Summary

  • Ashton to miss Six Nations after 10-week ban

  • India collapse as Australia win dramatic fourth ODI

  • Full-back Sam Byram moves from Leeds United to West Ham

  • Two FA Cup matches tonight - Leicester v Tottenham, Liverpool v Exeter

  • Get involved: #bbcsportsday

  1. football

    Too much focus on results - McDermottpublished at 12:35

    Brian McDermottImage source, Getty Images

    Football may be a results-driven business, but Reading boss Brian McDermott believes fans should focus more on the enjoyment of watching their team play.

    "In this day and age, people get so carried away with the result, win or lose," he said, following their 5-2 FA Cup replay victory over Huddersfield Town.

    "You don't get carried away with a 5-2 win and you don't get carried away with a 1-0 defeat."

  2. football

    Cardiff target Feyenoord midfielderpublished at 12:27

    Football

    Lex ImmersImage source, Getty Images

    Cardiff City are hoping to sign Feyenoord's attacking midfielder Lex Immers on loan, say BBC Wales Sport.

    Dutchman Immers has scored 31 goals in 100 league appearances since joining from Den Haag in 2012.

    But the 29-year-old has been restricted to just two league starts this season.

    Although Cardiff are under a Football League transfer embargo, they are able to sign players on loan during the January window.

  3. football

    Smith signs new Doncaster dealpublished at 12:21

    Women's Football

    Sue SmithImage source, Malcolm Couzens

    Doncaster Rovers Belles winger Sue Smith has signed a new contract with the Women's Super League One side.

    Smith, who scored 16 goals in 93 appearances for England, joined Doncaster in 2011 from Lincoln Ladies.

    The 36-year-old was the joint top-scorer for the Belles with 12 goals as they won promotion last season.

    "There's no reason why we can't compete with the best teams in this league and we showed we can against various teams last season," she said.

  4. football

    Should Scottish football look at Czech league?published at 12:14

    Football

    Sparta PragueImage source, Getty Images

    Scottish football should consider a bigger league to help young talent, according to Czech Republic director of football Dusan Fitzel.

    All 42 Scottish clubs discussed league reconstruction on Tuesday, with a 16-team top-flight among the proposals.

    That is the number of teams in the Czech top division and Fitzel believes young talent would have a greater chance to shine in a bigger league.

    "I am sure a 16-team league has helped our youth development," he said.

  5. football

    Listen nowpublished at 12:08

    Football

    On your lunchbreak? Then we have got the perfect thing for you. Make sure you listen to BBC Radio 5 live's Football Daily Podcast.

  6. rugby union

    O'Shea to leave Quins rolepublished at 12:07

    Rugby Union

    Conor O'SheaImage source, Getty Images

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea will leave the club at the end of the season after guiding them to three trophies in his six years in charge.

    "I have enjoyed working with everybody at Harlequins, from the players to the staff to the supporters, having said that, the end of this season is the right time for me to move on," he said.

    The 45-year-old is expected to succeed Jacques Brunel as the head coach of the Italy national team.

  7. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2016

    Teenage kicks

    Jack RodwellImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Jack Rodwell only started seven Premier League games for Manchester City after leaving Everton and is now struggling to play at Sunderland

    More of those teenage players who did not fulfil their potential. Remember, we are also asking for those teenagers that lived up to their promise.

    Alfie Curley:, external Jack Rodwell's career went downhill as soon as he left Everton.

    Ken Gorry: , externalStephen Ireland, had a breakthrough season scoring for club and country, now looks to be on his way out of Stoke.

    Marcus:, external Jack Grealish will be a footballer remembered later for not fulfilling his potential.

    All good suggestions so far. Keep them coming, via #bbcsportsday on Twitter or the Match of the Day Facebook page., external

  8. football

    'Dear Pep, come to us'published at 12:01

    Football

    Pep fans

    Please, join us, Pep, please.

    We hear from fans of Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United as they plea for Pep Guardiola to come and manage their club in the summer.

    Watch the video here 

  9. rugby league

    Bailey reveals depression strugglepublished at 11:54

    Rugby League

    Ryan BaileyImage source, Getty Images

    Warrington Wolves prop forward Ryan Bailey says he would not have joined the club if he had not received help for depression.

    Bailey, 31, was treated last year at the Sporting Chance clinic, set up by former Arsenal footballer Tony Adams.

    "You think it's weakness but that's the best thing I've ever done, asking for help," he told BBC Radio Merseyside.

    "I never asked for help in my life for anything because it's like weakness especially in a manly sport like this."

  10. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 11:49 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2016

    Teenage kicks

    We are talking about those teenage players that lived up to their promise, but also those that did not fulfil expectations

    Harpreet Singh:, external Wayne Rooney has lived up to the hype. Look at what he has won.

    Alan Hipkiss:, external Trevor Francis, the best 16-year-old I ever saw play football, went on to be a European Cup winner at Forest after being the first million pound footballer. Legend.

    Jason Blackshire:, external Robbie Keane. Been scoring everywhere since he was a kid.

    Keep your comments coming in to us on Twitter, using #bbcsportsday or via the Match of the Day Facebook page., external

    Trevor FrancisImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Trevor Francis scored the only goal in the final as Nottingham Forest won the European Cup in 1979

  11. tennis

    Djokovic through, Kvitova outpublished at 11:47

    Tennis

    Novak DjokovicImage source, Getty Images

    World number one Novak Djokovic has made it safely through to the third round of the Australian Open after a straight sets victory against Quentin Halys.

    Meanwhile, world number seven Petra Kvitova has suffered a shock defeat against Daria Gavrilova.

    Head here for all the reaction

  12. football

    Graham signs on loan for Blackburnpublished at 11:43

    Football

    More on the news that Blackburn have signed Sunderland striker Danny Graham on loan.

    “It’s been a mad 24 hours, I was training with Sunderland yesterday morning and then I came down here last night to get things sorted, so I’m delighted to get it done, he said. 

    "I am looking forward to the first game against Charlton and hopefully we can get off to a flying start."

    Where does that leave Jordan Rhodes then?

  13. football

    Blackburn complete Graham loan dealpublished at 11:38
    Breaking

    Transfers latest

  14. formula 1

    F1 teams reach engines agreementpublished at 11:34

    Formula 1

    Pedal to the metal...

    Formula 1 bosses have agreed to reduce the cost of engines for customer teams.

    Two days of talks have resulted in a deal to cut prices as well as ensure the whole grid is supplied, sources at governing body the FIA said.

    F1 raceImage source, Getty Images

    In return for lower prices, it was agreed F1 would stick with the existing V6 turbo hybrid engines until at least 2020.

    Details are still being finalised, with the intention for the new regulations to come into force in 2018.

    Read the piece in full here

  15. football

    SFPL consider face-recognition deterrentpublished at 11:27

    Football

    Flares on the pitchImage source, SNS

    The Scottish Professional Football League is considering the use of facial recognition technology at stadiums to help combat anti-social behaviour.

    The SPFL has set up a working group to examine the issue of unacceptable conduct.

    And it is understood that they would seek financial assistance from the Scottish government.

    The facial recognition system was mentioned at a meeting of all 42 clubs on Tuesday.

  16. rugby union

    Ireland are favourites - Gatlandpublished at 11:20

    Rugby Union

    Piling the pressure up on their rivals or is he being honest?

    Warren Gatland believes title holders Ireland go into their Six Nations defence as tournament favourites.

    Warren GatlandImage source, PA

    Wales and Ireland meet in Dublin in their opening game on Sunday, 7 February, with Joe Schmidt's side eyeing a hat-trick of European crowns.

    "They would like to go in with people writing them off, even though they have won the championship for the last two years," said the Wales coach.

    "They have to go in as favourites. You write an Irish team off at your peril."

  17. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2016

    Teenage kicks

    Today's debate is about those teenage players that lived up to their promise, but also those that failed to fulfil their potential.

    James Smith:, external Unfortunately Kiko Macheda at Man U. Wonderful debut goal vs Villa and scoring for fun in the U21s, but couldn't keep it up.

    Ross Govan:, external Michael Johnson for Man City a few years ago. Had everything needed to be great then threw it away.  

    Ryan Larner: , externalLee Hendrie. One England cap and it was all downhill from there. Could and should have been so much more.

    Federico MachedaImage source, Getty Images
  18. Teaser timepublished at 11:14

    A Question of Sport Teaser

    Today's Question of Sport teaser question is:

    Who are the five men David Haye has fought since beating Nikolai Valuev to win the WBA Heavyweight title?

    Answer will be revealed later this afternoon.

  19. cricket

    India snatch defeat from jaws of victorypublished at 11:09

    Cricket

    Australia set India an imposing 349 for victory but the tourists were cruising in their run chase at 277-1 with the required rate at about a run-a-ball.

    However, after Shikhar Dhawan gave his wicket away cheaply, the self-destruction of the India side has been of epic proportions.

    Australia bowled out the tourists for 324 and are now 4-0 up in the five-match series.

    Australia celebrateImage source, AP
  20. rugby union

    Ashton hearing beginspublished at 11:06

    Rugby Union

    The disciplinary hearing into Chris Ashton's allegedly making contact with the eyes of Ulster's Luke Marshall has begun.

    England wing Ashton could miss the Six Nations after being cited and faces a minimum 12-week ban if found guilty.

    A decision is expected later today.