Summary

  • Nine Premier League news conferences

  • Eddie Jones close to England job

  • Ian Bell dropped for England tour of South Africa

  • Who are the current sporting greats? Use #bbcsportsday

  1. Goodnight and goodbyepublished at 19:00

    That brings to an end 11 hours of red-hot Sportsday action. It all starts again at 08:00 GMT tomorrow morning - make sure you join us.

  2. tennis

    Five of the bestpublished at 18:56

    Federer marches on

    FedererImage source, Reuters

    You probably know that Roger Federer continued his supreme form at the ATP World Tour finals by beating Kei Nishikori earlier.

    But you may not have seen five of the best shots of the match. You can do it right here.

  3. football

    I've called my baby Bermondseypublished at 18:52

    ...and not told my wife

    MillwallImage source, Getty Images

    If you missed this earlier, it's worth flagging it up again.

    If you didn't miss it earlier, it's worth reminding yourself.

    A cracking story from the Southwark News., external

    Millwall fan Mike Bloomfield has named his newborn son 'Bermondsey Millwall Den Bloomfield’ – without telling his wife.

    On a side note, his dog is named after Lions legend Barry Kitchener.

  4. boxing

    Crolla crowingpublished at 18:47

    Boxing

    CrollaImage source, Getty Images

    Anthony Crolla is convinced it will be second time lucky when he challenges WBA lightweight champion Darleys Perez in Manchester on Saturday.

    Home fighter Crolla boxed his Colombian rival to a draw in July, although many observers thought he won the fight

    "Since the first fight I have developed as a boxer and a fighter and I have no doubts I'll bring that world title home. I know I have all the answers."  

  5. football

    'Macho' referees get it in the neckpublished at 18:41

    Football

    SavageImage source, Getty Images

    Speaking of wrestling, this story reminded me of the late, great Macho Man Randy Savage.

    Dundee United midfielder John Rankin says referees' "macho" attitudes sometimes get in the way of developing good relationships with players.

    Ohhhh yeah!!!

  6. football

    The Man That Gravity Forgotpublished at 18:36

    Football

    Adrian NevilleImage source, wwe

    WWE superstar and big Newcastle united fan Adrian Neville hastaken on Mark Lawrenson with his Premier League predictions.

    Proud Geordie Neville - known as The Man That Gravity Forgot for his high-flying style - name checks a few well-known Newcastle names. But also has this little gem.

    "Then there was big Pav Srnicek, our rock in goal for many years, who lived near my estate when I was a boy. I used to ride to his house on my bike just to see his car's number plate 'Pav 1'."

  7. rugby union

    Ben Foden = Clever boypublished at 18:29

    Rugby Union

    Sucking up to the guy who's about to become the new England boss, Ben?

    Don't blame you one bit.

    England and Northampton back Foden has not played for his country for two years.

  8. football

    'Far from what I want at Watford'published at 18:22

    Watford v Man Utd (Saturday, 12:45 GMT)

    More from Watford boss Quique Flores from today's news conference:

    FloresImage source, Getty Images
  9. rugby union

    'When he tackled you, the lights went out'published at 18:16

    Jonah Lomu remembered

    Jonah LomuImage source, PA

    We highly recommend you have a read of former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott'stribute to Jonah Lomu.

    The legendary New Zealand wing died this week at the age of 40.

  10. football

    Watford v Manchester United (Sat 12:45 GMT)published at 18:10

    Football

    The football might not be thrilling but it's been effective for Manchester United so far and they have the chance to go top with a win over Watford on Saturday.

    Or will the Hornets continue to impress? Play our BBC Sport Predictor.

    Watford v Manchester UnitedImage source, BBC Sport
  11. football

    'De Gea top three in the world'published at 18:06

    Watford v Man Utd (Saturday, 12:45 GMT)

    Geoff Doyle
    BBC Three Counties Radio sport

    De GeaImage source, Getty Images

    "Watford boss Quique Flores say Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is in the top three of best keepers in the world.

    "Flores gave De Gea his debut at Atletico Madrid and comes up against him on Saturday. 'He was amazing. Then, we used to say - he will probably be the best goalkeeper in the world.

    "'You could see then. He has everything you need. He can control their style of play, control with the ball, in the air, under the goal, in front of the goal. For me he is in the top three best goalkeepers in the world'."

  12. formula 1

    Go-faster stripes?published at 18:01

    Formula 1

    Here's a picture of Lewis Hamilton wearing a zebra hat. Just because.

  13. football

    Cobblers problems continuepublished at 17:56

    Football

    Northampton TownImage source, Getty Images

    Northampton Town are having a complete nightmare.

    Under an administration petition from the local council over a £10.25m loan and a winding-up petition from HM Revenue & Customs, they could now see a potential takeover collapse.

    Kelvin Thomas' deal to take over League Two side from current chairman David Cardoza is in doubt.

    There future of the club is in genuine peril. We feel for you Cobblers fans.

  14. rugby union

    Aussies taking over?published at 17:50

    Rugby Union

    Press Association rugby union correspondent Duncan Bech, referencing Eddie Jones potentially becoming the new England boss, tweets...

  15. boxing

    Asking Haskinspublished at 17:44

    Boxing

    Lee Haskins

    You can take the boy out of Bristol...

    Lee Haskins talks 50 Cent and Denzel Washington as he faces 60 seconds of questions.

     The 31-year-old defendshis interim IBF bantamweight world title fight against Randy Caballero in Las Vegas on Saturday.

  16. football

    20 years of Buffonpublished at 17:38

    Football

    Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made his Serie A debut 20 years ago today, keeping a clean sheet for Parma in a 0-0 draw with AC Milan.

    Buffon, 37, joined Juventus in 2001 for £32.6m, a world-record fee for a keeper, and has since won six domestic titles and the 2006 World Cup with Italy.

  17. tennis

    'Dropped like a hot potato'published at 17:32

    Tennis

    Isabelle WallaceImage source, Getty Images

    Two bits of interesting information from this piece on Isabelle Wallace.

    1. The 19-year-old has switched her allegiance back to Australia because she believes she did not get enough LTA support.

    2. Her dad, Alan, is a family baker.

  18. football

    Remembering the Bestpublished at 17:26

    Football

    George BestImage source, Getty Images

    Wednesday, 25 November will mark 10 years since the death of the late, great George Best.

    The Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend will be remembered by fans at Old Trafford in the seventh minute of the Champions League game against PSV. Supporters group Stretford End Flags, external are urging fans to switch on the torches on their mobile phones.

    "Old Trafford will be lit up on the 25th of November in fond memory of an ordinary man with an extraordinary talent. Thank you to the Manchester United supporters for this beautiful gesture," said Best's sister Barbara McNarry.

  19. tennis

    Fearless Federerpublished at 17:20

    Tennis

    Roger FedererImage source, Reuters

    Roger Federer is looking on tip top form at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

    The Swiss has beaten Kei Nishikori 7-5 4-6 6-4 to maintain his 100% record in the group.

    He's sailed through to the semi-finals, where he will be joined by either Novak Djokovic or Tomas Berdych.

  20. football

    'They've got an agenda'published at 17:14

    Swans boss hits back

    Gary MonkImage source, PA

    Swansea City manager Garry Monk believes speculation about him facing the sack is caused by people outside the club with an

    "Of course I've been disappointed with some of the things which have been written. A lot of it has been irresponsible," he said.