Summary

  • Dirk Kuyt, retires from football

  • Walter Mazzarri to leave Watford at end of the season

  • Mauricio Pochettino to stay at Spurs next season

  • Southampton v Man Utd (19:45 BST)

  • Get involved via #bbcsportsday - rename the Champions League play-off

  1. golf

    Ryder Cup countdownpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    The 2018 tournament will be held at France's Albatros Course of Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

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  2. boxing

    Fury will have to wait for licencepublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport boxing reporter

    Tyson FuryImage source, Getty Images

    Tyson Fury's licence to box will not be reinstated until his UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) hearing has been concluded.

    Ukad last week postponed a hearing into Fury testing positive for a banned substance in February 2015.

    His promoter Frank Warren says it may now take until October to resolve if Ukad do not dismiss the case.

    Fury hoped to box in July but the British Boxing Board of Control told BBC Sport he is suspended "until the matter is dealt with by Ukad".

    BBBofC general secretary Robert Smith said: "I haven't seen any new dates yet. I presume they are trying to sort them out with legal advisors but until that hearing, his licence is suspended."

  3. football

    Champions League first for Kosovanspublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    KosovoImage source, Getty Images

    Trepce '89 will next month become the first Kosovan club side to compete in Europe when they play in the Champions League qualifiers on June 27 or 28.

    They are one of four Kosovan clubs who have met Uefa's licensing criteria.

  4. cricket

    On this day...published at 14:42 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Cricket

    In 2013 James Anderson took his 300th Test wicket, against New Zealand at Lord's, becoming the fourth English bowler to reach that landmark.

    Jimmy Anderson of England celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    #bbcsportsday or 81111 (UK only)

    Watford Focus+: Mazzarri had passion, but poor communication rendered his job impossible. Too much of a risk to just hope for it to improve.

    Pete Wright‏: It felt inevitable. I had nothing against him really, but there was definitely no connection and a real lack of progression.

    Sahil Loomba: Best news I've heard this year. Mazzari has never really connected to the supporters and the football has been diabolical!

  6. football

    Mazzarri to leave Watfordpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Walter Mazzarri graphic win percentageImage source, .

    In contrast, Quique Sanchez Flores won 31.6% of his Premier League games in charge.

  7. football

    Greatest own goal?published at 14:23 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

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  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    #bbcsportsday or text 81111

    Matt Price: Maybe Watford should go for Claudio Ranieri. A proven winner and everything = or failing that, Marco Silva.

    Alan Willis: When is Glenn Hoddle going to get back into management? Perfect for Watford.

    stuart linsley: I don't suppose Watford would fancy taking a punt on proven PL manager David Moyes (asks a hopeful Sunderland fan).

  9. football

    Mazzarri's most recent interviewpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Watford

    Walter MazzarriImage source, g

    Walter Mazzarri spoke to the media after his side's 4-3 defeat against champions Chelsea on Monday.

    He said: "I am very proud of my team. We had several players out injured.

    "We played very well. Of course we were safe with six games left. I'm looking at the players I've got and who needs to be here next season.

    "Congratulations to Antonio Conte because he's a great manager. They have great players. They deserve the title."

    Preparing for next season? Forget about it.

  10. football

    Hardest job in football?published at 14:09 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Mazzarri to leave Watford

    Last three Watford managers:

    Slavisa Jokanovic left in June 2015, after leading the Hornets to the Premier League.

    Quique Sanchez-Flores left in May 2016, after securing the Hornets safety and leading them to the FA Cup semi-finals.

    Walter Mazzarri to leave in May 2017, after consolidating Watford's Premier League status.

    The next manager will be their ninth in five years.

    floresImage source, Getty Images
  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    #bbcsportsday or 81111 (UK only)

    Jonathan Schogger‏: If I am this happy with Mazzarri leaving after one year, I can only guess the joy of Arsenal fans if #wengerout, external happens.

    Crown Jewells: My top choice for Watford manager is Marco Silva, followed by Jokanovic and finally Clement. Silva probably the most likely.

    Rory Hill‏: Well I feel less conflicted about the board's decision than I did last season... Return of the Slav?

    Slavisa Jokanovic's Fulham were knocked out of the Championship play-offs by Reading on Tuesday.

  12. football

    On this day...published at 14:00 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Football

    In 1990 Sir Alex Ferguson won his first trophy as Manchester United boss as his team beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in an FA Cup final replay at Wembley.

    Lee Martin scored the only goal after the first meeting between the sides ended in a 3-3 draw.

    Manchester United Football Manager Sir Alex FergusonImage source, Rex Features
  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    #bbcsportsday or 81111 (UK only)

    Nick Barclay: Totally expected. Mazzari never connected with the club or the supporters and certainly never had a plan B.

  14. football

    Thanks but no thankspublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Walter MazzarriImage source, Getty Images

    Walter Mazzarri joined Watford in the summer having replaced Quique Sanchez-Flores.

    The Italian has won 11 of his 37 games so far and face Manchester City on the final day of the season on Sunday.

    Chairman Scott Duxbury said in a statement:

    “After the board discussed with Walter Mazzarri the club’s future goals and aspirations, it was decided he will be stepping down from his position as the club’s Head Coach after the final game of the 2016-17 season.

    “We thank Walter and his staff for the contribution they have made to Watford Football Club over the past year.”

  15. football

    Mazzarri to leave Watfordpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 17 May 2017
    Breaking

    Well that escalated quickly.

    Watford have released a statement saying manager Walter Mazzarri will step down at the end of the season.

  16. football

    Mazzarri staying or going?published at 13:43 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Ian Dennis
    BBC Radio 5 live

    Walter MazzarriImage source, Getty Images

    The future of Watford Manager Walter Mazzarri is expected to be resolved before the weekend.

    A meeting has taken place between the club and the Italian.

    The former Inter Milan and Sampdoria boss signed a three-year deal last summer and has led the Hornets safety in the Premier League for a third straight season.

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    #bbcsportsday or 81111 (UK only)

    National Football Museum‏: The potential Champions League Play-off needs a suitably grand name: The (Go Fourth And) Conquer Cup.

  18. football

    Leicester owner to buy Belgian clubpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Vichai SrivaddhanaprabhaImage source, Getty Images

    Leicester City owners King Power International have agreed to purchase OH Leuven, the Belgian club says.

    The second-tier club, located just east of capital city Brussels, narrowly avoided relegation this season.

  19. 'Spurs must improve next season'published at 13:17 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Leicester v Tottenham (Thurs, 19:45 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs need to be stronger in "in every area" to challenge for the title next season.

    "We were so close again this season, but like last season it was not enough. I am sure next season we will try again to fight. We need to do better, be stronger, improve in every area to try to win."

  20. Pochettino to stay at Spurspublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 17 May 2017

    Leicester v Tottenham (Thurs, 19:45 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Mauricio Pochettino was asked about his future at Spurs and replied: "There is no buy-out clause in my contract, I will stay here next season. There are many rumours, but I am committed with the club, no reason to leave the club. I will be here for pre-season."