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Cricket
Image source, APAn incredible day of cricket is over in Nagpur.
India are fully in control of the third Test against South Africa after the tourists were dismissed for 79 on a day in which 20 wickets fell.
India fared a little better, racking up 173 in their second innings and the Proteas are now deep in trouble at 32-2, still 278 short of victory on a pitch that is taking plenty of turn.
Football
International footballer's union FIFPro has announced the final 55 players in contention for a spot on the 2015 World XI.
Nine Premier League players are on the list. They are: Eden Hazard, David De Gea, John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Wayne Rooney, Alexis Sanchez, David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure.
The players have been selected by professional footballers worldwide, with a new record of almost 25,000 players from 70 countries participating in this year’s ballot.
Rugby union
Sale Sharks have issued a sharp rebuke to former England second row Paul Ackford's, external suggestion that there are only four clubs - Exeter, Bath, Harlequins and Leicester - that new England coach Eddie Jones needs to bother with.
"Newcastle Falcons were also on the ‘don’t bother with’ list and I think Paul Ackford should be reminded that in 2003 when England lifted the World Cup, the scorers on the day were representatives of Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons," wrote a club spokesman.
"Instead of recruiting too many players from around the world we endeavour to retain the North Wests' home-grown talent and give them the opportunity to play at the highest level.
"This is surely critical for English Rugby going forward and therefore we believe we are due more respect."
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Watch the moment Celtic captain Scott Brown picked up an injury that could rule the midfielder out of action for up to three months.
The Scotland skipper lunged into a tackle to prevent Kilmarnock winger Tope Obadeyi racing clear and pulled up immediately in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Celtic Park.
Football
Phil Goodlad
BBC Scotland
Celtic have been urged to give Scott Allan and Charlie Mulgrew a chance to plug the gaps left in midfield against Ajax in the Europa League on Thursday.
Allan has failed to become a regular since arriving from Hibernian while Mulgrew is just back from injury.
Image source, Getty ImagesBut Celtic could have four key players missing through injury or suspension.
And former Celtic striker Scott McDonald told BBC Scotland he thinks Allan and Mulgrew could be vital in a Group A game the Glasgow side must win.
"I think the biggest question tonight is going to be who is actually going to play," he said.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThere was a lot of anger from Manchester United fans after yet another 0-0 draw on Wednesday night.
So today on Sportsday we're asking what you think about Van Gaal. Have your say by taking part in our vote above.
Football
Pat Murphy
BBC Radio 5 live
Remi Garde was in no mood to offer much on Jack Grealish but clearly he was annoyed at what he called 'falling below the standards of professionalism he should set himself'.
Image source, ReutersGarde stressed the matter would now remain private and wouldn't say how long he'd be out of the first team squad,but he's exasperated that Grealish appeared to ignore last week's public warning from the manager that he should be applying himself more diligently to his football.
I understand Grealish accepts he needs to choose his friends more carefully and the time and place of his social activities. As a boyhood Villla fan & local lad, he knows he's got this one wrong.
As for Garde, his action and his demeanour today in front of the media show that underneath the urbane persona,the Frenchman is no soft touch.
Formula One
Bit of F1 gossip for you to tuck into:
Football
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Brazil and Barcelona striker Romario's son Romarinho has joined Japan's Zweigen Kanazawa, the J-League second division club.
The 22-year-old forward has made the switch after failing to establish himself at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, where his World Cup-winning father spent four spells in an illustrious career.
"I'm pleased to join such a great club as Zweigen," Romarinho said in a statement on the club's official website. , external
Football
Kelvin Thomas' takeover of League Two side Northampton Town from David Cardoza will be completed on Thursday, BBC Radio Northampton reports.
A 15:00 GMT media conference has been called when ex-Oxford chairman Thomas' deal is expected to be confirmed.
Image source, Getty ImagesHappy now?
Thomas last week cast doubt over whether his takeover would go through, but Cardoza and his father Anthony have now agreed to sell their stakes.
The club currently face both an administration and winding-up petition.
Cricket
Image source, ReutersIndia are in complete control of the third Test against South Africa in Nagpur after bowling out the visitors for 79 in their first innings and then registering 173 in their own second innings to set the visitors an imposing 310-run victory target with three days of play remaining.
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took his 14th five-wicket haul in tests while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja bagged four on a spin-friendly track.
India lead the four-Test series 1-0. You can read the full scorecard here.
Cricket
Cricket's first day-night Test using a pink ball is an "exciting concept", says Australia captain Steve Smith.
Australia and New Zealand play under floodlights at the Adelaide Oval in a bid to boost attendances.
Image source, bbc"I can't wait to get out and give it a crack," said 26-year-old Smith. "We are creating history."
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum echoed Smith's enthusiasm as he said day-night Tests could be "outstanding for the game moving forward".
Football
Jamie Vardy's rise to the top of the Premier League scoring charts from the reserve team of a side in seventh tier of English football in seven seasons has been catching the attention of the media around the world.
The Wall Street Journal, external have written a lengthy feature on the 28-year-old which includes a great quote from Andrew Pilley,Vardy's boss at Fleetwood Town.
“There was no great secret to Jamie. He was ridiculously quick - it was almost like cheating,” said Pilley.
Meanwhile over in Germany...
Football
BBC Sport looks back to September 2014, when Jamie Vardy - now the Premier League's top scorer - tormented Manchester United on his first top-flight start for Leicester City.
Image source, Getty ImagesVardy made four goals and scored one as the promoted Foxes twice came from two goals down to beat the 20-time champions 5-3 in front of a delirious home crowd.
The two sides will meet once again at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, with Leicester top of the table and United second.
Football
Arsenal
According to a report in the Metro today, , externalArsene Wenger met former Gunners midfielder Edu in his current capacity as Corinthians director of football to discuss a possible move for striker Alexandre Pato.
Wenger has offered his usual straight bat when asked about January transfer business...
Football
Pat Murphy
BBC Radio 5 live
Jack Grealish has been dropped from Aston Villa's first team squad and will continue to train with the under-21 side for the foreseeable future.
Image source, ReutersManager Remi Garde says Grealish fell short of the professional standards he expects after visiting a Manchester nightclub just hours after the 4-0 defeat at Everton.
Then on Sunday he was out with a party of friends in a Birmingham hotel bar, with training due the next day.
Garde wouldn't be drawn on when the player would be restored to the 1st team squad.
Football
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has been dropped for Saturday's Premier League game against Watford, says manager Remi Garde.
The Daily Mail back page on Tuesday showed a picture of Grealish on a night out after his side's heavy defeat against Everton.
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Arsenal
With Arsenal two points off the top of the table, Arsene Wenger is asked about his side's title credentials. He admits that this season "is a big opportunity for us".
However he refused to rule out the possibility of Chelsea, recovering from 14 points adrift to defend their title.
"Mathematically you cannot rule anyone out," Wenger added.
Football
Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been asked about the spreading retail madness - Black Friday.
The Frenchman knows nothing about it.
Here is his response as reported bythe Daily Mirror's John Cross., external
Do you know what Black Friday is?”
“No. What is it?”
“I love a bargain, who doesn’t love a bargain?”
“Why should anyone buy two tellys if you need only one?
“I bought Vieira for 2.5m and it was a bargain. I spent 40m on Ozil and it was a bargain because he is a top player.
“If I find the right quality I will do something.”
Football
Arsenal
Theo Walcott, who has been out since late October with a calf strain, will not be part of Arsenal's squad for Sunday's meeting with Norwich.
The 26-year-old has another "few steps" to go through before he is ready to make a comeback says manager Arsene Wenger.