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  1. table tennis

    Watch 91-shot table tennis rallypublished at 17:36

    Table Tennis

    A 91-shot rally would be something to behold on a tennis court, let alone the tiny dimensions of its table-based equivalent.

    Yet somehow Frenchman Adrien Mattenet and Swedish player Par Gerell managed such a feat at at the GAC Group 2015 ITTF World Tour.

    Watch the video here.

    Table tennis
  2. football

    Watch Qatar beat Bhutan 15-0published at 17:32

    Football

    A while ago we brought you news of United Arab Emirates' 10-0 thrashing of Malaysia that saw three keeper changes to try to stem the flow of goals.

    Well, somehow Qatar's 15-0 win against Bhutan escaped our attention. Luckily our multimedia team were on the ball.

    Watch all 15 goals here.

    Qatar
  3. football

    All back to Sixfields for pizza and beer!published at 17:27

    Football

    Northampton Town manager Chris Wilder says the camaraderie between managers at lower-league level is important. 

    Wilder faces Dagenham, managed by ex-team-mate Wayne Burnett, on Saturday. 

    "There's a few that don't come into the category, but the office is well stocked with beers, a bottle of wine and a few boxes of pizza," Wilder said.

    "It's important, it's a tough job. We're all after the same result - there's a lot of good quality managers at this level and the league below."

    Chris Wilder Neil ArdleyImage source, Getty Images
  4. football

    Guess the hairstylepublished at 17:23

    Football

    Do you know your Gareth Bale top-knot from your Andy Carroll tie-back? If you back yourself to identify a footballer barnet then why not have a crack at theMatch of the Day kickabout quizon that very subject?

    You can do so here.

    Mario Balotelli and Marek HamsikImage source, Getty Images
  5. football

    England press conferencepublished at 17:18

    Football

    England boss Roy Hodgson will be speaking ahead of the game against San Marino on Saturday. And the press are getting ready for him, including BBC Radio 5 live reporter Alistair Yeomans, who has sent on these photos...

    Press conferenceImage source, Alistair Yeomans

    The pitch in Serravalle is looking a bit dry, though...

    SerravalleImage source, Alistair Yeomans

    Although the backdrop is something different for the England boys...

    SerravalleImage source, Alistair Yeomans
  6. football

    Forest complete double signingpublished at 17:11

    Football

    Nottingham Forest have put the finishing touches to two transfers. Here are the details...

  7. cricket

    Lancashire promoted after drawpublished at 17:06

    Kent 570-8 dec, Lancashire 259 & 258-4

    Lancashire clinched the second promotion spot from Division Two of the County Championship by batting through the final day for a draw with Kent at Canterbury.

    The Red Rose county only needed five points from the game to be sure of top-flight cricket next summer and collected eight, despite being outplayed for much of the game.

    Skipper Steven Croft (72) and Alex Davies (58) shared an unbroken stand of 120 before the match came to an end.

  8. Ready in Tbilisipublished at 16:58

    Georgia v Scotland (17:00 BST)

    You can also follow the game via live text updates here.

  9. football

    All ready to go in Georgiapublished at 16:53

    Georgia v Scotland (17:00 BST)

  10. football

    Fernandinho keeps the faithpublished at 16:47

    Football

    Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has declared that he and his team-mates always had manager Manuel Pellegrini's back, even when things weren't going so well last season. 

    "Having trust in your manager is the most important thing for a footballer. You can play not more relaxed, but able to try things," the 30-year-old told the Manchester Evening News., external

    Fernandinho (left) celebrates with Man City team-matesImage source, EPA

    Of course, it is a lot easier to say that when you have a 100% win record and are top of the league but City fans will surely be happy at the harmony that appears to be spreading through the Etihad.  

  11. football

    Who ya gonna call? Kev the Witchpublished at 16:40

    Football

    Tongue firmly in cheek? Check. Here goes then. Burnley's injury woes appear to be behind them thanks to the magic of "Kev the Witch", according to the Telegraph., external

    Lukas Jutkiewicz, Sam Vokes, Kevin Long, Dean Marney and Ashley Barnes have all suffered cruciate knee ligament injuries at Turf Moor, which Kev puts down to an evil spell.

    Turf MoorImage source, Getty Images

    Kudos to the Telegraph for this great piece of insight: "Kev performed the incantation... on Wednesday. Burnley have not suffered a single cruciate ligament injury since."

    Read the full article here., external

  12. rugby union

    Henson feared rugby career was overpublished at 16:35

    Rugby Union

    Bristol centre Gavin Henson says he feared his career was over after breaking his shin in May. 

    The 33-year-old is on the verge of a comeback after being named as a replacement for Saturday's Championship opener against Bedford Blues. 

    "It was so painful, I honestly thought it was the end," Henson told BBC Radio Bristol.

    Gavin HensonImage source, Getty Images
  13. basketball

    GB beat Germany to make finalpublished at 16:25

    European Wheelchair Basketball Championships

    The Great Britain men's wheelchair basketball team are into the European Championship final after a thrilling 77-68 win over Germany in Worcester.

    They will face either Turkey or the Netherlands in Sunday's final where they will be chasing a third title in a row.

    The GB women will face Germany at 18:15 BST in their semi-final. You can watch that in our live session here.

    European Wheelchair Basketball Championships
  14. football

    Sammer issues plea for support of migrantspublished at 16:21

    Football

    Bayern Munich's sporting director Matthias Sammer says he hopes people will continue to offer their support for arriving migrants.

    Bayern announced Thursday it would set up a training camp for youths as well as donate 1 million euros (£805,000) to separate refugee projects. 

    "When you see these people on TV or in photos, how they've nothing as they flee war and atrocities, how they leave everything behind in the hope of a better life, then we have to offer every refugee in Germany our hand," said Sammer.

    In addition, Bayern player Javi Martinez has been visiting refugees at the city's railway station as Europe deals with the current humanitarian crisis.

    The Spanish midfielder posted the above picture on Twitter.

  15. snooker

    Tabb court case beginspublished at 16:14

    Snooker

    Former referee Michaela Tabb's court case against World Snooker has begun in Bristol and will conclude next week.

    Michaela TabbImage source, Getty Images

    Tabb, 47, appearing under her married name of McInnes, is claiming sexual discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

    Snooker's highest-profile female referee left the circuit in March having officiated in two world finals.

    World Snooker, the body that runs the professional tour, denies the allegations.

  16. football

    Remaining fixturespublished at 16:09

    Georgia v Scotland (17:00 BST)

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  17. football

    How they standpublished at 16:04

    Georgia v Scotland (17:00 BST)

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  18. football

    Team newspublished at 15:58

    Georgia v Scotland (17:00 BST)

    Gordon Strachanhas named hisScotlandteam to face Georgia...

    Scotland teamImage source, SFA
  19. football

    Get with the programme...published at 15:53

    Georgia v Scotland (17:00 BST)

    Conor McNamara
    BBC Radio 5 live commentator

    You can listen to the game on BBC Radio 5 live from 17:00 BST and follow our live text commentary from 16:00 BST

  20. cricket

    Steadfast Lancashire eyeing promotionpublished at 15:47

    Kent 570-8 dec, Lancashire 259 & 175-4

    BBC Sport's Isabelle Duncan at Canterbury:

    "Lancashire continued to put up the Great Wall of China after lunch, losing only one wicket. 

    "Haseeb Hameed's marathon 138-ball innings came to an end when he was bowled by Calum Haggett, splaying two of his stumps, for 44. 

    "Steven Croft and Alex Davies put up a stout defence for the remainder of the session. With 31 overs remaining, a draw is on the cards which will seal Lancashire's promotion."