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. Boyce unsure over Latics futurepublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Wigan captain Emmerson Boyce is unsure if he will be at the club next season.

    BoyceImage source, Getty Images

    The Latics defender, 35, is the longest-serving player in the squad, but his future could depend on what division Gary Caldwell's side are in.

    Wigan will be relegated to League One on Tuesday if Rotherham avoid defeat in their game against Reading.

    "I don't know (about next year). You've got to ask the chairman, ask the manager to see what my future holds," Boyce told BBC Radio Manchester.

  2. Watson v Hercog latestpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Heather WatsonImage source, Getty Images

    Heather Watson has lost the first set of her Prague Open first-round match with Slovenian Polona Hercog. Watson went down 7-5. In the second set, Hercog leads 3-2.

  3. Real better than United - Hernandezpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Manchester United's Javier Hernandez says his loan club Real Madrid are the "best team in the world".

    The 26-year-old, on a season-long loan, has scored three goals in his last two games - taking advantage of injuries to Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema.

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    He said: "I am a Madrid player. I'm not sure if that'll be for a long time so I want to make the most of the minutes I am with the best team in the world."

    Real have an option to buy the striker at the end of the loan deal.

  4. Murphy advancespublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Shaun Murphy is into the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. after easing past Joe Perry 13-5.

    Shaun MurphyImage source, PA

    The 2005 winner was 12-5 ahead overnight and made a break of 68 to progress to face Anthony McGill in the next round on Tuesday (10:00 BST).

    Judd Trump needs just one more frame against Marco Fu to go through, leading 12-7 for the right to play Ding Junhui.

  5. Get Involved - freak injuriespublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Following the spiked pole injury incident at St Mirren (which you can read about on our site), we asked for your own freak sporting injuries...

    Josh Jones: On a bike ride, reached a fork: sister went right, brother left. I go straight into the substantial bed of nettles & thorns!

    Alex Corps: Was told to do some gymnastics to prevent injury when in goal. Landed badly in the first session, and tore my rotator cuff.

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

  6. Nigel Pearson press conferencepublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

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    It has not always been plain sailing for Nigel Pearson with the Leicester fans this season, but he is winning them over now. And he has paid tribute to the role they have played in helping the Foxes drag themselves out of the bottom three...

    "Throughout the season our fans have remained positive, but in the last few games in particular, they have inspired us."

  7. Nigel Pearson press conferencepublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Jeffrey Schlupp (right) of Leicester City celebrates with teammate David NugentImage source, Getty Images

    Nigel Pearson says that striker David Nugent and full-back Jeffrey Schlupp will be assessed to ascertain their availability for Leicester's game with Chelsea on Wednesday and then and Newcastle on Saturday.

  8. Steve Bruce press conferencepublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Meanwhile, in Hull, Steve Bruce is addressing the media ahead of Tuesday's important game with Liverpool. Bruce has just told reporters that his side have no fresh injury worries following Saturday's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and that Mo Diame and Andrew Robertson could return to the Tigers' squad.

  9. Nigel Pearson press conferencepublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Leicester's recent run of results means they are out of the bottom three for the first time since the end of November. Nigel Pearson has one clear message for his players, though: no complacency...

    "There is still a lot of football to be played. Every game now has something riding on it. There's lots left to do," said the Foxes boss.

    "The only thing that matters is that we're out on the bottom three after 38 games. To do that we have to remain focused."

  10. Nigel Pearson press conferencepublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Nigel Pearson and his Leicester players are riding on the crest of a wave at the moment - one that may well wash them to Premier League safety. They face a major hurdle, though, in their quest to make five wins in a row with Chelsea heading to the King Power on Wednesday.

    Pearson clearly shares something in common with his Chelsea opposite number Jose Mourinho, who has fended off accusations his side are boring by pointing to the points they have next to their name. Pearson has just had this to say to the media: "Results are more important than performances. It's been very satisfying to get four wins and it gives us a realistic chance."

  11. Loadsa moneypublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

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    Wasps say they are on course to become the richest rugby club in the world after announcing their latest financial initiative.

    On Monday they will become the first sports club to launch a retail bond listed on the London Stock Exchange, which is expected to raise up to £35m.

    That means Wasps are set to pass French giants Toulouse in terms of revenue.

    "We expect to be in that position either at end of this season or next season," said Wasps' David Armstrong.

  12. Warriors to play Hull KR in Leighpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

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    Wigan Warriors have moved their Challenge Cup sixth round tie against Hull KR to Leigh Sports Village because of work on the pitch at the DW Stadium.

    The Super League side, who share the ground with Wigan Athletic, play the Robins on Friday, 15 May at 20:05 BST.

    But work is scheduled to begin that week and finish in early July.

    "Unfortunately the condition of the pitch deteriorated rapidly in February and requires major renovation," said Wigan chairman Ian Lenagan.

  13. World Championship livepublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    The Snooker World Championship is back up and running (or potting). On table one, it is Joe Perry (Eng) 5-12 Shaun Murphy (Eng), while next door, Marco Fu (HK) trails Judd Trump (Eng) 10-7. To follow the action, head on over to our coverage page and follow the instructions.

  14. Essex wrap up Surrey inningspublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC London 94.9's Mark Church at The Oval:

    "Very much the visitors morning as Surrey lost their last four wickets without adding a run.

    "Steven Davies (81) and Gary Wilson (46) took Surrey past 300, but after they both departed Surrey first innings came to an abrupt end. Graham Napier did the damage whipping out Wilson, Curran and Dunn as Surrey were all out for 340.

    "Despite the ball swinging, Jaik Mickleburgh and Nick Browne looked solid as they guided Essex to the lunch break with the scoreboard reading 29-0."

  15. Durham struggle against Sussexpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

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

    "It's been a tough morning for Durham, who have been under pressure from the Sussex bowlers.

    "Ollie Robinson and Matt Hobden were particularly efficient as they restricted the home side to just one boundary during an 11-over period, which also saw Scott Borthwick and Michael Richardson struck on the helmet by Hobden.

    "Borthwick eventually went for 23 and Richardson for 37, the latter to the delivery which brought about lunch with Durham 189-5, still 146 adrift of Sussex's first innings score."

  16. Get involved - freak injuriespublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Following the spiked pole injury incident at St Mirren (which you can read about on our site), we asked for your own freak sporting injuries...

    LemursImage source, Getty Images

    Matt Sterry: I pulled a butt cheek walking up a bridge to a five-a-side game. Also ruptured knee ligaments while cleaning a lemur enclosure.

    James Burns: Come out of Judo, tripped over a rock and in the process broken my arm, and meaning I missed my Green Belt.

    AJPS: I once placed my hand on one of the hobs of an electic oven, not knowing it was on. No rugby for 2 weeks with those blisters.

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

  17. Mixed morning for Hampshirepublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle at The Ageas Bowl

    Nottinghamshire 371, Hampshire 10-1

    "The home side enjoyed the better of the early exchanges, removing Alex Hales for 141, after restricting the hero of the first day to only an additional five runs.

    "Andre Adams picked up the wicket and also removed Will Gidman, with Gareth Berg quickly skittling out Vernon Philander.

    "From 324-9 Notts staged a fightback due to their last wicket pair of Jake Ball and Sam Wood, who added 47 together.

    "Philander then built on Nottinghamshire's momentum by bowling out Liam Dawson just before the interval."

  18. Dropped catches hurt Gloucestershirepublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Bristol:

    Gloucestershire 275, Derbyshire 118-1

    "A tale of a morning of dropped catches. Geraint Jones spilled Ben Slater at first slip with the first ball of the day and Billy Godleman gave two chances in an over.

    "The first flew through Chris Dent and then Liam Norwell seemed to have done everything correctly at long leg but the ball escaped him as he tumbled over.

    "Derbyshire went serenely on to 118-1 with Slater finishing on 51 not out in reply to the home side's 275."

  19. Injury-hit Salford seek postponementpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Salford Red Devils have requested the postponement of Friday's Super League fixture with Hull FC because of an "unprecedented injury crisis". Salford are currently without four players through suspension and another eight because of injury. Coach Iestyn Harris has admitted he may have to call on his 38-year-old assistant coach Ian Watson to come out of retirement.