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Football Association chiefs are to be questioned over their handling of anti-discrimination cases, including that of ex-Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro.

Members of the FA's Inclusion Advisory Board (IAB) say they have "deep concerns" about the way Carneiro's case was dealt with by the FA.

Carneiro left Chelsea last month after criticism from manager Jose Mourinho.

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Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has confirmed they were not one of the two clubs being investigated for Premiership salary cap breaches.

Wasps released a statement last week saying they were not one of the club's and Sale have now followed suit.

On the pitch, there are new injury concerns for their game against Northampton this Sunday with prop Eifion Lewis Roberts still out with an ankle injury.

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Just under two months ago, Keylor Navas was waiting in an airport lobby, getting ready to jet off to Manchester as part of the deal that was supposed to bring David De Gea to Real Madrid. 

The 28-year-old later said he cried ("a build-up of emotions") as the move broke over paperwork issues. Tears of joy? 

Now though, the Costa Rican is set to be offered a new contract and a hefty raise, according to Marca., external

The Spanish sports daily also reports that a new deal for Navas does not mean the end of Madrid's pursuit of De Gea...

Kenyan athletics officials intercepted a runner who cheated his way into second position to win prize money during a weekend marathon in the capital Nairobi.

Julius Njogu was stopped after it was found he had hid in a hedge six kilometres from the finish line.

Race director Ibrahim Hussein said: "This Njogu guy purported to finish as runner up. He splashed water on himself to appear to have sweated. But he was too fresh to cheat anybody."

Below is not Njogu but a picture of Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart looking for a ball during training. But, hey, give us a break, it's the closest we could find of someone lurking in the undergrowth.

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The former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper, who survived the Munich Disaster, turns 83 today.   

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Britain's Aljaz Bedene has something to cheer today, completing an impressive victory over French eighth-seed Jeremy Chardy at the Valenica Open.

Bedene, ranked 48th in the world, won in three sets, 3-6 6-2 6-1.

How have the first few weeks of the new job gone? Here's Jurgen's thoughts:

"I'm surprised how big the steps we've taken are but everybody can see we want results.

"These players have skills to make goals but in the decisive moments we don't make the right choices." 

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Will Liverpool be putting out a strong team even with the changes?

"It's a very, very important game," answers Klopp.  

"But I know we have a lot of games in the legs so we have to change.

"It's the most important cup in the world because it's the game we have to play tomorrow."

First a word on injuries from Klopp. 

Daniel Sturridge is "getting better" but won't be in contention for a place tomorrow night, otherwise there's nothing new. 

There will be changes in team selection, but he doesn't know how many yet.

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Liverpool are also in League Cup action this midweek, and we'll shortly be hearing from their manager Jurgen Klopp, too. 

Stay tuned for the best bits. 

More from Boro boss Karanka: "I think the main game last season was against Liverpool (when they lost on penalties at Anfield, in the League Cup) because that was the game that put us on the map. 

"At the time we had been in the Championship for a while and people had forgotten.

"The main thing is the fans deserve these games. It's difficult for them at games like Cardiff so I hope they can enjoy tomorrow like they did at Anfield and the Etihad." 

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Remember Middlesbrough's victory at Manchester City in last season's FA Cup? 

The boys from Teesside are back in town on Wednesday night, taking on Manchester United in the League Cup.

Boro boss Aitor Karanka has been speaking to the media today - how does he rate his side's chances of a repeat performance?

"Everyone's expecting us to play well because we did last season against good teams, but we have players injured," the Spaniard says.

"It would be perfect if we beat them but I want to finish the games with no injuries and with a good performance."

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Valencia striker Rodrigo is ruled out for three months after partially tearing a knee ligament.

The 24-year-old striker, who is yet to score a league goal this season, suffered the injury in Sunday's 2-1 loss away to Atletico Madrid. 

Defeat left Valencia ninth in La Liga, nine points off joint leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Today we're asking; Which one player would you want to appear in your testimonial and why?

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Oomar Jaunmohamud: Sylvester Stallone...with a red bandana...in goal.

Thomas McLinden: Would definitely have to be Steven Gerrard. A true Liverpool legend.

Ben Prior: Adebayo Akinfenwa (the beast), as he could crush the opposition. Literally.

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Former Liverpool and West Ham defender Rigobert Song is named as Chad's new manager.

The 39-year-old from Cameroon succeeds Frenchman Emmanuel Tregoat, whose contract expired on 30 September.

"It's not going to be an easy task to qualify for the 2017 Nations Cup but we are prepared to give our best," Song said. 

His first match is a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt in November.

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The FA also say they decided to take no action on  a coming together involving Richards and Swansea’s Federico Fernandez in the 30th minute of the match at Villa Park.

English football's governing body says Richards has until 18:00 GMT on Thursday to reply to the charge.

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Aston Villa defender Micah Richards is charged with improper conduct by the Footbal Association following an incident which occurred in the tunnel at the end of his side's game against Swansea City on Saturday. 

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Sunderland's new manager Sam Allardyce is a big presence in the dressing room, says striker Steven Fletcher.

Big Sam led the Black Cats to a 3-0 win over rivals Newcastle on Sunday, Sunderland's first league win of the season.

"The boys have got a lot of confidence now with the new manager coming in," Fletcher said. "He's a lot more organised, probably the most organised manager I have worked with.

"Sam is a big man with a big presence and when he walks in the room everyone shuts up and listens to him. So that's a good start."

Today we're asking; Which one player would you want to appear in your testimonial and why?

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Christopher Sorrell:Paolo Di Canio. Absolute Legend of the Game. Also, it's a small chance he might re-create THAT goal.

Andrew Edwards: Can I update mine to Rogério Ceni in goal now that I've noticed he's scored twice as many as Chilavert?

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All-time greats Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar have called for Twenty20 cricket to become an Olympic sport.

Cricket has not featured since 1900 but the sport's governing body is meeting the International Olympic Committee next month to discuss a possible bid.

"I'd love to see it as an Olympic sport and, who knows, down the track it might be," Warne told BBC Stumped.

"I think it's a great idea and I reckon T20 is the best format for it," added Tendulkar on the World Service show.