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Oldham will not invite convicted rapist Ched Evans to train with them, nor will they offer him a contract.

Newspaper reports had linked the former Sheffield United and Manchester City striker with a move to Boundary Park.

But the League One club said: "Oldham Athletic are aware of newspaper reports linking the club to Ched Evans."

The race for Champions League places looks set to be open this season with five points separating Manchester United in fourth with Liverpool in 11th. We want to know who you think will get in the top four.

Have your say through the voting section in this page. We've picked out the 10 teams from second place down. We'll use your votes to see BBC Sport readers' predicted league table, with teams ranked by the number of votes.

Voting will be open to UK readers until 1235 GMT. Terms and conditions can be found here. The result will be announced in this page after 1245 GMT.

To cast your vote you will need to be signed in to the BBC website. Signing in or registering a new BBC iD is simple and can be done through the voting section. This will also get your ready to vote online for Sports Personality of the Year 2014 on 14 December.

In the wake of Sergio Aguero's penalty appeal turned down at Southampton on Sunday, Match of the Day 3 have been debating the worst refereeing decisions.

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Abdullah Ibrahim:, external Pedro Mendes' 88th minute goal past Roy Carroll has to be the most obvious goal not given when Spurs met United in March 2005.

Jake Organ:, external Harald Schumacher's karate kick that nearly killed Patrick Battiston in 1982, not even a yellow card.

Scotland coach Grant Bradburn confirms Preston Mommsen will captain the side at next year's ICC Cricket World Cup.

The Saltires chief has also announced Kyle Coetzer will be vice-captain for the tournament, which gets underway on 14 February in Australia and New Zealand.

Hereford United are back in the High Court today for the fallen football club's latest appearance to defend themselves against a winding up petition brought against the club.

The petition is being led by HM Revenue and Customs at the Royal Courts of Justice in The Strand, but a number of other major creditors have attached themselves to it.

The Southern League club, expelled from the Conference in June, are due to be the first case heard on today's court listings which are due to get underway at 10:30 GMT. BBC Hereford and Worcester have a reporter in court and will report the outcome on air and online as soon as it comes through.

American Jordan Spieth shot a course record at the Australian Open to win his first tournament since July.

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The 21-year-old has moved up to number 11 in the world as a result of his success, secured with an eight-under par round on the final day to take his score to -13 overall.

That mark saw him finish six shots clear and he becomes the first American winner of the tournament since Brad Faxon in 1993.

Australia's Neil Robertson won a deciding frame against England's Kyren Wilson on Sunday to reach round three of the UK Championship and paid tribute to compatriot Phillip Hughes.

The Aussie cricketer died after being struck by a ball last week in a moment which shook the world of sport and Robertson joined in the 'put out your bats' tribute at the Barbican Centre in York.

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Action at the UK Championship will be underway at 13:00 GMT and you can watch live coverage on the website.

"I really do think that Paul Scholes may have to rethink his comments about Wayne Rooney not fulfilling his true potential. It's not entirely his fault that he has had to play in Manchester United and England teams that have fallen short of expectations."

Garth Crooks has named Rooney in his Team of the Week and you can read more on his other selections here.

Queens Park Rangers have picked up seven points from nine at home but have six straight defeats to their name on the road.

"There have been difficult fixtures," says Redknapp. "We had Villa at home, then a massive game against Leicester. We got a point against Man City so we are in good form at home, playing very well. I think we need to take some points away from home now, that's the key for us.

"There are eight or nine in a relegation battle in my opinion who could get sucked into it. I think we have as good a chance as any of staying in the division."

Harry Redknapp sits down, takes a sip from his brew and with January now only a month away, he is asked about transfer targets.

"We do need some cover," says the Queens Park Rangers boss. "We need some strikers as you need options to change it up. That's an area will look at. There won't be a lot of activity but if we can strengthen one or two areas we will."

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Will it be Jermain Defoe? "It depends on the cost. He has a great contract where he is but it will be hard for someone to afford him. I love him as a player but it will be hard."

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Harry Redknapp, 30 minutes later than schedule, is in place for his weekly news conference.

His side beat Leciester 3-2 on Saturday and travel to Swansea on Tuesday.

After the decision to book Sergio Aguero after he was scythed down by Jose Fonte's late tackle in Man City's win at Southampton, we asked for the worst refereeing decisions you've ever seen.

Steven Jerjian:, external That Watford v Reading 'ghost' goal, when the ball went about a foot wide, has to be up there with the worst.

Joey Burt, external: Got to say not giving the Lampard goal vs Germany in 2010, so unjust that FIFA spent millions to implement goal line tech.

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Andrew Neill:, external Ruling out Tiote's stunning goal against Man City earlier this year. Criminal decision.

RDG:, external Howard Webb neglecting to send off Nigel De Jong for his karate kick on Xabi Alonso in the 2010 World Cup final.

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Real Madrid look to have snapped up a rumoured Manchester City target in Mallorca winger Asensio.

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Asensio told radio station Cadena SER:, external "I've decided to go to Real Madrid and I'm very happy. I'm proud that big clubs watch me and Real Madrid is the best club. The agreement is for five seasons, it's a moment to savour."

Ireland international Donncha O'Callaghan has been cited for allegedly kicking an opponent in the head.

Guinness PRO12 organisers said that 35-year-old Munster lock O'Callaghan had been reported following last Friday's league game against Ulster at Thomond Park.

BBC Cumbria Sport, external tweet from Carlisle United's news conference: Keith Curle promises "change in personnel" during the January transfer window.

Carlisle sit third from bottom in League Two, a place above the relegation zone.

"It's like asking Roger Federer to go and play on court 13 at Wimbledon in front of three men and a dog."

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The words of Ronnie O'Sullivan, who eased into round three of the UK Championship with a 6-3 win over Peter Lines but clearly wasn't exactly in the best of moods afterwards.

As well as criticising a lack of atmosphere at the venue staging the tournament - the York Barbican - the 39-year-old five-time world champion also called the tables "shocking".

It is being reported in Australia that the new Test schedule for the series witht India will be Adelaide 9 December, Brisbane 17 Dec, Melbourne 26 Dec, Sydney 6 January.

Cricket Australia has been in talks with its India counterparts to determine when the Tests would be played following the death of Phillip Hughes.

The match in Brisbane had been due to begin on Thursday but is on hold.

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"We will advise fans as a priority. They should simply hold on to their tickets until further notice," said Cricket Australia.

The funeral of Hughes, 25, who died last Thursday two days after being hit by a ball, will be on Wednesday.

Manager Brendan Rodgers also hints Liverpool may look to use Steven Gerrard in a different role to last season when the Reds captain operated as a deep midfielder.

Rodgers tells his news conference ahead of a visit to Leicester City on Tuesday that changes in the club's attacking options has forced a re-think on Gerrard's role.

"With the players we had up front, his quality could exploit that," says Rodgers. "The dynamic up front has changed so I have to think of a restructure so we look at a different type of midfielder to come in."

Asked if a rift exists between himself and Steven Gerrard, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers replies: "No. 150% no."

"If there are two words that describe our relationship it would be honest and respect. He is arguably the best player to ever play in the Premier League.

"It's not so much about the number of games he plays now, it's about the level of the game and that is something we will look at."

Rodgers named Gerrard as a substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Stoke City on Saturday.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers confirms the club have offered Steven Gerrard a new contract and says the captain now needs time "to consider" the offer.

Gerrard's current deal expires at the end of the season.

"Firstly in terms of the club the latest is that Steven Gerrard and his representatives have been offered a contract here and at this moment in time that's where it's at," says Rodgers.

"It certainly won't be money. I've spoken to him enough times at length and that won't be the case. Between now and the end of the season he deserves the opportunity to think."