Summary

  • Watson knocked out of Prague Open

  • Newcastle in a mess - Shearer

  • Murphy & Trump through to last eight

  • Mourinho criticises Fabregas PFA omission

  • GET INVOLVED: Your freak sporting injuries #bbcsportsday

  1. Fiver for a Cup Final ticketpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Inverness players celebrate reaching the Scottish Cup finalImage source, Getty Images

    Scottish Cup final tickets will be £5 for a significant number of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Falkirk fans.

    That concession is available to under-16s, students and senior citizens for the showpiece at Hampden on 30 May.

    Adult ticket prices will range from £15 to £30 and a family of four will be able to attend the match from £60.

    "I'd like to thank both clubs for their positive contributions to the plans," said Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan.

  2. 'Ringers' cost non-league side dearpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    A struggling non-league team from Shropshire have had their only win of the season wiped out for fielding four ineligible players.

    Telford club Denso FC, who finished bottom of Division Two of the Mercian Regional League, beat AFC Broseley Reserves 3-2 back in February.

    But it has since emerged four of their players were unregistered, one of whom was suspended. Denso suffered some eye-watering defeats this season, losing games 39-0, 28-0 and 23-0.

  3. Are Chelsea boring?published at 17:24 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    George GrahamImage source, Getty Images

    George Graham's Arsenal were often criticised for being boring back in the 1980s and 1990s. They won quite a few trophies, though. George is probably the perfect man, then, to discuss if Jose Mourinho's title-chasing Chelsea are dull. The 70-year-old will be on BBC Radio 5 Live soon.

  4. Gossip updatepublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Football gossip stops for no man. Here are some of the stories that have been hitting websites throughout the day...

    Memphis DepayImage source, Getty Images

    PSV striker Memphis Depay, 21, says he has not spoken to Manchester United about a summer switch to Old Trafford. (Daily Star), external

    Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Italian side Inter as they seek to complete a £5.7m transfer deal for him this summer. (Metro), external

    Tottenham midfielder Paulinho, 26, is set to end his two-year stay at White Hart Lane by returning to former club Corinthians this summer. (Daily Mirror), external

  5. West Brom chairman sets take-over deadlinepublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Pat Murphy
    BBC Midlands football correspondent

    Jeremy PeaceImage source, Getty Images

    "West Brom's chairman Jeremy Peace has set a deadline of 31 May to all possible buyers of the club. If there is no serious intent, then he'll call a halt to any negotiations.

    "I understand there's serious interest from at least five quarters - from China, the Far East and the USA - and that two of the consortiums involved have already started due diligence. This could take as little as three weeks, so the chairman's deadline could be met.

    "Mr Peace is looking for around £150m, which many experts feel is over-optimistic. Those interested are looking at a bid of around £110m."

  6. Get involved - freak injuriespublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Following the spiked pole injury incident at St Mirren, we asked for your own freak sporting injuries...

    Big Brenny: Went to chest a ball down from a thrown-in and slightly misjudged the height. Was on the deck for 10 minutes before they subbed me.

    Ant Dunn: Playing Sunday league, ran off to celebrate scoring and promptly twisted my ankle in a rabbit hole.

    Guy Janaway: Broke my little toe in an indoors game of "round-the-world" table tennis. Caught it on a bookshelf.

    Let us know now at #bbcsportsday or on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

  7. Wakefield finedpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Wakefield have been fined £1,000 after two smoke canister devices were thrown from the away end during their fixture at Castleford on the opening weekend of Super League XX.

    The Rugby Football League found the Wildcats to be in breach of its rules and handed the club a fine which has been suspended until the end of the 2015 season.

    Wakefield chairman Michael Carter said: "Obviously I am annoyed that we have been fined due to the actions of mindless idiots. They are not welcome at any of our games."

  8. Bournemouth v Boltonpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Eddie HoweImage source, Getty Images

    Watford sealed promotion to the Premier League at the weekend and Bournemouth can all-but join them if they beat Bolton tonight at Goldsands Stadium. With a vastly superior goal difference over third-placed Middlesbrough, a win will take the Cherries three points clear in second with just one game to play. You can follow that game on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio. There'll also have a live text commentary on this very site, hosted by Mr Andy Cryer.

  9. Get involved - freak injuriespublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Following the spiked pole injury incident at St Mirren, we asked for your own freak sporting injuries...

    Anuruddha Higgoda: Long jump. Landed on my right hand whilst wearing spikes on my first attempt. Severe cuts and bleeding. Got second place though.

    Ben Fykin: Split my head open and needed four stitches. while celebrating a goal Playing Fifa 2000. Jumped straight into the door frame.

    David Wignall: First time I played golf age nine, I stood too close to my friend and got hit in the chin by a driver. First stitches that day too!

    Keep them coming to #bbcsportsday or on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

  10. Bjorkman stay could be permanentpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Russell Fuller
    BBC tennis correspondent on Radio 5 live sports extra

    On Jonas Bjorkman's extension as Andy Murray's coach:

    "Bjorkman's final commitments with Swedish TV's version of Strictly allowed him only limited training time with Murray in Barcelona last week, but they will get more time together in Munich as the world number three gets his clay court season underway.

    "I'm told there is "no reason" why the arrangement shouldn't become more permanent, and it is possible that both Bjorkman and Mauresmo will be on duty at next month's French Open.

    "Mauresmo's long term future has to remain in doubt - simply because it's very hard for her to know if she will be able to commit to 25 weeks a year on tour once she becomes a mother."

  11. Guptill hundred boosts Derbyshirepublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Bristol:

    Gloucestershire 275, Derbyshire 270-4

    "Martin Guptill scored 106 in the afternoon session as yet again Gloucestershire spilled chances.

    "Guptill himself was put down by Geraint Jones at slip, a routine chance, which will haunt the home side as the New Zealander finished on 123 at tea.

    "Matt Taylor picked up two wickets, but Derbyshire are just five runs short of an innings lead, and look like they are heading towards a big total."

    Listen to the commentary here

  12. Guidetti faces anxious waitpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Celtic striker John Guidetti will discover on Thursday if he is to be punished for singing an allegedly "offensive" song about the demise of Old Firm rivals Rangers.

    CelticImage source, Getty Images

    The on-loan Manchester City hitman had been due to appear before the Scottish Football Association's disciplinary panel on April 9 but that hearing was postponed.

    However, the SFA has confirmed the 22-year-old's case will now be heard this Thursday.

    Guidetti was issued with a notice of complaint last month after repeating an allegedly offensive song on a Dutch TV show last month.

  13. 'Nadal still French favourite' - Federerpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Roger Federer says he still believes Rafael Nadal is the favourite to win next month's French Open, despite the Spanish star's troubled start to the clay court season.

    Nadal failed to get past the third round at last week's Barcelona Open.

    gettyImage source, Getty Images

    But 17-time Grand Slam winner Federer said: "Rafa for me is still the favourite at the French Open, alongside Djokovic, who has been playing so well.

    "Even though Rafa's form is not as good as in previous years, I still believe when the French Open rolls around he is going to be very difficult to beat."

    The tournament at Roland Garros starts on 19 May.

  14. Jarvis cuts through Kent top-orderpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Lancashire 444, Kent 129-4

    Lancashire fast bowler Kyle Jarvis bowled an impressive spell of 8-2-20-3 as Kent struggled to keep out the seamer in the afternoon session at Old Trafford

    Openers Daniel Bell-Drummond and Joe Denly shared an opening stand of 62, before the pair both departed to Jarvis for only 28.

    Kent captain Rob Key could only muster five as the away side collapsed to 85-3, before Jordan Clark clinched his maiden first-class wicket as he had Brenda Nash caught behind for 16 to leave Kent wobbling as they chased down the home side's big first innings total.

    Listen to the commentary here

  15. Durham eke out slender leadpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Radio Newcastle's Martin Emmerson at Chester-le-Street:

    "Durham ended up with a tiny lead of four runs over Sussex following a spirited ninth wicket stand of 116 between Usman Arshad (35) and John Hastings (72).

    "It ended four deliveries after the introduction of the new ball when Arshad drove Steve Magoffin to Ajmal Shahzad at mid-off.

    "With his last partner out in the middle Hastings then got a thick edge to Magoffin in his next over and was caught at third man.

    "Durham had been in a pickle after losing three wickets in four balls for no runs while on 222, but reached 339 all out, with tea taken immediately afterwards."

    Listen to commentary here

  16. Adams rallies for Hampshirepublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle at The Ageas Bowl:

    Nottinghamshire 371, Hampshire 102-2

    "Jimmy Adams led the Hampshire fightback on the second afternoon of their match against Notts at the Ageas Bowl.

    AdamsImage source, Getty Images

    "The home skipper survived one confident lbw appeal to bat through the session to reach tea on an unbeaten 57.

    "Adams reached his second 50 of the summer from 124 deliveries, with nine fours.

    "Luke Wood took the only wicket to fall since lunch, having Michael Carberry taken low down at second slip by Samit Patel for 30.

    "Nottinghamshire's problems mounted with an injury to Jake Ball, which forced the bowler to gingerly leave the action midway through an over."

    Listen to the commentary here.

  17. Browne closes on Oval centurypublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Essex's Paul Newton at The Oval:

    "Having lost their last four wickets without adding a single run, Surrey had to wait till the 41st over to break an Essex opening partnership of 155.

    "Gareth Batty, who took eight wickets in an innings at Chelmsford last year, eventually trapped Jaik Mickleburgh lbw for 61.

    "Nick Browne, meanwhile, continued in the vein that saw him post three centuries in the last six matches of 2014 with a combination of sound defence and sparkling drives.

    "He reached tea 15 shy of a fourth career hundred, in partnership with 17-year-old Daniel Lawrence, with Essex 162-1 in reply to Surrey's 340 all out."

    Listen to the commentary here

  18. Get involved - freak injuriespublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Following the spiked pole injury incident at St Mirren, we asked for your own freak sporting injuries...

    Neil Tostevin: Fell off my bed reaching for the tv remote on the floor resulting in a carpal fracture in my wrist #bbcsportsday

    Krishan Korpal: Ran into a 5-a-side crossbar when I was younger-broken nose & 2 black eyes. Sends shivers down my spine thinking about it now

    Steven F Galloway: Playing snooker I moved my score along too eagerly and received a huge wooden splinter under my fingernail, removed at A+E.