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Some news for golf fans and those who love seeing the beautiful Azaleas of Augusta.

The BBC has agreed an extension to its deal to broadcast the Masters.

The new deal includes highlights of the opening two rounds of the tournament, as well as live coverage of the decisive Saturday and Sunday rounds. In addition, Radio 5 live and Radio 5 live sports extra will feature live commentary of all four days.

This year - the 50th year the BBC has broadcast the event - runs from 6-9 April and the action can be accessed on PC, tablet, mobile and connected TV. 

The tributes keep coming for two-time Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand, who has today retired from international cycling.

The official Team GB Twitter account has posted some pictures of her success, as well as footage of her helping Great Britain to the gold medal in the women's team pursuit at the 2016 Olympics.

BBC Sport app users may need to click on the links to see the pictures and video.

There is an instant chance for Mark Warburton to become a Forest hero as his first game in charge will be the East Midlands derby against Derby County at The City Ground on Saturday.

Both sides will have new managers after Derby appointed Gary Rowett as their boss earlier today following the sacking of Steve McClaren earlier in the week.

Breaking news from Nottingham Forest. And it comes from chairman and owner Fawaz Al Hasawi, who tweets that former Rangers boss Mark Warburton has become the club's new manager.

The 54-year-old will be joined at the club by David Weir who takes on the role of assistant manager.

The pair have signed two-and-a-half-year contracts with The Reds and join after leaving Rangers last month.

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Some more reaction to the news two-time Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand has announced her retirement from international cycling.

Olympic gold medallist hockey player Kate Richardson-Walsh, Amy Williams, who won a gold in the skeleton at the 2010 Winter Olympics, and seven-time Paralympic gold medallist Jody Cundy have all given their reactions.

Olympic gold medalist Tessa Sanderson , who was the first Briton to win an Olympic throwing title when she won javelin gold in 1984, who turns 61.

Dutch triple Olympic gold medalist Pieter van den Hoogenband , who is the only swimmer to twice finish ahead of Michael Phelps in Olympic competition, both at Athens 2004, who is 38.

Stoke City and Wales midfielder Joe Allen , who turns 27. 

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Given the brilliant football on show three weeks ago, when Manchester City beat Monaco 5-3 in the Champions League last-16, there is genuine excitement about the second-leg in France tomorrow.

Unfortunately, it has not transferred to the skies over Manchester, where manager Pep Guardiola will put his team through their paces later this morning.

Training is due to start at 11am - media are allowed to watch the first 15 minutes - before City head to Monaco this afternoon.

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Can I point you in the direction of the 5 live boxing podcast which was published yesterday? A cracking listen.

This week focuses on the prospect of a clash between the retired but undefeated Floyd Mayweather and UFC king Conor McGregor.

Pundit Steve Bunce believes McGregor is a "hopeless" boxer but both he and BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello are growing in belief that this bout will happen.

On the basis of it being a "freak fight", other such freak events are discussed including a boxer who fought an eight-foot tall bear and another who took on a kangaroo. Don't believe us? Take a listen.

Alan Willis: Hero to Villain - Lance Armstrong. Seven-time winner of Tour de France and then admitting to taking drugs. #wasmyhero, external

Simon Atkins: Alex McLeish, easily. Won the league cup with Blues, saw us relegated, then left to go to main rivals Villa. Villain indeed!

Alan Willis:@ManUtd, external legend Denis Law scoring for Man City against his old club to help send us down to old Division Two  #stillalegend, external

Tweet us using #bbcsportsday and we will post your comments in this page throughout the day.

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Hampshire batsman Joe Weatherley has joined Kent on a season-long loan. 

The 20-year-old, a former England Under-19 captain, has made nine first-team appearances across the three formats but has yet to establish himself in the side. 

He said: "Long term, my future is with Hampshire, but, given the strength of the side on paper this year, this works really well to help with developing my game."

England's Anthony Watson doesn't believe former international Ugo Monye is quicker than him over 100m.  

The 23-year-old came off the bench to score in England's Six Nations victory over Scotland on Saturday.  

Give it a watch below.

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Less than a week after a 10-2 aggregate drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich, Arsenal announce a pre-season friendly against German champions in Shanghai, China on 19 July.

The match will be part of the International Champions Cup. Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: “It will be very special for our Chinese fans to see a game of this stature." 

Earlier today, Derby County confirmed the appointment of Gary Rowett as manager.

The 43-year-old, who used to play for the Rams, succeeds the sacked Steve McClaren.

Current first-team coach Kevin Phillips will continue as part of the set up but Pascal Zuberbuhler has left his role as goalkeeping coach.

"Gary is being tasked with, and has the full responsibility for, leading our redevelopment programme," said Derby County Chairman Mel Morris.

As the day progresses we will be visiting Cheltenham more and more in Sportsday as BBC Radio 5 live prepare for coverage from 13:00 GMT. What a place. On days like today, there are three places to be as far as I can see.

1) Here with us, taking in the results/form/stats.

2) In the lead as you prepare to take on the Cheltenham hill.

3) In the winners enclosure.

BBC Sport is now live on Facebook with Elise Christie.Click here to post a question, external from the lady who last week became the first British woman to win a World Short Track Speed Skating Championships title.

Dani King is the latest to pay her tribute to Joanna Rowsell Shand after she announced her retirement from international cycling.

The two were part of the British quartet that won the women's team pursuit at the London 2012 Olympics.

As Jose Mourinho was heckled at his former stomping ground last night, we want to know the best sporting examples of turning from hero to villain. Tweet them to #bbcsportsday as Harrison has.

Harrison short: Wayne Rooney when he handed in a transfer request. Definitely the most hated man in the red half of Manchester for a while.  

A lovely tribute from Laura Trott to fellow British gold medallist cyclist Joanna Rowsell Shand, who has announced her retirement from international cycling.

Trott writes on Instagram:, external "I will miss you  @joannarowsellshand., external  Congratulations on such a wonderful career.

"I have been lucky enough to have you there when my own journey began and have loved every minute of it. Good luck in your next chapter."

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What a story...

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Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien has joined Indonesia's Persib Bandung. Yep, the mighty Persib Bandung.

The 34-year-old, who left Panathinaikos in 2016 and has been training with Chelsea's reserve team, has reportedly signed a one-year deal.

Several greats have played in Indonesia. Mario Kempes and Roger Milla, stars of the 1978 and 1990 World Cups respectively, had short spells in the country, as did former England international Lee Hendrie. 

I can't help but think Essien has missed a trick as the city of Bandung (red dot on the image) is not near a coastline and a glorious beach. Surely that's key? It's also close to volcanic mountains. Yikes.

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Ciara Horne has paid tribute to former team-mate Joanna Rowsell Shand, who today has announced her retirement from international cycling.

The pair were part of the four-woman British team that won a bronze medal in the women's team pursuit at the 2016 World Championships.