So, Serena Williams has been eating dog food. We'll let her explain why...

Piers Newbery
BBC Sport in Rome

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Andy Murray will try to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open when he takes on Belgian David Goffin at 13:00 BST, in a rematch of their historic Davis Cup clash last November.

"It’s a very different pressure and stress levels this week than playing in a Davis Cup final," Murray told BBC Sport. "It’s a lot more relaxed here, for me anyway."

Following that match is a blockbuster quarter-final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, before Serena Williams plays Svetlana Kuznetsova, the woman who beat her in Miami last month.

Juliette Ferrington
BBC Radio 5 live

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It's a full-on day at Liverpool's training ground as we gear up for what will be the team's 63rd game of a mammoth season next week in Basel.

Plenty of trucks and crews are lining up waiting to get in and reporters are using cases full of equipment to sit on in the sunshine. 

Wednesday's showdown against Sevilla at St Jakob-Park is the only chance Liverpool have of a Champions League ticket next season. 

Don't expect the final league game against West Brom on Sunday to get much of a look in as Jurgen Klopp shares his thoughts on Liverpool's chances of bringing back a European trophy to Anfield 11 years on from Istanbul. 

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scores a memorable goal in the dying stages of the 2006 FA Cup final against West Ham to force extra time.

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Former world number Caroline Wozniacki will play in next month's Aegon International tournament at Eastbourne.

The 25-year-old, twice a US Open finalist, is now ranked 31 in the world.  

Five of the world’s top 10 players have now confirmed they will play the historic event that takes place in the week before Wimbledon.

It seems like hours since we asked you for your sporting superheroes, what with Flores and Ibrahimovic dominating the agenda. But here's a few of your suggestions...

Jo: Has to be AP McCoy doesn't it! No one can match his achievements in the toughest of sports.

Stephen Fraser: Andy Murray is #mysuperhero, external because he's the best example of hard work, grit and determination in a sportsman. Great man.

Ed Hassett: Daley Thompson all round superhero and Britain's greatest ever sportsman.

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The FA tell us that any disciplinary matters arising from last night's play-off semi-final match between Portsmouth and Plymouth at Fratton Park would be dealt with in advance of Sunday's second leg.

The FA are awaiting referee Oliver Langford's report today before any further disciplinary action is considered. 

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BBC Radio Solent sports editor

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When linked with other jobs during his tenure, manager Ronald Koeman has repeatedly stressed he intends to honour his contract at Southampton. When I’ve asked him to clarify those comments, he has even thrown it back at me for questioning his word.  

So, at a time when he’s guided the club to their two best Premier League seasons, has put in place the next five-year plan with the board, and has in the last week seen three players to new long-term deals, is he about to walk out to go through a period of flux at Everton? 

I’m not sure. And whilst Everton are a big club, I’m not sure for Koeman it’s a career move.

Vardy has scored 24 goals in the Premier League thus far, though Tottenham's Harry Kane has one more.

Lucy Oliva
BBC London

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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has had his say on the departure of Quique Sanchez Flores, saying it is "absolutely nonsense" and "crazy" that he has left Watford. The Croat said that when he came to England they were a side that was signposted as potentially going down.

Bilic is also extremely unimpressed with the possibility of a play-off with Liverpool for a Europa League place. He said the Premier League should follow the lead La Liga and have it based on the head to head results.

The fact West Ham have beaten Liverpool in both league games this term doesn't inform that at all, of course...

Eddy Canfor-Dumas: Flores to leave Watford, not a surprise to WFC fans. Everyone had worked us out by the New Year.

Russ Barker: A real shame, but since Jan he has proved himself to be resistant to change, fairly one-dimensional, and lacking a plan B.

Luke Darmanin: Wise decision by Flores - left when his stock was still high because he knew that next season would be tough for Watford. 

Paul Whittenbury: I think I'm the only Watford fan bemused the Pozzos come away untarnished. They sign the players, and over four years a lot failed.

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Fraser Forster has impressed at Southampton since signing from Celtic in summer 2014, most notably in keeping six consecutive clean sheets earlier this season and going 708 minutes without conceding a goal.

"Fraser has proved himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League," said executive director of football Les Reed .

"At 28, Fraser will only get better and we firmly believe he will be a key factor in the club's future success and of the national team's plans for many years to come. We're delighted he sees his long-term future with Southampton and that we share the same ambitions."

Real mixture of responses to Quique Sanchez Flores' departure from Watford but there seems to be an obvious split... most Hornets fans think it's the right call, with the majority of the dissenting voices coming from elsewhere. 

I know whose opinion I'd trust...

Nathan: Watford are absolutely mad for letting Flores go. For a first season in the top flight, I don't know what their board wanted.  

Rory Hill: Sad to see Zola & Jokanovic go, worse seeing Flores go. Full faith in the Pozzo's but want a manager we can support long term.

Matt Bunner: Sorry, but right decision. Our football recently has been poor and needs to change. He goes with a big pat on the back though.

Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

I understand it was a mutual decision for Quique Sanchez Flores to leave.

There was a 12-month break clause in the 51-year-old's contract that he insisted was inserted last summer.

I am told both parties reached an amicable conclusion.

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Hammers boss Slaven Bilic with thoughts on opponents Stoke and on an end of season reward.

"Stoke have been on a bad run, but I've watched their games and it's like they've played teams that have been on fire. We are expecting a difficult game.

"It would be nice to have Europa League football because we have had a good season and it would be good to get something out of it." 

Slaven Bilic is targeting a repeat of the midweek 3-2 victory over Manchester United in the final match at Upton Park.

"Stoke will want to finish on a high, but all we have to do is try to replicate the performance from Tuesday night and win the game.

"That will give us minimum sixth and if Manchester United slip up we can move to fifth."  

Southampton confirm that England goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 28, signs a new five-year deal and midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 21, pens a six-year contract.

Forster had been suggested as a summer transfer target for Chelsea,, external should Thibaut Courtois leave.  

Football Focus

Quique Sanchez Flores spoke earlier this season about his godfather, Alfredo Di Stefano.

The Real Madrid legend won five consecutive European Cups, scoring in each final between 1956 and 1960, alongside Flores' father.