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1. Kevin Pietersen hits career-best 326 for Surrey
2. England name squad for Women's World Cup
3. Cyclist Domenico Pozzovivo in Giro d'Italia crash
4. Arsenal v Swansea (20:00 BST)
5. Swindon v Sheff Utd (19:45 BST) 2-1, 2nd leg

And that's it

Stay on the BBC Sport website for live text commentaries of Arsenal-Swansea and Swindon-Sheffield United.

We'll be back for another edition of Sportsday from 08:00 tomorrow. Sithee then.

What's happened today?

The headlines at the end of a busy sporting day:

Cricket: Kevin Pietersen hit the first triple century of his career to make a dramatic statement to England's selectors two months before the Ashes.

Football: Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola says he will still be at the club next season, despite reported interest from Manchester City.

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Cycling: Italian rider Domenico Pozzovivo was taken to hospital after being involved in a horrific crash during stage three of the Giro d'Italia.

Football: Lower-league footballer Tim Nicot has become the second Belgian player to die of cardiac arrest in the past two weeks.

Cricket

Kate Cross says she often forgets that she's a girl after taking eight wickets for men's team Heywood.

The England seamer became the first woman to play in the Central Lancashire League last month and took 8-47 in a win over Unsworth on Sunday.

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"I'm treated like another player," the 23-year-old told BBC Sport.

"I've grown up playing boys' cricket and I'm never treated like a girl in a boys' team. I never dreamed I would get an eight-for in men's cricket."

She added: "I sort of lose track that I'm a girl."

Formula 1

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo, who finished seventh in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, tweets:

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Football

Swindon boss Mark Cooper, meanwhile, says there is a calm atmosphere among his team despite the prospect of a trip to Wembley to face Preston.

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"There's no hooting and screaming and back-slapping. They know it's half-time," he said.

"We know we have to be really professional because we have a really tough job to do to beat Sheffield United."

It's a sell-out at the County Ground - should be a belter.

Remember there will be live text commentary of the game on the BBC Sport website.

Football

The Blades have lost out in seven previous play-off campaigns, but boss Nigel Clough does not believe that puts any additional pressure on his players.

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"We need one goal, it doesn't matter when it comes. We have gone from being pretty even to them being very, very strong favourites so the pressure is all on them," he said.

"We have to play as we can, if we get half a chance hopefully we can put them away this time."

Football

A hugely important play-off semi-final game at the County Ground tonight, where Swindon defender Harry Toffolo (thigh) is a doubt after missing the first leg at Bramall Lane on Thursday.

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Striker Jermaine Hylton made just his second start for the club in the 2-1 win and could keep his place.

Sheffield United defender John Brayford (knee) could miss out after being forced off at half-time last week.

Midfielder Stefan Scougall (hamstring) is out but forward Jose Baxter (illness) might figure after missing the first game.

Football

BBC Radio 5 live commentator Ian Brown: "The wisdom was that Swansea would struggle in this first full season with their rookie manager Garry Monk. Instead they have flourished.

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With Wilfried Bony gone - and Bafetimbi Gomis not always available - they have still managed eye-catching results to seal a club-record number of Premier League points.

It's their best season since the halcyon days of John Toshack in 1982. Seven wins since the January window have given them an outside chance of European qualification.

So having completed a double over Manchester United, Swansea now seek the same against Arsenal."

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BBC Radio 5 live commentator Ian Brown: "On a rain-drenched November afternoon in South Wales, Swansea fought back from a goal down to beat Arsenal. I was there to see a bedraggled Arsene Wenger outmanoeuvred on the touchline by a young tactician by the name of Garry Monk.

It was one of a series of autumn results that brought much introspection in Arsenal heartlands and even the staunchest Wenger allies were beginning to wobble. As usual, they should have known better.

Arsenal are actually qualifying for the Champions League with something to spare. They might have taken 30 points from 30 but for the stubbornness of Chelsea and have, of course, reached the cup final again.

Key players have returned to form and fitness so talk of a proper title challenge next season is far from preposterous."

Football

Arsenal need to keep winning if they are to pip Manchester City to second place in the Premier League.

Team news for tonight's game is that midfielder Aaron Ramsey is a major doubt after sustaining a blow to the leg at Hull and frontman Danny Welbeck is almost certain to remain sidelined with a knee injury.

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Meanwhile, Swansea defender Jordi Amat has been ruled out for the season with a broken metatarsal.

Dwight Tiendalli has been recalled from his loan spell at Middlesbrough, with Jazz Richards also back from a stint at Fulham. Both are available to play - and striker Bafetimbi Gomis could return after missing three games with a hamstring problem.

Back to the footie

Well, that was all very exciting ... though possibly not for the non-cricket fans among you.

And as there are a couple of big games taking place in the world of football shortly, we'd better turn our attention to those...

Cricket

Tweet from Nick Hoult, cricket writer from the Daily Telegraph:

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I think we know what will be making the headlines in tomorrow's papers...

Cricket

And it's all over for the day at Surrey.

Kevin Pietersen has finished unbeaten on 326 out of a score of 528 for 9 in their county championship game with Leicestershire.

Every single opposition player shakes his hand.

A fantastic innings that certainly spices things up a bit.

Get involved - the KP debate

Not everyone's impressed...

Billybunter3rd: Pietersen not bad against a side that hasn't won for two years with Second Division journeymen bowlers. Same level as Oxford University.

Bit harsh Billy.

Football

Oldham have called in police amid reports a death threat was sent to new manager Darren Kelly.

The League One club appointed Kelly last week but the 35-year-old from Northern Ireland has since had to refute claims that he is a supporter of the IRA.

A club statement on Monday afternoon read: "Oldham Athletic AFC are aware of threats made against individuals connected with the club. These matters have been passed to the police and the club will be making no further comments on this subject.

Get involved - the KP debate

Stuart Mitchell: Hard to ignore class of the innings, even if it is against weaker opposition. Strauss has some major thinking to do.

England trio up for Premiership award

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Let's move away from the cricket for a moment to tell you England trio Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Billy Vunipola have been shortlisted for the Premiership Player of the Season award.

Centre Joseph, 24, and 22-year-old fly-half Ford have played important roles in Bath securing a play-off spot for the first time since 2010.

Number eight Vunipola, 22, has made 13 appearances for Saracens this season.

Wasps pair Nathan Hughes and Elliot Daly are also on the shortlist, with the winner to be announced on 20 May.

Get involved - the KP debate

Ed Rotheram: This young Pietersen chap is looking pretty good. Get him in for England. #ohtheirony

Aiden Smith: Pietersen has hit more runs on his own than England in their first innings in the third Test against the West Indies, and double what they hit in the second

Cricket

Surrey have just announced that Pietersen - now on 324 (he's just hit his 14th six) - will talk to the media after play ends at Surrey.

Should be interesting - especially with Andrew Strauss facing the press tomorrow for the first time since being appointed England's Director of Cricket.

Cricket

This is marvellous stuff from Pietersen but let's just put things in context for a moment.

He has been dropped five times in his innings - the first time when he was on 96 - and is up against a Leicestershire side that has not won a county championship game in three years and counting.

But, still, what an innings.

Time for some of your views me thinks.

Should Pietersen be recalled to the England side? Let us know now at #bbcsportsday

Cricket

It is the first triple hundred of Kevin Pietersen's career - and he bought up the mark in typical fashion, by smashing a huge six.

"Goodness me, that's gone miles," says the commentator on BBC London (listen here). "It's ended up in the middle tier of the stand. It's a huge six. There may be a delay here while we find the ball."

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That takes KP to 311, and with no signs of stopping any time soon.

Surrey are 511-9. Can England ignore him after this? Unlikely, whatever the politics of the matter.

Cricket

Oh my word. Kevin Pietersen is flying.

The batsman has just passed the 300 mark in Surrey's county championship match against Leicestershire.

He is on 304, from 349 balls, in an innings which has included 34 fours and - get this - 11 sixes.

The only problem is he's about to run out of partners. Surrey are on 500 for 9, with last man Matt Dunn keeping KP company. Block the best you can Dunny lad, and let KP carry on smashing.

Tennis

Good news for Heather Watson - perhaps inspired by Andy Murray's clay-court heroics, the Brit has reached the second round of the Italian Open after easing past Roberta Vinci 6-3 6-1.

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Watson, 22, broke her Italian opponent twice to claim the first set before comprehensively taking the second.

Britain's world number 41 Watson, who went out in the first round of the Madrid Open earlier this month, faces Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas next.

Football

Spanish La Liga

And as we seem to be in Spanish mode at the moment - I've even donned a sombrero and am munching a paella - this is the latest on the strike that threatens to play havoc with the end of the season...

A Spanish court is likely to decide on Wednesday if the strike affecting the end of La Liga season is legal.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has suspended the end of the season and the players' union (AFE) also decided to strike in a row over TV rights.

The proposed action puts the final two rounds of league games in doubt, as well as the Copa del Rey final.

Football

But, despite that domestic setback, coach Carlo Ancelotti is confident Real Madrid will reach the Champions League final if they repeat the performance of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

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The European champions trail 2-1 from the first leg against head coach Ancelotti's former club Juventus.

"We feel good and if we play like this on Wednesday then everything will go well," the Italian said.

Toni Kroos is expected to be fit despite coming off against Valencia and Paul Pogba is available for Juventus.

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Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal says they can say "goodbye to the league" after slipping four points behind Barcelona with two games left.

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Real came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Valencia, but Barca's win over Real Sociedad has put them in control.

Carvajal said: "At home we couldn't slip up, we've done that and we say goodbye to the league.

"It's painful because we wanted to fight until the final day, although we'll keep on doing that."

Middlesex extend lead at Hove

BBC London 94.9's Kevin Hand at Hove:

Middlesex 269 & 102-5, Sussex 192

"Middlesex reached tea on day two at Hove on 102-5 in their second innings, leading by 179.

"Sussex were skittled for 192 just after lunch as the pitch continued to produce inconsistent bounce as the visitors were aided by cloud cover.

"The cracks on the pitch will only make batting more perilous and a target of more than 200 is going to be highly unlikely with run scoring extremely difficult to this stage."

Cricket

And Kevin Pietersen has moved on to 258 not out, making this his highest ever score in first class cricket.

Can't wait for Andrew Strauss's first news conference as England's Director of Cricket on Tuesday...

Football

The PFA has released the following statement about the allegations from Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt that he was "kicked, punched and spat at" by Preston fans after the play-off game at Deepdale on Sunday.

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"Following an incident during the League One play-off semi-final between Preston North End and Chesterfield, the PFA has been in contact with PFA Chairman Ritchie Humphreys and Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt.

Evatt was allegedly "punched, kicked and spat on" by rival fans on the pitch. The Chesterfield captain has given a statement to police.

The Union is deeply concerned that a member has been attacked by fans and will work closely with Ian Evatt, Ritchie Humphreys and Chesterfield FC in order to offer our full support and guidance.

The PFA will continue to address this matter with the relevant bodies to try and ensure that this behaviour is eradicated from the game, before a player is seriously injured in a similar incident."

Cricket

A Kevin Pietersen update.

The Surrey batsman is now on 251 against Leicestershire and has hit four sixes since tea. He is just four runs short of his highest ever first class score.

Are you watching England?

Football

A couple of BBC Radio Lancashire tweets that will be of interest to Preston fans:

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It will be Preston's first trip to Wembley in 21 years. They will face the winners of tonight's game between Swindon and Sheffield United, on Sunday, 24 May.

Athletics

Jessica Ennis-Hill will only return to heptathlon action in Gotzis if she is fully ready, according to her coach.

The 29-year-old finished third in the 100m hurdles at the Great CityGames in Manchester on Saturday - her first race since July 2013.

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Ennis-Hill had planned to compete in the Gotzis Hypo-Meeting in Austria on 30-31 May. But coach Toni Minichiello said she "had a bit of work to do" before a decision would be made.

Ennis-Hill had been out for almost two years after giving birth to son Reggie last July.

Carberry fifty rallies Hampshire

BBC Radio Solent's Kevan James at Headingley:

Yorkshire 370, Hampshire 127-4

"Hampshire scored 104 runs in the afternoon session for the loss of three wickets.

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"Michael Carberry has hit 13 boundaries in his innings of 66 not out so far.

"Jack Brooks was on a hat-trick after dismissing Vince lbw not playing a shot, and Will Smith caught at slip trying to pull his bat away.

"Conditions slightly improved in the afternoon with some prolonged sunshine."

Cricket

New Zealand wrapped up a 66-run victory over Somerset in their opening tour match despite an entertaining final-day hundred from James Hildreth.

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Hildreth advanced from his overnight 62 to score 115 and lower order runs from Craig Overton (25) and Tim Groenewald (47) briefly raised hopes of an upset.

But off-spinner Mark Craig took the last three wickets to finish with 5-34 in Somerset's 277 all out.

New Zealand play England in two Tests later in May.

Football

Fun and games north of the border.

Gary Teale - St Mirren boss since December - says he can't understand why the club has announced it wants candidates to apply to become manager ... including Teale.

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Interim boss Teale was unable to stop St Mirren from sliding out of the Scottish Premiership, at which point the club announced they would search for a new boss.

"I fully understand that they are going to open the process up to other applicants," said Teale. "But it's obviously frustrating because I'm in there doing the job right now and feel I'm doing the best I can in the circumstances."

In a statement St Mirren said: "We would expect Gary to put his name forward for the vacant manager's position and we will duly consider his application along with all others we receive."

Worcestershire set 437 to win

Warwickshire 264 & 321-8 dec, Worcestershire 149 & 22-0

Boyd Rankin hit his maiden first-class fifty for Warwickshire as his side set Worcestershire a huge fourth-innings target at Edgbaston.

Rankin put on an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 114 with Chris Wright, a record against Worcestershire, before the hosts declared on 321-8 at tea.

With little sign of rain in the forecast, the Pears will now have to bat for four sessions if they are to pull off a draw, or even a remarkable victory.

Football

It looks like there could be some light at the end of the tunnel for Robert Snodgrass.

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The Hull City winger suffered a dislocated kneecap on his first Premier League start for the Tigers back in August and hasn't featured since.

Cricket

BBC Sport reporter Patrick Gearey at the Oval: "'Are you watching Andrew Strauss?' The chant from The Oval. If he is, he'd have seen @KP24 pass 200. Mischievous timing."

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Surrey and Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara: "Great double ton by the big man @KP24 . Big statement in the current England cricket context."

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Kevin Pietersen has hit a double century for Surrey against Leicestershire at The Oval.

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The batsman, who is desperately trying to win back his England place, has chosen the perfect time to make a big score - the national team's new Director of Cricket, Andrew Strauss, is officially unveiled to the media tomorrow.

I think we can all guess what the first question will be...

Meanwhile, you can find the scorecard from Surrey v Leicestershire here.

Football

Excitement is hotting up ahead of tonight's big game in Swindon.

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The Robins take on Sheffield United in the second leg of their League One play-off semi-final.

It's advantage Swindon after the first game - they lead 2-1 and are 90 minutes away from a trip to Wembley.

Sheffield United will hope to make sure that doesn't haoppen, though history is not on their side - the Blades have lost out in seven previous play-off campaigns.

Notts build healthy lead

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

Nottinghamshire 245 & 114-4, Durham 163

"Notts are in a strong position as Durham's batting frailties were exposed for the second week in a row as they were bowled out for just 163 earlier.

"By tea Notts had reached 114-4 in their second innings, which is a healthy lead in a so far of 196 in a low-scoring game. Who knows?

"That may already be enough if Durham are unable to regain their confidence with bat in hand. James Taylor has 45 and Rikki Wessels 12."

Football

A fan of football shirts? In that case you'll like this.

Barcelona centre back Gerard Pique has revealed his shirt collection by posting this on Twitter.

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Impressive to say the least and good to see a few English players have made the cut, with Beckham, Ferdinand (Rio, not Les) and even Danny Welbeck making it into Pique's collection.

Must take some ironing though...

Football

It's all to play for for Sheffield United and Swindon tonight as they battle it out for a place at Wembley against Preston. Swindon won the first leg in Sheffield 2-1.

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The Blades have lost out in seven previous play-off campaigns, but boss Nigel Clough does not believe that puts any additional pressure on his players.

"We need one goal, it doesn't matter when it comes," Clough said. "We have gone from being pretty even to them being very, very strong favourites so the pressure is all on them.

"We have to play as we can, if we get half a chance hopefully we can put them away this time."

Caroline Chapman will bring you live text commentary on that game this evening.

Formula 1

Fernando Alonso's Spanish Grand Prix retirement was caused by a tear-off strip from his own helmet visor blocking one of his rear brake ducts.

The odds of this happening are minuscule but the incident caused overheating and then total failure of the McLaren driver's rear brake system.

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The Spaniard overshot his pit, forcing a mechanic to take avoiding action.

The team saw the tear-off as soon he retired and realised it had come from his helmet after further investigation.

Full story here.

Road Cycling

The serious injuries to Italian rider Domenico Pozzovivo have dominated proceedings at the Giro D'Italia.

The good news is that Pozzovivo, who has been taken to hospital, is, according to his team, "conscious and lucid".

Meanwhile, Australia's Michael Matthews, of the Orica Green-Edge team, took the stage win in a bunch sprint in Sestri Levante to retain the Maglia Rosa.

Cricket

Former England fast bowler Kabir Ali has announced his retirement from first-class cricket following a serious shoulder injury, at the age of 34.

The ex-Worcestershire, Hampshire and Lancashire seamer has failed to recover from the injury he suffered last August on T20 Blast Finals day at Edgbaston.

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Having been released by Lancashire at the end of last season, Birmingham-born Kabir had hoped surgery might work.

But he said: "I underwent major surgery and did all the rehab but, when I tried to bowl, I struggled to get any pace."

Cricket

Wisden editor Lawrence Booth on Twitter:

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Football

Relegated QPR have insisted they will fight any attempt by the Football League to impose a fine on the club for Financial Fair Play breaches.

Legal proceedings between QPR and the Football League are still going on and an independent arbitration panel will decide on whether QPR are liable.

The club could face a fine of up to £58m for FFP breaches but are challenging the legality of the rules.

Road Cycling

Encouraging news coming in from the Giro D'Italia.

There was real concern for Italian rider Domenico Pozzovivo of the AG2R Mondiale team after he fell heavily on a descent.

But BBC Sport's Matt Slater is at the scene and has just tweeted:

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Cricket

The wickets continue to fall around Kevin Pietersen but he seems intent on going nowhere and is continuing to rack up the runs.

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The batsman, looking to get back in the England side, is on 174 not out in Surrey's total of 343 for 8 in their County Championship match against Leicestershire.

Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Colin Graves et al will be watching with interest.

Scorecard here.

Road Cycling

Tweet from BBC Sport's Matt Slater, after Domenico Pozzovivo fell heavily on a descent at the Giro D'Italia and is receiving medical attention.

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Team Sky: "Inside 30km to go on stage 3. The descent almost complete. Our thoughts are with Domenico Pozzovivo after his crash"

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There has been a crash at the Giro D'Italia - Domenico Pozzovivo fell hard on a descent and is currently receiving medical attention.

Football

A Spanish court is likely to decide on Wednesday the legality of a strike protesting against a new TV rights law called by the players' union (AFE), which is threatening the final two La Liga match days and King's Cup final.

The AFE announced last week that players would go on strike indefinitely from 16 May, prompting the professional league (LFP), which represents the 42 clubs in the top two divisions, filed a petition to have the action declared illegal.

Football

Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice as 10-man New York Red Bulls beat New York City FC in Major League Soccer's first derby meeting between the sides.

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Former Manchester City and Southampton striker Wright-Phillips, 30, put away Lloyd Sam's cut-back in early on.

And although Red Bulls' Matt Miazga was sent off after a second booking with 54 minutes to go, Wright-Phillips scored a second after the break.

Cricket

Kevin Pietersen is doing his chances of an England recall no harm at all.

The batsman is 151 not out in Surrey's total of 307 for 7. Given that no other Surrey batsman has scored more than 36, it gives you an idea of how well KP is playing.

Andrew Strauss, England's new director of cricket, over to you.

Scorecard here.

Lawro's Prediction

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BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson: "Swansea continue to surprise me and they are almost certain of finishing at least eighth this season, which is a fantastic achievement in Garry Monk's first full season as a manager.

"But Arsenal are arguably finishing the season as strong as any other team in the Premier League, the champions included."

Think you can do better than Lawro? Prove it with our new predictor game.

Horse Racing

Grand National-winning jockey Timmy Murphy has bagged his first winner since switching from the jumps to the Flat.

Murphy, who won the National at Aintree on Comply Or Die in 2008, had been out for nearly 18 months with a shoulder injury.

The 41-year-old scored at Wolverhampton on the 7-1 shot Houdini, for trainer Jamie Osborne.

You can check out all the latest racing results on the BBC Sport website.

Cricket

Lancashire director of cricket Ashley Giles has accused the England and Wales Cricket Board of 'short-termism' after the sacking of coach Peter Moores.

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The 52-year-old was dismissed following the drawn Test with West Indies after little more than a year in charge.

Giles was removed as England limited-overs coach in April 2014 after less than 17 months in the role.

"One of the biggest problems is that we can't see past tomorrow at the moment," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.

Football

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England defender Alex Greenwood: "Proud and honoured to be named as part of this talented group of 23 going to my first senior World Cup in Canada."

Manager Mark Sampson named his England squad for Canada 2015 this lunchtime. Find out who made the squad here.

Sarries need a 'reaction' - Wray

Back row Jackson Wray says Saracens must still believe they can reach the Premiership semi-finals despite losing to play-off rivals Exeter Chiefs.

Sunday's 24-20 defeat at Allianz Park saw Sarries slip to fifth in the table on points difference.

The north London club can still finish in the top four with victory over relegated London Welsh in their final game of the league season.

"It is in our hands and still down to us to react well to this," Wray, 24, said.

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German Bundesliga

In Germany Schalke have suspended Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam with immediate effect in the aftermath of Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Cologne.

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Schalke fans won't be seeing this celebration from Kevin-Prince Boateng again.

Ex-Ghana forward Boateng, 28, played 59 minutes of the Bundesliga match while Germany winger Sam, 27, was not involved as Schalke dropped to sixth.

Both players have been told they have no future with Roberto Di Matteo's side and can find new clubs.

The club originally said they had released the pair - but they remain under contract.

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Planning your evening's viewing? Two big games tonight fro you to stay across and we have live text commentary on both - obviously.

In the Premier League Arsenal face Swansea, and in the League One play-offs Swindon or Sheffield United will join Preston in the final at Wembley.

The Robins hold a 2-1 lead from the first leg.

Notts on top at Durham

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

Nottinghamshire 245, Durham 155-7

"It's been a good morning for the Notts bowlers who have put Durham under a lot of pressure on a difficult morning for batting.

"And the wickets have fallen in clusters again, like last night, with Michael Richardson, Scott Borthwick and Calum MacLeod all departing with the score on 110.

"Vernon Philander and Brett Hutton have particularly benefited from the low bounce from The Lumley End, taking two wickets and one respectively."

Durham are 155-7 at lunch, still 90 behind.

Football

Leeds manager Neil Redfearn is out of contract at the end of the season.

Richard Marshall: Good news about Lewis Cook [see 14:06], now what about Neil Redfearn?

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Daily Star: Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing Karim Benzema, with Real Madrid willing to sell the 27-year-old French striker.

Football

Team-mates of Tim Nicot - the Belgian footballer who has died today after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch at the weekend - have been paying tribute.

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"I am full of disbelief and feeling powerless," said Wesley Snoeys, who played alongside Nicot for fourth-tier Wilrijk-Beerschot. "Always the same question comes up - why? You left us far too soon."

Another team-mate, Thomas Van Tongerloo, said: "Only last week we were sitting together in the dugout before our game in Duffel. Now we're all in tears because the top guy is no longer with us. We'll miss you so hard, you'll always be in our heart."

Football

The trial of Celtic striker Anthony Stokes for an alleged assault on an Elvis impersonator has been adjourned.

Lawyers for the former Sunderland forward said they were ready to proceed with the hearing into an alleged incident in Dublin on 8 June, 2013.

Judge Patricia Ryan, at Dublin's Circuit Criminal Court, said she would put the case back for mention before the same court on 12 May, but could not guarantee that it would proceed then.

Stokes, 26, was arrested by appointment and charged with assault causing harm to Anthony Bradley, 42, at Buck Whaley's nightclub on Leeson Street, Dublin.

Cricket

Mohammad Amir took a wicket with his second ball in his first top-level domestic match since his four-year spot-fixing ban.

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The Pakistan fast bowler struck for Rawalpindi Rams against Abbottabad Falcons in the country's Haier Super8 T20 Cup.

Amir, then aged 18, bowled no-balls at pre-arranged times during Pakistan's tour of England in 2010.

He was jailed for six months and team-mates Mohammad Asif and captain Salman Butt were also jailed and banned for their part in the scam.

He cannot return to international cricket until September.

Football

Leeds announce that teenage midfielder Lewis Cook has signed a new two-year deal to stay at the club until the summer of 2017.

Cook, 18, made 38 appearances this season.

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Lewis Cook was named Championship apprentice of the year at the Football League awards.

Chairman Massimo Cellino said: "Lewis Cook deserves his new contract, he was one of the most exciting players last season. I knew we had a wonderful talent when I first saw him in the summer.

"At first, I thought he was much older than he was. He plays like he has lots of experience. My hope is for him to stay at Leeds for a long time and continue growing with Mowatt, Byram, Taylor and the others. We don't want to sell."

Rugby Union

Back row Jackson Wray says Saracens must still believe they can reach the Premiership semi-finals despite losing to play-off rivals Exeter Chiefs.

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Sunday's 24-20 defeat at Allianz Park saw Sarries slip to fifth in the table on points difference.

The north London club can still finish in the top four with victory over relegated London Welsh in their final game of the league season.

"It is in our hands and still down to us to react well to this," Wray said.

Football

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Gazzetta dello Sport: Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini refused to deny reports goalkeeper Samir Handanovic could leave the club in the summer, with Manchester United and Juventus reported to be interested in the 30-year-old.

Rugby League

Some rugby league you might have missed from yesterday.

Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos were beaten at Widnes, with on-loan Vikings forward Chris Clarkson scoring a try against his parent club.

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Leeds began the game knowing a win would take them four points clear at the top of the table.

But Clarkson went over for one of seven Widnes tries as the hosts moved within a point of a place in the top eight.

Full report here.

Football

BBC Radio 5 live

England manager Mark Sampson on BBC radio 5 live: "Leaving people out was probably the toughest thing I've had to do in my career so far. There are players who have helped us get here who won't play a part in the summer but we feel we have a strong group to go to Canada and compete in the summer.

"The players are fiercely ambitious. We are a team with world-class talent and can compete with anyone on our day."

Oval hundred delights Pietersen

BBC London 94.9's Mark Church at The Oval:

Leicestershire 292, Surrey 222-5

"Well if there was ever any doubt that Kevin Pietersen was hungry for runs, that has now been put to bed once and for all with an unbeaten 101 at lunch.

"Leicestershire made him work extremely hard for his runs and he has mixed discipline with his normal strokeplay.

"Surrey needed his runs and the way he leapt in the air when he got to his hundred shows how much it meant to him."

Football

There's a nice little barney going on in Portugal between Porto and Benfica.

Porto coach Julen Lopetegui has launched an attack that is the very definition of scathing on his Benfica counterpart, Jorge Jesus.

The pair had to be pulled apart at a recent match between the sides and Lopetegui said: "The coach of Benfica talks a lot, he says what he wants and he talks about everyone.

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"I have the maximum respect for my fellow coaches, all of them, ... but I have lost that respect for him. (He has) an enormous lack of class for someone who has so much experience in this profession."

Jesus, as we understand it, has yet to respond to the comments.

Porto are second in the league and need leaders Benfica to drop four points in their last two games to have any chance of overhauling their rivals.

Morning honours even at Old Trafford

Gloucestershire 388, Lancashire 31-1

Gloucestershire's tail wagged briefly as they added 66 for the last three wickets, with Kyle Jarvis claiming two of them.

But the hosts will be pleased at restricting Gloucestershire to 388 after they were 298-3 yesterday evening.

Luis Reece was dismissed early in the Lancashire reply but they will be hoping for more runs from the in-form Ashwell Prince in the afternoon.

Former England captain Casey Stoney: "Absolutely over the moon to be selected for my 3rd @FIFAWWC really excited to work with this group of players.

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"Important to remember it took more than 23 players to get us to Canada."

Glamorgan struggle at Canterbury

Kent 367, Glamorgan 64-3

Glamorgan made a poor start in reply after finally bowling out Kent on the second morning at Canterbury.

The Welsh county lost James Kettleborough, skipper Jacques Rudolph and Colin Ingram to the new ball before lunch.

Earlier, Kent's Daniel Bell-Drummond failed to add to his overnight 123 not out before falling lbw to paceman Michael Hogan, who finished with 5-71.

Mascot matters

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I know what you're thinking - who is the official mascot of this summer's Women's World Cup?

Step forward Shueme, a female great white owl. A wise move.

Derbyshire bowlers take control

Derbyshire 343, Northants 122-6

Derbyshire's bowling attack has enjoyed a fine morning, taking six Northants wickets before lunch.

Tom Taylor, who has three wickets, started the collapse by removing nightwatchman Azharullah for nought in the second over.

Just how much the visitors can chip into the deficit of 221 in the afternoon, will rest on Josh Cobb's shoulders. The former Leicestershire man is 25 not out.

Follow online

Football fans can follow all the Women's World Cup action online wherever and whenever they are with live streams of every match on the BBC Sport website across PC, tablet mobile and the free BBC Sport app. Current England player Eni Aluko will also bring an insider's perspective in her online column writing exclusively for the BBC. Live text commentaries from all England games and from the quarter-finals stage onwards are available online alongside full reports, on demand goals, round-ups and news from across Canada.

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A special daily Catch Up programme will be available to watch online and download on the BBC iPlayer rounding up the best bits from the previous evening whilst taking a look at the quirkier side of the Women's World Cup 2015.

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England Women's captain Steph Houghton: "France are one of the best teams in the world, we have lots of history and it is about time that we get one over on them. They have great individuals who can win games but so do we."

England play France on 9 June - live across the BBC.

Watch on the BBC

The England squad has now been announced - and the news gets better as every one of the 52 matches in Canada 2015 will be shown live across BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Red Button or the BBC Sport website.

All England games are live on BBC Radio 5 live with news and reports throughout the tournament available 24/7 via the BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app.

The excitement begins on Saturday, 6 June as hosts Canada take on China in the opening game. (Live on BBC Three KO 2300 BST).

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A little more meat on the bones about that England announcement...

Katie Chapman has been included in the squad for the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada following a forced absence from international duty.

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The Chelsea midfielder, 32, did not play for England between 2010 and 2015 after claiming her contract was cancelled because she asked for time off to look after her children.

Also included in Mark Sampson's squad are Reading's Fran Kirby, former skipper Casey Stoney and Birmingham's Jo Potter.

Liverpool striker Natasha Dowie, Gothenburg midfielder Anita Asante, Notts County forward Jess Clarke and Manchester City left-back Demi Stokes have been left out of the 23-strong group.

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The England squad in full:

Keepers

Siobhan Chamberlain (Arsenal); Karen Bardsley (Man City), Carly Telford (Notts County)

Defenders

Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton (Man City), Alex Scott (Arsenal), Laura Bassett, Alex Greenwood (Notts County), Claire Rafferty (Chelsea), Casey Stoney (Arsenal)

Midfield

Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Fara Williams (Liverpool), Jill Scott (Man City), Jade Moore, Karen Carney, Jo Potter (Birmingham), Katie Chapman (Chelsea)

Forwards

Toni Duggan (Man City), Eni Aluko (Chelsea), Lianne Sanderson (Arsenal), Jodie Taylor (Portland Thorns), Fran Kirby (Reading), Ellen White (Notts County)

Hampshire fight back against Yorkshire

BBC Radio Solent's Kevin James at Headingley:

Yorkshire 370, Hampshire 21-1

"A better morning for Hampshire, who picked up the last three Yorkshire wickets for the addition of just 37.

"Hampshire faced a tricky 50 minutes before lunch, losing Sean Terry lbw to Bresnan for 0.

"Liam Dawson (14 not out) is a lucky boy to still be there. He's been dropped in the slips twice and should have been run out.

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England manager Mark Sampson speaking ahead of the Women's World Cup squad announcement: "We know we have to beat the best teams if you want to be successful and what better way to start than against the favourites in France? There aren't many teams who will want to play this England team."

The squad is about to be announced. Squad preview here.

Sussex toil against Middlesex

BBC London 94.9's Kevin Hand at Hove:

Middlesex 269, Sussex 163-8

"Middlesex claimed five wickets in the morning session to put themselves well on top on a Hove pitch that has proved a minefield for the batsman.

"Sussex reached the interval on 163-8, with Ben Brown on 21 and Ajmal Shahzad two not out. The heavy cloud cover this morning aided the visitors as the severely cracked track has lacked any consistency in its bounce or pace since the off.

"The hosts still trail by 106, which in a low-scoring match will be crucial, unless they can find a substantial addition to their total from the lower order."

Chopra century puts Bears in control

BBC WM 95.6's Richard Wilford at Edgbaston:

Warwickshire 264 & 196-6, Worcestershire 149

"A true captain's knock from Varun Chopra has kept Warwickshire in charge on day three - his 107 not out in seam-friendly conditions is arguably worth rather more than that.

"Joe Leach and Charlie Morris hit their straps well in the first hour, and gave Worcestershire hope of a more moderate fourth innings target.

"But Chopra's sixth wicket stand of 66 with Keith Barker has probably taken the game away from them."

Pietersen reaches timely century

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Kevin Pietersen has sent a timely reminder of his ability to the England and Wales Cricket Board with a century on the second morning of Surrey's Championship match against Leicestershire.

Pietersen reached three figures off 153 balls, with two sixes and 12 fours, his first hundred in the Championship since June 2013. He was 101 not out at lunch, with Surrey 222-5, in reply to Leicestershire's 292.

New national director of cricket Andrew Strauss will reportedly give his views on the prospect of a Test recall for Pietersen at a news conference on Tuesday.

He may note that Leicestershire have not won a county game for two years.

Formula 1

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene does not believe the team can challenge Mercedes for the championship this year - even if Sebastian Vettel feels he is still in title hunt.

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Vettel finished third to remain on the coat-tails of the leaders but the four-time world champion was some distance behind Mercedes pair Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.

Arrivabene said: "Fighting for the championship I think is a bit too much.

"I didn't say (we would win) two races this year. To be honest, I said three races. I still believe that this is achievable but there is nothing in life that you can achieve without working hard and this is what we have to do."

Rugby Union

New head coach Tom Coventry will join London Irish for the Aviva Premiership club's full pre-season - four months earlier than first planned.

Irish's new boss Coventry will leave Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs this summer, now linking up with The Exiles in July as opposed to following the autumn's World Cup.

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A round-up of what has made the sporting headlines so far today...

Football: Hundreds have attended a memorial service to mark the 30th anniversary of a fatal fire which ripped through Bradford City's home ground.

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Football: Lower-league footballer Tim Nicot has become the second Belgian player to die of cardiac arrest in the last two weeks.

Formula 1: Red Bull say they will pull out if either they cannot get a competitive engine or Audi do not join forces with the team.

Football: Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola says he will still be at the club next season, despite reported interest from Manchester City.

Athletics

Jessica Ennis-Hill will compete in both the long jump and javelin at the Loughborough International Athletics meeting next weekend, organisers have announced.

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The 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion returned to competitive action in Manchester on Saturday after two years away due to injury and the birth of her first child last year, finishing third in the 100m hurdles.

"I was happy with my run over the hurdles in Manchester and the chance to compete in the long jump and javelin a week later will give us a really clear picture of how things are shaping up.," Ennis-Hill said.

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It truly was a tragic day in the footballing world 30 years ago.

Northampton Town on Twitter: "Remembering Ian Hambridge, from Northampton, who passed away at a @football_league game 30 years ago today."

As well as the Bradford fire, Ian Hambridge was killed after a wall collapsed at Birmingham. Read more in the Birmingham Mail.

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Sergio Aguero is determined to put Manchester City back on top next season.

Aguero struck a hat-trick as City hammered QPR yesterday but the best the Blues can hope for is to finish a distant second in the Premier League to champions Chelsea.

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"We lost a lot of points this season but we want to finish the best we can and start next season fighting for every title," said Aguero.

"This season wasn't as we expected but we will face new challenges next season and there is always revenge in football."

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Keeper Lukasz Fabianski has been talking about the joys of swapping life at Arsenal for Swansea ... and the frustrations too.

"You try to go out of the village and you're stopped by loads of cows and you can't really do anything," the 30-year-old tells The Guardian.

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"If you beep the horn, they just look at you and don't move. But that is the beauty of the place."

Animals aside, Fabianski says Swanea is "a very impressive club" and he loves being there.

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Bad news for Kevin-Prince Boateng.

The former Spurs and Portsmouth frontman has been released by Bundesliga club FC Schalke - and judging by the statement on the club's website, he must have had a bad game at the weekend.

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"Schalke sporting director Horst Heldt announced there would be consequences after Sunday's defeat to FC Köln and the first action has been taken," read the statement.

"Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam have been released with immediate effect."

Rugby Union

A few quotes from Euan Murray, Scotland's most-capped prop, who announced his international retirement earlier.

"My wife Sarah is due our third child in August and I have to be with my family as much as possible before and after the birth," the 34-year-old said, explaining the reasons behind his decision.

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"Clearly, with the World Cup looming, the national squad will be training and playing throughout that period and I have too much respect for the national jersey to put myself forward in those circumstances."

A committed Christian, Murray has not played on Sundays since 2010.

Football

Lee Clark quit as manager of relegated Blackpool because he decided "enough was enough".

According to the Blackpool Gazette, Clark - who announced his resignation on Saturday - was not convinced he could turn around a club that went down with the lowest points total ever mustered in the Championship (25).

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The season ended in disarray when the final game, with Huddersfield, was abandoned after a pitch invasion.

"After seeing what happened in the final game, I had serious concerns about whether or not I could turn it around," Clark said. "It hasn't worked out at Blackpool."

Football

Burnley striker Danny Ings is leaving the club after their relegation - and the Lancashire Evening Telegraph reports that the forward will join Liverpool in the coming weeks.

Empics

A good move for both parties? Will he fare better than Mario Balotelli?

New Cambridge deal & role for Money

Richard Money has signed a new three-year contract with Cambridge United and has been given the new title of football manager by the League Two club.

Money, 59, had been the U's head coach and will remain in charge of the first team but will now be responsible for player recruitment.

Signing players had been the job of chief executive Jez George in his previous role as director of football.

Ex-Colchester manager Joe Dunne will replace Alan Neilson as assistant boss.

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Ian Holloway has been talking, and has made what sounds suspiciously like a "come and get me" plea to Blackpool.

Holloway, who memorably led the Seasiders to the Premier League in 2010, is available after losing his job at Millwall in March.

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"I want to get back in work. People are still talking about why I might have l left Blackpool (in the first place). I want to build something that means something to the fans and if that's not the case then I won't consider doing it," he told Sky Sports News.

"For me it is about having a chance to make something better and to improve it it and if that not case I won't even try. If I don't think I'm the right man I will tell the owner that."

Watch this space.

Who is going down?

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Aston Villa, Leicester, Sunderland, Newcastle, Hull City.

With two games to go, one of those sides will join Burnley and QPR in being relegated to the Championship. But who will fall through the trapdoor?

You can vote now at the top of the page.

England in need of stability - Giles

Lancashire director of cricket Ashley Giles has accused the England and Wales Cricket Board of short-term thinking following the sacking of national team head coach Peter Moores.

"One of the biggest problems is that we can't see past tomorrow at the moment," Giles told BBC Radio Lancashire. "Whether you're a coach, whether you're a selector or whether you're a player, you don't know whether you're going to be here next week."

Giles played 54 Tests for England and had a spell as limited-overs coach, only to be removed in April 2014 after 17 months in charge.

Salvi to leave Leicester Tigers

Julian Salvi is leaving Leicester Tigers at the end of the season, director of rugby Richard Cockerill has confirmed.

The 29-year-old Australian flanker's contract runs out in the summer and he had been in talks with the club about extending his deal.

Cockerill told BBC Radio Leicester: "The saga around that is what it is. Julian is moving on - that's life."

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BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan reports: "Having experimented heavily, it will be interesting to see what England boss Mark Sampson considers his strongest squad when he names the 23 players he will be taking to Canada for the World Cup in June.

"During his 18-month reign, he has re-introduced several players who were frozen out under former boss Hope Powell such as midfielders Katie Chapman and Jo Potter as well as striker Lianne Sanderson. And he started the last game against China with forwards Jodie Taylor and Fran Kirby, who have 16 caps between them. Finally we should see a squad of his own making."

The squad is announced in a hour's time. Read our squad guide here.

Martin Cee, London: "Hull City to go down, but sadly that leaves Newcastle fans lumbered with John Carver for another season in the Premiership and yet another relegation battle next year."

Who will join Burnley and QPR in the Championship?

Get in touch at #bbcsportsday pop on to the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

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West Brom will try to hijack Scott Sinclair's move to Aston Villa with their own £2.5m summer bid. The 26-year-old winger is expected to leave Manchester City in the summer, reports The Mirror.

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Who's on the plane to Canada? England name their World Cup squad at about 13:00 BST. Read our squad guide here:

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Jordan Nobbs

Age: 22 Caps: 21 Goals: 3 Club: Arsenal

Former England winger Sue Smith: "I know she's been struggling a little bit with injuries but she's a quality player. Jordan is someone who's come into her own over the past year. She's always had potential but now she's starting to live up to it. Good with the ball at her feet and can make things happen."

Did you know? Nobbs is the daughter of former Hartlepool player Keith Nobbs, who played for the north-east side in the 1980s.

Football

A man has been arrested over an alleged assault on Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt on the pitch after the League One club's play-off defeat at Preston.

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Evatt said he was "punched, kicked and spat on" by rival fans after his team lost 3-0 in the second leg of their play-off semi-final at Deepdale.

The 33-year-old, who police said was not seriously hurt, used to play for Blackpool, Preston's Lancashire rivals.

A 20-year-old man from Preston, is being held on suspicion of assault, police said.

Athletics

The all-conquering Mo Farah, Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford and former Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu are among the athletes confirmed for the Sainsbury's Birmingham Grand Prix on 7 June.

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In what sounds like it will an event well worth going to, world junior champion Dina Asher-Smith goes head to head with Jodie Williams over 200m.

In the men's 100m, there's arguably an even tastier showdown between Adam Gemili, world indoor 60m champion Richard Kilty and sub-10 second man Chijindu Ujah.

On top of that, Martyn Rooney and Matthew Hudson-Smith - the top two from the 400m at last year's European Championships in Zurich - will compete over the rarely run 300m distance.

Sounds good.

Minute's silence remembers fire victims

A minute's silence followed the reading out of the victims' names during the service to mark the 30th anniversary of the Bradford City fire.

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Follow the BBC News live page for more updates.

Simply Marvellous

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The uplifting BBC drama Marvellous was among the winners at the Bafta awards on Sunday night.

Based on the true story of Neil 'Nello' Baldwin, played by Toby Jones, it tells how a man defied being labelled as having learning difficulties to lead a remarkable life.

After a spell as a circus clown, Neil was offered a job as kit man for Stoke City Football Club by then manager Lou Macari.

You can watch Marvellous again on BBCiPlayer.

Football

BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan reports: "England boss Mark Sampson has kept his players on their toes before naming his Women's World Cup squad at about 13:00 BST. After their friendly 2-1 win over China last month, the 32-year-old Welshman said he had 30-35 players to consider, so it will certainly have been a challenge to whittle that number down to the 23 who will be heading to Canada."

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BBC Sport has pulled together a guide to which players are likely to make the squad, what they will add to the team and which fringe players are set to miss out.

Read here and find out more.

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Football

England boss Mark Sampson names his 23-strong squad for the Women's World Cup at about 13:00 BST, determined to improve on the team's last showing at a major tournament.

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Several members of the England squad have been suffering with injuries in the build-up to the World Cup

Under former coach Hope Powell, England crashed out of Euro 2013 at the group stage without winning a game.

During a 100% qualifying campaign, Sampson has brought in several old faces and some new recruits, and must now choose a squad to navigate out of a group including France, Mexico and Colombia.

Who will be in?

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Rugby Union

Record-breaking Scotland prop Euan Murray has announced he is retiring from the international game.

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The 34-year-old Glasgow Warrior has appeared 66 times for his country - more than any other tighthead prop - but just four months before the start of this year's World Cup has decided to call it a day.

Murray - who made his Dark Blues bow against Romania in Bucharest back in 2005 - said: "I am extremely proud and grateful to have represented the people of Scotland at rugby for so long."

Golf

Rickie Fowler's victory at the Players Championship in Sawgrass has lifted the American into the top 10 in the latest world rankings.

Fowler jumped from 13th to ninth, while Sergio Garcia - the man Fowler beat in a play-off - moves from 10th to seventh.

Rory McIlroy remains top dog, followed by 21-year-old Masters winner Jordan Spieth. Justin Rose is sixth.

Fowler's victory at Sawgrass, incidentally, was his second PGA Tour win - the first being a play-off victory over McIlroy at the Wells Fargo Championship in 2012. Here's a pic from that event - how young do they both look?

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Can you beat Lawro?

Dartford FC fans have had their greatest success with their predictions so far in the new BBC Sport predictor game, averaging 63 points with their weekend predictions.

With Lawro predicting three scores accurately and three correct results, he would have scored 120 points.

Burnley fans are most knowledgeable in the Premier League, currently eighth in the predictions table, while QPR are least accurate with their predictions, in 100th place.

Play now and predict the outcome of tonight's Arsenal v Swansea match.

Football gossip

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The Mirror: West Ham are interested in signing £6m-rated striker Claudio Beauvue, 27, from French side Guingamp

Who is going down?

Steve Byrne: Based on recent performances I reckon (Newcastle) @NUFC could be the ones getting relegated

Ikechukwu Nlemadim: Hull city to go down. Manchester United to put the final nail in their relegation coffin. Not premier League quality at all.

Jean-Paul Breyer: Leicester's recent win has saved them. Hull or Sunderland to go down as I can't see Newcastle going down even with Carver.

Who is going down? Get in touch at #bbcsportsday, pop on to the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

In case you missed it

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There's plenty to watch from a whole host of sports at the weekend.

Mum's the word: Ajax players walked out with their mums to celebrate Mothers' Day in the Netherlands.

Slam dunk: Five great shots from the BBL play-off final in London as Newcastle Eagles beat London Lions 96-84 to complete a clean sweep of all four titles.

The pits: Jenson Button called the Spanish Grand Prix "the scariest 30 laps of his life".

Football

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola says he will still be at the club next season, despite reported interest from Manchester City.

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Bayern played Man City twice this season, winning 1-0 and losing 3-2 in the Champions League group stages

Guardiola was asked about his future at the pre-match news conference for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona.

"I've already said 200 million times - I'll be here next season. That's it," the ex-Barca boss, 44, said.

"I have a year left on my contract. Next season I will be here."

Tennis

Andy Murray's win over Rafael Nadal at the Madrid Masters even got the thumbs-up from Hollywood...

Twitter

BBC News are covering the memorial service to mark the 30th anniversary of the Bradford fire this morning. Read more here.

Bradford City fan Martin Fuller is among the people gathering this morning to pay tribute to the 56 victims of the Valley Parade fire exactly 30 years ago today.

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Martin would have been at the match against Lincoln if he hadn't had a wedding to go to. He lost his friend Craig Stockman in the fire, among others.

He says: "We just saw all the smoke but didn't know anything for a few days - that Craig was still in there."

Golf

Victory for Rickie Fowler was especially sweet given it came in the week that he and England's Ian Poulter were voted the most overrated players by their peers, in an anonymous survey conducted by Sports Illustrated.

Not surprisingly Fowler believes his win in Sawgrass answers his critics.

"I laughed at the poll, but I was always looked at as only having one win on tour, and I always felt that I needed to put myself in position to win more often," he added.

"This makes me feel confident and about taking care of business."

Football

From a man who knows a bit about both Steven Gerrard and Chelsea...

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Football

A memorial service marking the 30th anniversary of the Bradford fire is being held this morning.

The fire, which broke out during the club's 1985 match against Lincoln City, killed 54 Bradford City fans, two Lincoln fans and injured many more.

Bells will be rung for each victim as their names are read out, followed by a minute's silence. The service, in Centenary Square, is due to start at 11:00 BST.

Relatives of some victims, Bradford residents and civic leaders are among those expected to attend as well as Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey, Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson, and captain Stephen Darby.

Cricket

Incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves has defended the way Peter Moores was sacked as England coach.

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Moores, 52, was relieved of his duties following a dismal World Cup and the drawn Test series with West Indies.

Reports of the sacking emerged on Friday before it was confirmed the next day, after Andrew Strauss's appointment as new national director of cricket.

"It seems it got leaked... but that was certainly not by the ECB," Graves said.

Rugby Union

Wales boss Warren Gatland is "hugely worried" about George North's future after the wing's recent concussions.

North, 23, suffered a fourth head injury in five months while playing for Northampton against Wasps in March.

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He did not play in April on the advice of a neurologist and, although he could return to play for Saints this season, Gatland hopes he will not be risked.

"If he gets another knock he is going to have to be out for six months or a year or something like that," he said.

Football

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has been linked with a move to Manchester City this summer, but German journalist Raphael Honigstein has just tweeted a definitive quote from his morning news conference: "I've already said 200m times - I'll be here next season. That's it."

Case closed?

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Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has joked he would have announced his resignation sooner if he had known it would improve their form.

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Dortmund have moved from 10th to seventh, a Europa League position, after four games unbeaten since Klopp announced he will leave in the summer.

"If I'd known before the start of the season that we'd put such a winning run together, I'd have announced my departure back then," Klopp said. "Seventh place feels brilliant."

Dortmund have finished in the top two for the past four seasons, but were in relegation trouble for most of this season and were in bottom place in February.

Rugby Union

Exeter Chiefs went above Saracens into the Premiership play-off places as Thomas Waldrom's late try secured a magnificent win at Allianz Park.

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Number eight Waldrom touched down his 16th try of the season after a forward drive from a line-out.

Sarries twice led through Chris Ashton and Chris Wyles, but the Chiefs replied through Luke Cowan-Dickie and Waldrom. Owen Farrell put Saracens 20-17 ahead with a penalty, but Waldrom's second try gave Exeter four crucial points.

Victory over Sale will guarantee Exeter's place in the play-offs, but Sarries, who had the consolation of a losing bonus point, could also make it if they win and Leicester lose at home to leaders Northampton.

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League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge are one of many clubs tweeting about the Bradford fire this morning.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Bradford fire which claimed the lives of 56 people. Many clubs across the Football League and beyond are using social media to mark the occasion, such as this image from Dagenham & Redbridge.

Read more about the events of 11 May 1985 here.

Football gossip

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Manchester City are willing to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid midfielder in the world and are preparing a British record £70m bid for the 22-year-old Juventus player, according to the Daily Star.

Have your say

Alex from Leeds: "If Hull can beat a Spurs side who look more focussed on a Summer holiday, surely it has to be Newcastle. Even if they do have the best coach in the league..."

We're asking who will go down, and why. Get in touch at #bbcsportsday, pop on to the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

Golf

American Rickie Fowler beat Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner in a play-off on a dramatic final day at the Players Championship at Sawgrass.

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The trio finished on 12-under but Fowler beat Kisner at the first sudden death hole after Garcia was earlier eliminated.

It was his second PGA Tour win after success in the Wells Fargo Championship in August 2012.

"I felt really good all week, this is special," said the 26-year-old.

Football

Terrible news just in from Belgium, where lower-league footballer Tim Nicot has become the second player to die of cardiac arrest in the last two weeks.

The 23-year-old left-back for fourth-tier Wilrijk-Beerschot was playing in a tournament in Hemiksem when he collapsed on Friday.

He was placed in an induced coma and his club confirmed his death on Monday.

In late April, Lokeren defender Gregory Mertens died after collapsing during a reserve game.

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Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt said he was "punched, kicked and spat on" on the pitch by rival fans after the League One club's defeat at Preston.

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Evatt claimed he was attacked after the Spireites were beaten 3-0 in the second leg of their play-off semi-final at Deepdale to lose 4-0 on aggregate.

The 33-year-old used to play for Blackpool, Preston's Lancashire rivals.

"How long will this go on until there's a serious incident? It's too easy for fans to invade pitches," Evatt said.

What do you think?

Money agrees new Cambridge deal

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Richard Money has signed a new three-year contract with Cambridge United, with his job title changed from head coach to football manager.

The League Two club have revamped their first-team coaching set-up and Money's new responsibilities will include being in charge of player recruitment.

Former Colchester boss Joe Dunne is joining the club as assistant manager, while assistant coach Alan Neilson has left.

County Championship - Division Two prospects

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Kevin Pietersen has the chance to play a major innings when he resumes on 35 not out for Surrey against Leicestershire at The Oval, a day before new national director of cricket Andrew Strauss will reportedly pronounce on his international future.

Northants will start day two against Derbyshire on 0-0 after 18-year-old Matthew Critchley made 137 out of the home side's 343 all out, while Gloucestershire are 322-7 against Lancashire at Old Trafford following opener Chris Dent's 116.

There was also a first-day century in the final Division Two game, with Kent's Daniel Bell-Drummond making 123 in their 330-8 against Glamorgan.

Beat the drop

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QPR are gone.

Burnley are gone.

But who will take that dreaded third and final relegation spot? It will be one of Hull City, Sunderland, Newcastle, Leicester or Aston Villa.

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Cricket

Andrew Strauss isn't going to get a cushy, pressure-free start to life in his role as England's new director of cricket.

He has been told it will be his decision to pick England's new head coach.

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Colin Graves - who starts his own role as the England and Wales Cricket Board's chairman on Thursday - told The Times: "It is Andrew who takes that call about the coach as he builds his team around him. "It is his recommendation and he will bring that to (chief executive) Tom Harrison and then to me."

Yorkshire's Aussie coach Jason Gillespie remains favourite to get the job.

Tennis

Andy Murray put his newly-found clay court form down to his happy start to married life.

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Murray needed only 88 minutes to beat Rafael Nadal on Sunday and happily scribed 'Marriage Works!' on the lens of a court-side TV camera afterward.

Murray married Kim Sears at Dunblane Cathedral last month.

He said: "Marriage has been nice and a lot of people have spoken about the honeymoon period. I've always said if the personal stuff is happy and under control that helps your performance on the court."

Cricket

England women's international Kate Cross took eight wickets in a Lancashire men's league match.

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Kate Cross was one of 18 women awarded a professional contract by the ECB in April 2014.

Fast bowler Cross returned figures of 8-47 as Heywood bowled Unsworth out for 121 in their Central Lancashire League fixture and won by six wickets.

In April, 23-year-old Cross became the first woman to play in the league in its 123-year-history.

Cross, who also plays for Lancashire women, took 3-19 on her debut to help Heywood beat Clifton in April.

Double bronze for GB in Madrid

Britain's Para-triathletes won two bronze medals in Sunday's Madrid ITU World Paratriathlon event.

Andy Lewis, a single leg amputee, had one of the best races of his career in the PT2 category, finishing behind Russia's reigning world and European champion Vasily Egorov and Italy's former world champion Michele Ferrarin.

Melissa Reid won bronze in the PT5 classification for visually impaired athletes.

County Championship - Division One prospects

Warwickshire will look to extend a healthy 220-run lead against neighbours Worcestershire on day three of their match at Edgbaston, with skipper Varun Chopra 72 not out overnight.

Yorkshire batsman Jack Leaning will look to follow Jonny Bairstow to a century when he starts day two on 77 not out against Hampshire at Headingley.

There is a similar scenario in the other two Division One games, with Durham 69-3 and Sussex 66-3 against Notts and Middlesex respectively, after bowling their opponents out on the opening day.

Follow the latest scores on the BBC Sport website.

In case you missed it

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Wiggins and Weller featured on a BBC Radio 6 music show in 2012

A few interesting pieces from the weekend...

Knight rider: Cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins reflected on his life - and threw in a few interesting musical picks including Chas and Dave - on Desert Island Discs.

Wiggins told how his mother racked up debts of £50,000 to help launch his career, and how singer Paul Weller advised him to accept his knighthood.

Amateur races, professional vices: Meanwhile, it seems some amateur cyclists are becoming drug cheats.

'Hang your heads in shame- The England and Wales Cricket Board faced criticism over the treatment of Peter Moores, who was sacked as England coach.

Football

Twitter

Mr Morgan posted a photograph of the damaged ceiling

Ipswich forward Paul Anderson offered to pay for damage caused when a fan momentarily "lost it" and punched a hole in a ceiling while celebrating his goal.

Ross Morgan, 25, was watching the Ipswich v Norwich play-off match on television at home on Saturday when Anderson equalised. In his excitement, Mr Morgan jumped and put a fist-sized hole in the ceiling.

After he tweeted a photograph of the damage, Ipswich winger Anderson offered to foot the bill.

Lovely stuff.

Football

Bradford City

Bradford City: "Today, we remember those we lost in the Valley Parade fire disaster exactly 30 years ago."

Football

BBC Sport pundit and former QPR midfielder Jermaine Jenas: "QPR's relegation proves that their players are not good enough for the Premier League but the real problem at Loftus Road is the lack of a long-term plan.

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How many players will leave QPR this summer?

"I played for QPR from January 2013 until the end of last season and stayed on all summer doing my rehab after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in April of last year.

"During my time there, it was not being run as a Premier League club. For too long, the thinking was just to chuck money at the team.

"There has been no organisation, no vision, and no discipline in the way things were done. That is why I think it is unfair to blame relegation on the manager Chris Ramsey, or even his predecessor Harry Redknapp."

Read more from Jermaine in his MOTD2 analysis.

Rugby League

Keighley Cougars' biggest crowd since 1995 paid tribute to stand-off Danny Jones at Cougar Park on Sunday.

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Danny Jones's widow Lizzie (l) and their twins at the game on Sunday

The League One game with Coventry was Keighley's first since Wales international Jones collapsed at London Skolars last Saturday and later died aged 29 because of a heart condition.

His wife, Lizzie, and the couple's five-month-old twins, Bobby and Phoebe went onto the field prior to kick-off.

"The club doesn't know what has hit it," said chairman Gary Fawcett.

Football

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"People didn't die because of fires at football grounds. It was unprecedented."

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Bradford fire. Fifty-six people died and more than 250 others were injured on 11 May 1985 when the main stand at Valley Parade burned down.

Surviving supporters, former Bradford players, the sole television commentator at the stadium and the judge who led the government inquiry told BBC Sport about that fateful afternoon and its aftermath in this article.

Warning: Some readers may find parts of this content distressing.

Road Cycling

Britain's Mark Cavendish sprinted to a dominant victory in the first stage of the Tour of California.

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Mark Cavendish has won 10 races in 2015

The 29-year-old Manxman, riding for Etixx - Quick-Step, comfortably beat Tinkoff-Saxo's Peter Sagan into second, with Jean-Pierre Drucker (BMC) third.

"It was chaotic," said Cavendish, who was led out by team-mate Mark Renshaw.

"When Mark [Renshaw] is stressing you know it's stressful. But I don't have to think too much even with the chaos, so I can focus on saving energy for the sprint."

Andrew Benson

BBC Sport chief F1 writer

"The Spanish Grand Prix was the race Nico Rosberg - and the title battle - needed.

"Not in terms of entertainment, perhaps, because there was not a great deal of that at the front of the field. But in the sense that Rosberg halted Lewis Hamilton's runaway momentum and turned what was in danger of becoming a walkover into at least the semblance of a contest."

Read more from Andrew in Barcelona.

Formula 1

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Andy Murray may have won in Spain over the weekend, but Lewis Hamilton could only manage second as Nico Rosberg took a dominant win in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Hamilton was initially stuck behind Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel but switched to a different strategy to get ahead.

The German was third ahead of Williams' Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen.

The result means Rosberg has reduced Hamilton's advantage in the championship to 20 points, while Vettel is 31 points adrift in third place.

Athletics

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Will Jessica Ennis-Hill defend her Olympic crown in Rio next year?

London 2012 hero Jessica Ennis-Hill will only return to heptathlon action in Gotzis if she is fully ready, according to her coach.

The 29-year-old finished third in the 100m hurdles at the Great CityGames in Manchester on Saturday - her first race since July 2013.

Ennis-Hill had planned to compete in the Gotzis Hypo-Meeting in Austria on 30-31 May.

But coach Toni Minichiello said she "had a bit of work to do" before a decision would be made.

Football

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QPR manager Chris Ramsey says the club will not "capitulate" after relegation and that he should stay in the job.

The Hoops, promoted to the Premier League via the play-offs last season, went down with two games to play after being hammered 6-0 at Manchester City.

"I think the future looks bright for QPR apart from dropping its status at this stage of the proceedings," Ramsey told BBC Sport after the game on Sunday. "I think I'm capable of doing the job."

That's a big 'apart from', Chris...

Tennis

Andy Murray claimed his first victory over Rafael Nadal on clay to win the Madrid Masters on Sunday evening.

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The Briton had never beaten Nadal in six previous meetings on the surface but won 6-3 6-2 to stun the home crowd.

Defending champion Nadal was aiming for a record fifth win in Madrid but Murray outclassed his Spanish opponent to lift his first Masters title on clay.

The 27-year-old, who won his first clay-court title in Munich on Monday, has now secured two in under a week.

"It's one of the hardest things in tennis to try and win against Rafa on clay, so I'm glad I've managed to do it," Murray told Sky Sports.

Football

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Steven Gerrard has scored twice against Chelsea in 39 appearances

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard played down the significance of a standing ovation given to him by Chelsea fans as he left the pitch on Sunday.

The midfielder scored in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and was applauded by most supporters - after Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho led the way.

"I was more happy with the ovation from the Liverpool fans," said Gerrard. "Chelsea fans have had respect for a couple of seconds today but have slaughtered me all game.

"I'm not going to get drawn into wishing Chelsea fans well. It was nice of them to turn up for once today."

'Play-off problems'

The Guardian's sport section leads on reaction to the Premier League weekend and also carries the story of Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt complaining about being attacked as he left the pitch at Preston.

Preston fans invaded the pitch after their 3-0 win at Deepdale which booked a place at Wembley for the League One play-off final.

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Monday's Guardian sport section front page

'Murray's a master'

Mail

Andy Murray's impressive dismantling of Rafael Nadal is reported on the back page of the Daily Mail this morning, while Steven Gerrard's final appearance at Stamford Bridge leads the way.

'The best & worst'

Sun

Monday's Sun leads with reaction to QPR's relegation from the Premier League this weekend.

Chris Ramsey's side joined Burnley in being relegated back to the Championship after a dismal showing in a 6-0 thrashing at Manchester City. We will have plenty more on that to come.

Also featured is Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's reaction to Chelsea fans applauding him off the pitch in the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, while Andy Murray's dominant win on clay also gets a mention.

Good morning

Good morning and welcome to BBC Sportsday.

We'll bring you the best reaction to another frantic sporting weekend and all the breaking news as it happens right here, as well as updates from the cricket and build-up to the big Women's World Cup announcement this lunchtime.

First of all let's take a look at the back pages from overnight...