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2. Marinus Dijkhuizen becomes Brentford's new head coach
3. Maria Sharapova loses in French Open. Andy Murray wins
4. England face a fight to save the second Test against New Zealand
5. GET INVOLVED: Who was your sporting inspiration? #bbcsportsday

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Fifa ban two more officials

More from Fifa following the suspension of Concacaf general secretary Enrique Sanz from football-related activities.

The Congolese Football Association has also had two officials provisionally banned.

Vice-president Jean Guy Blaise Mayolas and general secretary Badji Mombo Wantete were suspended "based on the fact that various breaches of the Fifa code of ethics appear to have been committed by said officials".

'England will be positive'

Batsman Joe Root says England will take a positive mindset into the final day of the second Test against New Zealand as they look to secure a series victory.

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But England who were 44-0 before play was abandoned due to rain, need to score a world record 455 to win the game.

"Obviously, rain coming today in a way has made things a little bit harder for us - because we've got every intention of going out tomorrow with a view to win the game.

"That obviously means we've got less time to do that now. But we're very positive, got off to a great start - and we hope that can continue tomorrow."

Isle of Man TT practice cancelled

The Isle of Man's second TT practice session has been cancelled because of high winds and heavy rain.

Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson said Tuesday's session would "continue as normal".

The Met Office said 65mph winds were forecast for the Isle of Man later on Monday, combined with heavy rain.

The Great White 'bronze' Shark

What do you get the man who (probably) has everything?

Have them immortalised in a bronze statue of course.

Greg Norman

Well that was probably the thinking behind Kirsten Norman's gift to husband and two-time Open champion Greg for the Australian's 60th.

"At last he is immortalized!" she wrote on Instagram

Fifa suspends Concacaf official

Fifa has provisionally banned Concacaf general secretary Enrique Sanz from football-related activities.

Djokovic to play Nadal

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Top seed Novak Djokovic will play nine-time French Open champion Rafa Nadal in the quarter-finals.

The Serbian beat Richard Gasquet 6-1 6-2 6-3 in the fourth round to set up a clash with the Spaniard

On the move

Former Hearts striker James Keatings has crossed the Edinburgh divide after signing for city rivals Hibernian.

The 23-year-old was released by Tynecastle boss Robbie Neilson and has now decided to join the Gorgie side's neighbours.

Nadal through to quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal has beaten Jack Sock 6-3 6-1 5-7 6-2 and will play the winner of Novak Djokovic, and Richard Gasquet in the quarter-finals.

Djokovic leads Gasquet 6-1 6-1 4-3.

Don't forget your passport

Ever wonder what a footballer packs in his suitcase?

Jack Butland

Well for England under-21 captain and goalkeeper Jack Butland the answer is football boots, computer console, games and not much else.

"One suitcase emptied and another packed up! this time to meet up with England u21s and I can't wait" said Butland on Instagram.

The Stoke keeper will captain England under-21s at the European Championships in Czech Republic which start on 15 June.

Goulding forced to retire

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Hull KR centre Darrell Goulding has been forced to retire at the age of 27 on medical advice after suffering a series of concussion injuries.

Goulding, who made two appearances for England in 2010 and helped Wigan to a Super League and Challenge Cup double in 2013, is the second Super League player this season to announce their retirement because of concussion injuries.

Rooney's holiday snaps

It's been an animal-packed Sportsday today, we've had Chelsea players' selfies with koalas, Chris Smalling and a turtle, Lukas Podolski's dog. Now we have Wayne Rooney and a pig.

Wayne Rooney

The Manchester United striker posted this picture of his family holiday on Instagram.

"Didn't expect to see pigs in the sea in the Bahamas! Haha" the England striker wrote.

Couch wins World Series

Great Britain's Tonia Couch has won the diving World Series title after taking her fourth bronze medal in Mexico.

In the men's event, Tom Daley also picked up a bronze medal after finishing third in the 10m platform.

Dnipro punished by UEFA

Ukrainian side Dnipro have been fined 50,000 Euros (£36,000) and ordered to play their next home European match behind closed doors for the racist behaviour of their fans during the second leg of their Europa League semi-final with Napoli.

In addition the club will have to play another European match behind closed doors and fined 20,000 Euros (£14,000) for a field invasion, the setting off and throwing of fireworks and objects, crowd disturbances, blocked stairways and improper conduct of the team.

Dnipro beat Napoli but lost 3-2 to Sevilla in the Europa League final.

Nadal loses a set

Jack Sock has become the first player to take a set off nine-time champion Rafael Nadal at this French Open.

Sock is still trailing by a set in their fourth-round match, as Nadal leads 6-3 6-1 5-7 2-1.

Fan retrieves Gayle's six

Martin Bullock

This is Somerset cricket fan Martin Bullock who jumped into Taunton's River Tone on Sunday to retrieve a ball smashed for six by Chris Gayle during the West Indian's unbeaten 151.

The things some people will do for memorabilia.

Get inspired #bbcsportsday

Kangenwell: Without question my sporting hero is Denis Law the King of the Stretford End.

Rishabh kapoor: Sourav ganguly. Changed the face of Indian cricket. Gave the mental belief and strength to become what it today is. Dominant.

Keep your sporting inspirations coming to #bbcsportsday and at the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Mata's Liverpool goal is most Tweeted about

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Juan Mata's goal against Liverpool in Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool was the most-Tweeted about moment of the football season according to Twitter.

Rogers out with concussion

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Australia batsman Chris Rogers has been ruled of the first Test against West Indies after displaying symptoms of a mild concussion.

The veteran opener was struck on his helmet by a local net bowler during batting practice on Sunday and reported dizziness and a headache.

The two Test series begins on Wednesday.

Rain stops play

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You wouldn't think it was the start if June today would you?

Heavy rain has ended play early on day four of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley.

England will no doubt be praying for more of the same tomorrow on the fifth day as they try and chase a world record 455 to beat New Zealand.

Only four overs were possible after lunch this afternoon, with England 44-0.

Hornets sign defender Prodl

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Watford have signed Austria international Sebastian Prodl on a five-year contract.

The 6ft 4ins centre-back, 27, was a free agent following his release by German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen.

He is Watford's first signing since clinching promotion to the Premier League.

Rain brings early end in Cardiff

BBC Radio Wales Sport's Nick Webb in Cardiff:

Glamorgan 371, Northants 79-5 (close, day two)

"They've given up hope of any further play today in Cardiff, with Northants grateful for the respite after Glamorgan's seamers dominated the two hours play possible before the downpours.

"Northants will resume in the morning needing to reach 222 to avoid the possibility of following on, with the weather forecast better for the remaining two days."

Turtleman

You've heard of Spiderman and Bananaman. Well, meet Turtleman.

The question is, which Premier League player is pictured here swimming with turtles?

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Well done to all those who said Chris Smalling.

The Man United defender posted this picture on Instagram from his holiday in Barbados. Nice shorts.

Powerless to act

Rangers have criticised Bilel Mohsni for his Motherwell meltdown - but admit they are now powerless to punish him.

The Tunisia international sparked a mass brawl following the full-time whistle at the Scottish Premiership play-off final at Fir Park when he kicked and punched Motherwell's Lee Erwin.

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But the 27-year-old is out of contract and Rangers, in a statement, said: In a statement, the Glasgow outfit said: "We will co-operate fully with investigations following the disgraceful scenes at the Motherwell game yesterday.

"Bilel Mohsni's behaviour was completely unacceptable and had his contract not now expired, the club would have started disciplinary proceedings."

Twelvetrees proud of beaten Gloucester

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Gloucester captain Billy Twelvetrees says he is proud of his team, despite a late drop goal denying them a spot in next season's European Champions Cup.

Bordeaux-Begles won their qualification play-off 23-22 on Sunday, with Pierre Bernard's kick separating the sides.

"It's a very disappointing way to end the season." centre Twelvetrees, 26, told BBC Radio Gloucestershire. "As a group of players we've come a long way this season and are proud of what we have done. It's tough to take but we will come back stronger next season."

Federer 'pumped'

Roger Federer says he is "pumped" - which is young person's speak for happy we think - to seal a place in the French Open quarter-finals.

After completing a comfortable win over Gael Monfils - the Swiss master winning 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-1 - Federer will next meet compatriot and Davis Cup team-mate Stan Wawrinka.

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"I'm pumped up to be in the quarter-finals again, said Federer, after wrapping up victory on Monday.

"At this stage it's about progressing in the tournament," added Federer, after securing an 11th Roland Garros quarter-final. "What's important right now is that I am physically fresh for the back end of the tournament."

I'll hug Suarez - Chiellini

You could say Luis Suarez and Giorgio Chiellini have a little bit of history.

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After all it was the Uruguayan who took a bite out of the Italian defender in the World Cup, earning the Barcelona striker a four-month ban.

Now the pair will meet for the first time since that infamous incident in the Champions League final as Chiellini's Juventus face Barcelona, but there will be no hard feelings from the Italian.

"Of course I will (shake hands). I'll hug him happily, too, there's no problem at all. Those who know me even a bit know that that's how I truly feel."

Godleman holds firm for Derbyshire

BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Derby:

Gloucestershire 329, Derbyshire 77-2 (tea, day two)

"After a rain-interrupted afternoon session, Derbyshire will be happy to be 77-2.

"Billy Godleman remained on 28 for more than 40 minutes, having survived two vehement appeals for catches behind.

"Ben Slater was well taken at second slip by Chris Dent off Liam Norwell. The only other wicket to fall was Chesney Hughes, falling caught behind off Benny Howell."

Robson century aids Leicestershire

Paul Newton, BBC Essex at Chelmsford:

Essex 166, Leics 203-7 (tea, day two)

"Angus Robson continued to hold the Leicestershire innings together by reaching his first century of the season from 190 deliveries, hitting 14 fours.

"That apart, Essex enjoyed a good afternoon. Play resumed after a half-hour delay caused by a heavy lunchtime shower.

"Graham Napier picked up three wickets in a fine spell and there was a maiden first-class wicket for debutant 20-year-old Aron Nijjar."

Get involved #honestaboutexercise

How much exercise do you do? Be honest.

Rachel Waterman: Monday night is gym night. I might kick myself for 'only' doing one hour but it's better than the sofa.

Revitalised Finn lifts Middlesex

BBC Radio London 94.9's Kevin Hand at Lord's:

Warwickshire 342 v Middlesex (tea, day two)

"Tea has been taken early at Lord's after Warwickshire were bowled out for 342.

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"Pace bowler Steven Finn continues to look back to his best and returned four wickets, but the visitors have probably achieved an above-par score on a pitch that is offering plenty of sideways movement.

"There are still 40 overs to be bowled on an extremely blustery day and plenty of time for either side to stamp their authority on the match."

Worcs close in on Hampshire total

BBC Radio Solent's Kevan James at The Rose Bowl:

Hampshire 222, Worcs 142-1 (tea, day two)

"This has been very much Worcestershire's day both with bat and ball.

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"In the afternoon session, Daryl Mitchell (48 not out) has surpassed his previous season's best. Together with Richard Oliver (33) and then Tom Fell (pictured, 42 not out), he has helped to put the away side in a commanding position."

Wilshere says sorry

Jack Wilshere

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has apologised on Twitter for singing anti-Tottenham Hotspur songs during the club's FA Cup trophy parade.

The Gunners have already confirmed they will not be taking any action against the England international.

Williams edges it

Serena Williams isn't world number one and one of the best female tennis players of all time for no reason.

She has recovered from a 6-1 first set thrashing at the hands of fellow American Sloane Stephens to win in three sets - 1-6 7-5 6-3.

Notts recover from slow start

BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle at Trent Bridge:

Notts 166-7 v Sussex

"Rain brought an early end to the afternoon session at Trent Bridge, where the home side recovered well after lunch, having been reduced to 55-6 at one stage.

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"Will Gidman (pictured) led the fightback, making his first 50 for Notts since his winter move from Gloucestershire. The left-hander shared a stand of 43 with Greg Smith, who was bowled by Ollie Robinson for 14, and then an unbroken partnership of 68 with Luke Wood.

"Wood advanced to his highest first-class score by lifting Matt Hobden over point for the first six of the match, and was unbeaten on 35 when a heavy shower ended the session early. Gidman is 57 not out."

How much do you exercise?

Ever wondered what Clare Balding does to stay fit and healthy?

If so, you're in luck.

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Have a look at this video, filmed as part of Women's Sport Week - and we also want you to go one stage further and let us know how much exercise you do during an average week.

Get in touch now on Twitter at #honestaboutexercise

Thriller in Paris

Serena Williams has hit back against American rival Sloane Stephens at the French Open.

The world number one and top seed Serena Williams lost the first set 6-1 in just 26 minutes.

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But she now appears to have woken up, taking a tight second set 7-5.

It's going with serve in the decider, 2-2, though Stephens is still making Williams, at times, look ordinary. Could be a classic. Live text commentary here.

Rodgers faces talks

Ben Smith

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"Liverpool co-owners Tom Werner and John W Henry will arrive on Merseyside this week for talks with manager Brendan Rodgers.

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"The Americans are due in the city on Tuesday and are expected to meet their manager as part of his end of season review on Wednesday.

"Sources close to Werner and Henry have consistently played down suggestions that Rodgers' job is under immediate threat but the situation will become clearer following this meeting. Rodgers was appointed as Liverpool manager exactly three years ago today."

De Gea's dilemma

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea admits he does not know what his future holds as he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid.

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"We will see what happens regarding my future," De Gea said to Spanish sports newspaper AS. "Right now I'm on holiday."

De Gea has a year left on his contact at Old Trafford and is yet to sign an extension.

Get inspired #bbcsportsday

Some more of your sporting inspirations.

Rob Quick: Billy Bonds WHU my sporting hero didn't know when to give up just kept giving 100% every team needs a Billy Bonds.

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Mbichire: Rene Higuita is my sporting inspiration. He made goalkeeping look spectacular and fun.

Scott Kelly: My sporting hero, Tiger Woods, and always will be. To be top of his game for so long was unbelievable, my idol always.

High winds hit TT practice

The Isle of Man's second TT practice session has been cancelled because of high winds and heavy rain.

Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson confirmed his decision at 14:00 BST but said Tuesday's session would "continue as normal".

The Met Office said 65mph winds were forecast for the Isle of Man later on Monday, combined with heavy rain.

The session had been scheduled to get under way at 18:20 BST on the Mountain Course.

Rain halts Glamorgan progress

BBC Radio Wales Sport's Nick Webb in Cardiff:

Glamorgan 371, Northants 79-5

"Heavy downpours in Cardiff saved Northants from further struggles after a mid-morning collapse saw them lose five wickets for five runs to the Glamorgan seamers.

"Adam Rossington and Josh Cobb added 46 after Michael Hogan and Craig Meschede claimed two wickets each in bowler-friendly conditions.

"An early tea was taken with no sign of the clouds lifting."

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Joshua Albinson: Alan Shearer. Was my favourite player growing up, along with supporting arsenal. Followed his career growing up.

'Getting tougher'

It is a 17th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final for Andy Murray but next up he will have a real test against Spain's clay-court specialist David Ferrer.

"It gets tougher every match," said the Scot. "I've got Ferrer next and he has beaten me at the French Open before so I am going to have to play fantastic tennis to go through."

Murray through to quarter-finals

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Andy Murray has beaten Jeremy Chardy 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-2 and will play David Ferrer in the quarter-finals of the French Open.

'We're not far off' - Blind

Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind believes the club have a good chance of challenging for the Premier League title next season.

The Red Devils finished fourth in Louis van Gaal's first season in charge but were 17 points adrift of champions Chelsea and nine behind second-placed Manchester City.

"I think we're not far off," Blind said in an interview for Manchester United's season review DVD.

"If you look at the games we've played against the top teams, we've won a lot of points and a club like Manchester United will always aim to win the title. Next year, we're going to do that."

Re: 14:20, We have been informed that the animal pictured with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta is called a quokka, a native Australian marsupial.

Well done to Andrew Halsall who tweeted to say "It's called an Azpiliquokka". We see what you did there.

And here is a picture of former Sale Sharks and France forward Sebastien Chabal with a quokka, a kangaroo and an emu.

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Twitter dream team

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Eden Hazard made have cleaned up in the end of season awards but the Chelsea midfielder doesn't feature in this Premier League dream team.

Twitter have put together an alternative team of the season determined just by Twitter mentions.

Rabbatts quits Fifa

Heather Rabbatts, one of the Football Association's two independent directors, has resigned from FIFA's anti-discrimination task force following Sepp Blatter's re-election as president.

Rabbatts said it was "unacceptable" that so little has been done to reform FIFA and that the latest corruption crisis was "disastrous" for the world governing body's reputation.

Her action follows FA vice-chairman David Gill rejecting his place on the FIFA executive committee in protest at Blatter's election victory.

Rabbatts had been a member of FIFA's anti-discrimination task force chaired by Jeffrey Webb, the FIFA vice-president from the Cayman Islands who was one of the seven officials arrested in Zurich on corruption charges last week.

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Sir Isaac Newton: Neville Southall was mine. Greatest in the world in the 80s. Not often Wales and Everton had the world's best playing for them.

Serena struggling against Sloane

Could we have another shock on our hands at Roland Garros after the exit of defending champion and number two seed Maria Sharapova.

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Now world number one and top seed Serena Williams is down by a set against Sloane Stephens.

She hasn't just lost the first set, she has been taken apart by her fellow American, losing 6-1.

Live text commentary here.

Man United bid for Saint?

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Manchester United are hoping to beat Arsenal to the signing of Southampton's 25-year-old midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, according to The Mirror.

Chelsea players at the zoo

Cesar Azpilicueta

We have had an array of animals on Sportsday today, from dogs to koalas.

But can you name this little mammal pictured with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta?

The Spanish defender posted the picture on Instagram following a visit with the Chelsea squad to a Sydney zoo.

Murray fights back

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Andy Murray has taken the third set 6-3 against Jeremy Chardy and leads the Frenchman by two sets to one.

The Brit is just one set away from the quarter-finals.

Live text commentary here.

Ah Van extends Widnes stay

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Widnes winger Patrick Ah Van has signed a new one-year contract with the Super League club, meaning he will stay until the end of the 2016 season.

Ah Van, 27, scored two tries as the Vikings beat Salford 38-16 at Magic Weekend in Newcastle on Sunday.

Klopp to take a break

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He's been linked with Liverpool but don't expect Jurgen Klopp to be in a dugout anytime soon.

The former Borussia Dortmund coach has decided to take a break from the game after "seven intense and emotional years" with the Bundesliga club.

"I'm going to take a break until further notice," he said.

Get involved #bbcsportsday

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Some more of your sporting inspirations. Get involved by tweeting us using the hashtag #bbcsportsday.

Gareth Barlow: Gazza, United a nation while playing the beautiful game in 1990 and fans still love him today.

Mith: David Beckham. He went from having burning effigies of him, to be hailed as a national hero in three years. Anything is possible.

Umbrellas up

Short-lived session. The players are off, the covers on, yes it is raining at Headingley.

Afternoon sessions begins

The teams are back out after lunch at Headingley.

England 43-0 (Lyth 23, Cook 18) as they try and reach that daunting world record target of 455 to win the match.

Live text commentary here.

Fifa update

It is the story that won't go away. And here is the latest on Fifa.

South Africa did pay $10m (£6.5m) to a football body led by Jack Warner, a figure at the centre of Fifa corruption allegations, local media say.

Danny Jordaan, head of South Africa's FA, is quoted as confirming that the amount was deducted from a Fifa payment to the country in 2008.

A subsequent letter requested that money to be sent, instead, to the Caribbean Football Union, reports say. South African officials deny it was a bribe to secure the 2010 World Cup.

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Pele is a Blatter fan

Sepp Blatter is not the most popular person in world football. But he has the support of one legend. Former Brazil striker Pele has welcomed the re-election of Blatter as Fifa president.

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"I was in favour. It was necessary because it is better to have people with experience," Pele told reporters on his arrival in Cuba on Sunday to see a charity match in Havana.

"He's a man who has been there for 25 years [with Fifa], you have to respect him, it was an election."

Pele's former club New York Cosmos will face Cuba at the Pedro Marrero Stadium in Havana on Tuesday.

Falcao to Chelsea?

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Former Manchester United loan signing Radamel Falcao, 29, is having talks with Chelsea about a move from Monaco and is willing to take a pay cut to make the switch happen, reports The Mirror.

Murray pegged back

But it's not going to plan for Andy Murray.

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Frenchman Jeremy Chardy has taken the second set against the Brit 6-3 to tie things up at one set all.

Follow live text commentary here.

Federer through to quarter-finals

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Second seed Roger Federer has beaten Gael Monfils 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the fourth round of the French Open.

The 17-time Grand Slam winner will face fellow Swiss and number eight seed Stan Wawrinka (both pictured above) in the next round.

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We have been asking for your sporting inspirations. Here are some of your opinions.

John McEnerney: Seve was my inspiration. Why? He was everything you wanted to be, brilliant, magical, passionate, competitive and simply Seve!

Nimra Baloch: Alastair Cook ...love his batting, calm, knows how to fight the pressure.

Ellis Nutt: My sporting inspiration has to be Iker Casillas. One of the best in history. Simply incredible at times.

Keep your sporting inspirations coming to #bbcsportsday and at the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Gloucestershire's Taylor hits maiden ton

BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Derby:

Gloucestershire 329, Derbyshire 6-0

"Jack Taylor reached his maiden first class ton for Gloucestershire as his side moved into a strong position at Derby.

"Having lost Michael Klinger in the first over without adding to his overnight score of 93 followed by Craig Miles, Taylor found a staunch ally in David Payne and the two tail-enders added 74 before Taylor was finally caught at third man for 120.

"Gloucestershire were finally all out for 329 leaving Derbyshire to negotiate a tricky spell before lunch."

Northants toil in Cardiff

BBC Radio Wales Sport's Nick Webb in Cardiff:

Glamorgan 371, Northants 79-5 (day two)

"Northants were left struggling at lunch after a purple patch from Glamorgan's seamers midway through the morning session.

"The visitors lost five wickets for the addition of just five runs at one point, Michael Hogan and Craig Meschede claiming two victims apiece.

"But Adam Rossington and Josh Cobb added 46 unbeaten runs to ease the pressure."

Milan a European-free zone

Not a good year in Milan.

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It's the first year neither team has been in Europe. If you go back to the mid-50s when European competitions got going, at least one of them always featured in the Fairs Cup, Latin Cup, Cup Winners', European or Uefa.

Honours even at Lord's

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BBC London 94.9's Kevin Hand at Lord's:

Warwickshire 216-5 v Middlesex (day two)

"It was an even morning at Lord's but Warwickshire will be the happier of the sides as they reach lunch on the second day of this rain affected match on 216-5.

"Only 68 runs were added with two wickets falling in the 26 overs that were possible in between a couple of brief showers.

"The greenish pitch is offering a great deal of assistance to the bowlers but a tremendous spell from the seam pairing of Steven Finn and Toby Roland-Jones to open the first hour was hampered by a ball that was already 50 overs old at the start of play."

Roy smashes century for Surrey

BBC London 94.9's Mark Church at The Oval:

Surrey 289-4 v Lancashire (day two)

"It has been quite a morning - Jason Roy started the day 21 not out and goes to lunch unbeaten on 132.

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"He has scored 111 before lunch with a range of scintillating shots. At the other end Steven Davies has sensibly moved onto 71 and the partnership is worth 215.

"I'm not sure there is much more the Lancashire bowlers could have done this morning. It has just been inspired."

Taylor agrees Swans deal

Defender Neil Taylor has extended his stay with Swansea after agreeing a new four-year contract.

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The 26-year-old, who had been linked with West Brom, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, had 12 months remaining on his existing deal but has ended any speculation about his future.

Leicestershire find going tough

BBC Radio Leicester's Richard Rae at Chelmsford:

Essex 166, Leicestershire 102-2 (lunch, day two)

"Steady, if unspectacular, progress is being made by Leicestershire in their first innings after bowling out Essex yesterday.

"While conditions are easier for batting than they were on Sunday, there is still plenty in the pitch for the bowlers, and the Essex seamers have worked hard and been rewarded with two wickets - those of Matt Boyce and Ned Eckersley. Angus Robson is grafting it out on 43 from 114 balls, and Foxes' skipper Mark Cosgrove is still playing himself in.

"The clouds are beginning to gather rather menacingly, but the crowd, watching the various school parties playing impromptu games on the outfield, and listening to the "Hot Jazz" band, is happy enough."

Sussex on top at Trent Bridge

BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle at Trent Bridge:

Notts 63-6 v Sussex (day one)

"Sussex enjoyed the better of a rain-shortened morning. After winning the toss and inserting the hosts, Sussex's opening bowlers exploited the seam-friendly conditions to reduce Notts to 34-4 in the opening hour.

"Steve Magoffin had two successful lbw shouts, removing Brendan Taylor for nine - his sixth straight dismissal in that manner - and James Taylor for nought.

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"Chris Jordan (pictured) showed his athleticism to spring to his left to take a sharp one-handed caught-and-bowled offering from Steven Mullaney, before nipping one back to uproot two of Alex Hales' stumps.

"After a 25-minute rain delay, Magoffin struck twice more, finding the edge to have Riki Wessels caught behind for seven and Samit Patel taken at slip for 17."

Federer in charge against Monfils

Roger Federer is now two sets to one ahead in his fourth-round match at the French Open against Gael Monfils. Elsewhere, Andy Murray is 3-1 down early in the second set against Jeremy Chardy.

Live text commentary here.

Worcestershire bowlers skittle Hampshire

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So it is lunch at Headingley, and also in the County Championship matches.

Here's BBC Radio Solent's Kevan James from the Ageas Bowl.

Hampshire 222 all out v Worcestershire

"Worcestershire's continued discipline with the ball caused Hampshire problems.

"They lost six wickets for 103 this morning and from a position of 88-0 at one stage yesterday afternoon, they lost all 10 wickets for 134.

"On a pitch offering help Hampshire tried to be more positive this morning but struggled against the visitors' accuracy as Joe Leach took 5-63."

Lunch at Headingley

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England have started well in their reply to the world record run chase of 455 set by New Zealand to win the second test.

They are 32-0 at lunch with openers Adam Lyth and Alastair Cook both 15 not out.

Follow our live text commentary here.

'I've only got one head' - North

Wales winger George North has been speaking to BBC Sport about his recovery from a series of head injuries.

North says he is through his concussion problems and has been cleared to resume full training.

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"I'm allowed to start training fully, but there's no rugby to be played so it's a bit of a blessing that I won't take contact for another few weeks now which is even better for my recovery," he said.

"It is frustrating, but it's not been a bad frustration because you know you have only got one head. Northampton have been amazing with me from minute one. When you only have one head you don't mess around with that."

Hair-raising

And our next contender...

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Bundesliga side Schalke have tweeted this picture of Japanese defender Atsuto Uchida's new hairstyle.

If we're being honest, we're not sure this will take off.

Right, that's enough of that. Back to real news...

Zlatan lets his hair down

Right, it's time for a new Sportsday feature, called Hairdressing Corner.

First up...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ever wondered what Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks like with his flowing locks let loose?

Well wonder no more. Here is the Paris St-Germain striker celebrating after his side secured the domestic treble with victory over Auxerre in the French Cup final on Sunday night.

Murray in form

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As we said, it has been a perfect start to Andy Murray's fourth-round match with Jeremy Chardy as the Brit took the first set 6-4.

If successful, Murray would play either Marin Cilic or David Ferrer in the quarter-finals. Seventh seed Ferrer has taken the opening two sets against the ninth seed.

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'We could make history'

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More from Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri. He says:"Barcelona (pictured above) play a different brand of football to that of other teams. We'll need to be compact and keep it tight.

"We have to be prepared for the chance of penalties but I think it would be difficult for the match to end in penalties.

"This season will go down in history. It's not often a team gets to this point in three separate competitions. There is a great mood in the camp and only five days to go. Let's see if we're able to make this season even more extraordinary."

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Your sporting inspiration

Will Barker: Sporting inspiration - difficult to have one person but '05 Ashes for my love of cricket, from that series it has to be Flintoff.

Here he is enjoying the victory parade that followed the series ... less said about KP's hair the better.

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Murray moves ahead

We said Andy Murray had started well and we were proved right.

One break of serve proved enough for the Brit to take the opening set of his fourth round clash against Jeremy Chardy 6-4.

Victory will take Murray into the French Open quarter-finals.

Dogolski

Sorry about that rather scary picture. To make up for it, here's a dog.

Lukas Podolski

Lukas Podolski's to be exact, dressed in an Inter Milan shirt, and dubbed 'dogolski' in a tweet by the German star.

The on-loan Arsenal striker came on as a late substitute as Inter beat Empoli 4-3 in the last game of the Serie A season.

Prodigy star signs 'history maker'

TT history maker Ian Hutchinson has signed for Prodigy front man Keith Flint's Team Traction Control for the 2015 Isle of Man TT races.

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The 35-year-old from Yorkshire is the only man to win five solo TT races in the same year.

The Bingley racer had been due to compete for Tsingtao Racing on an MV Agusta but the team has opted to skip the event to continue development.

The eight-time TT winner said: "I have worked with Grant [Bunting] from TTC before so to be able to have this opportunity to work with them is just what I need."

Gleneagles to miss Derby

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BBC horse racing correspondent

Trainer Aidan O'Brien says dual 2,000 Guineas winner Gleneagles will miss Saturday's Epsom Derby and run instead at Royal Ascot later in the month.

O'Brien will saddle Giovanni Canaletto, Hans Holbein and Kilimanjaro in flat racing's premier Classic which he's won for the last three seasons.

Meanwhile, there will be a maximum of 15 runners in Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom. The favourite Golden Horn and Irish-trained Success Days were today added to the field as late entries at a cost of £75,000.

Question time

Today's lunchtime teaser from our Question of Sport colleagues, and it's a tricky one.

Glasgow Warriors became the sixth winners of the Pro12 Final. But can you name the other five teams to lift the trophy?

Answers later this afternoon.

'Tevez is key for us'

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has his turn speaking to the media, and he is a big fan of team-mate Carlos Tevez.

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"Carlos Tevez has been exceptional since he joined us," said Marchisio. "He has not created any problems, he has been humble and available for everybody. He is one of the main strengths of our squad and is an important pillar. He will be fundamental on Saturday.

"We need to stay focused, we know we face a good Barcelona team and three exceptional strikers who have scored 120 goals between them, a record in Spain. We need to prepare well for the match."

Murray breaks early

Andy Murray's fourth round French Open clash with Jeremy Chardy is under way.

Chardy is a Frenchman, and thus getting all the support, but it hasn't helped him so far. He's just been broken by Murray, with the Brit 3-2 ahead in the opening set.

Murray's looking good, displaying some lovely early touches. We'll keep you posted, though if you want live text commentary, you'll find it here.

'We have to play even better'

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Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri: "Real Madrid (who they beat in the semi-finals) are an exceptional team, they are champions of Europe.

"We will have to play even better to beat Barcelona. We played Madrid over two matches and this final is just one match, I think that will be a slight advantage for us."

'We must not fear Messi'

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has been talking to the media looking ahead to Saturday's Champions League final against Barcelona.

"It is impossible to man-mark Lionel Messi. But we should not be afraid of him," says Allegri.

"Beyond stopping Messi, Barcelona have Neymar and Suarez, many players with technical skills."

Your sporting inspiration

So we have heard from a host of famous female competitors (see 12:15), but now it is time for your views.

We want to know who is your sporting inspiration and why?

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Maybe if you're a budding cricketer it is Kevin Pietersen. Maybe if you're in PR it's not Kevin Pietersen.

You get the idea.

Whether it's a David Beckham or someone at your local golf club, let us know right now at #bbcsportsday or at the BBC Sport Facebook page and we'll publish the best replies.

England need a world record

New Zealand have decided enough is enough. After a morning of frantic scoring, they have declared on 454-8.

So a nice easy task for Alastair Cook's England side. They need 455 to win, which would be a new world record for a successful run chase.

Alternatively, they can bat slowly for the rest of today and all of tomorrow to get the draw. This is the second and final Test in the series with England leading 1-0 overall.

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Women's Sports Week

We mentioned that it is Women's Sports Week and to mark the occasion we have asked Britain's top sportswomen to name the inspirational people they looked up to in their fledgling careers.

The likes of world, Olympic and European skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold and 1972 Munich Olympics pentathlon gold medallist Mary Peters are among those who have joined in.

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Read the article here.

Struggling England make breakthrough

England have grabbed another wicket on day four of the second Test, but it's New Zealand who are well in charge.

Tim Southee has just departed for 40, Jimmy Anderson taking a catch off the bowling of Moeen Ali.

But the tourists, after hammering England's bowlers this morning, are in a commanding position, on 435-8 with Mark Craig 51 not out.

Live text coverage here.

Sharapova bites the dust

Maria Sharapova has been knocked out of the French Open in the fourth round.

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She has been beaten in straight sets by the Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova 7-6 (7-3) 6-4.

In the fourth round of the men's singles, Andy Murray has just begun his match against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy.

Follow our live text commentary of that match here.

Bell calls time on career

Wasps centre Chris Bell has been forced to retire with immediate effect because of a shoulder injury.

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The 32-year-old former Leeds and Sale three-quarter, who led Wasps during the 2013-14 season, made 183 Premiership appearances in a career spanning 14 years.

Juventus news conference coming up

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And, continuing on the Champions League theme, the Juventus news conference has just started with head coach Massimiliano Allegri and midfielder Claudio Marchisio facing the media.

European papers

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"Keep the party going" is the headline on Spanish newspaper Sport as Barcelona turn their attentions to Saturday's Champions League final against Juventus. Messi and co could win the treble with victory in Berlin, after clinching the Copa Del Rey and the La Liga title.

Gemili's sub-10 sec run chalked off

Adam Gemili ran 100m in under 10 seconds but failed to make the record books because of windy conditions.

The British 21-year-old clocked 9.97 seconds at the Bedford International Games but the 3.7 metres-per-second following wind made the record invalid.

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Gemili is now the only British sprinter to run a sub 10-second 100m and sub 20-second 200m.

'I'll definitely stay' - Toure

Midfield lynchpin Yaya Toure has cooled speculation surrounding his future at Manchester City, the Ivorian saying he will "definitely stay" because he wants to win more silverware at the Premier League club.

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The 32-year-old Toure, who joined City in 2010 and played a dominant role in two Premier League title wins in 2012 and 2014, endured a frustrating season after suffering a loss of form as City failed to claim any trophies.

"I will definitely stay. The fans don't have to be worried," Toure told the Manchester Evening News.

"My target this year is to try to do everything possible to make this team improve well."

Chelsea's koala selfies

The story you've all been waiting for ... the latest on Chelsea's zoo visit.

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Not sure who looks happier here, the koala or Eden Hazard.

Clearly the animal is a fan of Chelsea's star midfielder. "With my friend the koala", wrote Hazard on his Instagram.

The Blues are in Australia for an end-of-season tour.

Contador rules

And in case you missed that news about Alberto Contador's success in the Giro d'Italia, the Spaniard won by one minute and 53 seconds from Italy's Fabio Aru, 24.

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Contador will now try to become the first man since 1998 to win the Tour de France in the same year..

"It's been a beautiful Giro, and a very special experience," said the 32-year-ld.

Sunday's 178km finale was expected to end in a bunch sprint but Belgium's Iljo Keisse won after a late break.

Full story here.

Sharpova struggling

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The sun's out but Sharapova struggling at 7-6 3-1 down to Safarova, coach Groeneveld upping the intensity of his clapping and "C'mons!"

European papers

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Alberto Contador's victory in the Giro d'Italia title dominates the front of Spanish sports newspaper AS. The paper also reports that Rafa Benitez will arrive in Madrid today with him set to become the Real Madrid boss.

England v New Zealand

Wicket at Headingley.

And England have got the prized wicket of centurion BJ Watling.

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Joe Root takes a wonderful diving catch off the bowling off James Anderson and Watling departs for 120.

New Zealand are 368-7.

Sharapova falls further behind

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Maria Sharapova needs to fight hard after double-faulting to fall 7-6 2-0 down to Czech Lucia Safarova.

The pair have had some lengthy battles in the past and it was always likely to be a big test for two-time champion Sharapova, who's made the last three finals at Roland Garros.

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Some more of your favourite cup moments.

Matt Boucher: Portsmouth just making the final in 2010 with all the off-field financial troubles. True magic of the cup.

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Richie: Roger Osborne scoring the winner for Ipswich in '78, before promptly coming off.

Matt Boucher: Kanu pouncing on a loss ball to tap in the only goal of the game for Portsmouth against Cardiff back in 2008.

Sharapova in trouble

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To Roland Garros where defending champion Maria Sharapova has lost the opening set of her last-16 match against Lucie Safarova.

The Russian lost 7-6 in a tie-break.

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Juventus news conference

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At 11.30 BST we will bring you all the latest from Juventus' press conference ahead of the Champions League final against Barcelona in Berlin on Saturday.

Wales names World Cup squad

That Wales squad in full...

Forwards: Rob Evans, Rhodri Jones, Samson Lee, Ken Owens, Jake Ball (Scarlets), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Paul James (Bath Rugby), Kristian Dacey, Gethin Jenkins, Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues), Justin Tipuric, Nicky Smith, Aaron Jarvis, Scott Baldwin (Ospreys).

Richard Hibbard, Ross Moriarty (Gloucester Rugby), Luke Charteris (Racing Metro), Dominic Day (Bath Rugby), Bradley Davies (Wasps), James King, Dan Lydiate, Alun Wyn Jones, Rory Thornton, Dan Baker, Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).

Backs: Gareth Davies, Rhys Priestland, Scott Williams, Eli Walker, Liam Williams, (Scarlets), Mike Phillips, Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro), Rhys Webb, Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Cory Allen, Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Patchell, Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues).

James Hook (Gloucester Rugby), Matthew Morgan (Bristol Rugby), Jack Dixon, Tyler Morgan (Newport Gwent Dragons), Hallam Amos (Newport Gwent Dragons), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Leigh Halfpenny (Toulon), Tom James (Exeter Chiefs), George North (Northampton Saints).

Wales name World Cup squad

Wales have named a 47-man training squad to prepare for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

It includes 17 players with World Cup experience and nine uncapped players.

The players will embark on an intensive preparation regime over the coming months before the final 31-man Rugby World Cup squad is announced on 31 August.

Gethin Jenkins, aiming to feature in a fourth World Cup, is named as one of eight props

And now to Algeria

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Spare a thought for MC El Eulma who have been relegated from Algeria's Ligue 1, despite scoring the most goals in the league

But a look at the goals against column, gives an indication why they were relegated. Perhaps they should invest in their defence next season.

Women's Sports Week

It is, as you may be aware, the start of Women's Sports Week.

In a nutshell it is an opportunity for everybody involved with playing, delivering, leading or working in sport to celebrate, raise awareness and increase the profile of women's sport across the UK.

And to kick off a week of coverage on the BBC Sport website, we invited Tanni Grey-Thompson to pen an article about the power of sport.

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Tanni, of course, won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 golds, and six London Marathon titles during her wheelchair racing career and - as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson - has since swapped the racing track for the House of Lords, where she now sits as a cross-bench peer.

You will find her article here.

Headlines at 11

Here's what has happened in the sporting world so far today:

Football: Championship club Brentford have named Excelsior manager Marinus Dijkhuizen as their new head coach.

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Rugby Union: Saracens winger David Strettle has agreed to join French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne on a three-year deal.

Football: Derby County have appointed former Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Football: Scottish Professional Football League officials will meet the Scottish FA and the police on Monday to discuss the aftermath of Sunday's play-off final between Motherwell and Rangers.

Chelsea target centre-half

The Mirror: Chelsea are keen to sign Belgium centre-back Toby Alderweireld, 26, following his successful spell on loan at Southampton from Atletico Madrid.

Newcastle United latest

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Patrick Vieira and Steve McClaren are among the names on Newcastle's four-man managerial shortlist with the club hopeful of making an appointment in the next fortnight.

The interview process will begin this week with Vieria, manager of Manchester City's elite development squad, keen to test himself in the Premier League. His lack of top-flight managerial experience may count against him, however. Frenchman Remi Garde is understood to be another candidate.

Newcastle have been without a permanent head coach since Alan Pardew joined Crystal Palace at the turn of the year. Caretaker manager John Carver, previously Pardew's assistant, is expected to be retained by the club in some capacity.

New deal for Hibs midfielder

Fraser Fyvie has signed a new two-year contract with Hibernian, the Easter Road club have confirmed.

The 22-year-old midfielder moved to Hibs from Wigan in January after signing a deal until the end of the 2014/15 season and made 17 appearances, scoring twice.

Hope for England?

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Of course, England have to bowl New Zealand out again first or wait for the Kiwis to declare. It could be a tough day for Alastair Cook's England side.

Our live text commentary is the place for all the over-by-over action.

French Open latest

Piers Newbery at Roland Garros

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"After a rain-interrupted Sunday, the forecast looks clearer for a packed Monday schedule at Roland Garros. Andy Murray will take on Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, but only after Flavia Pennetta and Garbine Muguruza have completed what could be a lengthy contest.

"Elsewhere, Roger Federer resumes at one set all against Gael Monfils, Serena Williams takes on compatriot Sloane Stephens, and Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal attempt to set up what would be one of the most anticipated Grand Slam quarter-finals in history.

"Keep updated on all of that via our live text and 5 live sports extra commentary once Murray gets under way at around 12:00 BST."

Vieira for the Newcastle job?

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The Sun: France World Cup winner Patrick Vieira, 38, is to be interviewed for the Newcastle manager's job. The former Arsenal and France midfielder is at the end of his deal as Manchester City's under-21 coach.

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It is classed as a favourite cup final moment by you. It might well not be for the player involved.

John Musgrove: Tony Adams dropping team mate Steve Morrow over his shoulder and breaking his collar bone.

So, Morrow scored the winner for Arsenal in the 1992-93 League Cup final against Sheffield Wednesday. But in the after-match celebrations Adams got a bit carried away by picking up, and then dropping Morrow.

While the Arsenal players collected their medals and celebrated, Morrow was taken to hospital.

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It is a new era at Derby County, with the club appointing former Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

He replaces Steve McClaren, who was sacked last month after the club finished eighth in the Championship.

On the face of it, it seems a decent appointment, for Clement has worked with some of the biggest names in world football including Didier Drogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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It is the first managerial role for Englishman Clement, 43, who left the La Liga side following the sacking of manager Carlo Ancelotti.

"Paul is one of the most in-demand coaches in world football and I am delighted," said Rams chief executive Sam Rush.

County Championship prospects - Division Two

Leicestershire will resume on 28-0, having seized the initiative on the opening day at Chelsmford by bowling out Essex for just 166, with all-rounder Ben Raine claiming 5-48.

Gloucestershire batsman Michael Klinger needs just seven more runs to reach a century in their away game against Derbyshire, with their total on 251-6 overnight.

Surrey need to rebuild after closing on 145-4 following the dismissal of Kevin Pietersen for two against Lancashire at the Oval, while Northants are 0-0 in reply to Glamorgan's 371 all out at Cardiff, which featured Craig Meschede's 107 off 109 balls.

Listen to live commentary from the County Championship here.

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County Championship prospects - Division One

Jonathan Trott and Laurie Evans will look to continue their unbroken 92-run partnership when Warwickshire resume on 148-3 against Middlesex at Lord's.

Worcestershire are in a good position at the Ageas Bowl, having reduced Hampshire to 119-4 in the 51 overs of play possible on the opening day.

Notts will be without pace bowler Vernon Philander, who has been recalled home by South Africa, as they start a home match against Sussex at Trent Bridge. The visitors have England's Chris Jordan (pictured) in their side after he was not picked for the second Test against New Zealand.

Listen to live commentary from the County Championship here.

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'It's over'

Bilel Mohsni's career in British football is "over" following his incredible Fir Park bust-up, the Rangers defender's agent has admitted.

The Tunisia international sparked on mass brawl at full-time in the Scottish Premiership play-off final when he kicked and punched Motherwell's Lee Erwin.

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The 27-year-old is out of contract and Rangers boss Stuart McCall confirmed he would be kicked out of Ibrox following his shock assault.

"Do I worry that this will put other clubs off taking a chance on him? The clubs in the UK, yes. Abroad is a bit different but his reputation in the UK has been altered now," Mohsni's agent told Press Association sport.

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Tuttosport

Italian newspaper Tuttosport show who Juventus need to stop if they have any chance of winning the Champions League final on Saturday.

Hornets line up new boss

Watford are expected to appoint former Atletico Madrid boss Quique Sanchez Flores as their new manager after talks to extend Slavisa Jokanovic's contract broke down over his wage demands.

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The Serbian was appointed as the Hornets' fourth coach of the season in October, and went on to guide the club back into the Premier League as runners-up to Bournemouth.

RVP celebrates with City

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Calm down Manchester United fans, your star striker hasn't moved to the blue half of the city.

Robin Van Persie tweeted a picture of himself and the Manchester City under-nine team at the self titled International Robin van Persie Tournament.

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Some more great cup final moments from you.

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Iain Wilson: Eric Cantona captaining Man Utd and scoring the winner against Liverpool in 1996 after his return from suspension.

Rodney: Freddie Ljungberg's goal vs Chelsea in the 2002 FA Cup final.

Manhattan: Got to be Cazorla's free-kick in last year's final.

We want the best cup final moment. It can be from any professional final. So don't be shy, get involved by either using the hashtag #bbcsportsday on Twitter or posting a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Strettle signs for Clermont Auvergne

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Clermont Auvergne have confirmed the signing of England winger David Strettle from Saracens on a three-year deal.

The 31-year-old helped Sarris to the Premiership title on Saturday as they beat Bath 28-16.

Strettle was recently recalled to the England squad by head coach Stuart Lancaster, but will be ineligible to play for his country once he moves across the Channel.

Cech and the snoozing koala

Remember Jose and the kangaroo from earlier (08:58)?

Well, the wildlife fun continues for Chelsea on their end-of-season tour in Australia, with keeper Petr Cech tweeting this photo of himself with a koala bear.

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Unfortunately for Cech, his koala pal remained asleep throughout his visit.

Mind you, that's hardly a surprise: because they get so little energy from their diet - which consists mainly of eucalypt leaves - koalas must limit their energy use and sleep 20 hours a day.

Don't ever say Sportsday isn't educational...

Agnew on the Test

Here's the view of BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew before day four.

"If New Zealand do win this match, no-one will begrudge them a share of the series, because they are a team that are very easy to like.

"They respect the game and their opponents and simply seem to enjoy playing. What a shame they are only playing two Tests."

Agnew also bemoans sloppiness in the field by England, saying it has cost them.

Full article here.

Kiwis on top

Speaking of the cricket, let's recap the state of play ahead of the fourth day.

An unbeaten BJ Watling hundred left New Zealand in a strong position at Headingley, with England facing a huge task to win the second Test.

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Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum also made half-centuries as the Black Caps closed day three on 338-6, a lead of 338.

That represented a fightback from 23-2, aided by England dropping three catches.

England were earlier taken to 350 all out by a rapid 46 from Stuart Broad, as the first-innings scores ended level.

Live coverage coming up

Something to look out for... two live text commentaries start on the BBC Sport website at 10:00 BST.

We are at Roland Garros as Andy Murray takes on Jeremy Chardy for a place in the French Open quarter-finals.

And, a little closer to home, we're also at Headingley for day four of what is an intriguing second Test between England and New Zealand.

Or you can stick with us for all the breaking sports news. The choice is yours.

'I've been once before'

More on the news that Dutchman Marinus Dijkhuizen has been hired by Brentford to replace departed head coach Mark Warburton.

Dijkhuizen, whose experience of British football extends to a 10-game loan spell at Dunfermline as a player in 2000-01, told the Championship club's website: "I have been to Brentford once before, with my father and brother, to see a game against Coventry City in March 2014.

"We stood on the terrace behind the goal and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of football. There was some very good play.

"We also loved the ambiance in and around the stadium. That is football at its best. I am looking forward to working with everyone at the club for a bright future."

Great Dane in Ireland

Soren Kjeldsen recovered from a final-round collapse at the Irish Open to secure his fourth European Tour success at the first play-off hole - and then celebrate under a very nice rainbow.

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Dane Kjeldsen (76), England's Eddie Pepperell (69) and Austrian Bernd Wiesberger (73) all finished two under.

The trio then played the par-five 18th at Royal County Down, with Kjeldsen recording a birdie to clinch victory.

A sell-out crowd of 20,000 attended the event for the fourth consecutive day, despite several of the world's leading stars failing to shine, including Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia, who both missed the cut.

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We asked for your favourite cup final moment. Here are some of your answers.

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Hywel Jakeway: Alan Sunderland. 1979 FA Cup Final. Last minute winner. Timeless classic.

Colin Enlander: When Luton Town won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in the year we had 30 points deducted and got relegated.

Harish: No brainer, Alexis Sanchez scoring one of the best FA Cup goals of all time.

Keep them coming into us. Use #bbcsportsday on Twitter or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Goodbye Italy, hello Spain

Rafael Benitez is on his way to Spain to begin life as Real Madrid boss.

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According to as.com, Benítez told reporters "I am ready, I can't wait to be there", as he departed the Marina di Castelo hotel next to Napoli's training facilities, which has been his home for the past two years.

Benítez's arrival is scheduled for 11.30pm (BST) and - according to the website - once in Spain, the former Liverpool manager will finalise his new contract before the announcement of his arrival at Real Madrid and his presentation takes place on Wednesday.

Not your average team photo

You know the score with team photos. The players dress in their kit, they sit on some plastic chairs in the centre circle, the photographer snaps them, and then the same slightly dull picture appears in countless papers and magazine.

So take a bow the lads at Zenit St Petersburg ... for this is what they've done.

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The Russian club, managed by former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas, won their domestic league with two games to spare last weekend and celebrated by dressing in traditional Russian clothing.

This picture was posted by former Manchester City player Javi Garcia on Instagram, and features former Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin, surrounding Villas-Boas (centre).

Zenit's title win, the fourth in their history, came in Villas-Boas's first full season in charge.

BreakingBees announce boss

Championship club Brentford have named Excelsior manager Marinus Dijkhuizen as their new head coach.

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Former Bees boss Mark Warburton, 52, left Griffin Park at the end of the season.

Dijkhuizen, who guided Excelsior to 15th in the Dutch Eredivisie last season - the club failing to win any of its final nine matches, will have Roy Hendriksen as his assistant.

Brentford lost to Middlesbrough 5-1 on aggregate in the Championship play-off semi-finals

Cuddly Jose

Chelsea have jetted to Australia for an end-of-season tour, and it looks like boss Jose Mourinho has taken a liking to the local wildlife.

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The Blues gaffer was introduced to a kangaroo in Sydney, as these pictures on Chelsea's Twitter page show.

Given a kangaroo can reach speeds of over 35mph and jump six feet in the air, might be worth a punt up front next season.

X-rated

And if you want to see the chaotic scenes at the end of the Scottish Premiership play-off between Rangers and Motherwell, here's the footage.

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Up for the Cup

NB - this entry is probably not suitable for fans of Aston Villa.

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All hell breaks loose

In scenes reminiscent of Hagler v Hearns circa 1985, Rangers' Tunisian defender Bilel Mohsni responded to a push at the final whistle by Motherwell's Lee Erwin by aiming a kick and punch at the striker.

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He then tussled with Motherwell's unused substitute Fraser Kerr, before all three players were shown red cards by Craig Thomson after the match.

Scottish Professional Football League officials will meet the Scottish FA and the police today to discuss the incident.

Rangers denied

Motherwell have preserved their Premiership status courtesy a second comfortable win over Rangers in four days.

Leading 3-1 from the first leg of the play-off final, the Fir Park side stretched their advantage through a deflected shot from Marvin Johnson.

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Another ricochet from a Lionel Ainsworth's strike doubled the lead and John Sutton added a late penalty to secure a 3-0 victory - and a 6-1 win on aggregate.

That, though, wasn't the full story...

'He's so confident'

Murray's opponent Jeremy Chardy, is certainly respectful of the Brit.

"He's so confident, because he didn't lose a match on clay," said Chardy, reflecting on Murray's recent form - unbeaten in 13 matches on the surface this year.

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"I played against him in Rome. I played a good match, but still I lost 6-4 6-3. After he beat me, he pulled out from Rome to be fresh for Roland Garros, and I think for him it's a big goal.

"So it will be a really tough match. In the past we always said 'Andy doesn't like to play on clay', but now I think everybody changed and he likes more now to play on clay."

Indeed. Bodes well, though we're British so we know better than to get our hopes up.

Murray time

There is plenty going on in the world of sport today, but one of the main events is Andy Murray.

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The British number one takes on Frenchman Jeremy Chardy for a place in the French Open quarter-finals in the second match on Court Suzanne Lenglen starting at around 11:30-12:00 BST.

The pair have met seven times, with Murray winning six of those matches, including on clay in Rome on 13 May.

We will have live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.

Daley medals

Tom Daley won his second bronze medal in as many days as he finished third in the men's 10-metre platform final at the Diving World Series in Mexico on Sunday.

Daley, who scooped bronze with Alicia Blagg in Saturday's mixed three-metre synchro, collected 545.65 points from his six dives in Merida, 24.4 points behind winner Yang Jian of China.

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Mexico's Ivan Garcia pipped Daley into second with a score of 555.80.

Tonia Couch equalled Daley's achievements by also clinching bronze in the women's 10m platform final with a score of 370.60 from her five dives.

First time for everything

Arsenal fans haven't been the only ones celebrating a Cup final win.

Thousands of Inverness Caledonian Thistle supporters took to the streets to celebrate their club's historic Scottish Cup win.

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Inverness beat Falkirk 2-1 to win the trophy for the first time in the club's history.

Match report here.

Favourite Cup final moment

Whichever club you support, it's hard to deny the brilliance of Alexis Sanchez's dipping, swerving strike for Arsenal at Wembley, which left Shay Given sat on his backside, a lot like this...

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So we want to know - what is your favourite Cup final moment? It can be FA Cup, Scottish Cup, Football League Trophy, it just has to be a final.

Send us your favourites at #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Football

It poured down during Arsenal's victory parade in London, but that didn't stop the players and the fans enjoying themselves...

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Quite why Jack Wilshere needed sunglasses in the rain we're yet to discover.

Wilshere in trouble

It wasn't all sweetness and light for Arsenal over the weekend though - midfielder Jack Wilshere getting in trouble after leading fans in an expletive-laden chant during the club's FA Cup victory celebrations.

The 23-year-old took to the microphone in front of thousands of supporters outside the club's Emirates Stadium, mocking Premier League rivals Tottenham.

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Wilshere sang two anti-Spurs songs on a balcony alongside his team-mates.

Could have been worse, though - least he didn't get photographed nipping off for a sneaky cig on the lower deck.

Record-breakers

Arsenal's victory meant they became the most successful club in FA Cup history - lifting the trophy for the 12th time.

It was also a record-equalling sixth triumph for Arsene Wenger.

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Wenger's total of wins now matches the legendary George Ramsay - who previously stood alone with the record for FA Cup final victories, when he was manager at - oddly-enough - Aston Villa between 1887 and 1920

Gunners on fire

After a lengthy and depressing season (or at least until Mr T Sherwood came aboard), Aston Villa were ecstatic at making the FA Cup final.

But that feeling of happiness didn't last too long at Wembley, the Villans given something of a tonking by Arsenal.

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The Gunners victory was never in doubt, as they dominated with a magnificent display.

Theo Walcott's volley, a superb dipping strike from Alexis Sanchez, Per Mertesacker's header and Olivier Giroud's close-range finish ensured a comfortable 4-0 victory for Arsene Wenger's men.

You will find the report of BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty's here.

Monday's papers

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It's all cricket, with England likely to need to show a bit of grit and skill with the bat to ensure they don't lose to New Zealand and, in the process, seal a series victory.

Monday's papers

Daily Star

More Wilshere - or 'Gobby Jack' as the star call him. Main story, though, concerns Christian Benteke, with Aston Villa apparently ready to offer the striker "a club record-breaking £15m deal" to stay at Villa Park.

Monday's papers

Daily Express

Hmm, this headline sounds familiar - Arsene Wenger saying he won't be paying huge amounts out in transfer fees this summer. Then again we're pretty sure he has said the same thing the last two years ... then shelled out £42.4m for Mesut Ozil and £35m for Alexis Sanchez.

Monday's papers

The Independent

More Jack Wilshere, as well as a dollop of England cricket. Alastair Cook and co face a daunting run chase - play starts at 11:00 BST at Headingley.

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The Sun

A victory parade. a happy occasion, no negative headlines. Right? Wrong.

Jack Wilshere probably isn't in Arsene Wenger's good books today after choosing Sunday's FA Cup parade through North London to lead an expletive-laden anti-Tottenham chant. Oh dear.

Good morning all

Wembley's great, but not if you get thumped.

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If you win, however...

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Plenty more to come on the fall-out from Arsenal's 4-0 Cup final win over Aston Villa, as well as loads more from the sporting world, including all the breaking news and the best of social media ... plus Jose Mourinho pictured with a baby kangaroo.

It can mean only one thing ... welcome to another edition of Sportsday.