Summary

  • Dick Advocaat extends Sunderland stay

  • Liverpool agree deal for Man City's James Milner

  • England 'could host World Cup 2022'

  • French Open women's semi-finals

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  1. When Frankie met Vinniepublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Frankie Dettori

    Did you ever hear the one about Vinnie Jones dangling Frankie Dettori by his ankles off a balcony?

    Watch a sneak preview of the Clare Balding Show, which is on Friday 5 June at 2200 on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website.

  2. Blatter starts 'reform' talkspublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    Departing Fifa president Sepp Blatter has released a statement. It's pretty straightforward considering the events of the last week.

    Blatter today had a meeting with Domenico Scala, the independent chairman of the audit and compliance committee, to discuss Fifa reforms.

    "I want a comprehensive programme of reform and I am very aware that only the Fifa Congress can pass these reforms. Furthermore, the Executive Committee has a particular duty to share the responsibility of driving this process," said Blatter.

  3. Dowie holds no grudgespublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Natasha DowieImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool and England striker Natasha Dowie says she has no hard feelings about being left out of the England squad for the Women's World Cup, which starts in Canada this weekend.

    Coach Mark Samson chose to leave out the 26-year-old former Women's Super League golden boot winner, who has scored five goals in 14 appearances for England.

    "I'm not bitter about it because deep down I felt that I've given everything I possibly could have," she said.

  4. Lunch - Aus 153-6published at 17:11 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Brad HaddinImage source, Getty Images

    Australia managed to creep to lunch without losing any more wickets after limping to 126-6.

    They go in for a few sandwiches on 153-6, but the plaudits go to West Indies bowler Devendra Bishoo, who has taken four wickets.

    The Windies made 148 all out in their first innings of the first Test, which is now in the second day.

  5. Thanks Ancelottipublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Clement (right) and Carlo AncelottiImage source, Getty Images

    Paul Clement says Carlo Ancelotti gave him the belief to step out into the world of management.

    The new Derby County head coach worked as Ancelotti's assistant manager for the past six years.

    "He is a great man who gave me a lot of belief I could do this job," Clement, 43, said at his first news conference.

  6. Serena strugglingpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Serena Williams

    Not so perfect at the moment. Serena Williams is having a wobble at Rolland Garros. The number one seed is a break down in her French Open semi-final with Timea Bacsinszky.

    Follow our live text here.

  7. England fighting fit for World Cuppublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    England manager Mark SampsonImage source, Getty Images

    England manager Mark Sampson says he expects all of his players to be fit for England's first match of the Women's World Cup.

    Sampson named a number of players who were recovering from injuries when he announced his squad last month.

    England start their campaign against France on 9 June - with all of their matches live on the the BBC.

    "We're in a great place in terms of the physical condition of the players, building towards that game," Sampson told BBC Radio 5 live.

  8. Fifa paid Irish $5m - Delaneypublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Thierry HenryImage source, Getty Images

    Some astonishing revelations have been made by John Delaney, the chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).

    Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTE,, external he claims that, in 2009, Fifa paid the FAI $5m (£3.25m) in compensation after Thierry Henry's handball goal caused Ireland to lose to France in a World Cup qualification play-off in Paris.

  9. Hornets sign keeperpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Goalkeeper Giedrius ArlauskisImage source, Getty Images

    Newly promoted Watford announce the signing, external of Lithuanian goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis, 27, who won the Romanian title with Steaua Bucharest in 2014-2015.

    Arlauskis has played in the Champions League and Europa League for Steaua, Rubin Kazan and Unirea Urziceni.

    He has 18 caps for Lithuania and played against England in a Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley in March.

  10. From back to frontpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Rogerio CeniImage source, Getty Images

    Rogerio Ceni has become one of the top 10 all-time goalscorers for Brazilian club Sao Paulo - which is not bad for a goalkeeper.

    The 42-year-old - a penalty and free-kick expert - scored his 128th goal to beat Santos 3-2 on Wednesday.

    Liverpool's Mario Balotelli, Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor and West Ham's Andy Carroll are just three strikers yet to reach 128 goals.

  11. Qatar arrive for Scotland testpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Qatar have arrived in Edinburgh ahead of their controversial friendly match against Scotland on Friday.

    Jose Daniel CarrenoImage source, SNS

    Their Uruguayan coach, Jose Daniel Carreno, says they are here to play a "very tough opponent" and to try and and improve with a view towards qualifying for the next World Cup.

    When asked about Qatar's hosting of the 2022 finals, he said he had no idea about the bidding process, or how the bid was won, saying he's just been in the country for six months. But he did say Qatar winning the bid wasn't a huge surprise, because Fifa have been "opening the map" on where they take the tournament.

  12. Cook to make Essex T20 appearancepublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Alastair CookImage source, Getty Images

    England captain Alastair Cook will make his first appearance of the summer for the Essex Eagles when he plays in Friday's T20 match against Surrey at the Oval.

    The England Test skipper, 30, last represented his county in the short form of the game in May last year. Cook is also due to play for Essex in their next County Championship home match against Derbyshire at Chelmsford starting on 14 June 14.

  13. Verratti to Real?published at 16:27 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    VerrattiImage source, Getty Images

    Real Madrid have agreed a deal with PSG's 22-year-old midfielder Marco Verratti, according to Sky Italia., external

    Although the Spanish club have not arranged a fee with PSG, who are expected to want more than 50m euros (£36.7m).

  14. Picture postcardpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Hampshire v MiddlesexImage source, @middlesex_ccc

    What a glorious picture at Hampshire ahead of their T20 match with Middlesex. The visitors are second in the South Group but will be leapfrogged by fourth-placed Hampshire if they lose.

    The action starts at 18:30 BST and you can find live commentary here.

  15. Inzaghi axed by Milanpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Filippo InzaghiImage source, Getty Images

    AC Milan manager Filippo Inzaghi will be sacked this week after just a year in charge.

    The Serie A side told BBC Sport that Inzaghi, 41, will "not be in charge of the team next season".

    The Rossoneri finished 10th in the league this season as they failed to qualify for the Champions League.

  16. Aussies flounderingpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Another Australian falls on the second day of the first Test against West Indies.

    Devendra Bishoo has his fourth wicket of the innings as Brad Haddin is bowled for eight.

    The tourists are 128-6, with the Windies all out for 148 in their first knock.

  17. Your notorious transferspublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Gus PoyetImage source, Getty Images

    Why must they leave?! Who left your club for your bitter rivals, and did you forgive them?

    Toby Irvine: Mario Götze making the switch from Dortmund to Bayern. Gutting to see the German wonderkid leave the club he joined at 8

    Webster's tache: Dowie left Palace to move closer to family in Oldham. Turned up three days later 10 miles East at Charlton

    AJPS: Gustavo Poyet to Tottenham from Chelsea really stung, especially as my hamster was named after him

    Never name pets after your heroes - they will only let you down.

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  18. No FA interest in World Cup bidpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Dan RoanImage source, Dan Roan

    Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport John Whittingdale told the House of Commons on Thursday that England would be ready and able to host the Fifa World Cup in 2022 if it is stripped from Qatar.

  19. Safarova books French Open final spotpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Lucie SafarovaImage source, Getty Images

    Lucie Safarova, 28, of the Czech Republic reaches her first French Open women's singles final after a 7-5 7-5 win over Serbia's Ana Ivanovic. Safarova, seeded 13th, will play the winner of the second semi-final between top seed Serena Williams and Timea Bacsinszky in the final on Saturday.

    French Open live text here.

  20. Woods continues to strugglepublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 4 June 2015

    Tiger WoodsImage source, Getty Images

    Tiger Woods has reached the turn at The Memorial Tournament in Ohio and his day is not getting much better. The former world number one is four-over after nine.

    Click here for the full leaderboard., external