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The 2015 Formula 1 calendar could be reduced from the 21 races after Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone revealed that South Korean organisers don't want the Grand Prix they are down to host on 3 May.

"They (local organisers) would rather it not happen," he told reporters.

"We have a contract with Korea... we have to put it on the calendar. If we hadn't have done they could have sued us."

The race was dropped in 2014 after the hosts wanted to lower the fee paid to Formula 1.

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Wade Ormsby and Scott Strange lead the Australian PGA Championship by two shots at the halfway stage.

Ormsby [pictured] carded a 67 and Strange shot 66 to reach nine under at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast.

World number three Adam Scott, who revealed before the start of play that his wife is pregnant with their first child, is third.

A Japan international volleyball player has been arrested on suspicion of stealing cash from a wallet at a 'pachinko' pinball parlour.

Kongoh Oh, 30, confessed to taking the money, according to police, and his club team Toray have pulled out of national championships in a show of remorse.

Steven Fletcher could return to the Sunderland starting line-up after fully recovering from a back injury. Sebastian Coates is available again after being ineligible against Liverpool, but Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) and Billy Jones (hamstring) are both still ruled out.

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Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini is set to be passed fit for their meeting with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Boss Alan Pardew is closely monitoring the Argentine's recovery from a hamstring injury, while fellow defender Daryl Janmaat is also available after he shrugged off a minor problem.

However Moussa Sissoko and Steven Taylor are suspended and Rolando Aarons is ruled out for a month with a hamstring strain.

Foxes goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has been ruled out for at least six weeks after breaking a metatarsal in training.

Ben Hamer will deputise in goal, captain Wes Morgan returns from suspension, Ritchie De Laet is available after illness, Leonardo Ulloa (leg) is fit, Dean Hammond (calf) is back in training and Matt Upson is close to a return after a long-term foot injury but will not play against the champions.

We're asking this morning which fixture you think is the most heated in football. Please send in your views to #footygrudgematch or use the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Aaron Wright:, external T'classico Burnley v Blackburn its the most policed and under rated no one but Burnley and Blackburn fans understand it.

Linus Joseph Beaven:, external River Plate v Boca Juniors, makes anything we have look like mates having a kickabout in the park

The SM Tour:, external Has to be the sheer hatred and passion of the Old Firm. Can't wait for it to return.

Kieswetter graciously tweeted:, external "Congratulations to Sam Billings for being called up to the 30 man World Cup squad. A seriously talented player = future star."

The International Cricket Council have approved England calling in 23-year-old Kent wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings as a replacement for the injured Craig Kieswetter in their provisional 30-man World Cup squad.

Swansea manager Garry Monk hopes that last weekend's 3-1 defeat to West Ham can spur his side back to form against Tottenham on Sunday.

"It was the first time that we didn't reach the levels we've set ourselves this season," the Swans boss reflected upon last weekend's defeat," he said., external

"We need to react this weekend, put on a positive performance and put to bed last weekend's display.

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero named Premier League player of the month for November. The Argentine, currently sidelined with a knee injury, scored three goals and provided two assists in league games.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew wins the Premier League manager of the month award for November after guiding his team to three wins out of four.

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Spanish newspaper Sport,, external as it tends to, focuses on Barcelona this morning.

After Luis Enrique's side saw off Paris St Germain 3-1 to finish top of Group F on Wednesday, Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez feature in a "magic triangle" on Sport's front page.

It hails the trio as the "perfect formula", citing the "quality" of Messi, the "movement" of Luis Suarez and the "craziness" of Neymar.

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Exeter City midfielder prospect Matt Grimes is comparable to a young Glenn Hoddle, according to the club's director of football Steve Perryman.

The 19-year-old, who has this week been linked with a move to the Premier League in the January transfer window, has made 59 appearances for the Grecians and scored four goals - all of them from free-kicks.

Perryman, a team-mate of Hoddle's at Tottenham, told BBC Radio Devon. "I saw a young Glenn Hoddle emerge and this is another world, but he's a talent.

"I just think he's undoubted quality. He's the best technical player we've produced ever since I've been here."

Striker Sam Vokes is still not ready to be considered for Burnley against Southampton at Turf Moor. The Wales international, who has not featured since March because of a knee injury, played 90 minutes for the development squad in midweek but will not be brought in for first-team action just yet.

Centre-back Michael Duff looks set to miss a fourth game with his calf problem while Stephen Ward (ankle) and Matt Taylor (Achilles) are still sidelined.

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Over in Spain, Marca are relishing "eight golden days" for Real Madrid. The European champions have won 19 successive games - a new record for a Spanish club - and play Almeria tonight before heading to the Club World Cup in Morocco.

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West Bromwich Albion duo Stephane Sessegnon and Youssuf Mulumbu have both shaken off knocks and are fit for Saturday's local derby with Aston Villa at The Hawthorns, reports BBC WM.

Villa, unbeaten in five games, may be boosted by the return of captain Ron Vlaar and Fabian Delph for the meeting with Alan Irvine's Albion side, who have not won in five matches.

The Albion-Villa derby (15:00 GMT) will be live on BBC WM 95.6 and DAB. Former Baggies midfielder Ian Hamilton and ex-Villa manager Graham Taylor are part of the WM commentary team.

Australia batsman David Warner with an Instagram tribute, external to Sean Abbott, who took 6-14 in his first match since bowling the ball that struck Phillip Hughes. "Credit to my good mate Sean Abbott bowling NSW to victory against QLD today.

"Been a tough week for everyone but this bloke has a genuine heart of gold and has fought hard this week to come back and bowl again. Well done mate proud of you.

Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney could return to the starting line-up having recovered from a calf injury.

Midfielder Jason Puncheon will be assessed after missing training on Thursday through illness while Joe Ledley (hip) and Adrian Mariappa (knee) are both ruled out.

Southampton expect to have Toby Alderweireld back from a hamstring for tomorrow's match at Burnley and James Ward-Prowse is also set to be in the squad after resuming full training following two months out with an ankle problem.

Morgan Schneiderlin misses out with a groin injury, while forward Jay Rodriguez has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from a knee problem.