Of the summer for england as they beat Sri Lanka in the second test at lords. Also coming up on sportsday before 8pm. Marc marquez ends a three year Barren Run to win the spanish motogp. And 15 stages in to the vuelta a espana, but its still not clear whos going to win the Red Jersey yet. Welcome along, thank you forjoining us. We start at Old Trafford, where before the Game Manchester united manager erik ten hag had asked his team to bring the fire, but it was liverpool who burnt far brighter today. Luis diaz and Mohammed Salah Lighting their path to a 3 0 win at the home of their fierecest rivals. It means they keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the early Premier League table, with three wins from three, as Ben Croucher reports. If you want to endear yourself to fans, how about winning at Old Trafford in your first attempt as Liverpool Boss . So, arne slot, this Premier League Management Lark Isnt Half bad, is it . They had already had a goal disallowed when they opened uni
Good afternoon. A list of more than 1,000 addresses of new year honours recipients, including those of Senior Police officers and politicians, has been accidentally published by the government. The file was uploaded to the official website, but has since been removed. A spokesman for the Cabinet Office said the information was removed as soon as possible. He said leading figures from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and charity were recognised in the list. Sir elton john received the highest accolade hes been made a companion of honour and Olivia Newton john becomes a dame. Four members of englands World Cup Winning Cricket Team are on the list but of those receiving honours this new year, around two thirds are being recognised for their work within the community as Kathryn Stanczyszyn reports. Youre the one that i want. Olivia newton john says she is grateful beyond words to be made a dame for services to charity. A damehood, too, forformer tv presenter Floella Benjamin for
Another defeat leaves them on the brink of the relegation zone. Northampton hang on to return to the top of rugby unions premiership. And no jackpot for adrian lewis at the world darts championship, knocked out in the last 16. Welcome along to the programme. Its not been much fun for england for most of the first test against south africa. Half the squad have been hit by illness, a batting collapse in the first innings and not much for the bowlers to write home about this morning. But a fightback in the evening session has created a fascinating final couple of days in centurion, led by opener rory burns. Adam wild reports. Wherever england travel, their barmy army follows. On this centurion morning, what they found was frustration, the england squad ravaged by sickness, south africa unsympathetic, extending their lead further and further. Archer eventually found a way through but it felt more like a blip. Quintin de kock getting to grips with the best to grips with the best bowling eng
More than 70 people are believed to have been killed in a car bomb attack in somalia many of the dead were students. Campaigners call for a radical overhaul of britains railways including majorfare reforms and an end to nightmare journeys. Now on bbc news, its time for sportsday. Hello. Welcome along to the bbc sport centre. Youre watching sportsday with me ben croucher. Coming up can england beat illness and all probability to pull off a record breaking victory in the first test against south africa . Bournemouth wins are unlikely at the minute too. Just one since the start of november now. All the days premier League Football to come. Northampton saints return to the top of rugby unions premiership hanging on to win a thriller at franklins gardens. And no jackpot for adrian lewis at the world darts championship, knocked out in the last 16. Hello and welcome to sportsday, im ben croucher. Its not been much fun for england for most of the first test against south africa. Half the squad
For a second year in a row. Four goals from the 83rd minute onwards. The first fa cup Quarter Final has a blistering climax and a win for coventry. And a good first day not great on day two. How do rory mcilroy s chances look during his third round at the players championship . Hello again. Welcome along to sportsday. Ireland are on the verge of back to back six nations titles. Of the four teams that entered the final weekend with a chance of winning the tournament, much was in their favour mainly the maths. A win against scotland in dublin would do it, as would a draw. Even defeat with two bonus points. But with about ten minutes to go, they lead to 17 6 at the aviva stadium. The story of the game so far. Scotlands finn russell whos the leading scorer in the six nations this season was the first to put points on the scoreboard in the eighth minute at the aviva stadium. Butjust five minutes later, ireland Hooker Dan Sheehan saw his chance to hit back with the first try of the match. Ru