention coming to the last where Ruby Walsh suffered a crashing fall on Arctic Fire.

    That stopped the momentum of 2012 Champion Hurdle winner Rock on Ruby and allowed McCoy to race clear and win by 13 lengths.

    McCoy said: "This festival is fantastic and it's great to win a race like this.

    "I will miss riding a horse like this but hopefully this time next year I will be out of re-hab and be able to come and enjoy myself!"

  10. 'I thank Spurs for firing me' - Sherwoodpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Tim Sherwood has been talking about his old club Tottenham Hotspur today, as he prepares to take his Aston Villa side to White Hart Lane on Saturday afternoon.

    Tim SherwoodImage source, Reuters

    "I was pleased with what I did [at Spurs] but I respect the decision made by [chairman] Daniel Levy and his board, they've been good for me. They only made that decision based on what they believe is best for the football club.

    "I haven't got to agree with it. I just move on. I thank them for not being there now as it's the reason I am at this fantastic football club. It's all about what I can give to the side at Aston Villa at the weekend."

  11. Birthday boy Bunting seeks Van Gerwen upsetpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Stephen BuntingImage source, Getty Images

    Stephen Bunting hopes to celebrate his 30th birthday today with victory over world number one Michael van Gerwen in the Premier League this evening.

    After avoiding elimination last week at the end of the first phase of fixtures, Bunting is now seeking a top-four finish in the group stage, which would see him qualify for the play-offs next month.

    "Every point could be massive over the next few weeks and I want to push towards the top four," said the former BDO world champion from St Helens., external

    "This is my debut [season] and it was always going to be nervous, but hopefully I can push into the top four now. I'll be trying my best and we'll see how the next weeks progress."

  12. 14-year-old fan designs Reading kitpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Reading will play Blackburn Rovers on Saturday wearing a one-off kit designed by 14-year-old fan Ryan Duval.

    Duval designed the kit as part of a school project and captain Jem Karacan suggested his drawings be turned into reality after visiting the school.

    "It's brilliant to see this come to fruition," said Royals striker Simon Cox.

  13. Mathews seeks talks as Abril pulls outpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Derry Mathews' camp are in talks with the WBA and Richar Abril's representatives after the Cuban pulled out of a defence against Mathews, 31.

    Derry MatthewsImage source, Getty Images

    The fight was set to take place on 18 April but Abril, 32, has withdrawn, reportedly with illness.

    It is the second time the World Lightweight Champion has called off a defence against Liverpool's Mathews.

  14. Croatia to appeal crowd banpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    The football association of Croatia says it will appeal against a Uefa decision ordering Croatia to play their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Italy behind closed doors in June after crowd trouble last month.

    Ivan Rakitic of CroatiaImage source, Getty Images

    Uefa made the decision after fans set off and threw missiles during a Group H match against Norway at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb on 28 March.

    Football association president and former Arsenal striker Davor Suker said: "For us, the game with Norway was a step forward. Only six firecrackers went off, but it obviously wasn't enough.

    "We have to find the culprits and punish them. We already have footage to identify them. We know what Uefa's next moves will be - deduction of points and a ban from major international tournaments."

  15. Rotherham recall defender Woodpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Rotherham United recall defender Richard Wood from his loan spell at League One strugglers Crawley Town. Wood, 29, scored three goals in 10 games for the Red Devils after joining them on loan in February.

  16. Silviniaco Conti wins Betfred Bowlpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Dual King George winner Silviniaco Conti repeats his 2014 victory in the Grade One Betfred Bowl Chase at Aintree.

    The Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old made amends for a disappointing run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to win by a head as 7/4 favourite.

    Winning jockey Noel Fehily said: "He's some little horse on his day. His jumping was electric."

    AP McCoy, who is competing at his last Grand National meeting, finished third on Holywell.

  17. The Masterspublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    BBC

    Don't forget the Masters is in full swing and you can follow all the action on BBC Sport's live text commentary.

  18. Saints ponder new 'keeperpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    More from Southampton manager Ronald Koeman, who has been addressing the media today.

    The Dutchman confirms the Saints are assessing whether they will need to recruit a new goalkeeper, with Fraser Forster out injured having undergone knee surgery. Kelvin Davis played in the club's most recent match, a 1-0 defeat by Everton.

    Koeman also said that Steven Davis and Florin Gardos will return to the squad for Saturday's game against Hull, but Filip Djuricic is out with an ankle injury.

  19. Pearson eyeing a runpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson talking before Saturday's trip to West Brom:

    "We've not had the winning feeling often enough, but we have games left vs teams we can affect. They'll see it the same way.

    "Players have been positive all season. People will have written us off, but there's a lot of football to be played.

    "We believe we can start a run, but we have to go and do it."

  20. Freedman to sign new Forest dealpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 9 April 2015

    Manager Dougie Freedman says he has shaken hands with Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi on a new deal with the Championship club and expects to sign it before the weekend.

    The 40-year-old, who succeeded Stuart Pearce in February, told BBC Radio Nottingham: "There's no problem from my end at all, it's just getting something in black and white.

    "But there has been a handshake so I don't see anything that will stop us going forward."