Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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  • 1347: Seven-week ban for Wales lock Davies
  • 1229: Redknapp speaks of "nightmare"
  • 1157: Fury vacates heavyweight boxing titles
  • 1138: Harry Redknapp found not guilty
  • 1005: Tendulkar misses out on century
  • 0815: Reports suggest Capello to meet FA
  1. 1522: 
    TENNIS
    Former world No 1 Arantxa Sanchez Vicario is accusing her parents of losing an estimated 45m euros through mismanaging her tournament winnings and endorsement money. She says she does not speak to her parents or her three siblings.
  2. 1514: 
    MOTOR RACING
    Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil is to lodge an appeal against his conviction for grievous bodily harm. The German, 29, was given an 18-month suspended sentence and 200,000 euros fine last month for injuring Renault F1 team executive Eric Lux. The Munich public prosecutor will also appeal, seeking a tougher sentence.
  3. 1512: 
    REDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    Lord Sugar tells BBC Radio 5 live: "If this was Harry Smith or Harry Brown, it wouldn't have gone to court." Speaking about footballers and managers often signing documents blindly, he explains: "They trust and leave it to the profesionals. Harry and many others have grown up with that culture. They shove a piece of paper under you nose and you sign it."
  4. 1502: 
    RUGBY LEAGUE
    Wigan centre George Carmont is ruled out of action for around a month after breaking a thumb during Sunday's defeat to Huddersfield Giants. Head coach Shaun Wane said: "It is a blow to the club and to George but we have to deal with it."
  5. 1458: 
    MOTOR RACING
    Michael Schumacher
    Mercedes's Michael Schumacher remains fastest, more than half a second clear of Red Bull's Mark Webber, in the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Jerez. The day's session finishes at 1600 GMT - stay with our man Mike Henson's live text commentary until then.
  6. 1450:  
    BBC Sport's chief sport writer Tom FordyceBRADLEY DAVIES BAN
    More from Welsh RU CEO Roger Lewis: "He's not a player who has record of this sort of activity but we have to put our hands up - it was inappropriate action."
  7. 1447: 
    RUGBY UNION
    France winger Vincent Clerc believes bitterly cold weather could make the Stade de France pitch dangerous and unplayable even if Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland gets the go ahead.
    He said: "If it's minus 7 (degrees Celsius) on Saturday, there is reason for concern over the frozen pitch."
  8. 1444: 
    FOOTBALL
    An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty.
    Today's hearing at Lincoln Cathedral Centre was told post-mortem tests carried out on the 54-year-old had so far proved inconclusive.
  9. 1439: 
    FOOTBALL
    Fulham first-team coach Billy McKinlay has been appointed as Northern Ireland's new assistant manager. Former Scotland midfielder McKinlay will continue his role at Craven Cottage and link up with new Northern Irish bossMichael O'Neill during international breaks.
  10. 1435: 
    FORMULA 1
    Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil has announced his intention to appeal against his conviction for grievous bodily harm and subsequent 18-month suspended prison sentence after an incident involving Renault shareholder Eric Lux.
    Lux suffered cuts in a Shanghai nightclub after the Chinese Grand Prix last April.
    McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is likely to be called upon to give evidence in an appeal after he missed the original trial claiming it was not convenient to testify.
  11. 1427:  
    BBC Sport Tom FordyceBRADLEY DAVIES BAN
    "Welsh RU CEO Roger Lewis: 'Everyone who knows Bradley knows he is not a player who plays this sort of game.'"
  12. 1426: 
    CYCLING
    Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has described the doping ban handed to Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador as "unexpected and tough" on the eve of his own Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision.
    "I wish Alberto a lot of strength so that he can return in August in full force. A cyclist like him is superb for the sport," said Ullrich.
    The German, who won the 1997 Tour, is awaiting a CAS decision on Thursday over his alleged involvement in a blood-doping scandal.
  13. 1422:  
    BBC Sport James PearceREDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    "Redknapp will get all headlines, but don't forget Mandaric. Courteous throughout. I'm told he shook hand of lead detective before leaving."
  14. 1419: 
    RUGBY LEAGUE
    Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane expects Liam Farrell to learn from his brush with the Rugby Football League disciplinary panel.
    The 21-year-old back-rower will miss this weekend's Super League clash with champions Leeds Rhinos after accepting a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle on Huddersfield centre Leroy Cudjoe.
  15. 1416: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Plenty of reaction to the Harry Redknapp verdict and the next England boss after Fabio Capello. Here are some of your views. Tweet #bbcsportsday
    Tom Harrod on Twitter: "Neither Capello nor Terry are in England's long-term plans. Time to get rid of them both before the Euros and be prepared for once?"
    Lenny James on Twitter: " Why o' why would 'Arry want to leave Spurs after the team he has built?"
    James Youngman on Twitter: "Capello is clearly going to lead a divided England to disaster - if Redknapp is the future make change now please."
  16. 1410: 
    FOOTBALL
    BBC Radio Merseyside football commentator Mike Hughes on Twitter: "Sad to hear about the death of Jessie Paisley, Bob Paisley's widow at the grand age of 96."
  17. 1408: 
    BRADLEY DAVIES BAN
    The independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, which listened toDavies' defence at a London hearing today, said the Wales lock's tackle "merited a top end entry to the IRB's table of sanctions".
  18. 1402: 
    CRICKET
    Fast bowler Steve Finn is eager to replicate his previous Abu Dhabi success when England take on England Lions on Friday at the Zayed Stadium.
    Finn was an uncapped 20-year-old when he took two for 25 in four overs as the Lions beat the seniors in a last-ball Twenty20 finish in February 2010.
    "Friday's game is going to be important for everyone, on either of the two sides," he said.
  19. 1355: 
    FOOTBALL
    Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson on Fabio Capello's successor: "I think Redknapp would be a very, very good choice.
    "He's English and he knows his football, no doubts about that. He's doing a great job with Tottenham, and he's done a great job with every team he had in the past. So I guess it will be him.
    "I think any manager in the world would take that job. I was extremely happy and proud to have it. I have done it, so that's it."
  20. 1350:  
    BBC Sport James PearceHARRY REDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    "I promised you I'd give you my views once trial over. I sat through all evidence. No doubt in my mind that right verdicts reached.
    "Whatever your views of Redknapp, and I know some don't like him, every man entitled to fair trial and evidence against him didn't stack up."
  21. 1347: 
    BREAKING NEWS
    Bradley Davies
    Wales lock Bradley Davies will miss the rest of the Six Nations campaign after receiving a seven-week ban for a tip tackle on Ireland's Donnacha Ryan on Saturday.
  22. 1343: 
    RUGBY UNION
    Scotland have made two enforced changes for their Six Nations clash againstWales this weekend.
    Fly-half Greig Laidlaw is set make his first Test start in place of Dan Parks,who announced his retirement from international rugby yesterday.
    Edinburgh prop Geoff Cross has been recalled in place of Newcastle tightheadEuan Murray, who does not play on Sundays for religious reasons.
  23. 1338: 
    HARRY REDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    Meanwhile, Eriksson tells the BBC that Harry Redknapp should be the next England manager and his appointment should not be affected by his recent court case.
  24. 1336: 
    FOOTBALL
    Leeds United chairman Ken Bates claims former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has applied to succeed Simon Grayson as the Championship club's manager.
  25. 1333: 
    FOOTBALL
    South Sudan will become a provisional member of the Confederation of African Football(CAF) on Friday - the first step to becoming the world's newest footballing nation.
  26. 1329: 
    FORMULA 1
    Veteran driver Rubens Barrichello, who is not taking part in the pre-season testing after being dumped by Williams, is still searching for a 2012 drive. Hetweeted: "No decisions just yet...small dilemma at home plus trying to find sponsors to have a complete budget. Hoping for something good..."
  27. 1320: 
    GOLF
    Abu Dhabi Championship winner Robert Rock admits he no longer fears playing with the big names - and has been rewarded by being paired with US Open champion Rory McIlroy and defending champion Alvaro Quiros of Spain in Thursday's opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
  28. 1316: 
    GET INVOLVED
    The tweets have been coming thick and fast in reaction to the Harry Redknapp verdict and the possibility of the Tottenham boss replacing Fabio Capello as England manager. Remember to include the #bbcsportsday hashtag.
    Nick Packer on Twitter: "Why we so adamant next England manager should be English?? McClaren, Keegan, Hoddle, Venables, Taylor and Robson weren't inspiring."
    Andy Fulton on Twitter: "Why wasn't Harry relieved of his duties until after his trial? Innocent until proven guilty perhaps?"
    Jimmy Horwood on Twitter: "If Harry Redknapp was found guilty, the FA wouldn't have touched him with a twelve foot pole! Good news for England, bad for Spurs."
  29. 1311: 
    REDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand on Twitter: "Multi-million pound investigation of Redknapp spanning five years....who foots that bill?? You/me and all the other taxpayers!"
  30. 1307: 
    RUGBY UNION
    A lower-league player banned for 18 weeks after being found guilty of racially abusing an opponent has apologised for his conduct to the player he targeted.
    Telford Hornets centre Martin Rudd said he immediately regretted the comment, which was made "in the heat of the moment" in a Midlands Four West North match against Market Drayton.
  31. 1257: 
    CYCLING
    Belgium's Tom Boonen, riding for Omega Pharma-Quick Step, has won the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar.
    He won a sprint finish to see off Dutchman Tom Veelers and Swiss Fabian Cancellara to tighten his grip on the race leadership.
  32. 1253: 
    FOOTBALL
    Former England midfielder Paul Mersonhas been given a 14-month-driving ban after pleading guilty to drink-driving following a motorway crash.
  33. 1251: 
    CRICKET
    India have survived a late scare to hang on for a Virat Kohli-inspired four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Commonwealth Bank Series match.
    Batsman Kohli set India up for victory with an impressive 77 off 94 balls, but he ran himself out at a crucial stage and injured himself in the process.
  34. 1243: 
    REDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    Redknapp added: "Thank you for the support from Daniel Levy [Tottenham chairman]. If he ever felt there was a problem when he gave me this job - this was going on over three years ago - would never have employed me.
    "He knew this was never a case that should have ever come to court."
  35. 1240: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Lots of reaction to the Harry Redknapp verdict. Here are some of your views. Tweet #bbcsportsday
    From Turloughbolger on Twitter: "If Spurs win the Premier League and the FA cup does that now count as a domestic Treble? #bbcsportsday"
    From Max Stone on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday good to hear Harry Redknapp is cleared of his charges. Now get him as England manager!"
    From Matthew Duffy on Twitter: "Pleased Harry Redknapp has been cleared. But how has it taken years to get to this stage? #BBCSportsDay"
    From Mark Gould on Twitter: "Justice was done Redknapp's cleared now for Capello out #bbcsportsday"
  36. 1238: 
    REDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    Tottenham Hotspur say they are delighted by the Redknapp verdict: "This has been hanging over him for over four years and the last two weeks have been particularly difficult.
    "We are pleased to see this resolved and we all look forward to the rest of the season."
  37. 1235:  
    BBC Sport Dan RoanREDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    Redknapp
    "Harry Redknapp leaves court for the last time, cleared of both charges."
  38. 1229: 
    BREAKING NEWS - REDKNAPP ACQUITTAL
    Redknapp
    Harry Redknapp, speaking on the steps outside Southwark Crown Court, said: "We've been pulled through it these last five years. This has been hanging over us.
    "I'm really looking forward to getting home. It really has been a nightmare. This case should never have come to court. It's unbelievable.
    "The jury were unanimous there was no case to answer. I can go home now and get on with my life."
  39. 1228:  
    BBC Sport Dan RoanTAX EVASION TRIAL
    Redknapp
    "As snow falls, frostbite breaks out among assembled media awaiting Redknapp..."
  40. 1226: 
    FOOTBALL
    Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has revealed a battle with cancer is behind his decision to stand down from his position at the Championship club.
  41. 1223: 
    RUGBY UNION
    Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made two changes to the side that lost their Six Nations opener against France for Saturday's game against England in Rome.
  42. 1219: 
    CRICKET
    Afghanistanteam manager Shafiqullah Stanikzai says his players are excited ahead of their first-ever one-day international against Pakistan in Sharjah on Friday and have promised to put up their best showing.
  43. 1216: 
    FOOTBALL
    Former FA chief executive David Davies on Redknapp's chances of succeeding England boss Fabio Capello: "If you had a poll of all the football supporters in the country, Harry would be the overwhelming top choice for the job.
    "But there are a few other strong candidates, who are also English, and one or two who aren't as well."
  44. 1214: 
    FOOTBALL
    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh on Twitter: "Maybe Harry Redknapp and Fabio Capello could do job swap? Redknapp odds-on with bookies to be next England boss. As short as 1/3 (was 2/1)."
  45. 1212: 
    TAX EVASION TRIAL
    Today's verdicts in the Harry Redknapp case means it can be reportedformer Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie was also acquitted of tax evasion at a previous trial last summer.
    Storrie said: "It has been a complete waste of time and public money. It's been a farce.
    "We've told them all for four years that it was a load of rubbish and we've been proved right."
  46. 1207:  
    BBC Sport Dan RoanTAX EVASION TRIAL
    "Harry will speak imminently."
  47. 1206: 
    FOOTBALL
    Former England manager Graham Taylor speaking to BBC Radio 5 live on Harry Redknapp and Fabio Capello: "Harry Redknapp has been proved innocent. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty and now he can get on with his life.
    "If the FA have any intent when Fabio Capello comes to the end of his reign, there is now no longer any embarrassment.
    "Should the FA wish to offer him the England manager's job it's a clear path for them. I think it's likely after the European Championships."
  48. 1202: 
    TAX EVASION TRIAL
    Milan Mandaric speaking outside Southwark Crown Court: "I am delighted I have today been cleared of the totally unfounded allegations of tax evasion. I never doubted the truth would prevail.
    "I'm happy my good name and reputation has been upheld. I always believed in the truth. I also always believed in the British justice system."
  49. 1157: 
    BREAKING NEWS - BOXING
    Tyson Fury has vacated his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, according to promoter Mick Hennessy.
    Hennessy said: "Fury v Price was a quality fight and in my opinion it should go out to the widest possible audience. That's why I offered David Price £100,000 to fight Tyson Fury, which unfortunately was rejected by his promoter on Monday.
    "Tyson's next steps and further information will be announced over the next few days."
  50. 1155: 
    TAX EVASION TRIAL
    Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand on Twitter: "Great to see Harry cleared of any wrong doing over 'tax evasion'. Glad for him and the Redknapp family."
  51. 1152: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Snake Worsted on Twitter: "If Harry Redknapp takes charge of England. I will, for the first time, not be supporting England for the duration of his reign."
    Kev M on Twitter: "Fancy a summer job Harry? See you at the Euros."
    Ben Lewis on Twitter: "It feels so good to know we have Harry back. So what if he gets England job in the summer, he can leave a legacy at the Lane."
  52. 1148:  
    BBC Sport Dan RoanTAX EVASION TRIAL
    "Chris Martin of HMRC says "no regrets" about case and accepts verdict."
  53. 1145: 
    FOOTBALL
    England coach Fabio Capello has arrived at Wembley Stadium ahead of his reported meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein.
  54. 1143:  
    BBC Sport Dan RoanTAX EVASION TRIAL
    "Redknapp and Mandaric embraced each other after verdict read out. Harry Redknapp leaves court arm in arm with son Jamie having been found not guilty of tax evasion."
  55. 1138: 
    BREAKING NEWS
    Harry Redknapp found not guilty on both counts in his tax evasion trial at Southwark Crown Court. Milan Mandaric also cleared of all charges.
  56. 1135: 
    FOOTBALL
    Darlington fans have launched a campaign to take community ownership of the troubled Blue Square Bet Premier side. Darlington Supporters Unitedare looking for £250,000 to take the club out of administration and gain majority ownership. The group said: "The plan is to take at least majority control of the football club to ensure it is run for the benefit of its fans and the wider community of our town."
  57. 1132: 
    GET INVOLVED
    So who would be your contenders to replace Fabio Capello? We've been asking you all morning to get involved through the #bbcsportsday hashtag. Here's a selection of hundreds of tweets.
    Daniel Eccles on Twitter: "Would love to see Glen Hoddle back. He could inspire us for great things!"
    Jon Palich on Twitter: "Give the England job to Owen Coyle. Tactically awful, but can get results by telling players they are better than they are!"
    Josh Nixon on Twitter: "Would love to see Rafa Benitez as next England Manager! Tactical genius."
    Bertie Ivory-Peters on Twitter: "Sack Capello. Appoint Beckham."
  58. 1129:  
    BBC sport James PearceTAX EVASION TRIAL
    "Breaking - possible verdicts. All parties in Mandaric/Redknapp called back to court."
  59. 1123: 
    FORMULA 1
    Of course Senna is tweeting from Jerez, Spain, where day two of Formula 1'spre-season testing is underway. Don't forget you can catch every lap with our man Mike Henson's live text commentary.
  60. 1120: 
    FORMULA 1
    Williams driver Bruno Senna on Twitter: "Just went through a few interviews and back to watching the testing! We're getting to do many tests today and getting some valuable info!"
  61. 1118: 
    CYCLING
    Former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, criticised for intervening in Alberto Contador's doping case when still in office, has questioned the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) decision to ban the cyclist for two years. Zapatero said he shared "with all Spaniards a sense of bewilderment" about the ruling.
  62. 1115: 
    RUGBY LEAGUE
    The Rugby Football League has confirmed St Helens' home clash against Super League rivals Leeds Rhinos has been rescheduled to Sunday 25 March (1835 GMT). The game was originally due to be played on Saturday 24 March but has been switched for live television coverage.
  63. 1113: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Who would you like to see as England manager? Let #bbcsportsday know what you think.
    Daniel Singer on Twitter: "Since when has it been the FA's job to hire or fire a captain? They can choose a manager who can then choose his captain. #bbcsportsday"
    Dylan Price on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday I was behind Capello until his comments on Terry, problem is replacement. What Premier League manager would leave this stage of the season?"
    Viv Powers on Twitter: "If Capello is guilty of breaking FA protocol with Italian press interview, aren't all players who use Twitter also guilty? #bbcsportsday"
    Jack Davies on Twitter: "Don't think Capello is the right man for England but it's too close to a big tournament to start from scratch #stayofexecution #BBCSportsday"
    Lloyd Jovetic on Twitter: "Capello must be sacked. Out of touch. Us normal people would be suspended in the same situation. Good enough for me, good enough for Terry #bbcsportsday"
  64. 1108: 
    TENNIS
    Andy Murray believes new coach Ivan Lendl, who was appointed in December, has already improved his game. "I spent five days with him before the Australian Open and I feel like I improved just in those days," Murray told the BBC.
  65. 1105: 
    TAX EVASION TRIAL
    Five hours have passed since the jury in the Harry Redknapp trial first left the courtroom to deliberate its verdict. Keep following Sportsday Live for all the news from Southwark Crown Court as it happens.
  66. 1059: 
    F1
    Scot driver Paul di Resta feels Force India have taken a massive step forward in comparison to his Formula One test debut a year ago.
    "All the fancy engine modes have gone, as have the exhausts, and we've lost a ton of downforce, but the car is well balanced," he said.
    "If we look where we were a year ago compared to where we are now, it is a massive step up the road. It's almost three seconds."
  67. 1052: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Keep tweeting us your views on Fabio Capello's future using #bbcsportsday. Over 300 replies so far.
    PrestwichBlue on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Terry should have stood down as [Minister Chris] Huhne did and saved everyone this trouble."
    Euan Ranking on Twitter: "FA should learn to communicate with their manager before making public decisions about the team. #FArce #bbcsportsday"
    Adam Wren on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Guus Hiddink for new England manager - his record speaks for itself!"
    Malcolm Chevin on Twitter: "Why all the hype? He is the manager and should have been consulted. He is doing a great job, leave the guy alone #bbcsportsday"
    Jamie Devonshire on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Why bother having a permanent England captain in the first place? It's not really a full time role..."
  68. 1047: 
    BOXING
    Sonny Bill Wilson
    All Blacks star and part-time boxer Sonny Bill Williams on winning the New Zealand heavyweight title. He said on Twitter: "Just want to thank everybody out there who showed me love no matter where your from. We did it!! #TeamSBW"
  69. 1042: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Lots more of your views over Fabio Capello's England future. Tweet#bbcsportsday.
    George Sessions on Twitter: "If we were to sack Capello who would replace him? Surely caretaker would be best rather than permanant managers for Euros #bbcsportsday"
    Matt Wood on Twitter: "Capello doesn't care about England, England doesn't care about Capello. #SackHim and keep JT out until after his trial! #bbcsportsday"
    Matt Bennett on Twitter: "Capello has split the squad and made it impossible for the next captain. Let him take the hit at the Euros. Fresh start from there #BBCSportsday"
    George Baggaley on Twitter: "Dressing room opinion should decide both Capello and Terry's #England fate. If disliked then decision is obvious #BBCsportsday"
    Luke Georgeson on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday People questioning Capello's record? Why? Highest win percentage of any manager, qualified twice with one loss. Job well done."
  70. 1037: 
    FOOTBALL
    Port Vale director Mike Lloyd admits that the club have been late in paying two instalments of a council loan, report BBC Radio Stoke.
  71. 1032: 
    GET INVOLVED
    The England debate over Fabio Capello rages on. Here are more tweets, keep them coming. Who would be your choice as the next England manager though? Tweet us using the hastag #bbcsportsday.
    Alex Vardy "Why do England always have a pre tournament saga? Sven 2006, Terry 2010, Capello Index 2010 and now this. Capello has lost it. #bbcsportsday"
    Ant Dunn on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Either way this will be England's excuse this year. There's always some furore. We won't get out the group".
    Martin Dewhurst "#bbcsportsday John Terry is due a fair trial. Innocent until proven guilty. Fabio Capello well within his rights - Freedom of Speech!"
  72. 1027: 
    RUGBY UNION
    Dwayne Peel and Nick Macleod have signed new two-year deals with Sale Sharks, with team-mate Marc Jones adding a year to hiscontract.
    Sale chief executive Steve Diamond said: "When I came back to Sale 12 months ago, I didn't know Dwayne, Nick or Marc.
    "I soon got to know them, and they are all awesome players who fit into the squad fantastically well. I am really glad they've agreed to extend."
  73. 1023: 
    TAX EVASION TRIAL
    BBC Sports' James Pearce on Twitter: "Panic not those waiting for verdicts. I'm safely back inside courtroom. Was on air when jury sent out at 10 to resume deliberations"
  74. 1021: 
    RUGBY UNION
    Northampton have announced a contract extension for their 32-year-old lockMark Sorenson. The New Zealander joined Saints from Newcastle in 2010.
  75. 1017: 
    GOLF
    South African Branden Grace, 23, has been named The Race to DubaiEuropean Tour golfer of the month for January after claiming back-to-back victories in his homeland.
  76. 1014: 
    TAX EVASION TRIAL
    The jury in Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp's tax evasion trial has begun a second day of deliberations.
    Redknapp and former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric deny two charges of cheating the public revenue.
  77. 1010: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Ed Taylor: "If Redknapp wasn't English, would anyone want him as England manager? Has he actually won much as a manager? #BBCSportsday"
  78. 1005: 
    CRICKET
    Could today be the day for that special century for Sachin Tendulkar? Erm, no. He's been playing and missing most of the game and chopped on to his stumps for 48.
    India are chasing 234 runs to beat Sri Lanka at the WACA and are now 89-2.
  79. 1000: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Massive split in views on Capello, roughly down the middle. Half of you want him to go, half to stay. Tweet us using #bbcsportsday.
    Dave Taylor on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday FA right to wait. Terry wrong to delay. Capello position untenable. Sack him for breach of contract. No payout. Let him sue"
    Michael Roche on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Is Capello not entitled to his own opinion? Why must he subscribe to what the FA feel, or lose his job?"
    Kieran Lambert on Twitter: "Capello put the FA in this position in the first place by re-instating Terry as Captain last year. Lack of judgement #bbcsportsday"
    Tom Haddon on Twitter: "Can we get Ian Holloway to replace Fabio if he goes? Only man who could make watching England an enjoyable experience again! #bbcsportsday"
  80. 0955: 
    CRICKET
    Glamorgan have enquired about signing Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnsonfor this season's Twenty20 competition. Australian coach Matthew Mott has confirmed an approach to the left-arm seamer to join Marcus North, another Australian, at the Swalec Stadium.
  81. 0950: 
    FORMULA 1
    Red Bull driver Mark Webber has the best time in day two of Formula 1's pre-season testing so far. Follow Mike Henson's live text commentary on the F1 pages.
  82. 0945: 
    RUGBY / BOXING
    New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams scored a first-round knockout over American Clarence Tillman in Hamilton to win the vacant New Zealand heavyweight title.
  83. 0940: 
    SPEEDWAY
    Leicester Lions' Magnus Karlsson will ride with his brothers Peter and Mikael at Beaumont Park for the first time, in the club's season-opener on 17 March.
    Peter said: "I think we all rode together at one stage, maybe in Sweden, but I am not too sure where and when. I think he's done pretty well for himself."
  84. 0935: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Here are more of your views on Fabio Capello's future. Tweet us using#bbcsportsday.
    Dave Mason on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Another fine mess from the FA. The team is Capello's to manage, and not for some suit in a cosy boardroom to meddle with."
    JP Dumas on Twitter: "Fabio has been awful since he's taken the job. Get rid of him. WC was a joke. Selection problems. Captaincy problems. #Sackhim #BBCSportsday"
    Will Bevan on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday at this moment Spain are unstoppable so England are not going to win Euros, get rid off Fabio, let someone have a real go!"
    Ben Bronx on Twitter: "I now have some respect for Capello as he's finally shown some passion for a change. JT is Innocent until proven guilty. #bbcsportsday"
  85. 0930: 
    RUGBY UNION
    BBC Sport's Bryn Palmer has picked his top six Wales v Scotland Six Nations matches. Have a read and leave a comment to say what you think.
    Meanwhile, on the BBC's rugby page, you can watch archived highlights of his choices, or extended footage of the 46-22 2005 clash. Even better, we have highlights from 2010 where Wales came back from 21-9 down to win 31-24.
  86. 0926: 
    CRICKET
    Sachin Tendulkar
    India are chasing 234 runs to beat Sri Lanka in their Commonwealth Bank Series clash at the WACA. They are 52-1 with Sachin Tendulkar on 30 not out.
  87. 0920: 
    CRICKET
    Steven Finn says England's batsmen deserve loyalty despite the Test whitewash against Pakistan.
    Finn told BBC Radio 5 Live: "There's no doubt we have the best people available in the country playing in the team, we just didn't adapt as quick as we'd have hoped."
  88. 0915: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Lots of differing views on Twitter about the England manager. Tweet us using#bbcsportsday
    Gareth Couperthwaite on Twitter: "Surely, the FA aren't going to sack Capello? They created this mess by not acting in October or in December when Terry was charged!"
    Daniel Mein on Twitter: "Backing JT is the last straw for Fabio. A new manager can bring the squad back together, without the presence of JT too I hope #bbcsportsday"
    Craig Mahood on Twitter: "Once again the overreaction by the FA and English public is a farce and is just going to disrupt the squad. Capello is in charge #bbcsportsday"
  89. 0910: 
    GET INVOVLED
    Phil Igoe on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Capello should see out the remainder of his contract without doubt, Terry should be removed from the team until his trial is over"
  90. 0909: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Shane McGuigan on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday The FA are bungling buffoons. Capello should resign. Imagine Fenway [Sports Group] telling Kenny Dalglish that Steven Gerrard is no longer Liverpool captain."
  91. 0908: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Lewis Byrne on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday I actually agree with what Capello said - he just shouldn't have said it in the open media"
  92. 0907: 
    FOOTBALL
    Zimbabwe's football association has suspended national team coach Norman Mapeza, after he was implicated in an alleged match-fixing scam in Asia.
    Jonathan Mashingaidze, chief executive of the national football association ZIFA, said former midfielder Rahman Gumbo will be the team's interim coach.
    "Gumbo has been appointed on an interim basis until Mapeza and his assistant Joey Antipas have been cleared," Mashingaidze said.
  93. 0903: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Russ Inchley on Twitter: "Capello should go, give Pearce the job on a temporary basis with remit to bring into the squad players who will play in 2014 #bbcsportsday"
  94. 0902: 
    CRICKET
    India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has spoken out for the first time about his battle with cancer. He says he is "Positive I would be back on the pitch soon," adding: "Tough times don't last, tough men do".
  95. 0901: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Terry Seddon on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday Fabio has done a great job reformatting the team since the dismal World Cup & restored some confidence. He should stay"
  96. 0900: 
    FOOTBALL
    The Sun report that Fabio Capello is set for a meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein where he will "read the riot act" over his support for Terry. Tell us what you think on Twitter #bbcsportsday
  97. 0855: 
    CYCLING
    Wada president John Fahey has criticised the Spanish Cycling Federation for continuing to support Alberto Contador - despite him being banned for two years for doping.
    In a forthcoming HARDtalk interview, being shown on the the BBC News Channel, Fahey said: "I can understand where patriotism sometimes overtakes and emotion sometimes overtakes common sense.
    "I simply say this that none of us should be supportive of anyone who's found to be a cheat."
  98. 0850: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Joel Nicholls on Twitter: "What should happen to Capello? Nothing. Let him see his contract out. Why sack him now? #bbcsportsday"
  99. 0845: 
    FOOTBALL
    The Daily Mail are saying the FA will today demand Fabio Capello backs down over his support for John Terry as England captain. What do you think? Tweet us with the hastag #bbcsportsday
  100. 0840: 
    FOOTBALL
    Senegal have fired coach Amara Traore after their failure at the Africa Cup of Nations.
    "The responsibility of the coach for these results is incontestable," the Senegal Football Federation said in a statement afterwards.
    Karim Sega and Aliou Cisse were named caretaker coaches for Senegal's friendly against South Africa in Durban on 29 February.
  101. 0835: 
    FOOTBALL
    Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has told Charles N'Zogbia that actions speak louder than words after the winger claimed he was not enjoying his football "for the first time in my career".
    McLeish said: "Years ago, players would have hammered down the manager's door when they were frustrated rather than letting their feelings known on the internet.
    "But it amounts to the same thing in that you just can't tell people you are frustrated, you have to do something about it by consistently playing well."
  102. 0830: 
    FOOTBALL
    The Guardian say that Fabio Capello is "increasingly isolated" in his stance over John Terry - and that he has lost public backing. Tell #bbcsportsday what you think.
  103. 0825: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Michael on Twitter: "#bbcsportsday. Get rid of him [Capello] now. Bring in someone temporary like the national rugby team"
  104. 0824: 
    GET INVOLVED
    Should Fabio Capello stay or go as England manager? Was he right to back John Terry? And can anyone succeed in charge of the national side? Get involved on Sportsday Live on Twitter with the hashtag #bbcsportsday
  105. 0820: 
    FOOTBALL
    David Bernstein, with Fabio Capello
    The Daily Telegraph's Paul Kelso says stripping John Terry of the captaincy has given FA chairman David Bernstein the power to put Fabio Capello in his place. "Bernstein and the FA remain minded to retain Capello until the end of his contract after the European Championship finals in July," Kelso added.
  106. 0815: 
    FOOTBALL
    If you've bought a paper or clicked online this morning then you'll know thatFabio Capello is reportedly meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein later for showdown talks which could decide his future as England manager.
  107. 0810: 
    CRICKET
    Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has denied spinner Saeed Ajmal has special International Cricket Council dispensation to extend his arm beyond the permitted 15 degrees.
    Cheema said in a Pakistan Cricket Board statement: "Previous tests conducted on the action of Saeed Ajmal show that the degree of elbow extension is well within ICC's tolerance levels."
    Ajma took 24 wickets in the 3-0 Test series whitewash of England.
  108. 0805: 
    RUGBY LEAGUE
    Leeds Rhinos back-rower Brett Delaney has signed a new contract keeping him at Headingley until the end of the 2015 season.
  109. 0800: 
    LATEST GOSSIP
    Good morning and welcome to Sportsday Live on Wednesday, 8 February. We start with three tales from the gossip column.
    Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is among the candidates being considered by Inter Milan as their new coach for next season. (talkSPORT)
    Arsenal are eyeing a move for Daniel Sturridge, 22. The Chelsea hitman is believed to be unhappy with his wide role. (Daily Mail)
    And Manchester City have joined Manchester United in pursuit of 23-year-old Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan. (Daily Mirror)
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