MARTIN SAMUEL, CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Football folk in Spain clearly have long memories. How could BATE Borisov cause such anguish on one night in the Bernabeu Stadium more than seven years ago? This was the fixture mentioned when plans to revamp the Champions League were floated last week. 'More interesting games, less uninteresting games', is the demand - Madrid versus BATE being cited as an example of a fixture that floats nobody's boat.
Why has the referee not stopped the fight? Watch Eubank Snr implore son not to hit Blackwell's head just minutes before he collapsed
These are the dramatic pictures that show Chris Eubank Snr imploring his son not to target Nick Blackwell's head during the fight at Wembley Arena. Having watched his son dominate the first eight rounds, Eubank Snr questioned why the referee had not stopped the match and the former two-weight world champion predicted Blackwell would be hurt if the punishment continued. Finally, two rounds later, the referee Victor Loughlin did call a halt to the fight when Blackwell could no longer see out of his left eye. The dethroned British champion later collapsed on the canvas after the results were read out and was immediately treated by paramedics. He is now in an induced coma in hospital.
Just look at them now! Kane and Vardy have come a long way in just three years
SAMI MOKBEL: You may have been on the internet over the last couple of days and come across a photo of Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane looking glum while sitting on a substitutes' bench. The picture was taken in May 2013. Kane - on loan at Leicester - is perched next to Vardy ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final second leg at Watford, a match their side lost. Fast forward three years and plenty has changed. Kane and Vardy are first-team regulars for their clubs, battling it out for the Premier League Golden Boot.
Casillas extends run without conceding to over 700 minutes but European champions lack cutting edge
ROMANIA 0-0 SPAIN: Romania and Spain played out an uninspiring goalless draw as the European champions failed to overcome stubborn hosts in a game short on genuine quality at the Cluj Arena.
Blackwell in induced coma after suffering bleeding to his brain having taken beating from Eubank Jnr
JENNIFER CAPRIATI AT 40: America's one-time golden girl is now a virtual recluse after injuries and drugs took their toll
MIKE DICKSON: Jennifer Capriati turns 40 on Tuesday, a sobering thought for people who remember arguably the greatest wonderkid of any mainstream sport. Twenty seven years have elapsed since she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine - headline: 'And she's only 13! - a hallowed status symbol for any athlete in America. Yet there has been no happy ending for the adolescent phenomenon. Instead the cover girl became the poster child for the dangers of having too much of everything forced upon someone so young.
Konta joins Watson in Miami last eight after hard-fought victory over Vesnina
MIKE DICKSON IN MIAMI: British tennis clocked another achievement after Jo Konta made it two British female players in the Miami Open last 16 for the first time.
Barkley and Walker play 'rock, paper, scissors' to decide who has to be ball boy
Ross Barkley was left chasing warm-up balls at half-time during England's 3-2 friendly victory in Germany on Saturday, when he lost a playground favourite game with Kyle Walker. After coming out without a ball, the England subs played 'rock, paper, scissors' to determine who had to go back and fetch them.
Harry's Cruyff tribute: England star says turn against Germany 'was a great feeling and one I won't forget'
Tottenham striker Harry Kane paid his very own tribute to Johan Cruyff against Germany when he pulled off the Dutchman's signature turn before finding the back of the net. Tributes have poured in for Cruyff this week following the death of the attacker aged 68 following a short battle with cancer - but it was Kane's in Berlin that felt most apt. 'Was it a dedication to Cruyff? Maybe,' the Tottenham striker told reporters following England's sensational comeback victory against Germany.
Richards, Agbonlahor, Gayle and Campbell put relegation battle to one side as Premier League stars enjoy night out in Dubai club
EXCLUSIVE: Despite being embroiled in a relegation battle, Crystal Palace's Dwight Gayle and Fraizer Campbell joined Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor and defender Micah Richards for a night out in Dubai. The Premier League quartet had the Easter weekend off due to the international break and they took advantage of a rare break by jetting off to the United Arab Emirates.
Cambridge win Boat Race for first time in four years after leaving rivals Oxford trailing in their wake
Cambridge have claimed victory over Oxford in the men's boat race for the first time since 2012. Cambridge took the lead early in the race and never let go as Oxford struggled in the rough conditions on the River Thames. This improves Cambridge's lead in the overall boat race head-to-head record to 82-79.
Kohli fires India into World T20 semis with blistering knock in win over Australia
Australia crashed out of the World Twenty20 as a Virat Kohli-inspired India booked their place in the semi-finals with a six-wicket victory. Kohli - ranked second in the ICC T20 batsman rankings, one place above England's Alex Hales - smashed Australia's hapless attack around the Mohali Stadium, racing to an unbeaten 82 off 51 balls to see India over the line with five balls to spare. With India requiring a daunting 39 off their final three overs, the 27-year-old cracked 32 off 11 balls to take his side to the brink of victory.
Afghanistan upset West Indies with six-run victory... but why was Gayle celebrating?
Afghanistan held their nerve to beat West Indies by six runs in a World Twenty20 Super 10 stage match in Nagpur on Sunday to register their first win in Group One and ruin their opponents' 100 per cent record. West Indies opted to field as Afghanistan rode an unbeaten 48 off 40 balls by Najibullah Zadran to post 123-7 and their bowlers then saw the team home, with off-spinner Mohammad Nabi and leg-spinner Rashid Khan taking two wickets each.
THE PICK OF MAILONLINE'S SPORTS WRITING
Lightning stops play! Cipriani scores Sale's winning try after match was suspended
SALE 27-20 LEICESTER: Danny Cipriani scored a match-winning try against Leicester as Sale maintained their unbeaten home record in the Aviva Premiership in a game that was suspended during the second half due to thunder and lightning. Referee Thomas Foley called the players off with 26 minutes remaining due to the looming storm above the AJ Bell Stadium but it soon subsided and, after a 10-minute break, the match restarted with the Sharks leading 20-13. Although the visitors hit back with a converted try from Vereniki Goneva to level the scores in the 61st minute, Sale won it when Cipriani weaved his way through in the 69th minute and then converted to make it 27-20.
Day clinches World Match Play title with emphatic victory in Texas as Australian returns to top of world rankings
DEREK LAWRENSON IN AUSTIN: Australian Jason Day will go to the Masters next week as the world No 1following his stirring victory in the WGC-Match Play Championship. By reaching the semi-final, the 28 year old had made sure he displaced Jordan Spieth when the latest rankings are released on Monday morning.
Euro 2016
STARS OF SPORT
- Richards, Agbonlahor, Gayle and Campbell party on Dubai break EXCLUSIVE: Palace and Villa stars put relegation battle to one side to enjoy night in Dubai club
- Cobh Ramblers deny offering manager's job to Pellegrini after Manchester City boss is pictured in the Irish town Manuel Pellegrini will leave City this summer
- Just look at them now! Old picture shows how far England stars Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy have come after sharing the Leicester bench at Watford three years ago
- McGregor takes ride with girlfriend as UFC star toasts 'to freedom' Irishman Conor McGregor will reveal the opponent for comeback fight in the next week
- What a Day! Jason clinches the WGC-Dell Match Play title with emphatic victory The Australian celebrated his triumph in Texas with his family
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Stoke pair Joselu and Muniesa celebrate shared birthday dressed up as the Easter Bunny
The duo were surprised with a party organised by team-mate Bojan
- Costa goes from Chelsea villain to hero's welcome back in Brazil Diego Costa, one of the Premier League's most controversial men, was in Lagarto City in Brazil
- 'One, two, three...' Ross Barkley and Kyle Walker played 'rock, paper, scissors' to decide who had to be ball boy during England's win in Germany on Saturday
- United midfielder Schweinsteiger wears knee brace to watch girlfriend Ivanovic Germany captain out with his second knee injury this season
- Fury treats Wembley crowd to karaoke love song before Eubank Jnr bout with Blackwell Tyson Fury later worked as a 'ring girl' during his cousins fight on same bill
- Valencia fans burn effigy of Neville during festival of fire in the city Valencia supporters continue to taunt the former Manchester United defender
- Ronaldo takes part in Portugal training after penalty miss in defeat by Bulgaria The Real Madrid star
- Broner's boxing achievements could be overshadowed by drama outside the ring Police issued an arrest warrant over alleged assault and robbery
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Can Holly give Sky that Friday feeling?
CHARLES SALE: Sky Sports are planning major changes for their 12 Premier League matches on Friday
- Amsterdam ArenA to be renamed Johan Cruyff Arena as Holland pays tribute to hero The nation rose to commemorate the late, great Johan Cruyff
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'Tis but a flesh wound! **WARNING, NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH**
Which player took to social media to reassure fans that his nasty gash is not as bad as it looks? - Ronaldo pays the penalty again as Portugal lose to Bulgaria Ronaldo spurned the chance from the spot - his fourth miss from 12 yards this season
- People thank me for the 5-1 all the time! IAN LADYMAN: Emile Heskey's career is not destined to end in glory. He is no stranger to glory, though
- Hodgson tips Alli to be the new Robson Roy Hodgson has branded Dele Alli as the new Bryan Robson while urging England to emulate Germany
- VanZant is a 'lover not a fighter' as UFC star arrives for Dancing with the Stars rehearsal Paige VanZant appeared on the first show which aired on Monday
- Terry future up in the air... and so is he! John Terry has indicated he is not about to let his career make a crash-landing as he skydived during a break in Dubai
- Mayweather enjoys courtside view as LA Clippers sink Portland Floyd Mayweather sat with actor Mehcad Brooks and girlfriend Doralie Medina
- Frank Lampard prepares for Easter weekend by decorating eggs with daughter Frank Lampard has been enjoying some EGG-cellent family time
- Redknapp gets roped into awkward interview afterJordan wallop Bangladesh 8-0 Harry Redknapp was caught unaware by a mumbling reporter...
- Del Bosque hits the deck in Italy draw Vicente del Bosque was left red-faced after a collision with a linesman saw him take a tumble on the touchline
- Suarez was banished 640 days ago... but he returns a changed man PETE JENSON: He left as a pariah, but ends his exile from international football against Brazil
- Ribery shows off skills in Bayern training Franck Ribery may be retired from international football but the Bayern man showed France what they're missing
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O'Neill: Only 'good-looking' WAGs will be allowed into team hotelMartin O'Neill came under fire when he was accused of making a 'sexist comment'
- Never skip leg day! Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has an enviable pair of pins, which he gladly flaunted on social media ahead of Portugal's friendly
- Pogba and France squad in good spirits ahead of Holland clash The squad continue their preparations for Euro 2016 this season with a friendly on Friday
- Man United midfielder Herrera shows his charitable side as he helps re-home retired racing greyhounds They say a dog is a man's best friend...
- Gerrard shows Carragher the sights as former team-mates enjoy Bieber concert with families The duo have been living it up in LA
- Neymar centre of attention for Brazil Neymar prepares to go head-to-head with Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez on the international stage
- Bouchard falls at first hurdle in Miami The Canadian was beaten by world No 85 Lucie Hradecka as her topsy-turvy season continues
- Benzema trains with Real boss Zidane Karim Benzema put his continued international exile behind him as he trained alongside Zinedine Zidane
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Terry makes a splash
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Keown and Giggs play footpool to predict England and Wales
Did Martin Keown provide a good omen for Three Lions fans ahead of Euro 2016?
- Gerrard coaches LA Galaxy U18s and says he is open to offers at the end of the year Steven Gerrard is already embarking on his coaching career
- Button relaxes with girlfriend Brittny by the sea and says it is 'best medicine for jet lag' McLaren driver Button has taken some time to cool down
- Fabregas sarcastically complains about late-night UEFA doping 'surprise' The 28-year-old was part of a surprise doping test on Tuesday
- Bellerin and girlfriend Berta are happy at Arsenal despite talk of Barcelona interest Bellerin says he is happy in London despite interest from Spain
- Liverpool's forgotten man Caulker gets the hump on training trip in Tenerife The 24-year-old shared a picture of him and his son taking a camel ride
- Nasri has £330k Lamborghini impounded Serial crock Samir Nasri saw his Lamborghini Aventador Pirelli Edition impounded as it wasn't registered in the UK
- Bale becomes a father again to daughter No 2 Nava Valentina The world's most expensive player shared a tender moment on social media
- Ronaldo helped out Neymar at Ballon d'Or The Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo put his club rivalry aside to help out Neymar, according to Kate Abdo
- Silva trains with Lee's legendary Master Dan Inosanto in bid to return to winning ways The Brazilian has never made a secret of his affection for Bruce Lee
- Keeper keepy-uppy Fraser Forster, Jack Butland and Tom Heaton are good with their hands, but show they have plenty of skill with their feet too
- Payet and Kante get stuck in before Holland Premier League stars Dimitri Payet and N'Golo Kante looked right at home during France training
- Terry mobbed by fans as Chelsea defender heads out in Shanghai The 35-year-old took photographs with fans and signed autographs in China
- Wilshere wishes his dad a happy birthday Star took to Instagram account to post a 'selfie' of himself and father, Andy, who celebrates his 51st birthday
- Wales announce Euro 2016 song with Manic Street Preachers Band will release 'Together Stronger (C'mon Wales)' ahead of summer tournament
- England will not patronise Afghanistan as Morgan's side look to avoid shock defeat England face Afghanistan in their third World T20 match
- Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen swaps the Kop for the coop Welsh star talks of his love for his pet chickens and hens - and has named one of them Kiev!
- Kane takes girlfriend to see Adele as Shearer sings his praises by insisting he deserves England starting spot Alan Shearer lavishes praise on Harry Kane
- Coleman bans Wales WAGs for Euro 2016 group clashes in France Welsh WAGs will be barred from the team hotel until the group stages are complete
- Root broke South Africa hearts... after England star popped question to girlfriend England cricketer Joe Root is in a happy place on and off the field
- Murray gears up for Miami Open with a practice session in glorious East Coast heat The British No 1's quest for a hat-trick of Miami Open titles continues
- Boxing legend Jones Jnr, 47, knocks out fan in $100,000 challenge Roy Jones Jnr rolled back the years to win a $100,000 in a special challenge on Sunday
- Depay spotted in camouflage ahead of friendlies against France and England United winger is trying to blend in while on international duty
- Pique and Co gear up for clash with Italy in repeat of Euro 2012 final The Spanish squad met up at the Sports City complex in Las Rozas, near Madrid
LATEST MATCH REPORTS
- Romania 0-0 Spain: Iker Casillas extends run without conceding to over 700 minutes but European champions lack cutting edge
- Germany 2-3 England: Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Eric Dier score to ensure Three Lions launch impressive comeback in Berlin
- Switzerland U21 1-1 England U21: Florian Kamberi nets equaliser in the second half to deny 10-man Three Lions victory on their travels
- Guatemala 2-0 United States: Tim Howard slams 'sloppy' display after loss deals serious blow to World Cup qualifying hopes
- Brazil 2-2 Uruguay: Luis Suarez scores in his first game back since ban as Dunga's side let two-goal lead slip in Recife
- Rangers 4-3 Queen of the South: Andy Halliday scores an acrobatic volley as Championship leaders open up 15 point gap
- Holland 2-3 France: Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Blaise Matuidi on target as Les Bleus edge friendly win after emotional tributes to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff in Amsterdam
- Ireland 1-0 Switzerland: Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark heads only goal of the game as Kevin Doyle is carried off on a stretcher
- Slovakia 0-0 Latvia: Visitors frustrate England's Euro opponents in stalemate
- Chile 1-2 Argentina: Angel di Maria and Gabriel Mercado combine to revive hopes of World Cup 2018 qualification
FOOTBALL
Holland keeper Cillessen out of England friendly after breaking his nose in training
Holland goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen broke his nose after being caught by team-mate Klaas-Jan Huntelaar during a training session on Sunday. Cillessen, who was expected to start against England on Tuesday, looked badly bruised after Huntelaar's foot connected with the Ajax man's face. The 26-year-old clutched his face as he rolled around on the turf at the AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar before Holland's medical team rushed to his attention.
Cobh Ramblers deny offering job to Pellegrini after City boss was pictured in the Irish town
Pellegrini was enjoying a weekend off in Cobh during the international break, and stopped to pose for a picture with two fans.
Rashford's international debut a reality check as coach admits the striker must be 'slowly integrated'
ENGLAND U20s 1-2 CANADA U20s: Marcus Rashford will not be rushed up the international ranks after his England Under 20 debut fell flat in a defeat by Canada on Sunday. The Manchester United starlet was the centre of attention, back on the youth football stage a week on from his derby winner, but he failed to fire in front of an expectant crowd in Doncaster.
Ronaldo says son is good enough to be a footballer but he won't force him into it
Cristiano Ronaldo does not often concede that other footballers are as good as him, but in a rare admission by the Portuguese, he said there is one such person who could become just as brilliant..his very own son. Being five years old, it is highly unlikely Cristiano Jnr is thinking too much about his career prospects just yet. However, if we are to take the word of his famous father, it appears the youngster is showing positive signs to follow in the Real Madrid superstar's illustrious footsteps.
The miracle of Berlin: Kane, Vardy and Dier help superb England roar back from two down to beat world champions Germany
GERMANY 2-3 ENGLAND - ROB DRAPER IN BERLIN: England staged an heroic comeback in Berlin, bouncing back from two goals down to win against the world champions. Reeling from Toni Kroos' goal before the break, England fell further behind after Mario Gomez's effort. But Harry Kane's strike breathed life into the Three Lions, and after Jamie Vardy scored a corker with his first touch, it was left to Eric Dier to nod home in the 91st minute to put the gloss on a heartening display.
Schweinsteiger sports knee brace as United midfielder watches Ivanovic
Bastian Schweinsteiger was spotted wearing a knee brace while supporting girlfriend Ana Ivanovic in Miami with the Manchester United midfielder facing a fight for fitness before the season ends.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
Murray complains to umpire after being given women's tennis ball as wife Kim watches for first time since birth of daughter
MIKE DICKSON IN MIAMI: Andy Murray channelled his anger at accidentally being handed a women's tennis ball to use to power his way to victory in the Miami Open. The strange incident happened in the second set of an eventual 6-3 7-5 second round victory over Denis Istomin. Murray was serving at 2-2 when he discovered that a ballkid had accidentally plucked a women's tennis ball from a courtside flower bed and mixed it among the existing balls.
McGregor takes ride with girlfriend Dee Devlin as his coach admits imminent announcement on next opponent
Conor McGregor will reveal the opponent for his comeback fight in the next week, but for the time being he is happily toasting 'to freedom' after taking his girlfriend Dee Devlin out for a ride on Sunday night. Dressed in a checked suit and flat cap, McGregor enjoyed a pint of Guinness alongside friends on a night out as the UFC star took time out from his intense training sessions during the Easter weekend.
Blistering Brook batters Bizier to keep hold of his world title
JEFF POWELL: Kell Brook escalated a mandatory defence of his championship into a murderous defence of his turf as he clasped a steel-city grip on his world welterweight title.
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The boy, his bat and 1,009 runs: Lauded for breaking one of the oldest records in sport, can this 15-year-old escape his humble upbringing to become the new Tendulkar?
OLIVER HOLT - SPECIAL REPORT: After a couple of stops at immaculately kept stations, an earnest young man sits down and asks where I am from. His name is Sri and he is a law student at university in Mumbai. He says it is his ambition to become a judge at the High Court in the magnificent building that towers over the Oval Maidan in the centre of the city. But what he really wants to talk about is the World T20 and cricket. I tell him I am going to Kalyan to see Pranav Dhanawade, the 15-year-old schoolboy who scored 1,009 runs not out in one innings a couple of months ago and broke one of cricket's oldest and most famous records. Sri smiles. He has heard of Pranav.