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Is Luis Suarez behind Liverpool's popularity in Uruguay?

Are Arsene Wenger, Thierry Henry, Patrick Viera et al the reason why Arsenal are the number one team in France?

And which regions stay true to their local club?

I haven't got all the answers, but it is fun formulating theories on the back of this research by Twitter, who have looked at where tweets about different Premier League clubs come from., external

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Lifeline for Craig Steadman? Probably not. But the qualifier has narrowed the deficit against Ronnie O'Sullivan to trail 8-3 in the best-of-19 first-round match.

Across the Crucible partition, England's Joe Perry is 2-0 ahead against Chinese opponent Zhang Anda.

Watch all the action - from whichever table that takes your fancy - by clicking the 'Live Coverage' tab on this page.

American Paula Creamer has called for a women's Masters at Augusta National.

The club accepted its first women members in 2012 but chairman Billy Payne has said it is unlikely Augusta could host another tournament.

But Creamer, 28, suggested a women's version could be played the week after the men's event in April.

"I think the patrons and everybody would love to have two weeks there, two tournaments. Why wouldn't you?" says the 2010 women's US Open champion.

Your thoughts on what would be a fair price range for a Premier League match ticket are coming in via #fairpriceforfootball, external on Twitter.

Samy Kadeera: , externalanything over £25 is stupid

Ian Whittingham:, external Just renewed with @MCFC £380 for the season which is £20 a game. Can't complain at that. Other areas are £1750 though

Dave:, external Considering the concrete/metal environment of stadiums, with inflation (£5 in 1990), £20 for an end, £25 for a side.

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Cagliari have appointed former Middlesbrough defender Gianluca Festa as their new head coach.

Festa, 46, had been linked with the Leeds job. Banned Leeds president Massimo Cellino sold Cagliari last year.

Craig Steadman looks solemn as he sits in his corner, contemplating how he can overturn an 8-2 deficit against five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Because Ronnie has just extended his advantage against the qualifier to an eight-frame lead in this best-of-19 match. That's two more frames for the win - you had better click on the 'Live Coverage' tab quickly before you miss it.

Salford forward Cory Paterson has been suspended for three games with Catalans prop Jeff Lima handed a two-match ban.

Paterson, 27, was found guilty of a Grade D challenge of intentional striking with the shoulder in the Challenge Cup loss at Leigh.

Lima, 32, received his suspension after a Grade B dangerous contact on Huddersfield's Ukuma Ta'ai.

Hull KR prop Adam Walker, 24, escaped a ban but was fined £300 after striking Bradford's Adam O'Brien.

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Andy Murray is not likely to see his beloved Hibernian play at Barcelona's Nou Camp any time soon - so the British number one had to make do with seeing French champions Paris St-Germain take on the Catalan giants instead.

Murray, who is currently training on clay courts in the city, sat in the stands with retired British doubles player Ross Hutchins as Barca eased into the Champions League semi-finals.

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This could be a big move...

According to local French newspaper Var Martin,, external Toulon are in advanced talks for 36-year-old Munster and Ireland captain Paul O'Connell over a post-World Cup move.

The French and European champions have previous in hiring ageing, but formidable second rows with New Zealand's Ali Williams and South Africa's Bakkies Botha on the books.

West Ham have announced that their cheapest adult season ticket in the 2016-17 season will cost £289, down from between £620 and £940 for the 2014-15 campaign.

That works out at a just a touch over £15 per home league game.

So, what would be a fair price for a Premier League game?

Give us an idea of what you think fans should pay for games in the top flight and feel free to give us a range depending on "category" of opposition, just like the clubs do.

Get in touch via #fairpriceforfootball, external on Twitter, 81111 on text and the MOTD Facebook page., external

The animated announcer is geeing up the packed Crucible crowd. The sound system is pumping out some cheesy walk-on music. And the doors open from the players' dressing room as four suited and booted men emerge. Today's session is under way!

Click the 'Live Coverage' tab on this page to watch every pot - wherever you are.

Have shoeless O'Sullivan, dozy Ding and statty Steve perked up your interest? Excellent. Now schedule your meetings and plan your meals around today's timetable...

10:00 BST:

Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) 7-2 Craig Steadman (Eng)

Joe Perry (Eng) v Zhang Anda (Chn)

14:30 BST:

Mark Williams (Wal) 2-7 Matthew Stevens (Wal)

Shaun Murphy (Eng) v Robin Hull (Fin)

19:00 BST:

Joe Perry (Eng) v Zhang Anda (Chn)

Judd Trump (Eng) v Stuart Carrington (Eng)

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What do you mean snooker's boring? Shame on you. Take a look at these three little gems from the BBC Sport website, then tell us that it is dull....

Top story: Ronnie O'Sullivan - that loveable brogue (sorry) - risked a fine by briefly playing in his socks as he took a 7-2 lead in his opener against qualifier Craig Steadman.

Top video: China's Ding Junhui misses out on a 147 break after appearing to forget he was on for a maximum.

Top feature: What's the maths behind the perfect 147? Steve Davis looks at the numbers behind O'Sullivan's amazing maximum in the 1997 World Championship.

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In case you haven't noticed, the World Championship has rolled back into town. That town being Sheffield - where the famous Crucible theatre hosts the planet's best snooker stars once again.

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up Wednesday's action in less than 10 minutes - and you won't miss a pot. Head over to BBC Two or watch right here by clicking the 'Live Coverage' tab.

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FC United - the club set up as a result of Malcolm Glazer's takeover of Manchester United - and Salford City - part-owned by former Manchester United players Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes - both won promotion last night.

FC United rise to the Conference North and their place in the Evo-Stik Premier League will be taken by Salford City.

Salford celebrated with a team shot with Giggs.

Surrey will start their second innings against Glamorgan with a lead of 144 runs, but their encounter match looks set to peter out towards a high-scoring draw.

Elsewhere, Derbyshire are 27-2 chasing 365 to beat Lancashire, while Essex wrapped up a comfortable five-wicket victory over Kent yesterday with more than a day to spare.

Listen to ball-by-ball commentary from 11:00 BST on the BBC Sport website and via the BBC Sport app.

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"Mats Hummels, £36m, Nathaniel Clyne, £15m, Paul Pogba, £75m, Gareth Bale, £120m, Jackson Martinez, £25m. Next year, we will be champions."

Has Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal revealed his summer transfer targets? Sort of...

The Dutchman was handed a list of suggested squad purchases by a fan on a club community day and gleefully revealed all to the MUTV cameras., external

"He didn't tell me who to sell, but after a little pushing, I know," Van Gaal added.

Worcestershire and Warwickshire will chase sizeable victory targets on the final day of their Division One fixtures against Sussex and Hampshire respectively.

Worcestershire will resume on 47-0 and require another 200 runs to win at Hove, while Warwickshire, needing to score 379 in the final innings at Edgbaston, will also commence the fourth day's play on 47-0.

The match between Nottinghamshire and champions Yorkshire looks to be heading towards a draw, although a Notts collapse this morning would ensure a tense finish at Trent Bridge.

Listen to ball-by-ball commentary from 11:00 BST on the BBC Sport website and via the BBC Sport app.

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Imagine a world where a sporting star can fail a drugs test and still be nominated for their nation's sportsman of the year award. Imagine no more. That's what has happened in Malaysia.

Former badminton world number one Lee Chong Wei has been listed for the 2014 sportsman of the year award - despite being provisionally suspended for a doping offence.

The double Olympic silver medallist is waiting to hear a verdict from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) after testing positive for a banned anti-inflammatory drug during last summer's world championships.

Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon and Everton attacker Kevin Mirallas will swap clubs in the summer according to the Daily Telegraph., external

Lennon, 28, has spent the second half of the season on loan at Goodison Park and will make a permanent switch, while Spurs are free to bid for Mirallas after Atletico Madrid dropped their interest.