BIRTHDAYS
Norman Gifford (cricket) - former England slow left-arm bowler, born 1940.
Eddie Jordan (motor sport) - former team owner of Jordan Grand Prix, born 1948.
Mike Thackwell (motor sport) - former grand prix driver from New Zealand, born 1961.
Karel Poborsky (soccer) - former Manchester United and Czech Republic midfielder, born 1972.
Jan Koller (soccer) - former Czech Republic striker, born 1973.
Chris Paterson (rugby union) - Scotland's record cap (109) and points (809) holder, born 1978.
Philippe Mexes (soccer) - former AC Milan, Roma and France defender, born 1982.
Jeremie Aliadiere (soccer) - Lorient's former Middlesbrough and Arsenal striker, born 1983.
Sam Stosur (tennis) - 2011 US Open champion from Australia, born 1984.
Mario Ancic (tennis) - retired former world number seven from Croatia, born 1984.
Sergio Ramos (soccer) - Real Madrid and Spain defender, born 1986.
ON THIS DAY
1895: The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race became the first regular British sporting event to be captured on film.
1991: Wales goalkeeper Neville Southall made his 500th appearance in senior football, playing for Everton against Aston Villa.
1993: Manchester United's French striker Eric Cantona was fined £1,000 for spitting at supporters of his former club Leeds.
1996: Rough Quest, ridden by Mick Fitzgerald, became the first favourite for 14 years to win the Grand National.
2001: Glenn Hoddle was confirmed as Tottenham manager after agreeing a five-year contract to return to the club where he was a player.
2004: A threat to Greg Rusedski's career was lifted after tennis chiefs decided not to appeal against a decision to clear the British player of taking nandrolone.
2010: World 800 metres champion Caster Semenya announced she would return to athletics in the 2010 season, having not raced since her Berlin triumph in 2009 following gender tests.
2011: Michael Clarke was appointed as Australia's new captain for Test matches and one-day internationals, succeeding Ricky Ponting.
2012: Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov announced he had been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
2013: Rangers drew 0-0 at Montrose to claim the Scottish Third Division title at the first attempt after being demoted to the fourth tier.
2016: Gary Neville was sacked by Primera Division club Valencia after spending only four months as their head coach.
QUICK QUIZ BLITZ
1. Who scored the most runs in Specsavers County Championship Division One last season?
2. Who did Andy Cole score more goals for - Newcastle or Manchester United?
3. How many senior major championships has Colin Montgomerie won?
4. Former Wolves and Cardiff boss Dave Jones is currently in charge of which Sky Bet League Two club?
5. Which jockey has ridden the most winners at nine of the last 10 Cheltenham Festivals?
TODAY’S TV LISTINGS
CRICKET: Second Twenty20 international, West Indies v Pakistan - Sky Sports 5 1725.
TENNIS: WTA, Miami Open - BT Sport 1 1800 and 0200 (Fri); ATP Masters, Miami Open - Sky Sports 3 2000 and 0000 (Fri).
GOLF: LPGA Tour, ANA Inspiration - Sky Sports 4 1700 and 0000 (Fri); PGA Tour, Houston Open - Sky Sports 4 2100.
RUGBY LEAGUE: Betfred Super League, Salford v St Helens - Sky Sports 2 1900.
DARTS: Premier League Darts from Cardiff - Sky Sports 1 1900
SNOOKER: China Open - Eurosport 1 0700 and 1230.
BASKETBALL: NBA, Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers - BT Sport 2 0100 (Fri).
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QUICK QUIZ BLITZ ANSWERS
1 Keaton Jennings (Durham, 1,548); 2 Manchester United (121); 3 Three; 4 Hartlepool; 5 Ruby Walsh.
