And so another action-packed day comes to an end.

There's been plenty going on, from Papiss Cisse and Jonny Evans being charged with spitting by the Football Association. to Sunderland boss Gus Poyet charged for improper conduct, via Southampton's players getting their skates on.

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Hope you enjoyed it. What's that? You did. Excellent, in that case let's do it all again from 08:00 GMT on Friday. See you then.

Will the multi-talented multi-eventer Katarina Johnson-Thompson win her maiden senior major championship title? Can Britain's 800m world leader Jenny Meadows finally enjoy the European spotlight?

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British Athletics has refused to set a medal target for this weekend's European Championships in Prague. Their best medal haul in the competition was 10 in 2005, so can they scale those heights in the city of 100 spires?

BBC Sport pundits Steve Cram, Paula Radcliffe, Denise Lewis and Colin Jackson give their verdicts on the team's chances in the Czech Republic.

Read their thoughts here.

Andy Murray reveals that it is "unlikely" he'll play with brother Jamie during Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against United States, which starts in Glasgow tomorrow.

It was thought the two might team up for the doubles against the the Bryan twins on Saturday.

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But Dom Inglot was listed as Jamie's partner in the draw, and Murray said: "Jamie and i obviously played a bunch when we were younger together.

"We haven't played so much recently, but obviously it's an advantage that I know his game well and he knows mine well.

"However, I would say it's unlikely I would play the doubles on Saturday. Dom has had some big wins over the Bryans this year,

"But if I'm required then it would be nice to play with either Jamie or Dom."

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Remember that Southampton trip to Switzerland we mentioned a few minutes ago?

Even the gaffer's had a bash at ice-hockey.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman:, external Fantastic experience! Shattered.

Why would you captain Pakistan?

Spot-fixing, banned bowlers and never playing at home -read this cracking article, with Misbah-ul-Haq discussing the curious life of a Pakistan skipper.

NB - it's not a job you'd apply for with any great confidence of it being a long-term post; there have been five incumbents in past four years.

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Southampton have embarked on a three-day break to Switzerland and Nathaniel Clyne seems to be enjoying it, tweeting , externalthis pic.

Just to be clear the lads aren't auditioning for the next Star wars movie, but playing ice hockey. With that top four challenge still going strong, hope no one gets injured.

Dundee United striker Nadir Ciftci is cleared to play in his side's Scottish Cup quarter-final against Celtic after winning his appeal against a two-match ban.

Ciftci, 23, was offered the punishment following a clash with Inverness defender Gary Warren.

But United's decision to challenge the ban paid off when the violent conduct charge was not proven in front of a Scottish Football Association judicial panel.

All day we've been asking you to come up with pun-tastic sporting book titles to mark the occasion of World Book Day...

Marcus, Barnsley: Who's afraid of Susie Wolff?

Neil Coleman, Coventry: The Cantonabury Tales

Keep them coming on Twitter at #bbcsportsday, text 81111 and via the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

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West Brom manager Tony Pulis goes on to give a serious answer about his goalkeeping selection for Saturday's tie.

But he still gives no public assurance to Ben Foster, who has kept 12 clean sheets this season, about his place.

"Boaz Myhill has had an injury with a finger, which we have to take into account," he says.

"With the number of clean sheets he has kept, Ben has been absolutely fantastic.

"Everybody makes mistakes. Goalkeepers get highlighted, like referees, because it can cost you games."

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is refusing to reveal whether England goalkeeper Ben Foster's place is under threat for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Aston Villa.

Foster's error led to Villa striker Christian Benteke netting the winner in his side's 2-1 win against the Baggies last weekend.

"I'll be telling the goalkeepers first before I tell you!" jokes the Welshman.

If you aren't able to follow Dan Roan's advice (see below), then here is the jist of BBC Sport's report on sexist abuse in football.

The Football Association is calling on fans to report sexist abuse at games after being shown disturbing scenes of women officials and staff being subjected to obscene chants.

Footage obtained by the BBC shows Chelsea's female medic Dr Eva Carneiro and a female assistant referee suffering taunts during matches.

FA board member Heather Rabbatts described the abuse as "horrible".

She said it should not be tolerated, adding: "We are absolutely encouraging people to report incidents like this."

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Urge you to watch Natalie Pirks' report on BBC News at 6 revealing footage of some of the abuse women in football are subject to.

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Heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson hopes a fearless attitude will help her win a first major title this week.

The Liverpudlian, 22, will compete in the pentathlon for the first time since 2012 at the European Indoor Championships in Prague on Friday.

And the Briton has said the foot injury that prevented her from competing at last summer's European Championships and Commonwealth Games has changed her.

"I'm not afraid to compete any more," she said. "I'm riled and raring to go."

USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann:, external Happy to see the MLS and the MLS Players' Union agree to a new collective bargaining agreement. Exciting to kick off the 20th season with new teams New York City FC and Orlando City!

After Bolton midfielder Zach Clough was ruled out for the rest of the season with a dislocated shoulder, Wanderers have acted quickly to replace him.

The Trotters sign Giles Coke on loan for the rest of the season from Sheffield Wednesday.

The 28-year-old has scored once in 16 games for the Owls this season.

BBC tennis commentator David Law:, external Cracking hour of Davis Cup preview at 21:00 BST on BBC Radio 5 live. Agassi. Courier. Murray. Then BBC TV, radio, online live tomorrow.

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The Football Association also provides some clarification about the reasons behind both players being charged for spitting.

"In Premier League matches, if an incident has not been seen by the match officials, a three-man panel of former elite referees will be asked by The FA to review the footage independently of each other and advise what, if any action, they believe the match referee should have taken had it been witnessed at the time," says the FA statement.

"For an FA charge to follow, all three panel members must agree it is a sending-off offence. In this instance, the decision by the panel was unanimous in respect of both players."

The news of the FA charge comes hours after Papiss Cisse apologised for his reaction in the incident during Wednesday's 1-1 draw.

Evans, meanwhile, denied that he spat at the Senegal striker.

The incidents were not seen by the match officials at St James' Park but were caught by television cameras.

Both players have until 18:00 GMT on Friday to respond to the charge.

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More breaking news from the incident between Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse and Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.

The Football Association announces that both players have been charged for spitting.

"The charges are in relation to an alleged breach of FA Rule E1[a] in that in or around the 38th minute of the game the two players spat at each other," says the governing body's statement.

BBC Sport's Simon Stone at Carrington: "After starting today's press conference with an apology for being late and offering an assessment of the spitting row that has engulfed the club and triggered statements from both Papiss Cisse and Jonny Evans, Louis van Gaal took exception to being asked about his relationship with assistant manager Ryan Giggs.

"First Van Gaal said his relationship was 'very bad' and wanted the rumours to continue. Then he said he was irritated at being asked the question.

"Finally he widened his targets to headlines which suggested he thought something when, in his opinion, he was merely answering loaded questions, such as United lacking a 20-goal a season striker - something he did not feel anyone could deny because no-one has done it yet.

"The Dutchman tends to fix his targets with a steely glare - and is not quick to avert his gaze. All very odd."