Joleon Lescott was named West Brom's player of the season yesterday and the centre-back is clearly gracious in victory. 

Whatever happened at the Baggies' end of season award ceremony though, it could never, ever top Louis van Gaal's sensational address at Manchester United's do. 

And if you haven't seen it already, are you an ostrich?

The draw for the French Open first round is just getting under way. 

Who will Andy Murray be facing? The Scot's been in fine form on clay of late, beating Rafael Nadal (no less) in the final of the Madrid Open. 

Piers Newbery is our man in Paris (croissant in hand?) and we'll bring you news of the stand-out ties as we have it.

We've already heard what Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has had to say this morning. Here's a recap of his thoughts on Raheem Sterling, if you missed it. 

Our reporter Juliette Ferrington is still there, along with a few intrepid fans...

Image source, PA

The Football League and Wembley aren't going to let the small matter of an unexploded World War II bomb get in the way of the Playoff finals.

The bomb, uncovered by builders near Wembley Stadium poses "a genuine risk to life", the Army says.

Homes and businesses have been evacuated but this weekend's matches are set to go ahead.   

Image source, MichelleObama/Instagram

You would imagine being the First Lady of the United States is pretty full on, but Michelle Obama still finds the time to hit the gym and is encouraging her fellow Americans to do the same. Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is clearly a fan...

Here's some news from the Evening Standard's chief football correspondent...

Our reporter Ben Smith is at Melwood where Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will soon be appearing before the press...