A cycling team's kit which made the female riders appear to look naked has been described as "unacceptable".

The Colombian team's outfit for a race in Italy had a skin-coloured fabric around their waist and hips.

International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson said: "To the many who have raised the issue of a certain women's team kit, we are on the case. It is unacceptable by any standard of decency."

We asked whether Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is right to give manager Alan Pardew more time in charge of the club. Here are some of your opinions:

Dave:, external Awful decision about Pardew. It's not just the start to this season but the back end of last season to. Tactically clueless.

Juke:, external Pardew's race is run. He admits the performance on Saturday was as bad as the end of last season. Even with new players. Can't motivate.

Graeme Murphy, external: Sacking now makes things worse. New players getting used to new manager. Breeds uncertainty.

Fraser Monteath:, external Ashley won't sack, Pardew won't walk, we are stuck. Players need to stand up and take some responsibility though.

Keep your thoughts coming on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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Watford head coach Oscar Garcia has been admitted to hospital with minor chest pains and will miss tomorrow's game at Blackpool.

"We wish him a speedy recovery and will keep supporters updated," said the club, external.

Former Brighton boss Garcia, 41, was appointed head coach at Vicarage Road two weeks ago following the resignation of Beppe Sannino.

Assistant coaches Ruben Martinez and Javier Pereira will take charge for the Blackpool game.

New world champion and World Cup winner Manon Carpenter (Madison Saracen) and Marc Beaumont (GT Factory Racing) have been crowned the 2014 winners of British Cycling's National Downhill Series.

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Here are some of the most eye-catching stats from Opta following the weekend's Premier League action.

- Diego Costa is only the second player in Premier League history to score in each of his first four games (along with Micky Quinn).

- Arsenal have conceded a league-high four headed goals this season.

- Everton scored a 45th minute goal in each of their first three Premier League games this season.

- Cesc Fabregas is the first player in Premier League history to assist a goal in six consecutive games.

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Blackpool manager Jose Riga still has the support of the club's fans, despite being without a win in his first six league games.

Chairman Karl Oyston has fallen out with Riga and tried to replace him last week with Gary Rowett, only for the Burton boss to decline the offer.

During Saturday's 0-0 home draw with Wolves - the Seasiders first point of a torrid season - the fans chanted Riga's name throughout.

"The atmosphere was incredible and it was great to be able to finally give the fans something back for what they give us each day," Riga told the Blackpool Gazette, external. "Maybe it's because I'm loyal, honest and tell the truth."

It's teaser time and today's question is: Which six teams won the County Championship title in between Yorkshire's wins in 2001 & 2014?

We will reveal the answers later in the day.

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Bury are flying in League Two, moving third after a 3-0 win at Carlisle on Saturday.

But it's not all sweetness and light. Despite scoring five goals in six games, striker Danny Rose still has no home or away shirt sponsor.

The club tweeted:, external 'From £149 - anyone interested?'

Rory McIlroy remains the world's number one golfer, despite losing out to Billy Horshel at the FedEx Cup.

In the latest world rankings, announced today, the triumphant American has moved up to 14th, with Adam Scott and Sergio Garcia snapping at McIlroy's heels at the top.

Justin Rose is the highest ranked Englishman at number six.

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Manchester United forward Juan Mata says his team's 4-0 victory over QPR on Sunday shows they are "on the right path".

United's victory at Old Trafford was their first of the season, and their first league win under new manager Louis van Gaal.

The Spaniard said in his blog: , external"In the last few weeks I have been telling you that we are working very well in the training sessions. With so many new players and a new football style we need time to adjust to each other.

"It takes time to bear fruit but I knew that was going to happen. We keep working on it and a victory like this one against QPR comes to show that we are on the right path."

BBC Sport's Ben Smith: , externalAlan Pardew taking NUFC training as normal today and is expected to be in charge against Hull on Saturday.

In light of the news that Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is backing his under-fire manager Alan Pardew, we want to know whether you think he is right.

Send us your opinion on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Some breaking news on the BBC website:

Manager Alan Pardew retains the support of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley despite Saturday's 4-0 loss to Southampton.

The BBC understands Pardew, 53, will remain in charge for Saturday's home game against Hull City.

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Good news for Manchester City - Bayern Munich are struggling with fitness and injury problems ahead of their Champions League group opener against the Blues on Wednesday.

Dutchman Arjen Robben is doubtful after missing training with a knee problem and defender Holger Badstuber has torn a thigh muscle tendon and is set to undergo surgery.

Winger Franck Ribery, however, is on his way back after making his first appearance of the season in Saturday's 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart, coming on as a substitute and scoring.

BBC Sport's Ben Smith: "I'm told Mike Ashley will not be swayed by the feelings of the supporters. He was at St Mary's on Saturday but did not hold 'crisis talks' with Pardew afterwards, despite reports to the contrary.

"The message is that Pardew is expected to be in charge for the game against Hull on Saturday."

We asked whether Newcastle manager Alan Pardew deserves more time in charge of the club. Here are some of your opinions from the BBC Sport Facebook, external page.

Shaun Nicholson:, external He isn't being judged over four games, he is being judged on his full time at Newcastle, and to be honest, it's beyond me how he still has a job.

Jay Fletcher:, external Considering it's still only September, definitely give him time. Otherwise Van Gaal would have been sacked last week.

Chris Hills:, external Give Newcastle some credit, they have given him several years including a couple of bad seasons but kept faith in him. However, with so little success changing manager is fair enough at this point.

Andrew Davison:, external Collectively the squad are to blame but Pardew is incompetent and should have gone ages ago and the same is true for Ashley. Get rid of everybody and start from scratch.

Keep your thoughts coming on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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Alex Wakely will replace Stephen Peters as captain of relegated Northamptonshire next season.

Wakely, 25, who led Northants to a surprise success in last summer's NatWest Twenty20 competition, has been unavailable throughout the 2014 campaign after suffering an Achilles injury in pre-season.

Without him, Northants have yet to win a match in the LV County Championship and have long known they were heading back to Division Two.

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid striker Nicolas Anelka is set to join Indian Super League club Mumbai City.

The Frenchman, 35, who has been without a club since he was sacked by West Brom in March, tweeted:, external "I'm pleased to join Mumbai City FC and very exciting in joining Indian Super League.

"Talented international players and top Indian talent will make matches thrilling affairs. I look forward to using my ability to do well for my team in the matches we will play."

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BBC Radio 5 live's football reporter Ian Dennis: "I understand Alan Pardew still has the backing of owner Mike Ashley.

"There were calls from the fans for the Newcastle United manager to be sacked after Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Southampton.

"It's a case of business as usual for Pardew who is preparing the side as normal for Saturday's visit of Hull City."