Almost time for Friday's Sportsday to grind to a halt. Almost.

First, there are a couple of live shows to plug. You can watch snooker's Masters quarter-final between Stephen Maguire and Shaun Murphy on BBC Two and online.

While on BBC Radio 5 live, you can listen to their weekend preview show which is building up to all the football action.

At 09:00 GMT on Saturday we will begin our build-up to a busy Premier League day, before the Africa Cup of Nations begins at 15:00 GMT. It's a feast. See you then.

Preston North End XI: Johnstone, Wiseman, Buchanan, Clarke, Huntington, Humphrey, Reid, Kilkenny, Brownhill, Gallagher, Beckford.

Orient XI: Woods, Sawyer, Cuthbert, Lisbie, Mooney, Lowry, Clarke, Wright, Pritchard, Dagnall, Lundstram.

An important match is taking place in League One tonight. Fourth-placed Preston are aiming to move closer to the automatic spots by beating a Leyton Orient team who are trying to give themselves breathing space from the relegation zone.

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03:00-12:00: Australia v India - tri-series

12:55-15:00: Glasgow v Montpellier - European Rugby Champions Cup

15:10-17:15: Toulouse v Bath Rugby - European Rugby Champions Cup

17:25-19:30: Ospreys v Northampton Saints - European Rugby Champions Cup

19:55-23:15: Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks - NFL NFC Conference Championship match

23:15-02:30: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - NFL AFC Conference Championship match

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12:45-15:00: Saracens v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup

15:10-17:15: Toulon v Ulster - European Rugby Champions Cup

19:30-21:45: Harlequins v Wasps - European Rugby Champions Cup

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Out and about over the weekend? Don't worry. Our friends at BBC Radio 5 live sports extra are providing plenty of live coverage for you to listen to as you trudge around the supermarket. Starting tonight...

19:40- 21:45 GMT: Leicester Tigers v Scarlets - European Rugby Champions Cup

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Only one British woman will be taking part in the Australian Open singles. And that is Heather Watson.

The 22-year-old British number one, who qualified for the first grand slam event of the year on her way to reaching the Hobart International final, plays Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova in the first round.

Andy Murray is among the tens of hopefuls bidding for glory in the first Grand Slam of 2015. But what about other British interest?

James Ward will join him in the men's singles draw, as could Kyle Edmund and Liam Broady who are both within one victory of qualifying for the main draw.

The tournament starts in Melbourne on Monday.

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Andy Murray is in such good condition that he must be one of the favourites for the Australian Open,says head of British tennis Leon Smith.

Murray, a beaten finalist three times in Melbourne, has slipped to sixth in the world from a world ranking high of two.

But Smith said: "He is in great shape. He's hitting the ball extremely well. Now he's going to look to move forward and I think he's got as good a chance as anyone to win this tournament."

Josh Brannan:, external Jermain Defoe has to make his debut for Sunderland tomorrow - he could be their season's saviour.

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Earlier we told you that Great Britain's Lizzy Yarnold won her second World Cup race of the season in Germany.

The Winter Olympic gold medallist beat Anja Huber by 0.71 seconds in Konigssee - and now you can watch it.

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Mark Allen scrapped to a 6-4 victory over Joe Perry to reach the semi-finals of the Masters in a lacklustre encounter at Alexandra Palace.

Both players struggled in the match, playing to a poor standard but Allen managed to open up a 3-1 lead.

England's Perry made breaks of 50, 68 and 67 to make it 4-4, before Northern Irishman Allen made a break of 55 and then clinched the 10th to progress.

Stephen Maguire faces Shaun Murphy in the evening session at 19:00 GMT, with the winner playing Allen.

UnSimpleSimon:, external Re 17:38. David Silva, if he's fit, for Toure. Defoe must play. Surprise factor plus the spirits lift.

Stop fiddling with your Fantasy Football teams for a second! We've got some breaking news.

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Real Sociedad coach David Moyes is given a two-match touchline ban after he was sent to the stands as his side were knocked out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Moyes was banished by referee Carlos Velasco Carballo after gesturing that the official needed glasses.

Then, he started munching on a crisp from a fan after climbing into the stands to watch the rest of the 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Harry Kane is among several players set to return to the Tottenham first team after being rested for the FA Cup replay victory over Burnley.

Federico Fazio, Younes Kaboul (both ill) and Vlad Chiriches (back) are all doubtful.

Sunderland's new signing Jermain Defoe will make his debut against his former club pending international clearance.

Liam Bridcutt is suspended after his red card in the 1-0 loss to Liverpool but Steven Fletcher returns.

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French striker Bafetimbi Gomis will start up front as Swansea adjust to life without departed top scorer Wilfried Bony.

Jonjo Shelvey is banned and Ki Sung-yueng on international duty, but Gylfi Sigurdsson and Jefferson Montero both hope to play after injury.

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois is available despite nursing a broken thumb yet Petr Cech is likely to remain in goal.

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta is still sidelined with a groin complaint but will return to training next week.

QPR defender Armand Traore has been ruled out with a toe injury.

Brazilian midfielder Sandro and Yun Suk-Young remain sidelined with injuries but midfielder Niko Kranjcar has recovered from a thigh complaint.

Manchester United forward Robin van Persie is a doubt with a minor ankle problem that he suffered last weekend.

His possible absence could mean a recall for Colombia striker Radamel Falcao, while defenders Rafael and Marcos Rojo are in contention after recovering from their injuries.

Leicester have record signing Andrej Kramaric available after he was granted a work permit, but banned midfielder Matty James is definitely out.

Midfielders Dean Hammond (calf) and Esteban Cambiasso (hip) are doubtful but Danny Drinkwater should return after two games out with a groin problem.

Stoke defender Erik Pieters is a doubt with a groin injury but midfielder Steven Nzonzi has overcome a similar complaint.

Forward Victor Moses could also feature, having recovered from a thigh injury.

Burnley have doubts over defenders Jason Shackell (calf) and Kieran Trippier, who was substituted in the Clarets' midweek FA Cup defeat at Tottenham with a hamstring strain.

Top scorer Danny Ings and Ashley Barnes are expected to be recalled.

Crystal Palace could hand a debut to new loan striker Yaya Sanogo, while fellow forward Marouane Chamakh is back after injury.

Midfielder James McArthur is fit despite suffering a foot injury last weekend, but DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie is on international duty.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is considering giving an immediate start to new midfielder Carles Gil who has signed from Valencia.

Midfielder Fabian Delph returns after suspension but defender Ciaran Clark serves a one-match ban and midfielder Joe Cole has a hamstring strain.

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Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling is back in the squad after being given a week off, while England midfielder Steven Gerrard and Adam Lallana have a chance of being fit.

Gerrard was substituted last weekend with a tight hamstring, and Lallana is in training after a thigh injury.