Brighton & Hove Albion striker Chris O'Grady says his frustrating start to life at the Amex Stadium has "tested a lot of relationships in his life".

The 28-year-old joined the Seagulls from Barnsley in the summer but failed to score in 11 appearances and joined Sheffield United on loan last month.

But he was recalled after Sami Hyypia's resignation and opened his goalscoring account in the 2-0 win over Brentford.

"It's been extremely tough," O'Grady told BBC Sussex. "It has tested a lot of relationships in my life. Thankfully the strongest one, my family, is still together which is the most important thing."

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Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has broken his silence on reports that he was passed over for a knighthood because of a conviction for assaulting a former lover.

He tweeted:, external "I'm delighted that so many people thought I deserved a knighthood and sad that it can be blocked for something I didn't do.

"Unfortunately 18 years ago I was wrongly accused by a bad person. I tried to clear my name in France but under Napoleonic law once accused you are guilty until you can definitively prove your innocence. This is the opposite of English Law.

"I have to live with this injustice - and I do. I am frank and forthright but don't have and never will have a history of violence. Thank you again to all my supporters."

England forward Rachel Williams has joined Notts County Ladies from Chelsea.

The 26-year-old moves to Meadow Lane after one season with Chelsea, scoring seven goals in 13 games. "Rachel's proved her quality at this level since the league started," said Lady Magpies boss Rick Passmoor.

Top seed James Wilson suffers a shock defeat in the first round of the BDO World Darts Championships at the Lakeside, as qualifier Peter Sajwani of Sweden secures a 3-1 win.

England Lions captain Jonathan Trott was caught behind for only six from 13 balls on the first day of the opening match of the tour of South Africa in Soweto.

Openers Sam Robson and Adam Lyth made centuries and Yorkshire batsman Alex Lees added an unbeaten 82 as the Lions closed on 361-4 having been put into bat by a Gauteng Invitation XI.

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Scunthorpe United striker Billy Kee has joined League Two side Mansfield Town on loan until the end of the season.

24-year-old, who previously spent three seasons at Burton Albion, has made 12 appearances for Scunthorpe this season.

A statement on the Barcelona website, external regarding the dismissal of legendary former goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta: "The FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has decided to terminate as of today the contract of the club's Director of Football, Andoni Zubizarreta.

"The President, in the name of the club, thanks Andoni Zubizarreta for his contribution, dedication and professionalism over the last four years in his role at the head of the club's football area."

West Brom have announced that coaches Rob Kelly, Keith Downing and Dean Kiely have left the club,, external with new boss Tony Pulis preparing to finalise the appointment of a new backroom staff.

Surprising news from Spain, as Catalan giants Barcelona terminate the contract, external of Andoni Zubizarreta as Director of Football.

The 53-year-old former goalkeeper played for Barca from 1986-1994 and has been in the Director of Football role since 2010.

Championship leaders Bristol have signed Italy international Tommaso Benvenuti on an 18-month contract.

The 24-year-old, who has 30 caps, joins Andy Robinson's side from French club Perpignan.

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Andy Murray shrugged off his recent shoulder problem to lead Great Britain to a 2-1 win against holders France on the second day of the Hopman Cup in Perth.

Murray defeated Benoit Paire 6-2 7-5 at the Perth Arena, and teamed up with Heather Watson [pictured above] to beat Paire and Alize Cornet in the decisive mixed doubles tie.

"It's a bit sore, if it was my right shoulder it would probably be quite hard for me to play," Murray said. "I don't feel it on my ground strokes so much, I feel it when I'm serving. I had an ultrasound scan in Abu Dhabi and it was absolutely clear but it's still quite sore.

"Hopefully it will calm down. Maybe it's playing matches again after a little break, maybe I've just got it in the wrong position and tweaked something a little bit, but I should be fine."

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Now, England fans may not want to be reminded of this, but 5 January is a significant cricketing day in Australia. In addition to being the date of the first one-day international in 1971, it has also twice in recent years seen the Aussies complete 5-0 Ashes whitewashes against England, in 2007 and 2014.

Jordan Nobbs has committed her future to Arsenal Ladies with a new long-term contract. The midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Sunderland in 2010, has 20 goals in 46 league outings for the Gunners.

With AFC Wimbledon playing Liverpool tonight in the FA Cup, live on BBC One from 19:30 GMT (with the fourth round draw before kick-off at 19:55) and live on BBC Radio 5 live, Tom Rostance has begun a special live text of the famous 1988 final. If you don't want to know the result, look away now, but join him for some nostalgia fun on the website.

Northants have called an extraordinary general meeting of members, amid concerns about the club's finances.

The County Championship Division Two side are expected to suffer a loss in their 2013-14 figures, compared to the profit made the previous year., external

Members will meet on Thursday, 22 January to vote on four proposals which include creating a bond scheme, taking on loans from directors and selling nearby property.

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Greater Manchester's Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, is calling on Oldham Athletic not to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.

He said: "Ched Evans is a convicted rapist and, whilst I strongly believe in the principle of rehabilitation, it will send out entirely the wrong message if they offer him a contract.

"All offenders have the right to rebuild their lives and make amends after they have served their sentence, but Ched Evans' lack of remorse and failure to acknowledge his offence means it is simply inappropriate for him to be on a Greater Manchester football pitch week in and week out presenting himself as some kind of role model, especially to young people."

Manchester City Women have signed Yeovil Town Ladies striker Sarah Wiltshire.

The 23-year-old, who has played for Arsenal and Watford, scored 11 goals in 16 games last year in Super League 2.

After representing England at youth level, Wiltshire switched allegiance to Wales and has scored eight times in 31 appearances.

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Glasgow Warriors have secured Scotland internationals Tommy Seymour and Henry Pyrgos (pictured) on new two-year contracts.

Winger Seymour, 26, and scrum-half Pyrgos, 25, have signed until May 2017.

Earlier, following Gary Anderson becoming the seventh PDC world champion, we asked you to name the other six. The answers are Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis, John Part, Dennis Priestly, Raymond Van Barneveld & Michael Van Gerwen.

The club statement also confirms that Mike Phelan - who of course is the current Norwich first team coach as well as having been Sir Alex Ferguson's number two - will take over "until the new manager is confirmed".

Adams meanwhile will take "a break from football" and will return to Norwich in a new role in July.