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Alberto Contador took control of the Spanish Vuelta after former leader Nairo Quintana crashed and lost valuable time during Tuesday's 10th stage won by Tony Martin.

Alistair Cook looks as miserable as sin as he gives his post-match interviews after England's one-day trouncing against India at Edgbaston.

"It is tough to lose three games, especially in the manner we have lost them. We haven't played anywhere near our potential and there is no excuses for that," said the England skipper.

"India have outskilled us. They've bowled, fielded and batted better than us. It is a hard place to be at the moment but we've got to stay true to ourselves and work really hard. That's what we did in the Test match series and we turned it around."

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Bill Shankly OBE, one of the greatest British managers of all-time, would be celebrating his 101st birthday were he still alive today.

A Scottish international as a player, Shankly went on to transform Liverpool from Second Division club to winners of three First Division Championships, two FA Cups, four Charity Shields and one UEFA Cup.

He retired after Liverpool won the 1974 FA Cup Final and died seven years later, in 1981, at the age of 68.

Mr Shankly, we salute you.

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The great Jimmy Connors, he of the two-handed backhand, is 62 today. He shares his birthday with Lennox Lewis (49) and Joey Barton (32), amongst others

Many thanks for your thoughts from the BBC Sport Facebook page about the make-up of the European Ryder Cup team.

Davie Brown, external: Donald has not done enough. Poulter is Mr Ryder Cup. Gallacher would have qualified every other year until we decided we want three picks and is also the form man. Westwood is too experienced in these matches to leave out. Good call McGinley.

David O Rourke, external: Poulter and Westwood are magnificent in the Ryder Cup, especially Poulter.

Sarah Ralston, external: Good choices. So pleased for Steven Gallacher, he has earned his place.

Geoff Croft, external: Is Gallacher the token Scot? Would he have been picked over Donald had it not been at Gleneagles? I wonder.

West Ham's Sam Allardyce is another manager happy with his transfer business.

He completed his ninth and final signing of the summer yesterday with the acquisition of France international Morgan Amalfitano from Olympique de Marseille.

"It has been a good window for us," Allardyce told the Hammers' website, external. "As everybody knows, we're trying to play a more expansive game. We have signed a lot of players and we hope they bed in now. Hopefully they will get better and better as quickly as possible."

Hull City were one of the main movers on transfer deadline day and manager Steve Bruce is delighted with the "fantastic business" done.

The Tigers bought in four new players yesterday, including Uruguayan international striker Abel Hernandez for a club record £10m. "The big pat on the back has to go to the people that employ me," Bruce told the club's website, external.

"There is a real trust there between them and me and the supporters that we're going to do the best that we possibly can. They have proved that again with what we've been able to do in this transfer window."

India win the one-day international series against England after storming to a nine-wicket victory at Edgbaston. Ajinkya Rahane made 106 and Shihkar Dhawan won the match with a six to finish on 97 as India overhauled England's paltry 206 with 117 balls to spare.

It puts India 3-0 up in the series with the final match at Headingley on Friday.

Martin O'Neill is relishing the task of leading his Republic of Ireland team in earnest for the first time.

After Wednesday's friendly against Oman in Dublin, the 62-year-old takes charge of his first competitive fixture - Sunday's opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Georgia in Tbilisi.

"We want to start as strongly as we possibly can and try to get some points on the board if it's at all possible in a group that's going to be tight," said O'Neill, who has had to wait 10 months for the first meaningful match of his reign to come around.

Celtic and St Johnstone have been fined by Uefa for fans displaying Palestinian flags during European games.

St Johnstone received a £14,300 fine, which also includes a sanction for "insufficient organisation", while Celtic were fined £15,900 for their fans displaying what Uefa described as an "illicit banner".

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Norway defender Vegard Forren has branded England captain Wayne Rooney "a bit chubby" ahead of the friendly on Wednesday night. Norway are placed 53rd in the Fifa world rankings, 33 spots below England.

Jack Colback might not be the only England player sitting out tomorrow's friendly against Norway - Arsenal new boy Danny Welbeck is a doubt after sustaining a knock in training.

"Unfortunately in training today he received a knock in the session," said boss Roy Hodgson. "I would be very disappointed if he could not play because of what happened with the last kick of the session."

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We told you earlier that Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley was heading to Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season, subject to Premier League approval, and that confirmation has now arrived.

Villa have tweeted:, external "We have signed midfielder Tom Cleverley from Man United on a season-long loan. Welcome Tom."

It won't be long before India beat England in the fourth one-day international at Edgbaston. The tourists are 150 without loss after 25 overs, needing only 57 more to win.

Australia beat South Africa by 62 runs in their triangular series match in Harare. The bonus-point win means Australia have made it to the series final, despite losing to Zimbabwe on Sunday.

Despite 126 from Faf du Plessis containing eight fours and six sixes, South Africa were all out for 220 after 44 overs.

Nick Hope
BBC Olympic sports reporter

Olympic track cycling champion Laura Trott has left the Wiggle-Honda road racing team and signed for British outfit Matrix Fitness Vulpine.

Trott, 22, who won omnium and team pursuit gold at London 2012, will be the lead cyclist with her new team, having previous played a supporting role.