In the draw after losing in the draw, after losing their qualifying matches. The man who rode red rum to two of his three Grand National wins, brian fletcher, has died. He was 69. Fletcher won the national as a 20 year old in 1968 aboard red alligator, but will be best remembered for his back to back wins at Aintree On Red Rum in the seventies. England captain Alastair Cook will meet director of cricket Andrew Strauss tomorrow, but no decision on his role as test captain is expected to be made. Cook admitted to having questions over his position during the recent 4 0 series defeat in india. Our reporter tim peach is with the one day squad in mumbai. The meeting is part of the Debriefing Process that england hold after every series. There have been calls for cook to resign, though it is understood we will not hear any decision from him until next month. Englands one day team have been playing here in mumbai. Jonny ba i rstow playing here in mumbai. Jonny bairstow gave his backing to his
She continues the defence of her title against Kristyna Pliskova of the czech republic. I played once against her, i think a few years ago, and i know that she has a great serve as well. Yeah, i am looking forward to playing against her. Kerber against pliskova is the second match on the rod laver arena. At the moment, canadas Eugenie Bouchard is playing Coco Vandeweghe of the united states. It is currently one set all. Bouchard is a break up in the third set. And still to come, the former champion Stan Wawrinka plays Viktor Troicki of serbia. In the evening session, Ashleigh Barty will have the support of the home crowd against mona barthel of germany. And then its Roger Federer against tomas berdych, who havent met this early in a tournament since the Beijing Olympics of 2008. Federer is still feeling his way back to fitness after his knee injury. If got to if got to g if got to s be honest. I didnt play a lot, to be honest. I didnt say anything, it put it that way. He was playing at
A decision on the future of arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wont be made until the end of the season, the bbc understands. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. President trumps most senior diplomat, the Secretary Of State, Rex Tillerson, is making his debut on the International Stage. Hes attending a meeting of Foreign Ministers from the 620 countries in germany. He will have talks with the foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, among others. State Department Officials say mr tillerson wants to listen, and to offer reassurances about president trumps approach to international affairs. David willis reports. Americas Secretary Of State has a lot on his plate. Rex tillersons top priority will be reassuring nervous allies that the government he is part of is not in fact descending into chaos. Given the evidence that exists to the contrary, however, it might prove a difficult message to sell. Not yet four weeks into his term in office, mr trump has had his travel ban blocked, his National S
Round to 17 year old yang bingtao of china. Who has since been knocked out himself. Some players played twice today. And after two wins, its back to school for another teenager. 15 year old jackson page was beaten four nil by world number four judd trump after being given special permission from his school by his teachers to play in the tournament. Trump has won again this evening and is through to the quarterfinals. Ever and expect you to do more. They dont realise who youre playing. You are playing someone likejudd, youre not going to get very close very often unless you play really well. I need a lot of mature in and need to practice more to get that standard. The jockey paralysed from the waist down after a fall has told the bbc hes getting back on a horse. In his First Television interview since the accident at kempton racecourse, Freddy Tylicki sez riding is like a drug. Hes been speaking to our reporter tom williams during his treatment at the spinal cord unit in london. I remem
[cheers and applause] traded to new jersey governor chris christiaan may attack taking on trumps likely opponent, Hillary Clinton. We cannot promote someone as commanderinchief who has made the world and more violent and dangerous place with every bad judgment shes made. We cannot make the chief Law Enforcement officer of the united dates, some on his wrist or secret and lie to the American People about it a after day after day. Maria ramping up on my security. Police are cracking down on my threats against officers in the wake ambush attacks. Hollywood this morning mourning the death of a legend. Iconic director and actor Garry Marshall died at the age of 81. Marshall know are classics including pretty woman, happy days and laverne and shirley. Planning to use Artificial Intelligence to help customers are chickfila fans crying foul. The back lash out at the change menu changes. Markets this morning looking higher. Features syndicate and stock after the Dow Jones Industrial average clo