this is bbc news, the headlines the russian government says one of it's leading war bloggers has been killed in an explosion at a cafe in st petersburg, russia's second largest city. sixteen other people were injured. vladlen tatarsky was a vocal supporter of russia's war in ukraine and was holding a meeting at the venue. vladlen tatarsky wrote blogs on the telegram platform from the frontline supporting the russian invasion of ukraine. authorities in the united states have been assessing the damage caused by storms and tornadoes. at least 26 people are known to have died and dozens are missing — after the severe weather left a trail of devastation. he bbc has been told there are �*positive updates' in the case of british men, two of whom are pictured here, who were arrested by the taliban

in afghanistan earlier this year. coach travellers in dover are still facing long delays — sometimes upto 8 hours, despite extra ferries being laid on overnight to try and help clear the easter getaway backlog. the port said pver 100 coaches were waiting to cross the port said over 100 coaches were waiting to cross the english channel earlier today. and pope francis has led mass in st peter's square in front of more than 30 thousand people, kicking off the year's easter services, just a day after leaving hospital in rome following treatment for bronchitis. you're watching bbc news. coming up. click. but first, sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm gavin ramjaun. brendan rodgers pays the price at leicester city, 0n he departs afterfour years in charge. newcastle move above manchester united into third

after beating them at st james' park and who can stop england — another record extending womens six nations victory, with italy no match today. also coming up on sportsday. max verstappen wins a delayed australian grand prix after three red flags and a bizarre and confusing climax. and who's next for anthonyjoshua — after victory at the 02. talk turns to whether he'll face tyson fury. hello there — and welcome along to sportsday. the battle to avoid relegation from the premier league is set for an exciting few weeks. leicester city are the latest to make managerial changes — brendan rodgers sacked by the club today, with leicester now in the bottom three. joe lynsky reports. crystal palace for the last kick of

the match but the coach brendan rogers, it would be his last stand, defeat pushed them deep into trouble with ten games left, they are in the drop zone and now the club is gone for a change. at 94th minute winner has caused rogers hisjob. for a change. at 94th minute winner has caused rogers his job.— has caused rogers his “ob. football can has caused rogers his 'ob. football can be harsh h has caused rogers his 'ob. football can be harsh and _ has caused rogers his 'ob. football can be harsh and i _ has caused rogers his job. football can be harsh and i don't _ has caused rogers his job. football can be harsh and i don't think- has caused rogers his job. football can be harsh and i don't think we i can be harsh and i don't think we deserve that at all. it is a sore one today, a painful one. especially when you don't feel you deserve it. leicester city on their knees, bitterly— leicester city on their knees, bitterly disappointed. the leicester city on their knees, bitterly disappointed. the end felt cruel but it was _ bitterly disappointed. the end felt cruel but it was part _ bitterly disappointed. the end felt cruel but it was part of _ bitterly disappointed. the end felt cruel but it was part of a - bitterly disappointed. the end felt cruel but it was part of a trend. i cruel but it was part of a trend. they are 20 shots and leicester have now lost five of the last six. since the turn of the year, they've won just two league games.— the turn of the year, they've won just two league games. huge worry, i have not kept — just two league games. huge worry, i have not kept a _ just two league games. huge worry, i have not kept a clean _ just two league games. huge worry, i have not kept a clean sheet, - just two league games. huge worry, i have not kept a clean sheet, point - have not kept a clean sheet, point in the _ have not kept a clean sheet, point in the last— have not kept a clean sheet, point in the last six— have not kept a clean sheet, point in the last six and _ have not kept a clean sheet, point in the last six and where - have not kept a clean sheet, point in the last six and where is- have not kept a clean sheet, point in the last six and where is the - in the last six and where is the spark— in the last six and where is the spark coming _ in the last six and where is the spark coming from _ in the last six and where is the spark coming from and - in the last six and where is the spark coming from and it - in the last six and where is the . spark coming from and it doesn't look like — spark coming from and it doesn't look like a — spark coming from and it doesn't look like a happy— spark coming from and it doesn't look like a happy camper- spark coming from and it doesn't look like a happy camper to- spark coming from and it doesn't look like a happy camper to me. | spark coming from and it doesn't - look like a happy camper to me. find look like a happy camper to me. and his statement, _ look like a happy camper to me. his statement, leicester pay tribute it's been years since they won the

fa cup here. it's been years since they won the fa cup here-— fa cup here. hated hated beautifully! _ fa cup here. hated hated beautifully! but _ fa cup here. hated hated beautifully! but it's - fa cup here. hated hated beautifully! but it's been| fa cup here. hated hated - beautifully! but it's been tough to lift them further, _ beautifully! but it's been tough to lift them further, financial- lift them further, financial fairplay rules of left them restricted and a sign just two players last summer when wanting more. last year they finished eight but this week is pushed on. that's, that is fantastic _ but this week is pushed on. that's, that is fantastic success _ but this week is pushed on. that's, that is fantastic success but - but this week is pushed on. that's, that is fantastic success but it - but this week is pushed on. that's, that is fantastic success but it was l that is fantastic success but it was not sustainable, unfortunately and it just _ not sustainable, unfortunately and it just shows the nature of the premier— it just shows the nature of the premier league, it can be unforgiving at times and at the top of the _ unforgiving at times and at the top of the hill— unforgiving at times and at the top of the hill and suddenly at the bottom — of the hill and suddenly at the bottom of it again. i feel that is where _ bottom of it again. i feel that is where leicester find themselves now and they— where leicester find themselves now and they have to regroup. with where leicester find themselves now and they have to regroup.— and they have to regroup. with this 12 premier league, _ and they have to regroup. with this 12 premier league, coaches - and they have to regroup. with this 12 premier league, coaches of- and they have to regroup. with this 12 premier league, coaches of left| 12 premier league, coaches of left their club, to more than the previous record. the top flight can be cruel but so much rides on staying in it. in the day's action —

newcastle are back up to third in the premier league, after getting the better of manchester united. revenge somewhat for their league cup final loss to the same opponents. joe willock scored the opener in the second half with a header, after newcastle had the better of the opening 45 minutes. substitute callum wilson made the game safe with less than five minutes to go. the victory moving eddie howe's side up above manchester united on goal difference. an important victory i think it was important we are really good performance and the players today from start to finish and really high energy and real quality and chances delighted with the players. and tributes to our fitness levels because in my opinion, we have stronger throughout the day even though we had so much and substitutes making an impact as well and i think there was an impact as well. every game and league is important. we know_ every game and league is important. we know how tough it is and we know how tough _ we know how tough it is and we know how tough it — we know how tough it is and we know how tough it is to go here and also before _ how tough it is to go here and also before we — how tough it is to go here and also before we came here, they wanted to show the _ before we came here, they wanted to show the same passion and desire and determination of the opponent and if

you miss _ determination of the opponent and if you miss it. — determination of the opponent and if you miss it, you get killed. earlier — west ham got themselves out of the relegation zone, after a crucial 1—0 win against southampton. defender nayef aguerd scored the only goal of the game — his first since signing last summer. the win means the hammers are up to 14th in an incredibly congested bottom half whilst southampton remain at the foot of the table. and not seeing yourself at the bottom three. but ultimately, though intimate matters is at the end of the season but we continue to get asked the question, everyone would talk about it and will answer the questions but the truth is, it's the end of the season and we have to make sure that we are hopefully much higher the league that we are today and that is the plan. we haven't been in that position for a while so it's not a new position. we have to continue to do the things we have been doing to continue competing in preparing things to try to beat every opponent

and we are in this position but we have had a good run in terms of this and togetherness and we have to stay strong and stay together. celtic have restored their nine point lead at the scottish premiership, but they were made to work for a 2—0 win at strugling ross county. in the last action of the first half, celtic were awarded a penalty after a var check spotted a ross county handball. jota stepped up to put celtic in front right on the half time whistle — and they had to wait until stoppage time at the end of the second half to finally see off the side second from bottom. alexandro bernabei scoring from long range. it means celtic now have 11 league wins in a row, and they face second—place rangers in the old firm derby next weekend. arsenal rounded off a memorable week in the womens super league — coming from behind to beat manchester city. and move three points behind league leaders manchester united. city took the lead inside the opening five minutes as khadjia shaw headed home chloe kelly's cross for her 16th goal in just 17 games this season.

but arsenal rallied in the second half and drew themselves level when frida maanum was alert to a chance in a crowded box. katie mccabe then completed the comeback in stunning fashion to move arsenal up into second. they face manchester united next on april 22nd after the international break and have a game in hand on the league leaders. chelsea's destiny is in their own hands. emma hayes' side and can go a point behind united, if they beat aston villa. 2—0 up there, half time at the moment. in the day's other games, wins for everton, who scored a stoppage time winner to beat tottenham, and leicester moved off the bottom — after beating reading. west ham and liverpool was goalless. to drama in the formula one at the australian grand prix. world champion max verstappen took the honours — avoiding a number of incidents to finish ahead of lewis hamilton — who took his first

podium of the season. ben croucher was watching. 0n on sunday down under, f1 turned topsy—turvy. its on sunday down under, f1 turned tow-tow— on sunday down under, f1 turned topsy-turvy. its lights on and way because. topsy-turvy. its lights on and way because- do _ topsy-turvy. its lights on and way because. do when _ topsy-turvy. its lights on and way because. do when you _ topsy-turvy. its lights on and way because. do when you need - topsy-turvy. its lights on and way because. do when you need a - topsy-turvy. its lights on and way - because. do when you need a healthy mix of luck and _ because. do when you need a healthy mix of luck and skill, _ because. do when you need a healthy mix of luck and skill, verstappen - mix of luck and skill, verstappen had an early lead but behind the luck for the clare ran up i turned three. running out a few laps later, categorised by chaos and crashes, although the subsequent red flag dropped russell down to seven. 0n the restart, max verstappen was running red heart to hit the front and scamper off into the distance, the dutchman maybe not as warm as russell whose luck was extinguished in flames. more carnage, three separate incidents, both taking each other out and nobody could quite fathom it. the leaders avoided at all and sometimes, better lucky. better and verstappen's case but still very good.

let's have a quick look at some of the other stories making the headlines today. bolton wanderers won the efl trophy at wembley — they hammered their league one promotion rivals plymouth argyle 4 goals to nil. goals from kyle dempsey, dion charles, elias kachunga and gethin jones. jos buttler scored a rapid half century, as his rajastan royals side made a winning start to their indian premier league campaign. buttler made 5a, as last year's runners up beat a sunrisers hyderabad team featuring england's adil rashid by 72 runs. york city knights held off a valiant comeback from sheffield eagles in the fourth round of the challenge cup. aj towse with the acrobatics here, as they won 2a points to 22. elsewhere in the super league, the huddersfield giants beat the salford red devils by 26 points to 16. shaun murphy fought back from 4—0 down to end the first session of the tour championship final level at four frames all against kyren wilson in hull. they'll play to a finish tonight with the first to ten winning the title. england are back at the top of the women's six nations table — after another devastating

performance to beat italy 68 points to 5. new captain marlie packer led the side, after sarah hunter's retirement last week. she was among the scorers, in the bonus point win. nesta mcgregor reports. currently ranks number one in the world in a 20 game win streak in this competition, respectfully, how many points of england score was the only uncertainty surrounding this match. it will not take too long to find out, two minutes and in the defence preached. and in the rare matches, italy had not scored a try and forcing their way into the line, breaking new ground. joy would not last as the red roses settled and found no proof in their domination and lead to increase. she found no proof in their domination and lead to increase.— and lead to increase. she is going to net the and lead to increase. she is going to get the bonus _ and lead to increase. she is going to get the bonus point _ and lead to increase. she is going to get the bonus point stop - and lead to increase. she is going to get the bonus point stop by - and lead to increase. she is going| to get the bonus point stop by the second half provided much of the same, a clear standout scoring four

of england's 12 tries a newly crowned captain added her name to the scoresheet for a second time, england extended their win streak. it should be more of a threat to 21 game run, nestor mcgregor. in the fourth round of the champions cup, exeter chiefs produced a stunning victory at home against 1a—man montpellier. they were ahead on 80 minutes, but the french side scored a 45—metre penalty which took it to extra—time — and then the visitors took the lead with just seven minutes to play. but this late try and a conversion from exeter�*sjoe simmonds with the last kick of the game drew the scores level and sent the hosts through on tries scored. they face stormers in the quarters. and saracens are through to the quarter—finals of the champions cup— but were pushed all the way by 0spreys. the welsh side led by four points at half—time, but then the three—time champions came back strong — max malins with two tries in the 35—20 win. sarries are rewarded with a trip

to face defending champions la rochelle in the last eight. anthonyjoshua's comeback saw him winning thanks to a unanimous points victory, overjermaine franklin at london's o2 arena. it was joshua's first win in more than 2 years — after losing his heavyweight belts to 0leksandr usyk, with much talk over who his next opponent could be, ade adedoyin was there: anthonyjoshua back to winning ways but you would not have guested it by the look on his face. not a classic, but it was compelling. no titles at stake butjoshua's career was on the line and he boxed like a man under pressure. it started as a cat and mouse affair, joshua was reluctant to apply sustained pressure on the american. when hisjob in thunderous right hands did find the target, franklin stood firm. there was a chance to finish it late on, but it was a missed opportunity. a comfortable win in the end but tempers flared after the final bell and the pair had to be separated.

a sign of frustration from joshua that he wasn't able to force stoppage inside the distance. so solid, but not spectacular. deep down, i am not happy because ultimately, the ultimate goal is a knockout. there is nothing that can top a knockout. anything short of that is... ..it is what it is, i cannot look back any more, what's done is done. to make a victory nonetheless for anthonyjoshua. judging by the reaction of the crowd, he remains a huge drop that will be a clamour to see him face the champion tyson fury. a quick recap on our top story — leicester city have sacked manager brendan rodgers after yesterday's 2—1 loss to crystal palace with the club's board saying they were "compelled to take alternative action" to stay in the premier league. that's all from sportsday.

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