April 2016
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01:12:00
Kyle Edmund's hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals of the Estoril Open were ended by third seed Benoit Paire in Portugal on Wednesday.
The British No 3, an impressive first-round winner over Daniel Gimeno-Traver, could not repeat the feat against the French world No 21.
Despite edging the first set on a tight tie-break, Edmund was broken five times in the final two sets to fall to a 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 defeat. 
Kyle Edmund made a promising start by taking the first set against third seed Benoit Paire
Kyle Edmund made a promising start by taking the first set against third seed Benoit Paire
Second-seed Grigor Dimitrov had to overcome some tough resistance from qualifier Adrian Ungur before coming through 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 for a place in the quarter-finals.
Dimitrov, who reached the semi-finals in Istanbul last year, next faces sixth-seed Jiri Vesely, who rallied to beat Roberto Carballes Baena 6-7, 6-2, 6-2.
Fourth seed Federico Delbonis defeated Dudi Sela 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 to also make the quarters, while eighth seed Albert Ramos-Vinolas beat Karen Khachanov 4-6, 6-1, 6-0 to advance.
In the remaining first round match, Illya Marchenko defeated Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
British No 3 was broken five times in the final two sets to fall to a 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 defeat on Wednesday
British No 3 was broken five times in the final two sets to fall to a 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 defeat on Wednesday
Daniel Gimeno-Traver turned the match around and prevailed in almost two hours at the Millennium Stadium
Daniel Gimeno-Traver turned the match around and prevailed in almost two hours at the Millennium Stadium


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01:07:00
Frenchman Romain Grosjean fears the sensation of driving a Formula One car will be lost if Red Bull's proposed cockpit protection system becomes mandatory in the sport.
The canopy, which is being considered as an alternative to the so-called halo concept, will be given its first public airing by Red Bull in opening practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday.
With the FIA, Formula One's governing body, determined to introduced improved cockpit protection for next year, it appears likely that the halo, a concept first devised by Mercedes and trialled by Ferrari in pre-season testing, or Red Bull's canopy will be given the green light.
Frenchman Romain Grosjean is more in favour of the halo than the new canopy concept
Frenchman Romain Grosjean is more in favour of the halo than the new canopy concept
Here is the current Mercedes 2016 car but next season the FIA wants head protection over the cockpit
Here is the current Mercedes 2016 car but next season the FIA wants head protection over the cockpit
'To be fair I am not a fan of both solutions which will be very unpopular to the drivers,' said Grosjean. 'I am much more in favour of the halo then the canopy. The canopy is a very closed car.
'There is no more air going through your helmet, and no more sensation of driving an open-wheel car, or open-cockpit car. You just put a small piece of bag over your head and it is a closed car.'
Earlier this year, world champion Lewis Hamilton said he would be opposed to using the halo - a modification which he also described as the 'worst looking' in Formula One history - should it be introduced. German Nico Hulkenberg has also been vocal in his opposition of the concept.
But Jenson Button, the 2009 world champion, Sebastian Vettel, a four-time champion, and Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo are among the leading voices on the grid in favour of change.
'Nico Hulkenberg said it was not good and Ricciardo was against Nico,' Grosjean added. 'Everyone has got a different point of view.
'It is a tricky call because it goes against the philosophy of Formula One since 1950. But on the safety grounds I spoke with the FIA and it does save lives on a few occasions, so we cannot say no.'
Ricciardo and his Red Bull team-mate Daniil Kvyat have already trialled the canopy on the team's simulator. Unlike the halo, it has no central pillar, but two pillars on the side, with a windscreen acting as a shield. The team are yet to decide which driver will run it on Friday.
Felipe Massa was struck by a spring from Rubens Barrichello's Brawn at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2009
Felipe Massa was struck by a spring from Rubens Barrichello's Brawn at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2009
The FIA has explored a number of designs aimed at protecting drivers from flying debris after Felipe Massa was struck by a spring from Rubens Barrichello's Brawn during qualifying for the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Henry Surtees, the son of 1964 world champion John Surtees, was killed in the same summer after he was hit on the crash helmet by an errant tyre while competing in a Formula Two race at Brands Hatch.
Jules Bianchi also died last July as a result of the devastating injuries he sustained at the Japanese Grand Prix, although it is not believed improved head protection would have saved the Frenchman, while Briton Justin Wilson was killed in August after he was fatally struck on the crash helmet by a nose cone from another car during an IndyCar race in America. 
Jules Bianchi succumbed to the devastating injuries he sustained at the Japanese Grand Prix
Jules Bianchi succumbed to the devastating injuries he sustained at the Japanese Grand Prix


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01:01:00
James DeGale arrived three quarters of an hour late for his head-to-head media conference with Saturday night's challenger for his world super-middleweight title, through no fault of his own.
The promoters forgot to send the car to collect him from the hotel where he staying away from the rest of fighters on the card in the DC Armory.
DeGale was gratified to arrive in time to hear Leonard Ellerbe, the chief executive of Mayweather Promotions, pay him this highest of compliments: 'What I like about James is that he reminds me of the great and now retired Floyd Mayweather. He talks a lot of trash, but like Floyd he backs it up.'
James DeGale fights Rogelio Medina late on Saturday night at DC Armory in Washington DC
James DeGale fights Rogelio Medina late on Saturday night at DC Armory in Washington DC

DeGale has promised to knock out his opponent of 'some levels below him' in three or four rounds
DeGale has promised to knock out his opponent of 'some levels below him' in three or four rounds
Chunky then promised to be extremely prompt when it comes to defeating a Mexican called Porky.
Of Rogelio Medina, DeGale says: 'He's a good fighter but I am some levels above him. My last two fights have gone the distance but not this one. I will knock him out in three or four rounds.'
Medina countered: 'Beware, I am the hungriest of the four men here who are fighting for world titles because I am the youngest.'

The other two are Las Vegas-based Swede Badou Jack, who won the WBC super-middleweight belt by beating George Groves, and Canadian-based Romanian Lucian Bute, a former world champion who is mounting a spirited comeback after defeats by Carl Froch and DeGale.
The two winners of this double header are expected to meet in a championship unification bout later this year.
Medina, Lucian Bute, Badou Jack and DeGale pose outside the White House ahead of their fights
Medina, Lucian Bute, Badou Jack and DeGale pose outside the White House ahead of their fights


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00:56:00
Villarreal fans paid their respects to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster on Thursday night ahead of their 1-0 Europa League semi-final first leg win against Liverpool.
As the players walked out on the pitch ahead of the semi-final, a flag was unfurled that read: '96 - You'll never walk alone.'
The tribute followed the findings of a fresh inquest, which found that the 96 victims of the 1989 stadium disaster were unlawfully killed.
Liverpool and Villarreal players walk out ahead of the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday
Liverpool and Villarreal players walk out ahead of the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday
Villarreal supporters unfurl a flag in tribute to the 96 fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989
Villarreal supporters unfurl a flag in tribute to the 96 fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989
A spokesperson for the La Liga club, who travel to Anfield next Thursday for the second leg, told Spanish newspaper AS: 'We were very saddened by the Hillsborough tragedy wanted to show solidarity and support which our club and our fans have with Liverpool and those who were affected by Hillsborough.'
Nicknamed the Yellow Submarine, Villarreal also played the famous Beatles' track 'Yellow Submarine' ahead of kick-off to recognise the musical heritage of the city of Liverpool.
Scarves were held aloft by a large section of the 21,000 supporters inside the ground read: 'Yellow Submarine'. There was also a inflatable yellow submarine that was carried to the El Madrigal stadium.
Villarreal fans hold scarves branded with their nickname and the famous Beatles' song: 'Yellow Submarine'
Villarreal fans hold scarves branded with their nickname and the famous Beatles' song: 'Yellow Submarine'
Villarreal fans paraded an inflatable yellow submarine ahead of the kick-off at the Estadio El Madrigal
Villarreal fans paraded an inflatable yellow submarine ahead of the kick-off at the Estadio El Madrigal
Villarreal manager Marcelino will be confident that his side, after not conceding at home, can do what is required to progress to the Europa League final in Basle on May 18.
Adrian Lopez's goal in the 92nd minute was a huge blow to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, who will need to score at least twice in order to knock their Spanish opponents out of the competition.
Klopp, who praised his side, wasn't happy with the reaction of Villarreal's coaching staff after Adrian scored.
Adrian Lopez scored the winning goal in the first leg of the semi-final to give Villarreal the advantage
Adrian Lopez scored the winning goal in the first leg of the semi-final to give Villarreal the advantage
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp vents his frustration during the second half of Thursday's Europa League tie
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp vents his frustration during the second half of Thursday's Europa League tie
'I'm pleased with a lot of the performance, they're a good side but Liverpool are a good side too, controlling a game like this and in the 92nd minute a counter-attack... it sounds like it is – not too good, it should not happen.
'We had the chance of (Alberto) Moreno and Benteke had a header and maybe the youth came through. Until then it was a really professional performance.
'But it's the first leg and my thought when everyone was celebrating around me was: "Sorry, this is not over yet – you still have to come to Anfield," and we will be ready. It will be a completely different game. It's a holy place.'

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