It is a cricket update so what else is it going to be other than an England wicket. Alex Hales has gone for four after he edges to Younus Khan at first slip off Anwar Ali. That'll be 14-3.

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Four people arrested after jump jockey Aidan Coleman was allegedly punched by racegoers will face no charges.

Coleman, 27, suffered minor injuries, including two chipped teeth, when two people burst into the riders' changing room on 29 September.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police told BBC Sport that no further action would be taken.

It is understood Coleman was happy to put the matter behind him, regarding the incident as a one-off.

Oh dear. England have lost another, with Anwar Ali hitting Joe Root in front. Big shout, up goes the finger. Root reviews but it doesn't save him.

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Ever looked at your football boot and thought, 'hmm, I really wish that it was square-toed'?

Us neither. But for those who did, your luck is in.

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The Serafino 4th Edge boot - unveiled in London on Tuesday, reports The Guardian, external - is a conventional boot in every way except one - the front is squared off to make striking the ball with the toe easier.

Former Premier League boss Harry Redknapp and BBC pundit Garth Crooks are among those who have endorsed the boot.

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Good start from England. Jason Roy has gone second ball, bowled by Mohammad Irfan. 0-1 then. Excellent.

You can follow that match (if you can stomach it) by clicking here.

Sportsday will now pause to observe a silence to remember those who have lost their lives in service of the country.

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Andy Fordham is hoping for at least one more chance to play in the BDO World Championships. 

The 2004 winner, who has battled health and alcohol problems for several years, has not played at Lakeside since 2006 and will not feature there in 2016. 

Fordham, 53, qualified for the Grand Slam of Darts for the first time but went out of the tournament on Tuesday. 

"A few people have said about trying to get into the PDC but I'd love to get to Lakeside once more," he told BBC Sport.

Arsenal'sAaron Ramsey and Tottenham's Ben Davies are among the many sports people to tweet about the two-minute silence at 11am to remember the sacrifices millions have made in the service of our country.

Sportsday will, of course, be observing the silence.

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England full-back Mike Brown has signed a new contract with club side Harlequins., external The 30-year-old is a one-club man and it appears he has no signs of changing that any time soon. 

“I am delighted to sign a new contract with Harlequins," said Brown.

"I believe we have some exciting times ahead of us with the new guys coming into the Club this season and the young talent coming through from the Academy. I feel we can compete at the highest level and push for silverware. "

England have won the toss in the first ODI against Pakistan. They are going to have a bat.

You can follow the match via live text commentary here.

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Ever wanted to know why rapper LL Cool J follows the New York Giants? Of course you have! It's the reason you even got up this morning.

Check out this video as... LL? Mr Cool J?... explains why he is a huge fan of the side and talks about growing up watching his hero Lawrence Taylor.  

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Pakistan batsman Younus Khan is to retire from one-day international cricket after the first match of his country's series against England, which starts today at 11:00 GMT.

The timing does seem a bit odd. However, the 38-year-old was a surprise selection in the squad for the four-match series. 

"I am proud to announce that, after playing for Pakistan for 15 years, I am announcing retirement," said Younus, who will make his 265th ODI appearance today. "I consulted my close friends and family members before taking this decision. As a batsman, I have played a positive role in the team's wins in one-day cricket - and now I realise that its time to keep myself away from limited overs cricket." 

We asked for your tales of animals involved in sport, be it horses interrupting football games, sheep fielding at extra-cover or sharks playing darts (especially that last one)...

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Well, you can consider us fully informed now Liam. Informed... but also quite freaked out. If the rest of you have no idea what we're talking about, just have a quick look on Twitter.

Here's a story that, if true, is rather heartwarming.

Manchester United's £27m summer signing Morgan Schneiderlin replies personally to all his fan mail.

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A source at Old Trafford told The Sun:, external “Morgan takes his responsibility to fans very seriously.He gets dozens of letters a week and because he is at Manchester United and is from France he gets more than most.”

The paper says Schneiderlin, 25, "personally reads each letter, replies including a signed photograph and even hand-writes the envelope ready for postage".

Then again, given footballers work about two hours a day, the lad has plenty of time on his hands.

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England and Everton defender Leighton Baines will begin his comeback from injury in earnest today when he plays in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

The 30-year-old has yet to play this campaign after suffering an ankle injury on the eve of the new season.

Baines told Everton TV:, external "Hopefully this game will be another box ticked towards getting some more football fitness and some more confidence back in the ankle."

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You may have seen, on this site, the story involving Oakland Raiders player Ray-Ray Armstrong and his run-in with a police dog. In case you haven't, he basically got himself in a bit of bother by barking and pounding his chest in the direction of said dog, which, as it turns out, is a third degree felony in Pennsylvania.

So, what we would like to know are your own personal sporting animal tales. Maybe a horse interrupted your football match? Perhaps some sheep decided to set up shop at extra-cover in your cricket game? Or possibly a fox dressed as a stork won your local archery contest? Actually, scratch that last one. That's Disney's Robin Hood.

Send your tales to us via Twitter (#bbcsportsday) or text us on 81111 (UK only).

Dan Roan
BBC Sports editor

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Following his suspension, former IAAF president Lamine Diack has now resigned as an honorary member of the IOC.

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And while we're talking cricket, a reminder that England are in action today, up against Pakistan in the first of three one-day-internationals between the sides.

Pakistan won the Test series 2-0 so this is a chance for England to gain a measure of revenge.

There will be live text coverage on the BBC Sport website and we'll ring you regular updates here on Sportsday too.