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Of the european cup winners cup. and leicester city are hoping to reach their first european final in the europa conference league. brendan rodgers side host jose mourinhos roma in their semifinal first leg at the king power stadium, with both teams bidding to play in the inaugural competitions first ever final. now as you mentioned in your look at the front pages, its expected that the new captain of the england test cricket team, will be announced today, with the overwhelming favourite, being,...

Sport and a full round up, from the bbc sport centre. good morning. good morning, we start with some cricket news — we understand ben stokes will be announced as the new captain of englands test team later this morning. englands talisman all rounder, was the overwhelming favourite. . . . . most recently vice captain, forjoe root, who resigned a fortnight ago...after the test sides poor run of form. . . england have lost five series on the trot,.....now stokes who took time away from the sport ...

Of the relegation zone. some good news forjoe root. last week he resigned as england test captain after a woeful series of results, but hes been named the worlds leading mens cricketer by wisden. roots departure ended a tumultuous five—year tenure, during which the 31—year—old scored more runs than any previous england test captain. that move by wimbledon reflecting a stance taken by other sports as well, team sports, its worth pointing out. we know russia have been excluded from competing...

If you dare, the look down gives that added sense of perspective. these would normally hover overhead. up here, you can look them in the eye. there is something magical about being in amongst the rooftops, seeing the shine of a cleaned up big ben in this platinum jubilee year. it is an opportunity to view this historic building in a different way. daniela relph, bbc news, westminster abbey. it does look absolutely magnificent. beautiful. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are...

Root�*s departure ended a difficult five—year term during which the 31—year—old scored more runs than any previous england test captain. after ten years away from the ring, 43—year—old ricky hatton has announced his return to boxing. the former two—weight world champion, who now trains his son campbell, will fight mexicos marco antonio barrera over eight rounds on the 2nd ofjuly in manchester in an enhibition bout. hatton retired in 2012, while barrera hasnt fought since 2011. and ...

Mislead parliament. thank you for talking to us. let _ mislead parliament. thank you for talking to us. let me _ mislead parliament. thank you for talking to us. let me bring - mislead parliament. thank you for talking to us. let me bring you - talking to us. let me bring you breaking news. the deputy prime minister of ukraine is demanding right now that russia allows immediate so—called humanitarian corridors for civilians to get out of mariupol. in this particular steel plant there are a num...

With a 4—2 win away at chelsea. theyre level on points with fourth placed tottenham. chelsea stay third. everton got what could be a massive point in the battle to avoid the drop. they drew 1—1 at home to leicester city. richarlison rescued the point for frank lampards side in injury time. theyre now four points clear of the relegation zone. and newcastle have all but secured their safety in the top flight, with a 1—0 win over crystal palace. miguel almiron with the goal. it moves newcastl...

Inside ukrainian territory, south of dnipro, if we are going to see the full humanitarian corridor demanded and requested by the deputy prime minister of ukraine, we will find out. they have said they are open to negotiations without preconditions but we have heard that before and it has failed to materialise. we can speak now to general sir richard barrons. he was formerly one of the british armys most senior commanders. good morning. starting from the premise that we cannot trust a word presid...

Welcome along to our christmas eve sportsday. also coming up a few alternative sports from the last year, if you like dogs and lawnmowers, youll love it. lets start with more pressing matter of the decimated football schedule. another boxing day game is off in the premier league. everton have reported a number of positive covid cases and on top of the injury list they are unable to field a team at burnley. thats the third match postponed in the top division on sunday. it comes after yesterdays v...

Of his players after two heavy defeats so far in the series. they need to win all three remaining matches if theyre to regain the urn — thats never been done before. nesta macgregor reports. we all know �*tis the season forgiving, but so far, england have overly generous. from giving up easy wickets to missed catches and ultimately missed opportunities. the scary news for england, the last time they were 2—0 down was... actually, its never been done. a chance forjoe root�*s side to creat...