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Adrian Lewis and defending champion Raymond van Barneveld will hope to move closer to securing Premier League play-off places tonight.

Both men play twice in Birmingham this evening, including a meeting between the pair in the final match of week 13.

Lewis and Van Barneveld are a point behind Phil Taylor in the group table. Taylor occupies the fourth and final play-off spot and will take on world number one Michael van Gerwen tonight.

New Millwall manager Neil Harris has helped the club rediscover its identity, according to former Lions defender Matt Lawrence.

After a short spell in caretaker charge, 37-year-old Harris was named as manager of the relegated Championship side on Wednesday - a day after their demise to League One next season was confirmed.

"Millwall fans don't always ask for winning football but they ask for pride and passion," Lawrence told BBC London. "They were unsuccessful under Ian Holloway and Steve Lomas before him. Neil has instilled the Millwall ethos."

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It can't do much for your self-esteem to be described as 'Mr Irrelevant' but that is the title that awaits the 256th and last pick in the NFL draft, which concludes on Saturday.

That said, it need not be an albatross. Ask Marty Moore, who became the first 'Mr Irrelevant' to win a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots.

He's been speaking to Sporthour on BBC World Service.

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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says after effectively sealing a Premier League place the club would now love to finish the job with the Championship title.

Watford hold a one-point advantage over Bournemouth, ahead of the Cherries' final game at Charlton on Saturday.

But after missing out on the title when earning promotion from Leagues Two and One, Howe now wants some silverware.

"Of course you do (want the title)," the 37-year-old told BBC Radio Solent. "That's been a frustration for us."

Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke will only be allowed to leave if he wants to go and the money is right, manager Tim Sherwood says.

Benteke has scored 10 Premier League goals in 25 games this season and there has been speculation about his future.

"It would have to be a lot of money for anyone to take him from us," said Sherwood, who does not want to sell the in-form Belgium international. "He'd be too expensive for a great deal of clubs in the Premier League."

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Mo Farah will race over 1500 metres at the Birmingham Grand Prix in June, organisers have announced.

The double Olympic champion over 5,000m and 10,000m will step down in distance for the Diamond League event on June 7 as he looks to hone his finishing speed ahead of the World Championships in Beijing in August.

The race will be the first time the 32-year-old has competed over 1500m since he broke the European record by clocking three minutes 28.81 seconds in Monaco two years ago.

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Qatar have relieved former Manchester City and Southampton midfielder Djamel Belmadi of his duties as national coach just over a month before the start of their joint 2018 World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying campaign.

The Qatar Football Association said: "We're currently on the look-out for a new coach. We thank Mr Belmadi for his services and co-operation. We got some very good results in his stint as coach. He was one of our finest coaches."

Hull KR wing Josh Mantellato, the top points scorer in Super League this season, will miss Friday's game against Wigan Warriors because he is best man at his brother's wedding in Australia.

The 28-year-old has scored 94 points in 11 league games this season, but told the club about the wedding when he joined them.

"The player flew to Australia after Saturday's game against Catalans to take part in the ceremony and will be back in England this Sunday," said a Hull KR statement.

Neil Redfearn is keen to stay on as head coach of Leeds next season but wants suspended assistant Steve Thompson reinstated in his role.

When Thompson was suspended without explanation earlier this month, Redfearn, 49, said he would decide on his own future at the end of the season.

Banned owner Massimo Cellino will return to office on Sunday and Redfearn, who believes the Italian has yet to decide whether or not to keep him, expects to hold talks next week.

When asked if he would ask the club to reconsider Thompson's position, Redfearn said: "Definitely. That's got to be resolved."

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Four-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds is to relocate to British Para-Swimming's National Performance Centre in Manchester to finalise her preparations for Rio 2016.

The 20-year-old from Walsall, who won her first Paralympic gold medals in Beijing aged 13, has spent the last 18 months in Loughborough after leaving Swansea.

Simmonds said: "Having spent a very productive 18 months at Loughborough with my coach Steve Bayley, we both agree that it is now time for me to move into the next phase of my preparations for the Rio Paralympics."

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Floodlights are set to be installed at Durham's Emirates ICG allowing it to stage World Cup matches in 2019.

Councillors approved six 55-metre tall floodlights which will allow the county to hold day-night international fixtures, having already hosted Test and one-day games at the venue.

Chester-le-Street is one of 10 host Test venues put up for the tournament.

"World Cup cricket will be coming to the north east," Durham chief executive David Harker told BBC Newcastle.

David Raya has signed a new three-year contract with Championship side Blackburn Rovers. The 19-year-old Spanish goalkeeper made his solitary appearance for Rovers in the 3-0 win at Leeds earlier this month.

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Ollie Robinson has thanked Sussex for giving him a chance to re-launch his professional career following his sacking by Yorkshire last year.

The bowler left the Tykes following "a number of unprofessional actions".

Robinson, 21, scored a century and took four wickets on his first-class debut for Sussex in their defeat by Durham.

"I am grateful to Sussex for giving me another chance. Eight months ago I thought I might not play county cricket again," he told BBC Sussex.

West Bromwich Albion on Twitter:, external "Our thoughts are with the family & friends of Lokeren's Gregory Mertens at this very sad time. #RIPGregory"

Aston Villa on Twitter:, external "RIP Gregory Mertens: Our thoughts are with his family, friends and Lokeren colleagues at this very sad time."

Chelsea on Twitter: , external "All at Chelsea are saddened by the death of Gregory Mertens. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and Lokeren. May he rest in peace."

Swansea on Twitter:, external "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Lokeren's Gregory Mertens at this very sad time. Rest in peace, Gregory."

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Celtic striker John Guidetti has been found guilty and given a warning by the Scottish FA for making an offensive comment relating to Rangers in a television interview.

The Swede, who is on loan from English Premier League side Manchester City, sang a song on a Dutch TV channel, which appeared to make fun of Rangers' recent financial problems.

Celtic have yet to comment, but expressed their disappointment when the SFA announced the player was to be investigated.

Away from the death of Gregory Mertens, the first session of the World Snooker Championship semi-final has concluded, with Shaun Murphy opening up a 6-2 lead over Barry Hawkins.

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The statement from Lokeren concludes:

"We realise that these are incredibly difficult moments for Gregory's family. We already offer them our sincere condolences. The club remains in contact with them and will them assist them wherever possible.

"Gregory, we will miss you!"

The Lokeren club statement continues:

"The desperation of everyone in Sporting Lokeren is large: both our young players and our first-team guys, the coaching staff, employees and the board. Gregory had only been at the club for one-and-a-half years, but in that short time his quiet modesty showed himself to be an indispensable person. Now we will have to learn to live with the loss."

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Chelsea attacker Thorgan Hazard, the Belgian who is on loan at Borussia Moenchengladbach, tweets:, external "Rest in peace Gregory Mertens -24 is too young."

Belgium and Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke tweets:, external "RIP Greg you were a good guy!! My sincere condolences to the Mertens family.

Liverpool and Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet tweets:, external "RIP Gregory Mertens, strength to family and friends."

Romelu Lukaku, Everton and Belgium striker, tweets:, external "Rest in peace Gregory Mertens ... Gone to soon..Life is crazy sometimes man... One day you're here next day you're gone."