Summary

  • Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder

  • Jurgen Klopp to leave Borussia Dortmund at end of season

  • 26th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster

  • West Indies v England live text from 14:30 BST

  • Your promotion memories - get involved using #bbcsportsday

  1. Sportsday Livepublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    That's it for Sportsday Live for Wednesday - we'll be back again on Thursday at 08:00 BST.

    You can keep up to date with all of the evening's football action on the BBC Sport website and there will be commentary from the Nottingham Forest v Watford game on BBC Radio 5 live with updates from Fulham's game against Rotherham as well as the two Champions League quarter-final first leg ties.

    And follow all of the first Test action from Antigua here.

  2. Watford's promotion pushpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    In tonight's Championship action, Watford have the chance to go up into second if they can beat Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

    Defender Craig Cathcart (calf) has been passed fit to play for promotion-chasing Watford but striker Fernando Foresteri (knee) misses out along with Joel Ekstrand and Sean Murray.

    Forest will welcome back midfielder Gary Gardner after suspension while strikers Dexter Blackstock and Mo Barrow will be assessed after being absent from the squad in the 1-0 defeat by Huddersfield on Saturday.

  3. Glamorgan and Leicestershire play out drawpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    BBC Wales' Nick Webb at Grace Road: "Former Glamorgan batsman Mark Cosgrove helped his new side Leicestershire to bat out a draw after they had been set a target of 306 in a minimum of 50 overs to beat the Welsh county.

    "The home side slumped to 1-2, but Cosgrove's stubborn knock of 59 not out helped Leicestershire finish on 141-3.

    "Earlier Chris Cooke's fluent innings of 81 had allowed Glamorgan the luxury of declaring on 227-7 early in the afternoon session after Mark Wallace became the club's first specialist wicketkeeper to pass 10,000 runs in first class cricket."

  4. Wakefield sign Widnes prop Kavanaghpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Ben KavanaghImage source, SWpix.com
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    Ben Kavanagh has made six Super League appearances this season

    Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have signed Widnes prop Ben Kavanagh on loan until the end of the season.

    The 27-year-old, who started his career at Wigan, has made six appearances for the Vikings this season.

    Wakefield coach James Webster told the club website: "Ben will add some size and speed to an area we have been short in over the past six weeks."

    The Wildcats are bottom of Super League with just two wins and entertain Halifax in the Challenge Cup on Friday.

  5. Champions League previewpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Franck RiberyImage source, Getty Images

    Bayern Munich go into their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Porto missing a host of players.

    French winger Franck Ribery has an ankle problem, while midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has been ruled out with flu.

    Left-back David Alaba, centre-back Medhi Benatia, midfielder Javi Martinez and winger Arjen Robben are also missing as Bayern look to preserve an 11-game unbeaten record in Portugal.

    Porto have a concern over top goal scorer Jackson Martinez, who has netted 26 times this season.

  6. Dent helps Gloucestershire to draw with Northantspublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Opener Chris Dent's unbeaten 265-ball century helped Gloucestershire secure a draw against Northamptonshire.

    Resuming on 35-0, Dent added another 102 runs with Will Tavare (66), who fell shortly before the lunch interval.

    Robert Keogh trapped Gareth Roderick (52) lbw for the only wicket in the second session, but Northants could not make a further breakthrough.

    Australian Peter Handscomb (25) saw out the final session with Dent, who ended with 104 runs from 285 deliveries.

  7. England battle against Windiespublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Stuart BroadImage source, AFP

    West Indies have reached 234-6, trailing England by 165, at lunch on day three of the first Test in Antigua.

    You can follow the latest text and radio commentary on the BBC Sport website.

  8. Dead fish removed from Olympic rowing venuepublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Dead fishImage source, Reuters

    Thirty-two tons of dead fish have been cleared out of the lagoon where Olympic rowing and canoeing events will take place next year, officials in Rio de Janeiro said on Wednesday.

    More than 60 people from the city's sanitation department have been working daily since week to remove the fish from the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, with many thousands washed up on the shore, and will keep doing so until the problem is resolved.

    Specialists dispute what caused the fish to perish, with some claiming it is down to a sudden drop in water temperature and others saying pollution is to blame.

  9. Saints' Hohaia may return to NRLpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Lance HohaiaImage source, SWPix.com

    St Helens half-back Lance Hohaia has hinted he may return to the National Rugby League when his contract expires at the end of the season.

    The Kiwi, 32, joined on a four-year deal from New Zealand Warriors in 2011 as a replacement for Kyle Eastmond.

    He told BBC Radio Merseyside: "I've no concrete plans in place as yet, we're still just enjoying the season and the summer months that are coming ahead."

  10. "I felt I was fighting this strange feeling rather than the opponent"published at 17:17 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Petra KvitovaImage source, AP

    In her latest exclusive column for BBC Sport, world number four Petra Kvitova explains why she needed a break from tennis.

    The 25-year-old is preparing to return to action in this weekend's Fed Cup.

  11. Liverpool star breaks leg in Brighton loan spellpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Joao Texieira being stretchered off with the injuryImage source, Getty Images

    On-loan Brighton midfielder Joao Teixeira will be out for the rest of the season with a broken leg.

    The 22-year-old, who is on loan from Liverpool, sustained the injury in the 0-0 draw with Huddersfield on Tuesday.

    "Our thoughts are with Joao, as this is a real blow to him after such a good season for the club," Seagulls boss Chris Hughton told the club website., external

    The Portugal Under-21 international joined Brighton in August and scored six goals in 35 appearances during his time at the Amex Stadium.

  12. Van Gaal preparing for next seasonpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Louis van GaalImage source, Reuters

    Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told the club's television channel MUTV , externalthat he is already scouting players for next season.

    "Already in January [we began thinking about the 2015/16 season] because we have to prepare our pre-season," he explained.

    "We also think about the scouting of players, the scouting of our own players because we have a lot on loan and then we have to analyse their performances, so it's a lot of work. It's not only the present season but also what we have to decide for players next season."

  13. Champions League previewpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Zlatan IbrahimovicImage source, EPA

    Paris St Germain have been affected by suspensions for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic suspended after being sent off against Chelsea in the last 16.

    Midfielder Marco Verratti is also banned while defender David Luiz is out injured and there is a doubt over Italy midfielder Thiago Motta.

    Dani Alves will be missing for Barcelona while defender Thomas Vermaelen is recovering from a thigh injury.

  14. Whitlock to skip all-around competitionpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Max WhitlockImage source, Getty Images

    Britain's Max Whitlock has confirmed he will not compete for the all-around title at the European Gymnastics Championships because of the effects of low-grade glandular fever.

    The world silver medallist will instead focus on individual apparatus honours in the pommel horse and floor.

    "For me it's very gutting. The all-around was a big target of mine," the 22-year-old told BBC Sport. "My body will only allow me to do two pieces at the moment."

  15. Bury squad 'paying for flights'published at 16:38 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Departures signImage source, Getty Images

    Bury manager David Flitcroft says his players have contributed money towards their flights back from Portsmouth in an effort to help their attempt for League Two promotion.

    Flitcroft's side, who play against Pompey on Saturday, will fly down on Friday night and stay in a hotel.

    After their 1-0 win over second-placed Shrewsbury on Tuesday, the Shakers are four points off the automatic promotion places.

  16. United and Chelsea to play in North Americapublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Manchester United play in MichiganImage source, Getty Images

    Holders Manchester United and Chelsea will be among the sides playing in the pre-season International Champions Cup North America.

    The tournament will also include Barcelona, Paris St Germain, Porto, Fiorentina, New York Red Bulls, LA Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes and Mexican side Club America

    United and Real Madrid attracted a crowd of 109,318 to Michigan Stadium during last year's tournament before Louis van Gaal's side went on to beat Liverpool in the final.

  17. Doherty misses out, Dott bullishpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Ken DohertyImage source, PA

    Former champion Ken Doherty fails to reach the World Championships main draw after losing to Mark Davis in the third and final qualifying round.

    The Irishman, 45, who won the title in 1997, trailed 8-1 after the first session before losing 10-3.

    "I tried to make a fight of it but it just didn't happen. I was too far back," said Doherty.

    But Scotland's Graeme Dott is through to Saturday's main draw at the Crucible after beating China's Yu Delu 10-7.

    "I don't care who I play," said Dott. "Ronnie O'Sullivan in the first game, why not? I've played three games and he's not played any.

    "I don't think anyone is going to want to draw me. I'm not saying they will be intimidated but there will certainly be easier games than me."

  18. Dengue fever affects Brazil clubspublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Brazilian teams are on alert because of a dengue fever outbreak that is affecting some of the country's top clubs.

    Renato AugustoImage source, AP

    Three players were diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease this week, while clubs have been supplying insect repellent during training.

    Cases of dengue fever have increased significantly across Brazil this year, with most of them reported in Sao Paulo state.

    Corinthians midfielder Renato Augusto said some of the club's players have been training with pants and long sleeves to try to avoid the mosquitoes.

    Brazil's health ministry said there have been more than 460,000 cases of the disease in the country in 2015, while more than 130 people have died this year already.

  19. Walmsley to stay with Saintspublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 15 April 2015

    Alex WalmsleyImage source, Getty Images

    St Helens prop forward Alex Walmsley has agreed a new three-and-a-half year contract at the club after getting offers from the NRL.

    Walmsley signed for the club in 2013 and has gone on to make 62 appearances, including in last season's Grand Final win over Wigan.

    "I had offers from the NRL which I naturally had to think about," said Walmsley. "There is obviously a pull there as it is a prestigious league but credit to Keiron [Cunningham] - he made it clear he wanted to keep me and in the end that was the deciding factor.

    "When the club made it very clear how much they wanted to keep me on board then it made the decision easier."