frank lampard's side beat chelsea 1—0 at goodison park. in the relegation zone two points behind burnley and leeds. but here's the thing — they've got a game in hand over those two. craig templeton has more. all smiles. as frank lampard faced his old club for the first time. the everton situation is serious. relegation is a real possibility and the opening exchanges reflected the tension. seamus coleman luckily not to be carded for this. chances were few and far between in the first half. anthony gordon had the best of them. the second half was a different story. less tha n less than two minutes into it, chelsea failed to clear. and richarlison slotted home. a huge goal for everton's made hopes of survival. and it really should have been two. they blazed over the bar. frustration clear to see. they thought they would respond and thatis they thought they would respond and that is what happened. only a mixture of the woodwork and some heroics from jordan pickford kept the side in the league. it did not matter which part of the england goalke

at goodison park this morning, the fans' invasion of the pitch brought mixed opinions. takes it too far. i can understand why a lot of people would do it. it's very difficult when you're caught up in the heat of the moment. 0h, he's blazed it wide! but for football, such scenes are becoming worryingly familiar. swindon say their players were verbally and physically abused last night after they were engulfed by supporters following their defeat to port vale. players were being hit, players were being kicked, players were being spat at. players were being verbally abused. it's just not on. and the dangers are all too stark. yesterday, a nottingham forest supporter was jailed for head—butting sheffield united's billy sharp, who later needed stitches. the spate of pitch invasions follows the violence which marred last summer's euros final, and a general increase in fan arrests. so what can be done to address it? part of that is effective stewarding. part of it may be physical measures, but not fencing. the most effective way will be for supporters and everyone to agree, tho

kick off at goodison park isjust over an hour away, commentary on radio 5live.there. this stadium will be a bundle of nerves because it is in everything's hands. they kick this game off knowing it they can be critical policy will secure their premier league safety and extend their stay in the top right of english football into 49 consecutive seasons. of course they had that chance on sunday when brantford with the visitors here they started here in the defender got himself sent off a find himself in a situation they're in tonight even if they lose this evening it's not all lost because of their inferior goal difference will still need a ring on the final day away at branford. but everything will not want to rely on that. crystal palace fc will be awkward opponents for them. they had a good first season, they are unbeaten in their last four games and they are striving for a top ten finish. frank lampard against patrick vieira was a great battle. tonight it's on that sunshine and we have thoughtful commentary on the game and that will include life updates from ast

a major talking point came after what proved to be richarlison�*s match—winner at goodison park.fter the brazilian forward threw a gas cannister back in the direction of the crowd after celebrating his goal. the club said he was aiming for a gap in the corner of the stadium. another major talking point was the performance ofjordan pickford in the everton goal, several saves from the england goalkeeper kept his side very much in the match, earning the praise of a former england number one. he is england's�*s number one and when you are, everyone you let in get scrutinised, trusting. he is dealing with it well and he is still playing and still producing performances like that. so formerly, he is england's number one. the chasing pack getting closer, especially in aaron ramsdale but he will be aware of like that when i was england number one, something it pushes you on and makes you play even better, but the goalkeeper situation at the moment for england is looking good. that situation at the moment for england is looking good-— is looking good. that is all the su - ort is looking g

at goodison park, though, that pitch invasion has brought mixed opinions.e would do it. it is very difficult when you are caught up in the heat at the moment. but such scenes are becoming worryingly commonplace. swindon say their players were verbally and physically abused last night after they were engulfed by fans following their defeat to port vale. players have been hit, players have been kicked, players have been spat at, players have been verbally abused. it is just not on. and the dangers are all too start. yesterday, a nottingham forest fan was jailed for head—butting sheffield united's billy sharpe who later needed stitches. well, the spate of pitch invasions that we have seen, including last night at everton, is raising serious concerns. the players union, the pfa, say some fans' behaviour is toxic, aggressive, and dangerous. they say people are at risk of being seriously hurt or worse. since last year's lockdown and the violence which marred the euros final at wembley, police say fan disorder has increased. so, what can be done to keep supporters

the atmosphere at goodison park has been pivotal in helping everton get out of trouble., premier league survival would be secured. they got the start they were after. it looked like it was richarlison who shall score the opening goal, but it actually flipped off the chest of dominic calvert—lewin. when you haven't scored a league goal since august, it is always good to check when the ref checks it is yours. what looked like plain sailing then hit trouble, with this player coming through, another one during the experience of youth. was it a cross or was it a shot from yoane wissa? whatever it was, it ricocheted off the head of coleman, 1-1. but ricocheted off the head of coleman, 1—1. but everton were about to be handed a lifeline. with one of their players brought down in the box, a penalty. where everton's prayers answered? in a word, no. a frantic minute unfolded where this equaliser for brentford and rico henry sealed all three points. in moments of madness sealed up everton's day, running red and then they finished with nine. everton thought today was the day. craig

these are the thoughts of the fans outside goodison park today. are stacked targeted vitriol towards the opposition, palace players and certainly i've heard reports of a fan running towards patrick vieira, which is not really what you want to see in a _ football game. on the whole, they were just getting on the pitch you - know, to show their support, i the relief and the joy that we've managed to stay out. i feel really good, no trouble, really, really good. the fans are a loving, caring. we heard from a number of managers in the premier league going into the final weekend, in the premier league going into the finalweekend, pep in the premier league going into the final weekend, pep guardiola are saying things are getting dangerous, yet spirits are high but use the word dangerous. swindon players verbally abused after their playoff semifinal at port vale last night as well. , , u, semifinal at port vale last night as well. , , ., ., ., well. yes, this came after port vale won that playoff _ well. yes, this came after port vale won that playoff on

the incident at goodison park is one of a number of altercations this week alone.been speaking this morning and says he's concerned. these things when people cannot hold themselves back, like the two guys are busily— themselves back, like the two guys are busily now in the last two games, — are busily now in the last two games, they should for short not be there. _ games, they should for short not be there. but— games, they should for short not be there. but it— games, they should for short not be there, but it is always like this, things— there, but it is always like this, things happen, and i really hope we learn _ things happen, and i really hope we learn from — things happen, and i really hope we learn from that, so it is not a nice picture. _ learn from that, so it is not a nice picture. but— learn from that, so it is not a nice picture, but it isjust like it is and — picture, but it isjust like it is and we — picture, but it isjust like it is and we should make sure that nothing happens _ and we should make sure that nothing happens. people threaten themselve

confident about their chances of staying in the premier league after they beat chelsea 1—0 at goodison parkthey're still in the relegation zone two points behind burnley and leeds. but here's the thing, they've got a game in hand over those two. craig templeton has more a game in hand over those two. all a game in hand over those two. smiles. the evertc serious. all smiles. the everton situation is serious. relegation is a real possibility and the opening exchanges reflected the tension. chances were few and far between in the first half. anthony gordon had the first half. anthony gordon had the best of them. the second half was a different story. chelsea failed to clear. a huge goalfor everton boss made hopes of survival. under weather should have been to. they blazed over the bar. frustration clear to see. a mixture of the woodwork and some heroics from jordan pickford kept the side in the league. it did not matter which part of the england goalkeeper�*s body the ball hit. you still keeping it up. you are spying to continue and continued making great saves. there is no way to the chelsea

relegation from the premier league have been given a massive boost after they beat chelsea 1—0 at goodison parkhalf. everton remain in the bottom three, but two points from safety with a game in hand over leeds and burnley above them. tottenham were temporarily fourth after beating leicester 3—1, but arsenal replaced them with a 2—1 win at west ham. in scotland, celtic are a step closer to winning the premiership title after a 1—1 draw with rangers. jota gave the home side the lead in the old firm derbyjust after 20 minutes. but rangers eqaulised mid—way through the second half through fashion sakala. the result means celtic stay six points clear at the top with three games to go. chelsea restored their four—point lead at the top of the women's super league after holding on for victory at birmingham city. pernille harder�*s second half penalty was the only goal of the game. the 1—0 win means the title race remains in their hands, with arsenal keeping the pressure on with their 7—0 victory over aston villa. the biggest fight in the history of women's boxing lived up to expectations in the early

premier league survival with victory over brentford but it was the bees who took the win 3—2 at goodison park an own goal drew the game level and despite a richarlison penalty restoring the toffees lead shortly after half time two further goals to the visitors saw them take the victory. arsenal are in newcastle later knowing they need all three points to climb back into the champions league places and ahead of north london rivals tottenham. mikel arteta's side must win both of their remaining two games to guarantee a spot in europe's elite next season. women's world number one iga swiatek defended her italian open title in rome with a straight sets win over ons jabeur, with it, making it five successive tournaments she's won. the polish 20—year—old was a 6—2, 6—2 winner over the tunisianjabeur who herself claimed the madrid open title last week that swiatek elected to miss. it's 28 matches in a row she's won now with the french open next on the agenda. it is pretty weird, you may think that with every tournament it takes, i don't know, something more, buti tournament it takes, i don't know, s

chelsea to boost their hopes of premier league survival after a priceless win over chelsea at goodison park rewarded a minute after the break when richarlison scored his ninth goal of the season. the victory was vital for frank lampard against his former side. it reduces the gap to leeds and burnley to two points, and everton have a game in hand over their relegation rivals. it is what it is, it is an incredible experience for me. i was fortunate _ incredible experience for me. i was fortunate to — incredible experience for me. i was fortunate to work in the upper reaches — fortunate to work in the upper reaches of the championship as a manager, — reaches of the championship as a manager, in the champions league, now the _ manager, in the champions league, now the situation is a big deal to me _ now the situation is a big deal to me i_ now the situation is a big deal to me i want — now the situation is a big deal to me. i want to give my best to help this club_ me. i want to give my best to help this club stay in this premier league. _ this club stay in this premier league, this was a huge

brentford striker ivan toney and full—back rico henry said their families were racially abused at goodison parkday's win. toney here, and henry, made the allegations on twitter after the game. everton say: "there is no place in football — or society — for racism." the former british number one laura robson has confirmed her retirement from tennis this morning at the age of 28. as a teenager, robson reached the fourth round of the us open and here at wimbledon, as well as winning silver in the mixed doubles with andy murray at the 2012 olympics. she says the decision to retire was forced upon her after having three hip operations. i think if i kept thinking that way, i think if i kept thinking that way, i wouldn't now be at peace with the decision. i think that is why it is difficult because for a long time i did think, if i could just get back out there, if i had the chance to compete solidly again. then who knows? but ultimately, what has happened has happened. i think overall, i am a much nicer person from it, from going through all of that, and i have grown so much through it that i am now o

yesterday, but the major talking point came after what proved to be richarlison�*s match—winner at goodison parkgas cannister back in the direction of the crowd. the club said he was aiming for a gap in the corner of the stadium. the fa will investigate. emotions clearly running high, his goal, here it is, securing a 1—0 win over chelsea that keeps alive their hopes of maintaining their 68—year stay in the top flight. another major talking point was the performance ofjordan pickford in the everton goal — several saves from the england goalkeeper — kept his side very much in the match. mark cavendish will compete at the the giro d'italia for the first time since 2013. he's been named in the quick—step alpha vinyl team for the event which begins on friday.(00v) back in late 2020 he was considering retirement after injury, illness and depression hampered his form. cavendish, who turns 37 this month, made a stunning return to the podium with four stage wins at last year's tour de france, but he was only included after a team—mate withdrew. he's won 15 stages during his five previous appearances at t

everton have given themselves a chance of avoiding relegation after a 1—0 win over chelsea at goodison parkside the points against his former club, as they look to extend a 68—year stay in the top flight. it doesn't matter who you. i have been through a lot in foot while but the players understand what this club means to people and i know they are good lads. sometimes a little pride, a little reminder is a good thing and then they produce an outstanding display against a very good team. tottenham were 3—1 winners over leicester city which moved them into the top four temporarily. son heung min with two and harry kane the other after having not scored in his last five spurs games. spurs were temporarily there because arsenal, thanks to a gabriel winner after the break, took all three points in a 2—1 victory at west ham. the gunners are two points ahead of their north london rivals with four matches left to play. manchester united are at home to brentford in the premier league later — their second game at old trafford in the space of four days. the red devils sit sixth on the table, with euro

it is half—time there at the moment it goodison park. they're currently down to ten men.d watford to consign them to a seventh defeat in eight league games. all the day's results are on the bbc sport website. iga swiatek has successfully defended her title at the rome 0pen, with a straight sets win in the final against 0ns jabeur. the world number one came through 6—2, 6—2 to extend her winning streak to 28 matches. it also means she's won five tournaments in a row — victory in rome following wins in doha, indian wells, miami and stuttgart. that's all the sport for now. i will have more for you this evening on sportsday. see you then. thank you. nhs prescription charges in england will be frozen at their current rate, as part of government efforts to ease the rising cost of living. the department of health and social care says it will save people £17 million overall. prescriptions will remain free across the rest of the uk. gareth barlow reports. as the cost of living rises, for the first time in over a decade the cost of prescriptions will not. in a typical year, charges

that invasion at goodison park yesterday wasn't an isolated incident.anager ben garner said his players were physically and verbally abused. the efl say that they will look at further measures over the summer. a pfa spokesperson has said, "since the return from lockdown, police data shows that incidents of fan disorder have been on the increase and this has coincided with a rise of assaults on players by fans." they continued, "the clubs, leagues and police need to put their immediate focus on stopping large scale pitch invasions." "this scenario has resulted in an unsafe environment for players and club staff. the football authorities need to be tough and send a clear message." the premier league season comes to a close on sunday. liverpool trail manchester city by a point and need a favour from their former captain now aston villa manager, steven gerrard, if they are to win the title. liverpool bossjurgen klopp has been having his say on the situation. ifi if i would play a game and could help dortmund, i could help, whatever, it would mean, for me, a

palace manager patrick vieira will face no action from police after an altercation with a fan at goodison parkerton won 3—2 to secure their premier league survival, and that led to thousands of fans invading the pitch at full—time — with vieira appearing to aim a kick at a fan after being taunted by him. but after both vieira and the fan were contacted, merseyside police said �*the opportunity to make a formal complaint was declined'. the football association say they will be investigating after a pitch invasion at manchester city yesterday, in which the aston villa goalkeeper robin olsen was assaulted. city have apologised to villa for the incident at fulltime, following their victory that clinched the prmier league title. greater manchester police have charged two men over separate incidents of crowd disorder but say that ' enquiries into the reported assault of a player on the etihad pitch are ongoing'. west ham's kurt zouma and his brother yoan, who plays for dagenham and redbridge, will appear in court tomorrow charged with a number of offences under the animal welfare act. the hammers de

in the premier league, everton welcome chelsea to goodison park in a game they really need to win inmes in hand. the other games on sunday have big implications for champions league qualification. spurs take on leicester, knowing they can leapfrog arsenal into fourth. the gunners play west ham later. it's the penultimate weekend in the women's super league. one game already underway — manchester united against west ham. and martha thomas's header gave the hosts an early lead. an own goal from west ham defender grace fisk then put manchester united 2—0 up inside the first 20 minutes. second—placed arsenal play aston villa — you can watch that live on bbc two at 2:15pm. and later, league leaders chelsea travel to birmingham. two female fighters made history overnight. katie taylor and amanda serrano served up a classic at the iconic madison square garden. it's a boxing fight that will be rememberd for years to come. taylor got the win, retaining her undisputed world lightweight boxing title. she won on points via a split decision over amanda serrano, who proved to be a really dangerous

at goodison park, that pitch invasion has brought mixed opinions.s brought mixed opinions. it is a cause for concern because there i has brought mixed opinions. it is a cause for concern because there is| cause for concern because there is going to be that minority that takes it too far. t going to be that minority that takes it too far. . ., going to be that minority that takes it too far. , ., , it too far. i can understand why t-eole it too far. i can understand why people would — it too far. i can understand why people would do _ it too far. i can understand why people would do it. _ it too far. i can understand why people would do it. it's - it too far. i can understand why people would do it. it's very . people would do it. it's very difficult _ people would do it. it's very difficult in the heat of the moment. but such— difficult in the heat of the moment. but such scenes are becoming worryingly commonplace. swindon say their players were verbally and physically abused last night after they were engulfed by fans following their defeat to port

let's take it back to goodison park, the pitch invasion there as everton fans celebrated avoiding relegationhe sky bet league 2 semifinal between swindon town and port vale. another shows huddersfield town found celebrating getting through to the play—off final on the pitch. and following the match between nottingham forest and sheffield united, where a nottingham forest fan was jailed for head—butting billy sharp. what is going on? geoff pearson is a professor of law at the university of manchester. can you talk us through why we are seeing this increase in pitch invasions? are you expecting to see some of those pitch invasions taking place? tt some of those pitch invasions taking lace? , , :, , , , some of those pitch invasions taking lace? , :, place? it is possible. the fact that we don't know _ place? it is possible. the fact that we don't know for _ place? it is possible. the fact that we don't know for sure _ place? it is possible. the fact that we don't know for sure tells - place? it is possible. the fact that we don't know for sure tells us - place? it is possible. the fact that l

everton got an absolutely massive 1—0 win over chelsea at a jubilant goodison park in the premier league game in hand. brazillian richarlison profitted from a mistake from chelsea captain cesar azpilicueta to slot home. everton defended valliantly from there. england number one, jordan pickford made a number of unbelievable saves to help his side to what could be a precious three points. tottenham are back up to fourth — for the time being — after a 3—1 home win over leicester city. there were two goals for son heung min and one for harry kane. arsenal will reclaim fourth spot with a win at west ham united — that match kicks off in around 10 minutes time celtic have edged closer to a 52nd scottish title despite being held to a 1—1 draw at home by nearest challengers rangers. celtic are six points clear with only three games remaining and have a huge 19—goal advantage over the defending champions. 0lly foster reports. it to the match that divides a city and defined seasons. when the smoke cleared on this may day meeting, it was celtic that lit the old firm fire. the opening goal was made

we start with the jubilant scenes at goodison park, as everton secured english premier league survivaln to the pitch to celebrate, as frank lampard's side won 3—2. they were 2—0 down at half time, and it looked as though matters might go to the final day of the season to avoid relegation. dominic calvert—lewin got the winner, just five minutes from time, to seal a sensational victory, guaranteeing everton�*s place in the top flight next season. coming in here at 3.5 months ago with my staff, amazing stuff i've got working with me, positive people that worked so hard and trying to affect things, and then getting a real action for the players, getting action for the players, getting a reaction from the fans, feeling a bit of unity when probably when i came and it looked like it was split. this club is special and i'm very proud to be the manager of everton on this night. in germany, it's advantage hamburg, after the first leg of their promotion—relegation play—off against hertha berlin. they won 1—0 at the olympic stadium, with ludovit reis scoring the only goal of the game early in the

brentford players ivan toney and rico henry claimed that their families were racially abused at goodison parkmedia after the game that the bees won 3—2. everton say... it's the second leg of the championship play—off semi—final between huddersfield town and luton tonight. it's one—all after last week's first leg at kenilworth road. huddersfield are favourites to reach the final against either nottingham forest or sheffield united. but never write off luton, who were playing non—league football only 8 years ago. jonathan park is at thejohn smiths stadium. poised between his field in luton and the two teams played out at the road they scored first in a game with them taking it back in the first half and either the sites featuring the playoff mix come the end of the season and frankly not many people, including fans of both sides, really. in the print leave just three years ago, theyjust, they were not on the team is eight years ago but bidding to become the first to play the premier league. there were the first division team but they got relegated the season before the premier league started an

was involved in an altercation with the crystal palace manager patrick vieira after their win at goodison park incidents involving pyrotechnics and fans entering the pitch. last nights pitch invasion was the fit sense monday. the national chief constable police says he's against bringing back fences and backgrounds but says clubs may have to make radical changes their stadium. clubs may have to look at some sort of investment about how to keep people off the playing surface without erecting fences. you see some mechanisms around wembley for example which make it difficult for people to get onto the pitch quickly, which seems to be quite effective. they can be collapsed in a need of emergency should you need to evacuate from the pitch. i think it is incumbent on all of us to look at a range of measures, some might be physical measures, like barriers, not fences, the need to be sanctions for people who go on the pitches, and there needs to be an understanding between fans, players, clubs, everyone, that the pitch is for the players. well the premier league season comes to a close on sunday. lead

the crucial breakthrough came early in the second half at goodison park, richarlison pouncing and finishingw with rangers. the home side took the lead in the old dirm derby after 20 minutes, jota with the close—range finish. but rangers got their eqauliser mid—way through the second half thanks to fashion sakala. the result means celtic stay six points clear at the top with three games to go. and ronnie o'sullivan has made a strong start in the final of the world snooker championship at the crucible as he looks to win a record—equalling seventh title. o'sullivan leads the 2019 winner judd trump by five frames to three after the first sesssion. the first to 18 wins. play resumes at 7pm. and in the women's super league, arsenal are within a point of leaders chelsea after thrashing aston villa 7—0. all the results are on the bbc sport website. arsenal lead 2—1 at west ham in the premier league withjust arsenal lead 2—1 at west ham in the premier league with just over one hour played. that's it. i'll be back with the late news at 10pm. now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. have a ver

effectively but they are at stake effectively but they are losing 1— 02 crystal palace currently at goodison parkgood for crystal palace at the end of the season. a huge game from early as they are drawing with aston villa at they are drawing with aston villa at the moment as burnley are currently in the relegation zone and a win or a draw was it and move above leave tonight at villa park. chelsea look tonight at villa park. chelsea look to secure third with a win over leicester but not going so well for them as lester are up 1—0 behind a james madison goal. a fan has beenjailed after running on to the pitch and headbutting sheffield united's captain billy sharp at the end of their play—off defeat at nottingham forest's city ground on tuesday night. sharp was knocked to the ground and required four stitches for a cut on his lip. forest season ticket—holder robert biggs, who's 30, pleaded guilty to assault and occasioning actual bodily harm and was jailed for 2h weeks. wales have called up the uncapped nathan broadhead for next month's world cup play—off final. the sunderland striker has scored 13

meanwhile everton could guarantee their safety with a win against crystal palace at goodison park. understand the situation and be understand what we need and what we want and we have to prepare as much as we can to get it. a fan has beenjailed after running on to a pitch and headbutting sheffield united captain billy sharp at the end of nottingham forest's playoff match with sheffield united. sharp was attacked after his side lost to forest on penalties. he was knocked to the ground and required four stitches to his lip. forest season ticket holder robert biggs, who's 30, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was jailed for 2h weeks. wales have called up the uncapped nathan broadhead to their squad for next month's world cup play—off final — with the sunderland striker having scored 13 goals in 26 games on loan from everton this season. and there's a place in the squad for this man — gareth bale — despite his limited game time for real madrid. it was his two goals against austria that gave rob page's side a place in the final, where they'll face scotland or

brentford striker ivan toney and full back rico henry said their families were racially abused at goodison parkor society for racism." twist in title race. manchester city know they will be crowned premier league champions if they beat aston villa in their final game. that's despite being held to a 2—2 draw at west ham yesterday, they were two down at half time after a brace from jarrod bowen. city fought back after the break, jack grealish pulled one back before an own goal from vladimir coufal levelled the score. city had a chance to win it, but riyad mahrez�*s late penalty was saved. it is going to be a big day for the football club, and for the city. i can't wait. they have got a great record at the stadium, so i can't wait. it is something i've never experienced before, to wind a trophy on the last day of the season, and i can't wait. burnley remain in the bottom three for now after they lost 1—0 at tottenham who are into fourth. it was a harry kane penalty that settled it, given for handball by ashley barnes on the stroke of halftime. spurs are in the final champions league qualification

the relegation zone and everton could be safe with a game left if they beat crystal palace at goodison parkr safety. at the same time, it is all about focusing on ourselves and being ready for the games ahead. to golf next where the us pga championship begins later in oklahoma. the defending champion phil mickelson won't be there, he hasn't played since february. tiger woods has good memories of the southern hills country club, he won the pga title back in 2007. and he'll be back there tonight as he continues his return from that career threatening car crash 1a months ago. he made the cut at last months masters and says he can win his 16th major title this weekend. he'll go round the course with a couple of fellow superstars rory mcilroy and jordan speith. that's all the sport for now. ministers are facing growing calls to bring forward large increases in benefits and the state pension which will be paid from next april. last night the chancellor rushi sunak warned the next few months will tough as he spoke to business leaders about the rising cost of living. one charity in york says that s

meanwhile, everton could guarantee their safety with a win against crystal palace at goodison park.appens on thursday so we understand the situation, we understand what we need and what we want and we just have to prepare as well as we can to get that. england fast bowlerjofra archer is going to miss the entire season with a stress fracture in his lower back. archer's had a pretty rough time of it recently — he hasn't played cricket since last july after two elbow operations. this new injury could cause him to miss the t20 world cup this autumn in australia, as there's no timeframe set for his return. it's a blow to england, who are without seven fast bowlers ahead ofjune's first test against new zealand. rafael nadal is looking to win a record—extending 14th french open title and he'll find out who he'll play in the first round as the draw takes place soon. the spaniard looked in good spirits as he trained with stefanos tsitsipas on wednesday. nadal was knocked out in the third round at the italian 0pen last week after a chronic foot problem flared up during his match against denis

yesterday, but the major talking point came after what proved to be richarlison's match—winner at goodison parknning high, his goal, here it is, securing a 1—0 win over chelsea that keeps alive their hopes of maintaining their 68—year stay in the top flight. ronnie 0'sullivan is just six frames from a record—equalling 7th world snooker final. fans have been packing in to see the rocket against 2019 winnerjudd trump, where they've witnessed all sides of his game. that included a warning by the match referee over an obscene gesture he made after he'd snookered himself, he is being filmed for an all—access documentary at the moment. he has been head and shoulders above his opponent, 12—5 he leads. you can see how it plays out from 1pm on bbc two. mark cavendish will compete at the the giro d'italia for the first time since 2013. he's been named in the quick—step alpha vinyl team for the event which begins on friday. back in late 2020 he was considering retirement after injury, illness and depression hampered his form. cavendish, who turns 37 this month, made a stunning return to the podium with fo

brentford striker ivan toney and full—back rico henry said their families were racially abused at goodison park it could have been worse though. guardiola's side coming from 2—0 down for the first time since he took charge. mind you, it could have been better too — with riyad mahrez having a penalty saved when it was 2—2. it's still in their hands. with a win in their final game at home to aston villa sealing a fourth title in five years. we are lucky. lucky to have our home game. we don't have to look for anything else. wejust go game. we don't have to look for anything else. we just go there, game. we don't have to look for anything else. wejust go there, and win our game and i'm pretty sure that it will be sold out. it will be full and we will be ready for will help us and we will help them. we will do the perfect game to win the title. it's going to be a big day for this football— it's going to be a big day for this football club and for the city. can't — football club and for the city. can't wait. we had a great record at the etihad _ can't wait. we had a great record at the etihad over th

zone and everton could be safe with a game against arsenal left if they beat crystal palace at goodison parkto build seven stadiums for the finals in qatar. fifa said it was assessing the proposition and was already looking at ways to compensate workers with the organising committee. qatar's organisers say they have worked 'tirelessly�* with international groups for the rights of workers. to golf next where the us pga championship begins later in oklahoma. the defending champion phil mickelson won't be there, he hasn't played since february. tiger woods has good memories of the southern hills country club, he won the title back in 2007. and he'll be back there tonight as he continues his return from that career threatening car crash 14 months ago. he made the cut at last months masters and says he can win his 16th major title this weekend. he'll go round the course with a couple of fellow superstars rory mcllroy and jordan speith. they are both just great to play with. they are quick, they are positive, the out the two with may be the most majors, in the whole field. we're just a few hours a

the latest incident at goodison park diverted attention away from celebrations.s, he said he had nothing to say. so that result means it's one of burnley or leeds, who'll be relegated on the final day of the season. burnley were held to a i—all draw at aston villa. it all looked rosy when ashley barnes converted a first—half penalty. emi buendia got villa back in the game though and villa pushed for a winner in the second half, burnley keeper nick pope making several saves. burnley move out of the relegation zone, with leeds now occupying that final spot. chelsea have all but secured third place, after a h draw with leicester at stamford bridge. james maddison put the visitors one up, before marcos alonso levelled for chelsea. thomas tuchel�*s side are three points above spurs, but with a far better goal difference. there was also a pitch invasion in the league two play—off semi—final last night, where the swindon town manager ben garner called for action to be taken by the football authorities, after their defeat to port vale. the match went to penalties, after

brentford striker ivan toney and full—back rico henry said their families were racially abused at goodison park from tennis this morning at the age of 28. as a teenager, robson reached the fourth round of the us open and here at wimbledon, as well as winning silver in the mixed doubles with andy murray at the 2012 olympics. she says the decision to retire was forced upon her after having three hip operations. really a tough one for laura robson. the great teenage talent. the upside in one sense is she will be part of our commentary team, across the bbc, and wimbledon. tough decision, three hip operations, couldn't come back. another indication of how brutal top—level sport is on your body, andy murray also had those issues. saying he is still going. let's get somewhere that. i have some good news, more of this across parts of the country. not everyone but at the moment large amounts of cloud around and grey across as a scotland and north—east england where is this a shot from the board this shows it is wet. the radar confirms that, heavy rain in north—east england, parts of central and southern