Summary

  • Tuilagi to miss World Cup for assaulting police officer

  • Hull suspend Livermore after failing drugs test

  • Graves denies misleading Pietersen

  • Gerrard exit not permanent - Rodgers

  1. Louis van Gaal news conferencepublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Don't look now, Gareth Southgate.

    Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he doesn't want full-back Luke Shaw to play for Southgate's England team at the European Under-21 Championship this summer.

    "When you are not playing for Man Utd you cannot play for other teams," said Van Gaal, before Sunday's Premier League game with Arsenal.

    "He needs the rest because he has over-crossed the line. He is 19. We have to protect him. I hope that the coach of the Under-21 understands that."

  2. Tuilagi to miss World Cuppublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said: "Manu knows and accepts his responsibilities and has received a significant punishment in being excluded from the England squad and the club will also take internal disciplinary action.

    "While we do not in any way condone his actions in this case, Manu is a young man who has grown up in the public eye and he is a good professional in a top-level environment.

    "He always gives his time very generously to supporters, particularly young ones, wherever he goes, and fully understands the role that the fans have played in his career.

    "We will continue to work closely with him on his return to full fitness and look forward to his return to the field in due course."

  3. Tuilagi to miss World Cuppublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    This is not the first time that England centre Manu Tuilagi has been in trouble.

    May 2011: Tuilagi is banned for five weeks for punching Northampton and England teammate Chris Ashton.

    October 2011: He is cautioned by New Zealand police after jumping off a ferry in Auckland. The RFU disciplined and fined the player.

    September 2013: The Leicester player was forced to apologise for playing a prank on Prime Minister David Cameron during a visit to No. 10 Downing Street with the British and Irish Lions squad.

  4. Livermore suspended by Hull Citypublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Jake LivermoreImage source, Getty Images

    Hull City have suspended midfielder Jake Livermore.

    The Premier League club have yet to confirm the reasons behind their decision.

  5. "I deeply regret my actions" - Tuilagipublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Manu Tuilagi said: "I take full responsibility for my actions and unreservedly apologise to all those involved in the incident, Leicester Tigers and England.

    "It is something I deeply regret and I totally accept the sentence given by the court. The club and Stuart have been very supportive and I understand their sanctions too.

  6. Tuilagi to miss World Cuppublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    England head coach Stuart Lancaster: "As role models and ambassadors for the game, the highest standards of behaviour are expected from every England player both on and off the field.

    "Having spoken to Manu, he understands and accepts both the seriousness of the offences to which he has pleaded guilty and the consequences of his behaviour to his club, country and the game as a whole.

    "England will continue to liaise with Leicester Tigers and have every confidence that the club will continue to support Manu in the right way."

  7. BREAKING NEWSpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Manu TuilagiImage source, Getty Images

    More now on the breaking Manu Tuilagi story:

    A joint statement from the RFU and Leicester says: "England Rugby and Leicester Tigers have taken action against Manu Tuilagi following his conviction on three charges of assault and one of criminal damage.

    "Tuilagi pleaded guilty at Leicester Magistrates this week and was ordered to pay the court a total of £6,205 in fines, compensation, charges and costs.

    "England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has spoken to Tuilagi and informed him that, in the light of his conduct and subsequent conviction, he will not be considered for selection for England's Elite Playing Squads until January 2016."

  8. Italian Open latestpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Top seed Novak Djokovic has taken the first set 6-3 against Japan's Kei Nishikori in the Italian Open quarter-finals.

    The winner of the match will meet Spain's David Ferrer in the semis.

    You can follow live scores here. , external

  9. BREAKING NEWSpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    England centre Manu Tuilagi has been fined £5,500 for two counts of assaulting a police officer, assault by beating, and causing criminal damage, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

    Full statements from RFU and Leicester due at 4pm.

  10. Rooney out of Arsenal matchpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Louis van Gaal has confirmed Luke Shaw and captain Wayne Rooney are both unavailable for Manchester United's match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.

    Rooney suffered a dead leg during the Red's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace while Shaw took a blow to his face during the first half at Selhurst Park.

    Robin van Persie is fit to face his former club after the Dutchman missed the trip to south London due to a virus. Angel Di Maria is also available after recovering from injury, as well as his Argentinian teammate Marcos Rojo.

  11. Get involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Taribo WestImage source, Bongarts
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    Ladies and gentleman...Taribo West

    We are asking for your favourite footballing hairstyles and a popular choice has been Taribo West's green dreadlocks.

    Edd Scicluna, Adam Taylor, Ian Rowbottom, VictorOfficial and Chris Spina all suggested the former Nigerian defender. He sported his vivid locks at the 1998 World Cup in France and a much shorter version at the 2002 tournament.

    Send us your entries and we'll publish the best ones along with pictures of the colourful crops. Get in touch via #bbcsportsday, text to 81111 (UK) or the BBC Sport Facebook, external page.

  12. Jose Mourinho news conferencepublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Aside from talking about his impending holidays, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been discussing the future of Petr Cech.

    The Blues goalkeeper's agent has said the 32-year-old has been given permission to talk to other clubs, after being displaced as first choice by Thibaut Courtois.

    But Mourinho said: "I don't know that it's absolutely true what the agent is saying.

    "I keep saying the same: I want my best players. Petr is one of my best players.

    "I want my important players. Petr is one of my important players, so I would like him to stay and that's my position.

    "I'm optimistic that he can be here next year."

  13. "Young scruffy dreamer"published at 15:36 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Stan CollymoreImage source, Stan Collymore
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    "I'll be England captain one day"

    Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore has tweeted , externalthis picture of a young Steven Gerrard looking in the background as he had his picture taken at Melwood in 1996.

    He said: "Posing for a photo with a youngster, with a young, scruffy dreamer in the background. El Capitan."

  14. Hull will go down - Savagepublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Hull City banner in support of Steve BruceImage source, Getty Images

    In his regular BBC Sport column, Robbie Savage looks at how Hull City manager Steve Bruce will cope with his side's situation at the bottom of the table and says the Tigers' prospects of climbing out of the relegation zone with two games to go look grim.

  15. Tennispublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    After Federer's cruise on the Rome clay, Novak Djokovic is just getting underway against Kei Nishikori. And respected tennis coach Brad Gilbert can only see one winner. "Djoker vs Special K - after tough match last night for Nole straight sets today," he tweets. Following that, it's another mouth-watering match-up between Rafa Nadal and Stanislas Wawrinka. You can follow live scores here., external

  16. Jimenez gets a round inpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Miguel Angel JimenezImage source, Golf Channel
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    Drinks are on Jimenez

    How about this for a prize - Spanish veteran golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez has won 288 beers after getting a hole-in-one during the second round of the Open de Espana in Barcelona

    The 51-year-old defending champion got his ace on the par-three 8th hole and the Golf Channel posted a picture of the moment on Instagram. , external

    Now where is the bottle opener?

  17. McLaren 'are not good enough'published at 15:14 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Andrew Benson
    BBC Sport chief F1 writer

    McLaren carImage source, Getty Images

    McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has taken a realistic approach to this year's Formula One championship.

    His side are ninth in the table with no points after five races and he's now hoping to finish to match last season's fifth-place finish.

    Asked where he saw McLaren by the end of the season he said: "Maybe it looks stupid, but fighting for the position we finished last year.

    "It is not good enough - I want to win and I hope we will win. But I have to say something realistic."

  18. PCA on Pietersenpublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    BBC Sport have been in touch with Angus Porter, chief executive of the Professional Cricketers Association about the Pietersen saga.

    He said he has had no contact with Pietersen or his advisors, but did issue the following plea in defence of the England players.

    "The policy on Pietersen is a matter for the ECB board. The current England players are getting put in a really difficult position every time they are asked for their views. Whatever they say is interpreted to suit the questioner.

    "It is nothing to do with the players. Managers manage and the players play. You just hope that the team will be given every support during what will be a very challenging summer ahead."

  19. Get involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Abel XavierImage source, Getty Images
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    The classic bleached beard and hair look - still not caught on

    We are asking what are your favourite footballing hairstyles? While Steven Gerrard found a haircut and stuck to it...for his whole career, others liked to mix it up a bit.

    Adam Harris and Steven Todd both tweeted to suggest Everton and Liverpool's former Portuguese defender Abel Xavier's co-ordinated hair and beard combo.

    Twovests tweeted: Take your pick from any David James' hairstyle, from Watford through to Bristol City!

    Yohannes kiflat tweeted: Red hair of Freddie Ljungberg

    Send us your entries and we'll publish the best ones along with pictures of the colourful crops. Get in touch via #bbcsportsday, text to 81111 (UK) or the BBC Sport Facebook, external page.

  20. This is England star takes on Lawropublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 15 May 2015

    Thomas TurgooseImage source, Getty Images

    This Is England actor Thomas Turgoose is the latest celebrity to do battle with BBC Sport's Mark Lawrenson in the Premier League predictions.

    Grimsby Town supporter Turgoose will give his scores on Friday, but you can take on Lawro yourself right now via this link.