Summary

  • FA Cup build-up

  • Klopp wants ticket row solution

  • Tweddle recovering from neck surgery

  • Pressure grows on Valencia boss Neville

  • VOTE: Best footballing stories #bbcsportsday

  1. football

    Coventry to celebrate Hill's lifepublished at 15:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Football

    Coventry take on Bury on Saturday at the Ricoh Arena, with 40 former players being paraded on the pitch at half-time and the production of a special souvenir programme - all aimed at celebrating the life of footballing legend Jimmy Hill, who died in December.

  2. formula 1

    Enjoying the matchpublished at 15:41

    Formula 1/Superbowl 50

  3. american football

    Stuck for ideas?published at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    American Football

    BeyonceImage source, Getty Images

    Stuck for ideas for Valentines Day? How about this?

    Jay Z sent Beyonce, external 10,000 roses before her performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday.

    The '99 Problems' hitmaker made the gesture to wish his wife good luck ahead of her guest appearance at the halftime show with Coldplay at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Us Weekly reports., external

  4. rugby league

    Aiton injury setbackpublished at 15:33

    Rugby League

    Paul AitonImage source, Getty Images

    Catalans Dragons' new hooker Paul Aiton will be out for six weeks with a torn pectoral muscle.

    The Papua New Guinea international, who missed the last nine matches of Leeds' treble-winning season in 2015 with a broken arm, sustained his latest injury just 11 minutes into his Catalans debut at Wigan on Friday.

  5. football

    Year of the underdogpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Football

    CostaImage source, Getty Images

    To celebrate Leicester City's achievement we are taking a look at four underdogs who upset the odds to secure league titles.  

    Atletico Madrid, 2013-14: Atletico ended nine years of Barcelona and Real Madrid title dominance when they claimed La Liga two years ago.

    It was their first title since 1996 and 10th in their history after a 1-1 draw at the Nou Camp confirmed their crown, ensuring they finished three points clear of Barca and their city rivals.

    Diego Simeone's side lost only four times all season, conceding just 26 goals in 38 league games and beat Real 1-0 in the Bernabeu in the September.

    Diego Costa's 27 league goals spearheaded their charge, paving the way for his move to Chelsea, while David Villa netted 13 times.

  6. get involved

    Greatest footballing storypublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    Simon Buckley: Surely the Prisoners of War from Escape to Victory, 4-1 down at half time to draw against the allies is a great achievement.

    How did we miss that as an option for the vote...

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    Pramod Budhathoki: Can't think of a more incredible and unbelievable underdog story than Leicester winning the biggest league in the world.

  7. Vote resultspublished at 15:24

    The votes are in. Are you ready for the result?

    The greatest footballing story ever is...

    Leicester City winning the Premier League - if they do it, of course. The Foxes got 38% of your vote.

    You can see the full results by clicking on the vote tab on mobile and tablets, or on the right hand side on desktop.

  8. horse-racing

    Egan suspended for 12 yearspublished at 15:21

    Horse Racing

    Darren EganImage source, Getty Images

    Former jockey Darren Egan has been suspended from racing for 12 years.

    Egan was found guilty of corruption charges last November but the British  Horseracing Authority has now published details of the length of his ban.

    The former leading apprentice was found to have engaged in a conspiracy with unlicensed individual Philip Langford, who at the time was given an immediate exclusion order which will remain in place for at least the next 15 years.

  9. cricket

    Answer timepublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Cricket

    The answer to today's teaser are in.

    Drum-roll.

    Actually, we'd better remind you of the question first. It was... Brendon McCullum and which three other players have scored over 5,000 ODI runs for New Zealand?

    The answers... Stephen Fleming, Nathan Astle and Ross Taylor.

    Well done to all those who got it right. 

  10. football

    Words need to be had - Butlandpublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Football

    Jack Butland conceded an 11th-minute penalty to help set Everton on their way to Saturday's 3-0 win at the Britannia StadiumImage source, PA

    Stoke City keeper Jack Butland says that "words need to be had" in the dressing room following the Potters' poor run.

    Mark Hughes' side have exited both the League Cup and FA Cup within the last fortnight, as well as slipping to 11th in the table after three successive 3-0 Premier League defeats.

    "It's not any kind of crisis," Butland told BBC Radio Stoke. "But there's things that needs to be addressed and words need to be had."

    Words need to be had - Butland

    Stoke City keeper Jack Butland says that "words need to be had" in the dressing room following the Potters' poor run.

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  11. cycling (road)

    Cavendish is flyingpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Cycling

    CavendishImage source, Getty Images

    Britain's Mark Cavendish claimed his first win of 2016 on a fast opening stage of the Tour of Qatar.

    The 30-year-old, riding for Team Dimension Data, won stage one to Al Khor Corniche in a sprint finish from Sacha Modolo (Lampre) and Andrea Guardini (Astana).

    Cavendish, who won the race in 2013, averaged close to 52km/h on this stage.

  12. 'Gregathlon' underwaypublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    #SportRelief

    Sport Relief is just under six weeks away now - but there are already some stars showing what they can do in a series of challenges.

    Today BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James started his 'Gregathlon' - an attempt to do five triathlons in five days. 

    BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James after his first triathlon for his 'Gregathlon'

    He even got some advice from a world-famous popstar about what to do with his bananas!

    You can see how he got on here and, if you're inspired, you can learn how to get into triathlon's yourself here.

  13. Klopp wants solution to ticket rowpublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016
    Breaking

    Liverpool fansImage source, Rex Features
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    Liverpool fans want top-end ticket prices reduced for the new main stand

    You heard earlier from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who says it is "in everyone's best interest to find a solution" to the Anfield ticket row.

    Read more of his views here.

    Klopp wants solution to ticket row

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is "in everyone's best interest to find a solution" to the Anfield ticket row.

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  14. cricket

    Door shut for Pietersenpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Cricket

    England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has quashed speculation that Kevin Pietersen might be recalled for the World Twenty20, saying "that door is completely shut".

    "Kevin will not be picked. That's from me," said Morgan.

    Pietersen's response on Twitter...

    PietersenImage source, Getty Images
  15. football

    Redfearn sacked by Rotherhampublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Footbaall

    In a club statement, Millers chairman Tony Stewart said: "It is with a heavy heart that we've parted company with Neil. As we all know football is a results driven business and with 16 games to go our aim has to be to retain our Championship status."Everyone at the Club wishes Neil well with his future career and thank him for his efforts and endeavour. "Our focus now is 100% behind appointing a first team manager as soon as possible."

  16. football

    Redfearn sacked by Rotherhampublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Football

    RedfearnImage source, Getty Images

    Rotherham appointed former Leeds United head coach Redfearn as their manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal in October.

    The 50-year-old left Elland Road at the end of last season after guiding the Whites to 15th in the Championship. He replaced Steve Evans at Millmoor, who left Rotherham in September after more than three years in charge.

    Redfearn - who had been in charge for 21 games - leaves the Millers in the Champions relegation zone. Rotherham had lost their previous two games against relegation rivals Charlton and Bolton.

  17. football

    Redfearn sacked by Rotherhampublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016
    Breaking

    Football

  18. football

    Derby appointmentspublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    Football

  19. rugby union

    'The tactics were more route one'published at 14:29

    Six Nations

    EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    "In terms of what England wanted out of the game with Scotland I think they got everything.

    It was physical, it was abrasive, it was what they talked about all week and what new head coach Eddie Jones said he wanted to get England back to.

    Jones said he was going up to Murrayfield to set the tone and leave with the win. He will go away happy and we will see a progression on what they did against Scotland over the next few games.

    The tactics were more route one, using the forwards. Centre Jonathan Joseph didn't really get the ball and the wingers mainly got it from kick returns so there is still a bit of finesse for England to put around the back line."

    Read former England rugby union captain Mike Tindall's assessment of the win over Scotland.

  20. get involved

    Greatest footballing storiespublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    A few more suggestions from you guys...

    Heisenberg A: The greatest footballing story has to be the Wimbledon/Crazy Gang lifting the FA Cup.   

    WimbledonImage source, getty

    Your greatest footballing stories are still flooding in...

    Aleks Yakubssohn: World Cup Spain'82: Belgium over Argentina, then Italy stuns Brazil. also, Ukraine 06 and Cameroon'90 runs were pretty amusing. 

    Hassan_Anfield: Definitely Has to be FC Midtjylland founded in 1999. And they'll play manchester united in Europa cup this season.