SIMON JONES: Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure believes he is not regarded as one of the best players in the world because he is from Africa. Toure has scored 22 goals this season, helping City win the League Cup and challenge for the Premier League title.
Hamilton conquers the rain to seal record pole for Chinese Grand Prix as Rosberg fluffs his lines in title battle
Lewis Hamilton cemented his place in British Formula One history by claiming the 34th pole position of his Formula One career ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Don't attack Pardew, he's doing a good job at Newcastle
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Houchen, Whiteside, Gerrard, Whelan and Villa are in my top five cup goals...
Gareth Bale could not have secured his first medal at Real Madrid in more spectacular style and it left me thinking about the best goals I've seen in domestic cup finals...
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Liverpool will miss the bite of guard dog Henderson in midfield
Rosberg blames spin on info, Ricciardo trumps Vettel again, and Alonso crushing Kimi in one-sided Ferrari duel
FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED IN SEPANG: Lewis Hamilton will head into tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix holding a giant psychological edge over Nico Rosberg after sending his team-mate, and biggest rival for the title, into a spin on Saturday - quite literally.
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Pochettino: Southampton board will decide Shaw's future
Chaos at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool sub Dobbie attacked by his own coach and fans throw tennis balls and tangerines on pitch
Lallana: I've no pace or power but my magic feet took me to the top with Saints and England
NEIL ASHTON: Adam Lallana is a ball player, making things happen for club and country by drifting across the front three positions, always looking for the killer pass. 'People say I've got a continental style but I just try to be myself,' said Lallana.
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Elche: Miranda rises high to send La Liga leaders six points clear before Diego Costa adds late penalty
Joao Miranda's brilliant header and a Diego Costa penalty helped Atletico Madrid close in on the Spanish title ahead of the visit of Chelsea. The Blues will take on Atletico at the Vicente Calderon in the Champions League on Tuesday night and for large periods of this match their semi-final opponents were unimpressive.
He's the best in Europe! Nobody is a match for Gerrard in his new deeper role, roars Rodgers
If turning Liverpool into champions-elect stands as Brendan Rodgers' greatest achievement, reinventing Steven Gerrard as the deep-lying focal point of their title charge cannot be far behind.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Williams' Wolff isn't the fastest woman in the world... her F1 story is primarily a publicity stunt
MARTIN KEOWN: Everton defender Stones can be England's new hope
I first watched John Stones play for England's Under 21s against Moldova in September and he immediately caught my eye. I was taken by his quality in possession and I like the fact that he never shies away from trying to make a pass.
Even little kids call me sumo... but I don't care: Meet Luton's McNulty, the internet sensation who's back in the BIG time
Brentford promoted to Championship one year on from final day heartache at Griffin Park
Brentford will be playing Championship football next season after a dramatic day in League One ensured their automatic promotion alongside Wolves.
The 6 stars of the season... so, who's your No 1? Suarez, Sturridge, Hazard, Toure and Lallana battle it out to be player of the year
MARTIN KEOWN: Manchester City are spineless without big three of Kompany, Toure and Aguero
Manchester City's title dream might be crumbling around them but they have nobody to blame but themselves. City have been too reliant on the spine of Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero.
TODAY IN SPORT
- Blackpool sub Stephen Dobbie attacked by coach and fans throw tangerines and tennis balls on pitch in bizarre protest during Burnley derby mayhem
- Lallana: I've no pace or power but my magic feet took me to the top NEIL ASHTON: Adam Lallana is a ball player, making things happen for club and country
- McNulty doesn't care if little kids call him sumo In the wake of Luton Town's promotion to the Football League, a picture of their Player of the Season went viral...
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JONATHAN McEVOY: Wolff isn't the fastest woman in the world...
Her Formula One story is primarily a publicity stunt... Danica Patrick is ahead of her
- Miranda leaps into the crowd in Atletico win Joao Miranda's brilliant header and a Diego Costa penalty helped Atletico Madrid close in on the Spanish title
- Brentford promoted to Championship a year on from final day heartache Brentford will be in the Championship next season after a dramatic day in League One
- A day after six-timer, tipster Turner bashes bookies again with 26-1 Good Friday treble Sam Turner gave punters an Easter Bank Holiday bonus
- Fuel to rule! Bale, Gerrard and Oxlade-Chamberlain join forces for new £10m advert See EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes imagery and watch the advert here
- TIM HENMAN EXCLUSIVE: Murray is still a class act He expects Murray to overcome the departure of his Ivan Lendl and add to his two Grand Slams
- So, who's your No 1? Suarez, Sturridge and Gerrard up against Hazard, Toure and Lallana in race to win player of the year Nominees are revealed
- Stings can only get better: Watch incredible moment Larrazabal is forced to flee swarm of giant angry hornets on course in Malaysia... and dive into lake to escape!
- Chew can't be serious? Dortmund boss Klopp sparks bidding war as fans battle it out to buy... a piece of his chewing gum! Ebay bonanza for gum
- Eyes on the road! Maldonado spins off after checking steering wheel... and then he crashes into pit wall at Chinese Grand Prix More woe for Lotus driver
- It's child's play! Chelsea stars Terry, Torres and Lampard taught a lesson in scoring by club's Under-8s squad Easter fun for the Blues
- He really is Usain Bale! Sprint king Bolt says Real Madrid ace is the fastest player in world Usain Bolt is the latest sporting star to hail Bale's stunning effort
- David Haye could come out of retirement AGAIN after successful shoulder surgery The former heavyweight world champion had surgery last November
- The high life: Wolves midfielder Jamie O'Hara walks the red carpet at film premiere with glamour model wife Danielle Lloyd Pair enjoyed night out
- In Good Kompany: Manchester City captain Vincent to open sports bars in Belgium The bars, named 'Good Kompany', are located in Brussels and Antwerp
- The wheel heroes... 'How can anyone not want to support these guys?' says JAMIE REDKNAPP as he meets the Help For Heroes team
- Wenger watches as Chelsea kids see off his young Gunners ADAM SHERGOLD: It was a shame that such a horrible goal settled this FA Youth Cup semi
- Barcelona's title bid hit by Neymar blow The Brazil star suffered a foot injury and will be out for four weeks... and Jordi Alba faces a spell on the sidelines too
- NICO ROSBERG: Expect Lewis and me to go head-to-head once more We move on full speed. It is fantastic and I am thankful to Mercedes that they let us race like that
- He earns a fortune, but is he worth it? Andreas Christensen shone for Chelsea in the Youth Cup to show he was worth his glistening reputation
- Injury puts Robson out of Wimbledeon MIKE DICKSON: Laura Robson will miss Wimbledon after opting to have surgery on her troublesome left wrist
- Liverpool is buzzing as Gerrard and Co close in on the title DOMINIC KING: But for the Class of 1990, winning the league was business as usual
- Picture perfect... Hamilton and Alonso poke fun at their rivalry Who can forget their simmering feud while at McLaren? But the duo looked at ease in China
- All hail, Bale! Real star takes selfie on open-top bus as Madrid enjoy triumphant homecoming after beating Barcelona Gareth Bale's goal won Real the Copa del Rey
- Drogba does a Beckham! Ex-Chelsea striker launches men's underwear range Galatasaray star strips off to unveil design which will be sold for charity
- James Tomkins assault trial delayed after 'incompetent' police and prosecutors lose CCTV footage of West Ham star Star faces trial wait
- Appetite for the title: Lampard enjoys lunch with fiancee Bleakley ahead of must-win clash against Sunderland Frank Lampard enjoyed a lunch in Chelsea
- Not sure this one will take off... Woodgate stars in cringeworthy advert for Boro tickets Ex-England defender shows of his 'new bird' as part of the promotion
- Monster rucks! England rugby stars unleash inner beasts in hilarious videos England Sevens stars have morphed into monster alter-egos
- Al Qaeda fighter labelled 'Arsenal player' said to be Portuguese who may have taken part in coaching sessions at the club It's NOT Lassana Diarra
- Bale's 'perfect night' as Lineker tells him 'you're now a superstar' Gareth Bale was in dreamland after winning first trophy since moving to Spain for a record fee
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Hamilton's on track for third win on the spin in China after using SIMULATOR to get to grips with circuit
Lewis Hamilton talks viewers through the track - Ronaldo joins in Real Madrid's celebrations... but he didn't don a full kit like John Terry! Cristiano Ronaldo is still not sure whether he will be fit for Bayern Munich
- Seen anything you like, David? Man United boss Moyes watches summer target Mangala in action David Moyes was in the stands as he watched a trio of targets in Lisbon
- Aguero manages just 57 minutes on his return Sergio Aguero made his first Premier League start since January 29 but he couldn't fire City to a much-needed victory
- EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool's secret weapon knows nothing about football MATT LAWTON: But as Victoria Pendleton will testify, Dr Steve Peters is incredibly well regarded
- Learn from me! Rooney behaves himself on the streets of Manchester... just days after three of his United team-mates were fined for antics Rooney was out for meal
- Did you see that? Borini lands himself in the book after jibe at the assistant referee Fabio Borini made the cheeky gesture... and earned himself a yellow
- Kroos hits a cracker to set up a German cup final date with Dortmund Manchester United target Toni Kroos scored but it was the Kaiserslautern fans who lit up the show
- Don't expect a welcome like the royals! Dan Carter has warned England to expect an altogether more hostile reception when they arrive in New Zealand
- Floyd's ready to fry Maidana... Mayweather spotted at burger restaurant in Vegas ahead of big fight WBC welterweight world champ in relaxed mood
- Red Bull boss Christian Horner spices up his life after stepping out with girlfriend Geri Halliwell Red Bull's team principal enjoyed time out ahead of Chinese Grand Prix
- Vintage Fergie! Former United boss set to auction £3million of his wine collection Sir Alex Ferguson's collection includes signed memorabilia
- Shakira says Pique will be president of Barcelona... and she (wolf) will be first lady The pop star believes her defender partner will soon run the Nou Camp
- Luiz, Oscar and Co pull out all the stops as Ramires' son Davi enjoys big birthday cake Chelsea's Brazilian quartet helped celebrate at fourth birthday party
- Reckon you can turn it around in less than 24 hours, lads? Wembley prepares for Froch-Groves II showdown Fight takes place a day after England vs Peru
- Neymar's found himself a new supermodel girlfriend... The Barca and Brazil star has another beau in the shape of supermodel Gabriella Lenzi
- REVEALED: Port Vale skipper Loft's broken cheekbone after training ground bust-up This is the shocking image of the damage inflicted on Doug Loft
- Which Dortmund man is struggling to put on a T-shirt after cup win? The in-demand figure channeled his inner Mario Balotelli, who famously battled a bib
- Show us your pots! Cole mocks Arsenal fans with trophy jibe Joe Cole appeared to gesture the lifting of a trophy after being jeered by Gunners fans
- Recipe for success? Chisora turns chef as he vows to cook up a treat against rival Fury Dereck Chisora intends to send Tyson Fury to 'the naughty corner'
- Beckham battling billionaire car dealer and shipping businesses in opposition to new MLS club's Miami stadium David Beckham has hit a major hurdle in his plans
- On the move, Scott? Sinclair set for City exit after girlfriend Flanagan lets slip couple are building house in London Star is on loan at West Brom but is set for exit
- Mayweather offers fans tickets for Maidana fight... if they can write the best caption for a clip of his TWO Bugattis Yet more extravagance from the superstar boxer
- Williams poses for Fitness magazine and reveals she learned to be proud of her body World No 1 Serena Williams is proud of her curves
Season at glance
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- Yaya Toure: 'To some people, black players are animals not human beings… and I'm not rated because I'm...
- Lewis Hamilton conquers the rain to take pole in China with Daniel Ricciardo qualifying second and Sebastian...
- Roberto Martinez slams David Moyes' excuses for Manchester United crisis
- EXCLUSIVE: Laurent Koscielny in new deal talks as Arsenal look to fend off Man United and Chelsea interest
- Peter Moores completes England cricket comeback after being unveiled as new Test coach
- David Moyes has no qualms about Everton departure and insists he didn't stab Toffees fans in the back
- Arsenal bolster hotel security after series of late-night problems
- JAMIE CARRAGHER: Don't attack Alan Pardew, he's doing a good job at Newcastle
- Jamie Carragher's top five Cup final goals: Steven Gerrard's strike against West Ham in 2006 tops the list
- Sherwood slams Tottenham squad as all 'too similar' and bemoans lack of world-class star ahead of Fulham...
- West Ham striker Dylan Tombides tragically dies aged 20 after losing cancer battle
- Lewis Hamilton has no problems adjusting to Chinese time as Mercedes star searches for third straight win in...
- JAMIE REDKNAPP: Liverpool will miss the bite of guard dog Jordan Henderson
- Rosberg blames spin on wrong information, Ricciardo trumps Vettel again, and Alonso crushing Kimi in...
- Adil Rami offered to Manchester United after move to AC Milan hits the bricks
- Sturridge, Sterling, Hazard, Shaw, Ramsey and Barkley nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year Award
- Paulinho attracting interest from Roma as Spurs midfielder's future remains uncertain
- Blackpool sub Stephen Dobbie attacked by coach and fans throw tangerines and tennis balls on pitch in...
- Adam Lallana: I've no pace or power but my magic feet took me to the top with Southampton and England
- Bradley Johnson looking for Norwich to construct a vital win against Liverpool
- Stings can only get better: Watch incredible moment golfer Pablo Larrazabal is forced to flee swarm of giant angry hornets on course in Malaysia... and dive into lake to escape!
- Slumdog midfielder: Teenager, 16, whose mother is a prostitute, to train with Manchester United
- Could Messi's time at Barcelona be drawing to a close? Contract talks stall as £250m star believes Catalan giants would sell him
- Roberto Martinez slams David Moyes' excuses for Manchester United crisis
- Adil Rami offered to Manchester United after move to AC Milan hits the bricks
- West Ham striker Dylan Tombides tragically dies aged 20 after losing cancer battle
- Yaya Toure: 'To some people, black players are animals not human beings… and I'm not rated because I'm African'
- Chelsea already planning victory parade if they end season with Premier League and Champions League triumphs
- EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Bale, Steven Gerrard and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain join forces for new £10m drinks advert
- Blackpool sub Stephen Dobbie attacked by coach and fans throw tangerines and tennis balls on pitch in bizarre protest during Burnley derby mayhem
- Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge, Eden Hazard, Yaya Toure, Steven Gerrard and Adam Lallana nominated for Player of Year award
- Usain Bolt claims Gareth Bale's athletic past was key to his Real Madrid wonder goal against Barcelona
- Arsenal bolster hotel security after series of late-night problems
- Liverpool fans set up banners around training base ahead of crunch title clash with Norwich pleading... make us dream!
- Mourinho madness, super Suarez, Moyes misery and drama at top and bottom of the table... 10 reasons why this season's Premier League has been the craziest ever
- Man United have 'failed' in David Moyes' first season, admits 'suffering' Phil Neville
- Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: Gareth Bale scores stunning late winner to clinch Copa del Rey and win first trophy in Spain
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Elche: Miranda rises high to send La Liga leaders six points clear before Diego Costa adds late penalty
- Leighton Baines: David Moyes and Roberto Martinez are completely different… Everton have thrown off the shackles this season
- Cristiano Ronaldo still unsure whether he will be fit to face Bayern Munich in Champions League semi-final
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Bournemouth 2-4 Sheffield Wednesday: Best and Maguire strike late on for victory
Doncaster 0-2 Derby: George Thorne and Chris Martin keep Rams in the hunt for automatic promotion
Derby ensured Burnley must wait to start their Premier League party as they eased to a routine victory thanks to goals from George Thorne and Chris Martin.
FORMULA ONE
Rosberg v Hamilton: Which Mercedes star is in driving seat for the title?
PHIL DUNCAN: The drivers' championship already looks like a straight duel between Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. So, how do the pair match up in Formula One's five key areas?
FOOTBALL
Liverpool fans set up banners around training base ahead of crunch title clash with Norwich pleading... make us dream!
Liverpool fans have been singing their side's praises all season on their unexpected march to a Premier league title challenge but some supporters went the extra mile. To wish their side luck ahead of Sunday's clash with Norwich, some devoted Kopites draped banners at the club's Melwood training ground.
Ronaldo and Marcelo back training with Real Madrid as they race the clock to be fit for Bayern Munich
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with his team-mates on Friday as he battles to regain fitness .
It's child's play! Chelsea stars Terry, Torres and Lampard taught a lesson in scoring by club's Under-8s squad
It's a dream fulfilled for most young Chelsea fans when they get the chance to watch their heroes in action at Stamford Bridge.
With 11 in five games against Norwich, Suarez is ready to join Van Persie, Shearer, Cole and Phillips in the 30-goal club
Moyes' record over his first 50 games better than Sir Alex, Wenger, Shankly and Clough
Sportsmail can reveal that, over the first 50 games of their respective tenures, the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Bill Shankly and Brian Clough did not fare as well as David Moyes.
Watch Bale, Gerrard and the Ox join forces in £10m ad
Gareth Bale was hailed as Real Madrid's Welsh wonder after his stunning Copa del Rey heroics over Barcelona earlier this week. And now the world's most expensive star as revealed his 'fuel to rule' along with Steven Gerrard and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Mourinho madness, super Suarez, Moyes misery and drama at top and bottom of the table... 10 reasons why this season's Premier League has been the craziest ever
He left a hero... now he returns a villain: Moyes set for frosty Goodison Park reception amid disastrous season with United
IAN LADYMAN: The last time David Moyes stood on the pitch at Goodison Park, it was all about him. This weekend, he will return to find not much has changed.
REVEALED: Chelsea plan end-of-season victory parade... but Gerrard and Costa may have something to say about that!
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has distributed letters to 55,000 residents and businesses warning of street closures on Sunday, May 25 if the Blues end their season by winning a trophy.
BOXING AND UFC
Don't forget your binoculars! Here's the view from Row Z as Wembley has trial run ahead of Froch-Groves II showdown
Quigg's opponent Munyai strips off for weigh-in after failing first attempt
Tshifhiwa Munyai was forced to get naked ahead of his fight with Scott Quigg after failing to make the weight for their world title bout.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
Watch the incredible moment when top golfer is forced to flee swarm of giant angry hornets before diving into a lake to escape!
TIM HENMAN: Murray is still a class act, no matter who is coaching him
Andy Murray was just 15 when he met Tim Henman for the first time. The young Scot idolised the then-British No 1 and would often seek out his advice, whether it be on tour or during Davis Cup weeks.
Hull has retired twice due to ill health... now he's back and ready to take on O'Sullivan
Robin Hull is not what he terms the 'emotional sort'. On Saturday, 11 years after he was crippled by a virus and three since he retired for a second time, the lowest-ranked player in the World Championship faces the most talented to ever hold a cue.
THE BEST OPINION IN SPORT... NOW TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
MARTIN SAMUEL - THE DEBATE: It's not the word 'City' holding Hull back, it's 110 years of having won nothing... sharing a name with Newcastle and West Ham has hardly done Manchester United any harm
In an interview with Sportsmail last week, Dr Assem Allam talked of making Hull City a global entity simply by changing the name to Hull Tigers. Monday's column challenged that idea and so did quite a lot of you. It's nice that we agree sometimes. Contrary to what you might think, I really don't enjoy confrontation.
Liverpool don't have their historic title won yet as Mourinho works his magic over Easter... and City can rise again
JEFF POWELL: The notion that the championship is now in Liverpool's own hands is only partly true. The prize is in Chelsea's gift, too. Even though they could yet present it to City.
Grinding Yaya down, dodgy Demichelis and no support for Aguero... the five reasons why Man City's title chase is ending in 'disaster'
CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester City's Premier League title hopes have faded dramatically following Wednesday's 2-2 draw at home to bottom-of-the-table Sunderland. Sportsmail assesses where it has gone wrong for City.
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Meeting the wheel heroes: Read how our Jamie was left stunned by the spirit and courage of those giving Help For Heroes
SPORTSMAIL HALL OF FAME
- Roy Keane: He's always spoken his mind but on the pitch his feet did the talking - this all-action hero could do everything (including taming Vieira)
- Zinedine Zidane: He was God, the King, the Master, a man for the big occasion - however, there'll always be a butt
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Heptathlon's original Golden Girl who became the First Lady of track and field
- Steffi Graf: Germany's golden girl was queen of the court and the greatest sportswoman who ever lived
- Ronaldo: The assassin who made you smile as he ruled the world and scored goals for fun
- Sam Tomkins: The Superman of Super League who lifted an entire sport
- Sir Steve Redgrave: The British Bulldog who refused to lose and who set the gold standard for our Olympians
- George Best: Confident, fast, fearless, the most gifted star to grace British football
- Michael Johnson: A record-breaker who owned the track and was so special he could even pull off those golden spikes
- Diego Maradona: He had the Hand of God and a divine left foot and was perhaps the greatest footballer of all-time
- Richie McCaw: The All Blacks' most decorated captain who is one of the true rugby greats
- Desert Orchid: Glorious grey who won the hearts of the nation
- Ayrton Senna: Master of the track who lived life on the edge and whose shadow still hangs over F1
- Tiger Woods by Derek Lawrenson... the man who ripped up the record books to elevate golf to new heights
- Muhammad Ali by Jeff Powell... The world's greatest in and out of the ring
- Seb Coe by Matt Lawton... from Olympics glory to running London 2012, why he's Britain's Golden Boy
- Graham Gooch by Nasser Hussain... he was the best cricketer I ever played with
- Roger Federer by Mike Dickson... the tennis legend is the first into our Hall of Fame