Summary

  • Live Challenge Cup draw

  • Snooker: Robertson beats Jones 10-2

  • Man City's Jill Scott banned for headbutt

  • Surrey's Steve Davies hits double ton

  1. Low on the movepublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Dundee have signed Aberdeen midfielder Nicky Low on a pre-contract agreement.

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    Low, who has made 37 appearances for the Dons, mostly from the bench, has agreed a three-year deal with Dundee.

  2. 'Warnock told me I should leave'published at 16:41 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray has revealed he was told the club wasn't the right place for him by former boss Neil Warnock.

    In an interview with Four Four Two magazine, external, Murray - who has scored six goals in as many games since returning from a loan spell at Reading - said: "When I had a private conversation with the gaffer [Warnock] he told me that Palace wasn't the place for me to be.

    Glenn MurrayImage source, Getty Images

    "I decided it was best to go to Reading. I wanted to play."

    Murray added: "It's just great to be playing a run of games again and getting my name on the scoresheet. I never wanted to leave the club in the summer."

  3. What's gone wrong at Anfield?published at 16:36 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    A year ago, a 3-2 win at Norwich left Liverpool five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with three games remaining.

    We all know what happened next - and fast forward 12 months and the club's FA Cup semi-final defeat means Brendan Rodgers will become the first Anfield boss since the 1950s not to win a trophy in his first three seasons in charge.

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    BBC Sport's Neil Johnston has asked former players John Scales and Mark Lawrenson and ex-boss Roy Evans what they make of the situation.

    It's a fascinating read, you'll find it here.

  4. Neville wants permanent Arena movepublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

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    Manchester Thunder hope to make the Manchester Arena their permanent home, says head coach Tracey Neville.

    Thunder attracted a club-record crowd of over 4,000 at the venue as they lost to Hertfordshire Mavericks in the Superleague semi-final on Saturday.

    Last year's champions, who were unbeaten before the loss to Mavericks, currently play at Wright Robinson Sports College.

    "This event today was unreal. I was so surprised and honoured to be part of it," Neville told BBC Sport. "I hope this is where netballing is evolving and this is our home venue for the rest of our lives."

  5. Begovic causing a stirpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

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    Daily Mail:, external Real Madrid and Manchester City target Asmir Begovic, 27, is a key player for Stoke City according to manager Mark Hughes, who is determined to keep the goalkeeper at the Britannia Stadium.

  6. Football League team of the decadepublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    The Football League team of the decade was announced last night.

    What do you make of the selection? Who would you have in your dream team?

    Give us your views on Twitter via #bbcsportsday, external or on the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

    Football Manager team of the decadeImage source, BBC Sport
  7. Long way to go for Lewispublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Got a spare 10 minutes?

    Then may we recommend this article about why no-one should get too carried away by Lewis Hamilton's hot start to the season and assume the Mercedes driver already has the drivers' championship in the bag.

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    In 1973, for instance, Lotus driver Emerson Fittipaldi's began brilliantly with three wins in the first four races. But the Brazilian managed only four more podiums in the next 11 races and ended the season 16 points adrift of champion Jackie Stewart.

    It's happened to others too, including Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. The full article is here.

  8. Tragedy at rugby gamepublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    A 25-year-old fly-half has died after suffering a head injury while making a tackle for his Australian club side.

    Nick ToothImage source, Quirindi Lions Facebook

    Quirindi Lions' Nick Tooth was airlifted to hospital after a clash of heads against Narrabri Blue Boars on Saturday, and died despite surgery.

    "There was no foul play, nothing untoward about it at all. Sadly it was just a very tragic accident," club president Charles Murray told ABC, Australia's public broadcaster. "He was a lovely kid."

  9. County Championship latestpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    BBC Radio Solent's Kevan James reports from Birmingham, with Warwickshire 221-7 at tea, trailing Hampshire by 98 runs.

    "A better session from Warwickshire thanks mainly to Tim Ambrose (73*).

    "They scored 129-2 between the breaks ensuring they first saved the follow on, and now can close in on the Hampshire total.

    "Hampshire's razor-sharp catching from the morning session failed them this afternoon. Liam Dawson couldn't hold on to a difficult low catch at second slip when Ambrose had 35. Will Smith almost held on to a sharp chance at gulley, although Rikki Clarke was out soon after. "

  10. County Championship latestpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    BBC Leeds' Dave Callaghan at Trent Bridge, where Yorkshire are 140-1 from 49 overs at tea, trailing Nottinghamshire by 288 runs.

    "This is proving to be tense battle with bat in charge of ball. Notts were eventually bowled out for 428 with Alex Hales registering a magnificent 236.

    "Yorkshire have made a spirited reply. They lost young opener Will Rhodes for a useful 41, but Cheteshwar Pujara (31) and Alex Lees (68) have put together a decent partnership."

  11. News at 4published at 16:00 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Here are the headlines so far today:

    Football: A record 40 managers across the top four English divisions had been dismissed by the end of March, according to new research published by the League Managers Association.

    Women's football: Manchester City Ladies midfielder Jill Scott will serve a three-match ban following her headbutt in Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal.

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    Snooker: World number five Barry Hawkins reached the World Championship second round with victory in a final-frame decider against qualifier Matthew Selt, who had battled back from 9-4 down to 9-9.

    Rugby/Cricket: There have been two deaths in the sporting world, both in horribly freak fashion. Nick Tooth, a 25-year-old fly-half, died after a clash of heads as he made a tackle for Australian club side Quirindi Lions. In India, promising young cricketer Ankit Keshri, 20, died after colliding with a team-mate as they both attempted to take a catch in a club game.

  12. County Championship latestpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    BBC Radio Wales's Nick Webb with updates from Glamorgan v Surrey in Cardiff:

    "Glamorgan reached the tea interval on 21 for no wicket, in reply to Surrey's mammoth 563-7 declaration.

    "Steven Davies struck a chanceless career best 200 not out off 290 balls with 23 fours, sharing 50 partnerships with Jason Roy and Tom Curran.

    "Glamorgan were left 12 overs to bat before tea, with Jacques Rudolph and James Kettleborough surviving a few false shots to reach their first objective."

  13. Ali is 'explosive'published at 15:51 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Moeen Ali's likely return to the England team completes an "exciting" and explosive middle order for England, says vice-captain Ian Bell.

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    The all-rounder could replace James Tredwell, who injured his arm in the drawn first Test against West Indies, and would bat at number eight in the second Test in Grenada.

    "Mo is a quality batter and bowler so we will have to fit him in somewhere," said Bell. "With Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, that is an exciting lower order."

    West Indies hung on for a draw in the opening game of the three-match series despite off-spinner Tredwell taking five wickets in the match.

  14. Neil's not messing aboutpublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

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    You know how we said Neil Robertson's first round Crucible match with Jamie Jones was unlikely to last much longer?

    We were right. It's all over. The Aussie wrapped up the first three frames of the afternoon session to win 10-2

  15. Talking a good gamepublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    In case you missed it, Mark Lawrenson and Jason Roberts joined presenter Mark Chapman on Match of the Day 3 to discuss this weekend's Premier League talking points.

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    Have Chelsea offered 'substance over style' this season and will outgoing Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp head to the English top-flight?

    Find out here.

  16. 'I'm hurt at stick' - Tourepublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Yaya ToureImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, says he has been hurt by recent criticism of him in the media, according to the Manchester Evening News., external

  17. Cellino denies strike claimpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Leeds United president Massimo Cellino has denied telling six Leeds United players to go on strike before Saturday's 2-1 loss to Charlton Athletic, reports The Sun, external.

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    The paper says Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario del Fabro, Marco Silvestri, Souleymane Doukara and Edgar Cani pulled out of Saturday's 2-1 Charlton loss at short notice, insisting they were injured.

  18. Rapid Robertsonpublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Neil Robertson is a frame away from booking his place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship.

    The Australian, who took a 7-2 advantage into his afternoon match against Welsh qualifier Jamie Jones, has claimed the first two frames in comfortable fashion to lead 9-2.

    This one seems unlikely to last much longer. Follow all the action here.

  19. Leigh on the uppublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Leigh Centurions are capable of playing in Super League, as shown by their Challenge Cup win over Salford, according to head coach Paul Rowley.

    Leigh Centurions playersImage source, SWpix.com

    The Championship side, who extended their winning run to 21 games, beat Salford 22-18 in the fifth round.

    Leigh are top of the league and favourites for a top-flight return.

    "Anyone who doubted and thought it was pie in the sky and we had no chance, it's answered that question," Rowley told BBC Radio Manchester. "We're capable."

  20. Gerrard sad but 'will deal with it'published at 15:15 British Summer Time 20 April 2015

    Liverpool defender Kolo Toure insists a "sad" Steven Gerrard will deal with the reality of being denied a fairytale FA Cup final farewell.

    "Of course we wanted to do very well for the last game of Stevie for the club but at the end of the day, we wanted to do it for the fans because this club deserves to have a trophy," said Toure.

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    "He (Gerrard) is fine. Of course he is sad, like all the dressing room, but he has been in this game for a long time and he knows how to deal with these situations."

    Liverpool's defeat by Aston Villa denied Gerrard a Cup Final appearance on his 35th birthday on what would have been his very last appearance for his boyhood club.