Bradford v Northampton - live League Two play-off final

Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the League Two play-off final as Bradford and Northampton battle for the right to compete in League One next season.

LIVE: England v New Zealand - First Test day three as it happens

Stay up to date with all the action on day three of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's with Sportsmail's unrivalled team. We'll deliver over-by-over coverage as Alastair Cook's men start their summer of cricket.

Graeme McDowell sets up Nicolas Colsaerts clash at Volvo World Match Play

Graeme McDowell has the chance for revenge over Nicolas Colsaerts at the Volvo World Match Play Championship when the pair meet in the last eight.

Roberto Mancini buys full page advert to thank Manchester City fans

Roberto Mancini has given Manchester City fans a classy farewell by running an advert in the Manchester Evening News. He paid for a full page to show his appreciation for the fans' support.

Ronan O'Gara retires and takes up Racing Metro coaching role

Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching position with Racing Metro.

Former England assistant Franco Baldini lined up as Spurs technical director by Andre Villas-Boas

Former England assistant manager Franco Baldini has been linked with the role of technical director at Tottenham for the start of next season.

Jamie Carragher interview: Liverpool defender ready to retire and be a normal dad

A sense of dread will consume Jamie Carragher this evening. When bedtime arrives for his son, James, it will signal the need for the pair to have a talk that has been looming for three months.

Real Madrid 1 Atletico Madrid 2 - match report: Mourinho and Ronaldo both sent off in Copa Del Rey defeat but Atletico fans riot after

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid for the first time since 1999 to heap more misery on departing Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho and win the Copa Del Rey.

Gus Poyet fury as Brighton leave poo in Crystal Palace dressing room

Brighton are set to call in the police to investigate a misdemeanour at the club - after someone did a poo in the away dressing room at the Amex before the play-off semi-final.

Two Notts County coaches have quit after racism claims by trainees

Notts County have confirmed that two coaches have left the club after allegations of racist behaviour were made by trainees.

Ugo Monye topless images for Molton Brown body wash

If the British and Irish Lions struggle for any power and pace among the backs down under when they tour Australia this summer, focus will inevitably turn to squad selection.

Liverpoo manager Brendan Rodgers wants to bring in fresh faces but says the club needs to be shrewd

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident the recruitment structure put in place over the last year will ensure the club do not waste money in the transfer market.

Karren Brady says even if Lionel Messi played for West Ham some fans would not visit Olympic Stadium

Karren Brady claims that even if Lionel Messi was playing for West Ham some fans would not come to watch them in the Olympic Stadium.

Leinster win Amlin Challenge Cup one year after Heineken Cup triumph

Leinster emulated Chelsea by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions - and they did it in style.

David Moyes can expect the backing of all Manchester United players, says Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs says new Manchester United manager David Moyes can count of the support of the club's senior players when he begins the daunting task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson.

Premier League prize money table for the final game of the 2013 season

On the face of it, Sunday's Premier League games seem important for only two sets of fans. But clubs in the bottom half will be competing for cold, hard cash.

David Beckham will retire TONIGHT and these are the boots he will wear

David Beckham will retire TONIGHT after Paris Saint-German's final home game of the season against Brest, instead of next week at Lorient.

Spurs and Arsenal face tense fight to secure place in European elite

It is fitting that the race for the Champions League will go down to the wire. It always seems to be the way with Tottenham, after all.

Fergie up for the next fight? It's a racing certainty (and he can't resist one last dig at City)

Sir Alex Ferguson was doing what comes naturally yesterday morning as he addressed the football media for the last time as manager of Manchester United. He was talking about injuries.

Nicola Cortese makes peace with Southampton chiefs

Southampton have calmed the turmoil at St Mary's with confirmation that chairman Nicola Cortese will remain at the club next season.

Denis Lebedev loses to Guillermo Jones - eye swollen shut

Guillermo Jones regained the WBA world cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, knocking out local favourite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round on Friday night.

England v New Zealand first Test, Lord's: Andrew Strauss happy in Sky box - David 'Bumble' Lloyd

We welcomed Andrew Strauss into Sky’s commentary box at Lord's on Friday. I’ll stick my neck out and say the lad will go a long way.

Jose Mourinho said he had suffered the worst season of his life after Copa Del Rey defeat

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho remained non-committal about where he will be next term after his side lost 2-1 in the Copa del Rey final against local rivals Atletico Madrid to round off the 'worst season' of his life.

Jimmy Anderson can beat Sir Ian Botham's record - Nasser Hussain

From the moment I first saw Jimmy Anderson, more than 10 years ago when I was England captain, I was convinced he had what it takes to be something special.

Mario Balotelli glad he left England

Mario Balotelli has admitted he is relieved to have left England. The controversial striker joined AC Milan in January after an eventful spell with Manchester City in the Premier League.

Alan Pardew expects to be in charge of Newcastle next season

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says he expects to be in charge of the club for the start of the new season, and he is still hoping to persuade captain Fabricio Coloccini to stay.

Craig Lee leads by one shot at Madeira Islands Open

Scotland's Craig Lee will take a one-shot lead into the weekend's action at the Madeira Islands Open following a second round that was suspended at one stage by fog.

Incoming Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is at the centre of a bidding war after it emerged the Manchester United target is wanted by Chelsea.

Frankie Dettori comeback delayed by French authorities

Frankie Dettori’s comeback from his six-month drug ban at Leicester on Monday has been delayed in a flurry of bureaucratic confusion.

Rafa Benitez refuses to rule out Everton move

Rafa Benitez has left the door open for what would be a sensational move for Everton. Benitez managed Liverpool between 2004 and 2010.