Summary

  • FA governance to be discussed in Parliament

  • Arsenal can still win Premier League title - Wenger

  • Great Britain beat Latvia 3-0 in second Fed Cup group game

  • Get involved: How would you reform football? #bbcsportsday

  1. winter sports

    A Question of Sportpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Winter Sports

    Now, with a year to start of the Winter Olympics, earlier we asked you to name the seven Britons to win an individual medal since 1980.

    The answers are: Robin Cousins, Nicky Gooch, Alex Coomber, Shelley Rudman, Amy Williams, Jenny Jones and Lizzy Yarnold. 

  2. football

    Silva pleased to have Elmohamady backpublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Arsenal v Hull City (Saturday, 12:30 GMT)

    Hull defender Ahmed Elmohamady will be available for the Tigers on Saturday for the first time in more than a month after helping Egypt reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

    On Saturday, Hull play away at Arsenal and Tigers boss Marco Silva is pleased to have him back.

    "He is available, fit and is an important player for us," said Silva. "He played last season, knows the club and competition well and he is another important player to have.

    "It is good for a foreign coach when you have selection problems."

    Ahmed ElmohamadyImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Ahmed Elmohamady (right) played in the Africa Cup of Nations final as his Egypt side lost 2-1 to Cameroon

  3. football

    On this day...published at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Football

    In 2006, former England manager Ron Greenwood died at the age of 84 after a long illness. Greenwood, who also managed West Ham, was in charge of England at the 1982 World Cup finals. 

    Ron GreenwoodImage source, Getty Images
  4. football

    Scotland to appeal against poppy finepublished at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Football

    Sky are reporting that the Scottish FA will appeal against Fifa's fine of 20,000 Swiss francs for wearing poppies in a World Cup qualifying match on Armistice Day last year. 

  5. cricket

    England reach Blind World Cup semi-finalspublished at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Cricket

    England are through to the semi-finals of the T20 Blind World Cup after beating West Indies by six wickets in Bangalore.

    England's six-wicket success at the Karnataka State Cricket Association Ground was their fifth in a row and assured them of fourth in the qualifying table and a semi-final with Pakistan in Bangalore on Saturday.

  6. rugby union

    Two changes for Irelandpublished at 13:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Rugby union

    As with England and Wales, two changes for Ireland as well as they head to Italy on Saturday.

    Ireland were beaten 27-22 by Scotland last weekend and bring in lock Donnacha Ryan and prop Cian Healy.

    Ireland team: Kearney; Earls, Henshaw, Ringrose, Zebo; Jackson, Murray; Healy, Best (capt), Furlong, Ryan, Toner, Stander, O'Brien, Heaslip, 

    Replacements: 16-Niall Scannell, 17-Jack McGrath, 18-John Ryan, 19-Ultan Dillane, 20-Josh van der Flier, 21-Kieran Marmion, 22-Ian Keatley, 23-Craig Gilroy 

  7. football

    We have won nothing yet - Silvapublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Arsenal v Hull City (Saturday, 12:30 GMT)

    Hull City manager Marco Silva, whose side beat Liverpool 2-0 last week, has been talking about his team's game on Saturday away at Arsenal.

    “I want my players to keep their feet on the ground. We have won nothing yet, and the hard work must continue,” says Silva.

    “I want more from my team after our last two results. We have the quality to give more and play better.”

    Silva managed Olympiakos to a 3-2 Champions League win over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in September 2015.

    “Of course I have a good memories of Arsenal," added Silva. "My last result there was a great experience, but Saturday is a different moment.”   

    OlympiakosImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Olympiakos, managed by Marco Silva, beat the Gunners in a Champions League tie last season

  8. cricket

    Kohli by numberspublished at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Cricket

    Another century for India captain Virat Kohli today, his fourth since October. In that time he has scored 994 runs in 11 innings at an average of 124.  

    Virat KohliImage source, AP
  9. tennis

    Great Britain on trackpublished at 13:31 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Fed Cup: Great Britain 3-0 Latvia

    Two days, two whitewashes, two wins.

    Great Britain are storming this Fed Cup week with one tie left to play tomorrow against Turkey.

    They sit top of Pool C in Group 1 Europe/Africa...but let me remind you what that means.

    If GB beat Turkey tomorrow they will guarantee to finish top and go through to the promotion playoffs on Saturday where they will face the winner of Pool B.

    If GB win this, they will qualify for World Group II play-offs in April - the big one!

    The British Fed Cup team have spent the last 24 years trying to get out of the dreaded Europe/Africa Zone  - so keep your fingers crossed.

  10. tennis

    Federer to face Murray in Scotlandpublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Tennis

    Someone very close to me will be pleased to see a picture of Roger Federer and the Australian Open champion is set to play his first match in Scotland after it was announced he would face British number one Andy Murray in a charity exhibition in Glasgow on 7 November.

    Roger FedererImage source, AFP
  11. rugby union

    Jones keeps lid on roof planspublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Rugby union

    And staying with that Wales-England match, Eddie Jones says he is unconcerned by the roof at the Principality Stadium.

    The visiting coach has until Friday morning to decide if he wants the roof closed and, asked whether it affects the atmosphere at the venue, he said: "I'm not an entertainer, I'm a coach so I'll make the decision when it's appropriate."

    Eddie JonesImage source, PA
  12. rugby union

    Front row changes for Walespublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Rugby union

    So two changes for both Wales and England ahead of Saturday's big Six Nations match in Cardiff. Both Welsh switches are in the front-row, with Rob Evans and Tomas Francis replacing Nicky Smith and Samson Lee, respectively. 

    Fly-half Dan Biggar and wing George North, who both suffered injuries during last Sunday's 33-7 victory against Italy, make the starting XV, while Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau is among the replacements for potentially his first run-out since suffering a knee injury on Christmas Eve.

  13. tennis

    Great Britain beat Latvia 3-0published at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Fed Cup: Robson & Rae 6-0 6-7 6-2 Vismane & Marcinkevica

    They've done it!

    Laura Robson and Jocelyn Rae were made to fight hard for that.

    They were taken to a third set by Latvia but that's two wins out of two now for the British pair.

    And as yesterday was their first competitive outing as a duo, I'd say they'll be pretty pleased with that record!

  14. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    How would you reform football?

    Alan Fraser: 2x30 min halves, ball goes out of play the time stops. Eliminates time wasting, "Fergie time" and standard three mins added time.

    George Maddox: All professional players to pass a test on laws of the game and to take a refereeing test. Don't pass, don't get paid!

    Lee Parkinson: Anyone mentioned to bring back tackling and get rid of these prima donnas? Then cap wages to lower ticket prices for real fans.

    Enjoying your suggestions on how to reform football so far, so keep them coming in to us via the hashtag #bbcsportsday or the Match of the Day Facebook page., external

    Alex FergusonImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    The end of ridiculously long periods of added time? Maybe

  15. football

    Man Utd in figurespublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Football

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    So, Bastian Schweinsteiger is officially a member of Manchester United’s first-team squad again.

    After being written out of the accounts in September, he has been put back in them today, with his value reducing from £6.7m to £4.8m.

    As expected, United have posted rises in broadcast, matchday and commercial sectors, taking their overall revenue to a record £157.9m.

    However, it is interesting what an effect the change in exchange rates from dollar to sterling has had.

    United’s debt is now £409.3m, up 27% and finance costs for the quarter have risen 155% to £12m.    

  16. football

    More record figures for Man Utdpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Football

    Manchester United have revealed record quarterly revenues.

    The Premier League's new TV deal meant broadcast revenues were up 40.8% in the last three months of 2016, while match day income rose 27%.

    Total revenues were £157.9m, up 18% from £133.8m a year ago. The club now expects revenues of £540m this year.

  17. rugby union

    Two changes for Walespublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Rugby union

    As their opponents did earlier today, Wales makes two changes for Saturday's Six Nations match with England in Cardiff, Rob Evans and Tomas Francis both start.

    Wales team: Halfpenny; North, J Davies, S Williams, L Williams; Biggar, Webb; Evans, Owens, Francis, Ball, AW Jones (capt), Warburton, Tipuric, Moriarity.

    Replacements: Baldwin, N Smith, Lee, Hill, Faletau,G Davies, S Davies, Roberts.

  18. cricket

    Azhar out as Pakistan captainpublished at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Cricket

    Azhar Ali has stepped down as Pakistan's one-day captain following the team's 4-1 defeat in Australia, with wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed, 29, who became Twenty20 captain last year, taking over the role. 

    The former world champions rank a lowly eighth in the ODI rankings,, external below Bangladesh.

  19. tennis

    Time for Anniepublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Fed Cup: *Robson & Rae 6-0 6-7 3-1 Vismane & Marcinkevica

    Now is the time for Anne Keothavong to show what she's made of as Fed Cup captain.

    This is her first week in charge of the team and she needs to get the best out of Laura Robson and Jocelyn Rae.

    They weren't pushed at all yesterday, and although this match won't affect the outcome of the tie, it'll do wonders for GB's confidence if they come through this.

    And it looks like her words are working. 

    Robson and Rae get the break to lead 3-1 in the third.

  20. Kazak hotel raided - reportspublished at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2017

    Biathlon

    AFP are reporting that Austrian police raided the Kazak team hotel at the World Biathlon Championships and seized doping-related materials.