Summary

  • Man Utd's Chris Smalling agrees new contract

  • Snooker: Ding Junhui wins despite 147 blunder

  • Ronnie O'Sullivan starts bid for sixth world title

  • Cricket: Rain delays West Indies v England

  • 19:45 BST: Bayern v Porto; Barcelona v PSG

  1. Postpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    On that note, it's time to bid you farewell from Sportsday.

    But stick with us on BBC Sport as we'll bring you live text commentary on the Champions League quarter-finals, as well as West Indies v England.

    Mr Steve Canavan will be back on rolling news duty from 08:00 BST on Wednesday.

    Goodnight.

  2. Snooker loopypublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    It's been an amusing day at the World Championship in Sheffield.

    Earlier on Tuesday, we had China's Ding Junhui forgetting he was on for a maximum break.

    And during Ronnie O'Sullivan's contest with Craig Steadman, the five-time champion played in his socks.

    No, really. You can watch it here.

  3. West Indies v England latestpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Here's the latest from Grenada, where they've taken lunch after rain-hindered the morning session.

    • West Indies 36-2 after 14 overs

    • Not out batsmen: Bravo 19, Samuels 0

    • Bowling figures: Anderson 7-4-11-1, Broad 5-2-8-0, Jordan 2-0-8-1, Moeen 1-0-8-0

    • England won toss and chose to field

    James Gheerbrant and Stephan Shemilt have it all covered over on our live text commentary .

  4. A new challenge for Toure?published at 18:06 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has told French media he is open to "new challenges" and won't stay at the club for the wages.

    Reports last week named Toure among those who could leave the Premier League side in the summer, after their underwhelming season.

    The 31-year-old told Foot Mercato: "No amount of wages will make me stay at a club if I feel that I no longer belong there or if no challenge exists for me.

    "It would be unjust on my part. There comes a moment where numbers don't stop us, it goes beyond that, even if the English press seem more interested in the numbers than the sport itself.

    "For the future, I don't know more than you do, because I will always go where I am offered new challenges."

  5. Carter beats McManuspublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Ali CarterImage source, Getty Images

    Ali Carter makes a triumphant return to The Crucible by beating Alan McManus 10-5 in their first-round contest.

    The Essex potter will now meet Neil Robertson in the next round.

    Carter's world ranking of 13 was protected to enable him to compete at the World Championship, after he twice overcame cancer.

    But he told BBC Sport after his win he's keen for people to remember he's still "one of the best in the world" despite his recent health issues.

  6. 'I'm aiming high' - Murdochpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Ross Murdoch believes he can challenge for a medal at the World Championships after setting a new Scottish record in the 100m breaststroke.

    The 21-year-old finished second behind a world-record swim from Adam Peaty at last week's British Championships.

    murdochImage source, Getty Images

    "I'll be aiming high. I always do," the 21-year-old told BBC Scotland.

    Murdoch rose to prominence at last year's Commonwealth Games, winning gold over 200m and bronze in the 100m.

  7. 'We've let ourselves down'published at 17:46 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Manchester City have "let themselves down" this season and the squad have had "a lot of honest conversations" since the 4-2 defeat at Manchester United nine days ago, says England goalkeeper Joe Hart.

    HartImage source, Getty Images

    The Premier League champions are down in fourth position, 12 points behind runaway leaders Chelsea with five matches left to play.

    "We are not in the place where we wanted to be, we wanted to be really challenging for the title like we've done in previous years," Hart told the club website, external.

    "We've got to be honest and win these last games and see where it takes us. We've let ourselves down at key moments."

  8. Tom Poynton on life after tragedypublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Tom PoyntonImage source, Getty Images

    Derbyshire wicketkeeper Tom Poynton has spoken to BBC Sport about how he has recovered from the car crash which claimed the life of his father, Keith.

    Tom suffered serious leg injuries in the accident last year, and it kept him out for the entire 2014 season.

    But the 25-year-old has spent his rehabilitation time working on community projects with Derbyshire, as well as taking on a role with a company where his father was director.

    You can read his sad but inspiring story via this link.

  9. Liverpool extend sponsorship dealpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Steven GerrardImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool have extend their sponsorship agreement with Standard Chartered Bank through to the end of the 2018-19 season.

    The bank originally signed up as the club's main sponsor in July 2010, and their logo has appeared on the front of the Reds' shirts for the last five seasons.

  10. Caley Thistle defend Meekingspublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Josh MeekingsImage source, Getty Images

    Inverness Caledonian Thistle say they will "vigorously defend" defender Josh Meekings after he was served a Scottish FA notice of complaint following the Scottish Cup win over Celtic.

    Meekings had been offered a one-match ban, which if accepted means he would miss the cup final against Falkirk.

    He was deemed to have handled Leigh Griffiths' goal-bound header in Caley Thistle's 3-2 victory.

  11. Leicester sign Kiwi lock Fitzgeraldpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Leicester Tigers have signed lock Mike Fitzgerald from New Zealand Super Rugby club Chiefs.

    The 28-year-old is the Leicester's second signing this week, following the arrival of Peter Betham from Waratahs.

    "Mike will be a good addition to our group of locks, especially with the retirement of Louis Deacon and Brad Thorn," director of rugby Richard Cockerill told the Tigers website.

  12. World Championship latestpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Owen Phillips
    BBC Sport at The Crucible

    Ronnie O'Sullivan

    "Ronnie O'Sullivan has been having a bit of new shoe trouble at the Crucible.

    "The five-time world champion seemed to be so comfortable in his first-round World Championship meeting with Craig Steadman that he decided to play in his socks.

    "But he wasn't risking a fine from snooker's dress-code police for nothing, his new shoes were hurting so he took them off, played a frame and sought a replacement pair from the crowd.

    "Tournament director Mike Ganley came to the rescue and a lucky fan has walked away with a new pair of barely worn brogues.

    "Hope they fit. And I wonder if a fine will be still be forthcoming?"

  13. Shoes and scores from Sheffieldpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    So Ronnie O'Sullivan is now back wearing shoes (although there's still no confirmation whose they are).

    Ronnie O'Sullivan's shoes

    And he currently leads Crucible debutant Craig Steadman 5-2.

    Elsewhere, England's Ali Carter is 8-5 up against Scotland's Alan McManus. No shoe update from their match, though.

  14. Shoeless O'Sullivanpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Some strange goings-on at The Crucible. It would seem Ronnie O'Sullivan has chosen to swap his shoes....

    George Riley tweetImage source, George Riley

    And is now wearing someone else's size eights:

    George Riley tweetImage source, George Riley
  15. O'Connell rumours dismissedpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    European champions Toulon have dismissed reports that Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has signed a contract with them.

    O'ConnellImage source, Getty Images

    Toulon were heavily linked with 35-year-old O'Connell in the aftermath of Sunday's European Champions Cup semi-final victory over Leinster in Marseille.

    But in a statement posted on the club's official website on Tuesday, Toulon moved to distance themselves from a swoop for Munster's three-time British and Irish Lions lock.

  16. Play to start in the Caribbeanpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    At last, we bring good news from the cricket.

    BBC Sport's Stephan Shemitt: "The cover on the pitch has been completely removed, and there are two members of the groundstaff apologetically dragging a rope around the outfield. I'm hearing that we will start at 16:45 BST. Wonders never cease."

    Live text commentary here.

  17. Real Madrid sleeping their way to the toppublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Wouldn't we all advocate nap time at work?

    Real Madrid bedsImage source, Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno

    Real Madrid have 81 bedrooms at their training complex for players and staff to take a siesta, and it could be the secret behind the club's success.

    BBC Sport's Alec Fenn explains more here.

  18. County Championship latestpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    BBC Sussex's Adrian Harms with updates on day three of Sussex v Worcestershire:

    "A terrific game of four-day cricket which has ebbed and flowed from one side to another.

    "Sussex lead by just 200 with three wickets remaining, but on a good pitch increasingly offering assistance to the spinners, Worcestershire won't fancy chasing more than 250 to win the game."

  19. Champions Leaguepublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Paris St-Germain are in the same boat as Bayern, after going down 3-1 against Barcelona in their quarter-final.

    But Barca coach Luis Enrique isn't getting carried away.

    Luis EnriqueImage source, Getty Images

    "The result of the first leg is good but it is not definitive," he said ."We need to play really well to to get through the tie.

    PSG manager Laurent Blanc has top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic back in the side and isn't ruling out a Nou Camp upset.

    "We know the task is extremely difficult. Our problem is that we have to score, but I do believe we will have plenty of chances to do so," said Blanc.

    "We have nothing to lose and we hope to prove we are better than we were in the first leg."

    As before, full coverage of the quarter-finals on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sport website.

  20. Champions Leaguepublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 21 April 2015

    Thomas Muller is confident Bayern Munich can overturn the deficit against Porto in their Champions League quarter-final second leg.

    Thomas MullerImage source, Getty Images

    Porto won 3-1 in their home leg last week but Muller believes his side can still reach a fourth successive European semi-final.

    "I know we are able to do it - a 2-0 win playing at home wouldn't be a historic score. It is doable," said the Germany World Cup winner.

    "I don't know exactly how we are going to do it but we will do it."

    Kick off at the Allianz Arena is 19:45 BST, with live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website.