Summary

  • Adam Johnson found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child and not guilty of another

  • 'Little Leicester City' will fight for Premier League title - Ranieri

  • Tottenham will go top if they beat West Ham, after Foxes drop points

  • Four other Premier League games tonight, including Liverpool v Man City

  • Get involved: What was your club's worst moment? #bbcsportsday

  1. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    What was your club's worst moment? When did they hit rock bottom?

    Sam Peters:, external Belotti and Archer selling the Goldstone ground to make a retail park, left Brighton without a home for 15+ years.

    Richard Warman:, external Grimsby Town going from top of the First Division (now Championship) to out of the Football League in the space of nine years.

    Sid Dodia:, external Sir Alex Ferguson declaring David Moyes his successor at Old Trafford. Probably, the only flop decision in his entire career.

    Want to appear on this page? Tweet us using #bbcsportsday or write on the Match of the Day Facebook page., external

    David MoyesImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    David Moyes only won 27 of his 52 games in charge at Manchester United in 2013 and 2014

  2. Sinclair sacked as Hednesford bosspublished at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    National League North side Hednesford Town sack Frank Sinclair as manager after just 78 days in charge.

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  3. Less than half the tickets soldpublished at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    Olympics

    OlympicsImage source, Getty Images

    Organisers for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics have sold fewer than half of all tickets so far with about five months to go until the first Games in South America. 

    A total of 7.5 million tickets were issued for the event, which takes place from 5-21 August .

    "About 47 percent of tickets have been sold," Rio 2016 communications director Mario Andrada said.

    Brazil has been struggling with political turmoil, an economic downturn and the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which have all scrambled preparations for the Games awarded to Rio in 2009.

  4. Pendleton wins at a canterpublished at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016
    Breaking

    Horse Racing

    VPImage source, Getty Images

    Victoria Pendleton has shown plenty of character there, winning the 3.20 hunter chase at Wincanton in Somerset on Pacha Du Polder by 29 lengths.

    The Olympic cycling champion now hopes to partner the same horse for champion trainer Paul Nicholls in the Foxhunter Chase at the Festival on Friday 18 March.

  5. Out for 10 weekspublished at 15:18

    Rugby League

    Huddersfield's early-season injury crisis has worsened with scrum-half Jamie Ellis ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a shoulder injury.

    However, the Giants are hoping to have skipper Danny Brough back to take his place in Friday's Super League basement battle with Leeds at Headingley, where both teams will be seeking their first win of the season.

  6. Pendleton riding at 15:20published at 15:13

    Horse Racing

    Frank Keogh
    BBC Sport

    Victoria Pendleton will face up to seven rivals for her crucial ride at Wincanton on Wednesday ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

    The Olympic cycling champion hopes to partner Pacha Du Polder, for champion trainer Paul Nicholls, in the Foxhunter Chase at the Festival on Friday 18 March.

    Pendleton will ride the horse in the 3.20 hunter chase at Wincanton in Somerset, with opposition including Big Fella Thanks, who was fourth in the 2010 Grand National.

    A decision on whether Pendleton – who had her first horse riding lesson a year ago – lines up at Cheltenham will be made at some stage after Wednesday’s race.

  7. 'She's come a long way'published at 15:07

    Horse Racing

    PendletonImage source, Getty Images

    Top trainer Paul Nicholls has been talking to Radio 5 live about Victoria Pendleton.

    “A clear round today and everything going right would be massive confidence boost for us," he said.

    "It's what she needs. When she rode the horse two runs ago when she was beaten by a head - in the point to point - she rode it very competently. A repeat of that and she'll be fine.

    "She's come a very long way in a very short time. She's gaining valuable experience and she's well capable of riding winners as an amateur without any shadow of doubt."

    Not long to wait to see how Pendleton goes. She rides in a few minutes time, in the 15:20 GMT at Wincanton.

  8. 'We don't want any money'published at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    Football

    RashfordImage source, Getty Images

    The community club which first gave new Manchester United star Marcus Rashford the chance to play football have denied asking the Premier League giants for £2m.

    Rashford played at Fletcher Moss Rangers as a child - and is one of several professionals to have done so, along with the likes of Danny Welbeck, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Tyler Blackett.

    A club statement read: "It has been suggested in at least one national newspaper recently that Fletcher Moss Rangers are asking Manchester United for a donation of #2million for the development of Marcus whilst with our club. This is not the case."

  9. Wiggins sets the pacepublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    World Track Cycling Championships

    Lee Valley VeloParkImage source, Aimee Lewis

    Sir Bradley Wiggins and Great Britain qualified fastest in the men's team pursuit on day one of the Track Cycling World Championships in London.

    Wiggins, riding in his first Track World Championships since 2008, combined with London 2012 gold medallist Steven BurkeJonathan Dibben and Owain Doull to clock three minutes 55.664 seconds and advance in first place to the semi-finals.

    Britain will meet fourth-fastest qualifiers Italy in the semi-finals of the four-man, 4km event, which take place on Thursday's second day of competition.

    Italy qualified in 3mins 57.800secs. Australia (3:55.867) and defending champions New Zealand (3:57.050) will meet in the second semi-final, vying for a place in Thursday's final.

  10. Worrying timespublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    Tennis

    Kyle Edmund
  11. Do Arsenal fans expect too much of their team?published at 14:25

    Football

  12. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    What was your club's worst moment? When did they hit rock bottom?

    Some great comments so far, hope the memories haven't been too painful. Keep sending us your thoughts via Twitter (#bbcsportsday) or Match of the Day Facebook., external

    Michael McManus:, external Man City scoring five away from home on the last day of the season and still getting relegated to the third flight anyway.

    Andrea Oteri: , externalWatching my Chelsea breaking a record for worst defence of a title and sack best club manager ever TWICE.

    Rubyshakes:, external 5 Jan 91, Tim Buzaglo's hat-trick at the Hawthorns dumping WBA out of the cup 2-4. Relegation to third tier followed shortly.

    Tim BuzagloImage source, Getty Images
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    Woking striker Tim Buzaglo scored a hat-trick in the third round of the FA Cup in 1991 to stun West Brom

  13. Can he do it on a cold night in Stoke?published at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    Football

    StokeImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Sport is analysing popular football myths to find out whether they are based on fact - or fiction. Do they stand up to scrutiny? Or are they cliches that can be banished once and for all?

    This time, Is a cold night at Stoke really tough for opposition players?

    It's a great piece, well worth a read - click here if you fancy a gander.

  14. Max meets Johanpublished at 14:07

    Formula 1 / Football

    Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen is in Spain at the moment for Formula 1 testing... and has caught up with a Dutch footballing legend while there.

    Follow all the latest from Formula 1 testing with our live page here.

  15. We deserved to win - Pardewpublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    Football

    Watch an interview with Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew as he talks about his side's 2-2 draw at Sunderland. The Eagles were denied a victory as Sunderland scored a late equaliser.

  16. Don't go to Chelsea, or anywherepublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    Football

    DDImage source, Getty Images

    French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet wants Didier Deschamps to remain as coach beyond this summer's European Championship.

    Deschamps led Les Bleus to the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup.

    He is under contract until 2018 but has been linked to several leading clubs around Europe - including Chelsea.

    Speaking to L'Equipe, Le Graet joked: "I have talked to him about it and he doesn't know how to spell Chelsea! More seriously, I extended his contract to avoid speculation on his future. I hope he stays until 2018, and even beyond."

  17. Nice and relaxedpublished at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    World Track Cycling Championships

    Aimee Lewis
    BBC Sport at the Lee Valley VeloPark

    "The men's team pursuit qualifying is under way. Headphones on, eyes closed for Sir Bradley Wiggins as they wait their turn.

    "They're the penultimate team out so they can rest their eyes a wee while longer. Sir Bradley has said it's about "doing the best we can" rather then winning, but a gold medal would be nice though, eh."

    Track cyclingImage source, Aimee Lewis
  18. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    What was your club's worst moment? When did they hit rock bottom?

    Henry Lofts:, external When Northampton Town went from League 1 to rock bottom of the Football League, thank God it's better now.

    Steve Day:, external The re-brand to red for Cardiff City. A horrible episode in the club's history with the repercussions still being felt now.

    Samir Domah:, external NUFC getting relegated from the Premier League. Eight wins all season. Pathetic.

    NewcastleImage source, Getty Images
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    A 1-0 loss to Aston Villa on 24 May, 2009 took Newcastle into the Championship

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  19. Aiming for Europepublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2016

    Football

    ChelseaImage source, Getty Images

    Nemanja Matic wants Chelsea to finish the season with a flourish and a 13-game winning streak which could see them break into the Premier League's European places.

    "It's very important to win games," Matic told Chelsea TV. "We're a big team and we have to do this if we want to be closer to the first four.

    "It's very difficult to catch them, but we'll try our best to win every game."

    Last season's champions climbed to eighth after the win over Norwich, five points adrift of fifth-placed Man United and eight behind fourth-placed Manchester City.