Summary

  • 13 Premier League news conferences

  • Championship play-offs: Middlesbrough v Brentford

  • Andy Murray v Milos Raonic (from 19:00 BST)

  • Lewis Hamilton fastest in second practice for Spain GP

  1. BBC Sport predictorpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Predictor graphicImage source, BBC Sport

    Think you know more than Mark Lawrenson? Why not prove it by telling us what the scores will be for all the remaining matches in the Premier League as well as this season's FA Cup final using our new predictor.

    You can see how your guesses fare against other supporters and get feedback from the likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

    Well, what are you waiting for?

  2. Where next for Pogba?published at 16:09 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Paul PogbaImage source, AP

    What do the top teams in the Premier League need to do to close the gap on champions Chelsea next season? Who should sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba?

    BBC Sport's Robbie Savage runs the rule over these issues in his latest column.

    Click here to read it in full.

  3. Wiggins on Desert Island Discspublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    BBC Radio 4

    Kirsty Young's castaway this week is four-time Olympic gold medal winning cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins.

    The consistently excellent programme will be broadcast on Sunday at 11:16 BST and will be available in podcast form shortly afterwards.

  4. #BBCSportsdaypublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Who do you reckon is getting promoted from the Championship?

    Matthew Hillary: Norwich v Middlesbrough final. Hopefully with Norwich returning to top flight. Hard derby to come, but been strong for last half of season.

    Kingdom Zebedee: Norwich. Can definitely beat Ipswich in semi-final. Can beat Brentford. Boro is the only fear I have.

    Gavin Vargas: Brentford. Pub on each corner of their ground and makes a joke of Warburton going.

    Get involved on Twitter via the hashtag #bbcsportsday, external or on the Match of the Day Facebook page. , external

  5. Wembley to host non-league doublepublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    The FA have announced that the non-league FA Trophy and FA Vase finals will both take place on the same day at Wembley in 2016.

    It will be the first time ever that the has hosted two FA national competition finals on the same day.

    "Having both The FA Trophy and Vase finals on the same day will not only celebrate two great competitions but provide real value for money for fans and neutral supporters," said the FA's director of national game, Kelly Simmons.

  6. On this daypublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Alan SmithImage source, Getty Images

    Fourteen years ago today, Alan Smith was sent off as Leeds United lost 3-0 in Valencia in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final in Spain.

    The shaven-headed Yorkshire lad is now a floppy-haired 34-year-old - and he's just signed a new deal with Notts County.

  7. Froch stripped of WBA titlepublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Carl FrochImage source, Getty Images

    Carl Froch has being stripped of his WBA super-middleweight belt for not defending his title and could announce his retirement next week.

    The British fighter, who has already given up his IBF belt, has not fought since defeating George Groves at Wembley nearly a year ago.

    A clash with Julio Chavez Jr in Las Vegas in March fell through because of the 37-year-old's elbow injury.

    "There's no guarantee he'll fight again," said promoter Eddie Hearn.

  8. Dicks transforms West Ham Ladiespublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Julian DicksImage source, Mikey Cartwright

    How do you take a team from "rock bottom" one year, to a cup final and a top-six finish in the Women's Premier League in the next?

    For West Ham Ladies, the answer is bring in a Hammers legend as manager.

    Julian Dicks, who had two spells at Upton Park as a player, was appointed as West Ham Ladies boss in June last year, a rare foray into women's football management for an ex-star of the men's top-flight.

    And despite losing to Charlton in the London FA Capital Women's Cup final on Wednesday, Dicks' side have made significant progress under his tenure so far.

    Read in full how Dicks transformed the side

  9. Giro d'Italia weather watchpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Giro d'ItaliaImage source, Getty Images

    An "extreme weather conditions protocol" will be tested for the first time during this year's Giro d'Italia after the peloton experienced difficult conditions in recent races.

    The 2014 Giro was hindered by snow fall, while high temperatures caused tyres to explode at the Tour of Qatar this year.

    The International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday: "In case of freezing rain, snow, pollution, strong winds, extreme temperatures or poor visibility, a stage may be cancelled or its course changed for the safety of the riders."

    We could do with extreme weather protocol at BBC Sport towers in Salford today.....

  10. Great City Gamespublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Great City GamesImage source, PA

    Greg Rutherford, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Jo Pavey, Haile Gebrselassie and Richard Kilty launch the Great City Games.

    "I do feel a little bit like, 'what am I doing?' But it's going to be a really fast race," said Ennis-Hill, who runs for the first time in 22 months.

    "I don't feel as much pressure because I feel that I've had my amazing year of being the poster girl [at London 2012] and achieving my dreams."

    Manchester city centre will be turned into a giant urban athletics track and you can watch live on Saturday on BBC One, and on the BBC Sport website and app.

  11. ODI called offpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    And the ODI between Ireland and England in Malahide has been called off because of the rain. No result.

  12. Race for the Premier Leaguepublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    ChampionshipImage source, Getty Images / PA

    The regular Championship season has ended. Now the real drama begins.

    This week, the four teams occupying third to sixth in the final table will embark on the play-offs with one aim: victory at Wembley on Monday 25 May and a slice of the riches and prestige on offer in the Premier League.

    BBC Sport looks at the form, facts and prospects of Middlesbrough, Brentford, Ipswich and Norwich.

    Click here to read the piece in full and give us your views on who will win the play-offs via #bbcsportsday , externalon Twitter.

  13. #BBCSportsdaypublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Who will reach the Premier League via the Championship play-offs? We've been asking for your opinions.

    Owen Grundy [Rotherham fan]: Middlesbrough, by far the best team we played all season.

    Max Baggins-Craig: Brentford. Deserved after years of determination, passion and pure energy. They deserve it to say the least.

    Giannina Caraceni: I can see Ipswich nabbing that PL spot. They've got Freddie Sears, and Norwich have recent PL wounds unhealed.

    Get involved yourself via #bbcsportsday, external on Twitter and the Match of the Day Facebook, external page.

  14. Cookey set for 100th England cappublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Pamela CookeyImage source, Empics

    Pamela Cookey is set to make her 100th appearance in an England netball dress on Friday night, in the second tri-series game against Trinidad and Tobago.

    The 30-year-old made her international debut in 2004 and has since won two Commonwealth Games bronze medals as well as World Cup silver.

    England beat Trinidad and Tobago 65-42 on Wednesday and meet them again at the Copper Box in London tonight (17:30 BST) before Monday's series finale in Liverpool.

  15. Manuel Pellegrini news conferencepublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    As another summer comes round, the "Yaya Toure is leaving Manchester City" stories start up again.

    The Ivorian midfielder's agent mooted the possibility again this week but manager Pellegrini refused to be drawn. "I never answer to the Yaya agent so I won't do it now," the Chilean said.

    Recalling the fallout between Toure and the club this time last year over their failure to adequately mark his birthday, Pellegrini joked that they would consider whether to get the player a birthday cake next week. "We will think what is best, it is important to learn from mistakes..." he said.

    Yaya ToureImage source, Getty Images
  16. Mark Hughes news conferencepublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Hughes on targets: "The supporters are probably fed up of me talking about what we can achieve this season, but we do still have a tremendous opportunity of finishing in the top 10 again, and myself and the guys don't want to let this opportunity slip.

    "All the way through the season, we have also discussed beating last season's points total, so to be coming into our final three games and still being able to do that is pleasing."

    Hughes on Tottenham: "On their day they Spurs are able to go out and cause any team in the league problems. They have a lot of individual talent and they have a good manager, who seems like he has got his players playing the way that he wants them to now."

  17. Hamilton fastest in second practicepublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Lewis HamiltonImage source, Reuters

    Lewis Hamilton was in a league of his own as he set fastest time in second practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.

    The world champion was 0.408 seconds clear of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, with Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg only third.

    Rosberg was a substantial 0.764secs off Hamilton's pace and 0.164secs ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.

    Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat was fifth ahead of Toro Rosso's Max Verstappen and the improved McLaren of Jenson Button.

  18. Motherwell v Kilmarnockpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    There's an important game in Lanarkshire on Friday, with Motherwell needing to beat Kilmarnock if they are to have any hope of escaping the relegation play-off place. Defeat would almost certainly condemn Ian Baraclough's side to a two-legged tie with either Hibernian, Rangers or Queen of the South.

  19. Wolff adamant she has ability to racepublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    Susie WolffImage source, Getty Images

    Williams test driver Susie Wolff says she has the ability to keep alive her hopes of becoming the first woman to race in Formula 1 for 40 years.

    The 32-year-old had her first outing in practice this year at the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday.

    She was 0.8 seconds off the pace of team-mate Felipe Massa.

    "If I did not think I was capable of racing at this level I would be the first to take myself out of the game," Wolff said. "I 100% believe a woman can compete at this level."

  20. No gong for Josepublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 8 May 2015

    You may have just read Jose Mourinho's comments (14:07) on failing to win a manager of the month award this season - despite him leading Chelsea to the Premier League title.

    Jose MourinhoImage source, Getty Images

    Turns out he's not had much luck when it comes to individual gongs.

    In fact, he's only ever won three manager of the month awards - one fewer than former Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear and the same as one-time Manchester City (!) manager Stuart Pearce.

    The Mirror have all the stats here., external Poor old Jose. He has no luck, does he?