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4. Middlesbrough v Everton on 5 live, Man City v Hull on 5 live Sports Extra

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Match facts

• Stoke City have reached this stage in two of the last three seasons - they were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United in December 2013.
• This is Sheffield Wednesday's best performance in the League Cup since making it to the semi-finals in 2001-02, losing to eventual winners Blackburn Rovers.
• Stoke are winless in four matches in all competitions against Sheffield Wednesday, losing each of the last two at the Britannia Stadium.
• The Owls have progressed from two of their three League Cup ties v Stoke City, though this is their first meeting in this competition since September 1999.

What the managers say

Stoke boss Mark Hughes: "We won't underestimate Sheffield Wednesday in any way, shape or form. If you look at their progression in the competition they have beaten two Premier League sides already.

"[But] we're at home and when the draw was made if we're honest enough we can say they were one of the teams we wanted to have."

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal: "It will be cold and there will be rain probably. It's not a good day to go to the football. There will be 4,000 fans in the rain and cold and they pay for a ticket to see us play. This means we must play to them.

"We will give 300%, give everything on the pitch and we will do that."

Team news

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Stoke will be without skipper Ryan Shawcross for the League Cup quarter-final after he was dismissed in the loss to Sunderland.

Shay Given (knee) and Marc Muniesa (hamstring) are also unavailable.

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal is without key midfielder Barry Bannan (knee) for the trip to the Potteries.

Youngster Joe Wildsmith is likely to start in goal, while loan striker Gary Hooper is also eligible.

Match facts

• Middlesbrough have twice made the quarter-final stage of the League Cup since lifting the trophy in 2004, losing to Blackburn in 2005-06 and Swansea City in 2012-13 (both 1-0).
• This is the furthest Everton have got in the League Cup since 2007-08, eventually losing in the semi-final that season to Chelsea.
• Boro have won the last two League Cup ties against Everton, beating them on penalties in round four in December 2003, and 1-0 in round three in October 2005.
• The Toffees are unbeaten in six matches in all competitions v Boro, winning four and drawing two. The last time they met, Everton were 2-1 victors in an FA Cup quarter-final clash.

What the managers say

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Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: "To be over-confident would be a big mistake. That can be our biggest problem - to think that because we beat Manchester City and Manchester United and played well against Liverpool and Arsenal, the game will be easy.

"The reason we did well against those teams is that we worked hard for 90 minutes or more."

Everton manager Roberto Martinez: "In this competition I don't think divisional status gives you a benefit.

"You need to be ready for the game with a clear understanding of how to perform. Clearly the mentality in our camp is to be ready - we can't not be ready after the feeling at the weekend [drew 3-3 at Bournemouth]."

Team news

Everton boss Roberto Martinez will give James McCarthy (groin) and Gareth Barry (shin) late fitness checks for the League Cup quarter-final against Middlesbrough.

Martinez also confirmed keeper Joel Robles will start in goal.

Aitor Karanka has a full-strength Boro squad to choose from after their 2-0 win over Huddersfield on Saturday.

Striker Cristhian Stuani could make his first start since he recovered from an injury sustained on international duty.

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Match facts

• Manchester City have lost just one of their last nine meetings with Hull in all competitions (W5 D3).
• Hull's only victory in any competition away against Manchester City came in the FA Cup in 1930, defeating them 2-1 in round five. Since then, they are winless in nine visits (D3 L6).
• The only previous League Cup tie between the two sides came in October 1963, as Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners in round three.
• This is unchartered territory for Hull, having never made it past round four of the League Cup before this season.

What the managers say

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Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini: "We are going to make some changes but not so many as Pablo Zabaleta, Vincent Kompany, Eliaquim Mangala and Samir Nasri are all out of this game.

"Maybe for teams that are out of some competitions - the Champions League or the Capital One Cup - it is easier to play in the Premier League. But we always want to continue in all the competitions."

Hull boss Steve Bruce: "We have got to have the belief that we can go and take them on. Last year in the Premier League we caused them a few problems.

"Up until Friday we hadn't been beaten for four months. We've had a really consistent run - we've only lost three out of 22 games, and so we can feel a bit confident. Once it gets to this stage everybody takes it seriously."

Team news

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Manchester City playmaker David Silva could make his first start in nearly two months in the League Cup quarter-final against Hull.

Manuel Pellegrini brought him on against Southampton and is not due to make any major changes from that side, with keeper Joe Hart still injured.

Hull have defender Andy Robertson back after a one-match ban but Michael Dawson (hamstring) remains absent.

Winger Robert Snodgrass could make his first appearance of the season.

With around two hours to go until tonight's League Cup fixtures kick off, we're switching gears and looking ahead to the football for the remainder of Sportsday.

Murphy tickled pink

A round of applause for repeatedly missing a pot? It may sound strange, but that was the reality of this rather bizarre passage of play from the UK Championship.

Needing snookers, Shaun Murphy is forced to try to keep the ball in play while Ben Woollaston attempts to make him pot it - with hilarious consequences.

Watch the surreal video here.

England pull out of team event

England are one of six teams who have pulled out of the World Men's Squash Team Championships in Cairo because of fears over security.

France, Germany, Finland, Canada and the USA are the others to withdraw from the event, which starts on 12 December.

"The safety of our players and staff remains our only priority and, at this time, we have real concerns," said England Squash chief, Keir Worth.

No positive tests at World Cup

Organisers say no positive tests have been recorded from nearly 500 doping samples collected during the recent Rugby Union World Cup. 

World Rugby said 468 urine and blood tests were carried out across all 20 teams, with 200 in-competition samples and 268 out-of-competition. 

Samples were analysed at the World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory at King's College in London and will be stored for possible future re-analysis.    

Middlesbrough v Everton (19:45 GMT)

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• Middlesbrough have twice made the quarter-final stage of the League Cup since lifting the trophy in 2004, losing to Blackburn in 2005-06 and Swansea City in 2012-13 (both 1-0).
• This is the furthest Everton have got in the League Cup since 2007-08, eventually losing in the semi-final that season to Chelsea.
• Boro have won the last two League Cup ties against Everton, beating them on penalties in round four in December 2003, and 1-0 in round three in October 2005.
• The Toffees are unbeaten in six matches in all competitions v Boro, winning four and drawing two. The last time they met, Everton were 2-1 victors in an FA Cup quarter-final clash.

Carney picks dream 5-a-side line-up

Which England women's midfielder has Karen Carney got lining up alongside Lionel Messi in her dream five-a-side team?

Wonder no more - the Wizard has revealed all to CBBC.

Take a look here.

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Swans freeze season ticket prices

Swansea City have frozen their season ticket prices for the 2016-17 season, with Premier League clubs set to receive record income from television rights from next year.

The Swans, who reduced their season ticket prices for this season and are currently subsidising the cost of their fans' away tickets this term, are offering adult season tickets starting at £419.  

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West Ham are reducing their 2016-17 season ticket prices in light of the record domestic television deal.

It is not yet known exactly how much additional money top-flight clubs will receive from a new oversees television rights deal.

Capital One Cup

Mark Pougatch presents 5 live sport tonight from Stoke, who host Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup. 

There's full commentary of Middlesbrough v Everton on 5 live, with Manchester City v Hull on 5 live sports extra. 

GB top group at World League Final

Great Britain have qualified in first place from their group at the Hockey World League Final after a 3-3 draw with Belgium.

Phil Roper, Ali Brogdon and Alan Forsyth were all on target to send GB through to a quarter-final against host nation India.

Brash targets Olympic gold

British show jumping star Scott Brash admits he will never feel satisfied without an individual Olympic gold medal. 

Brash, who earlier this year became the first rider to win the Rolex Grand Slam, won team gold alongside Ben Maher, Nick Skelton and Peter Charles at London 2012 but no British show jumper has ever triumphed at the Olympics in an individual event. 

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 "Winning the individual event in Rio would be an amazing achievement," he said. "I really don't want Olympic gold to be something that eludes me for the rest of my life."   

Know your Ballon d'Or nominees

We all know that this year's Ballon d'Or will see Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar tussle it out for football's greatest individual award, but how well do you know your nominees of the past?

Our friends at CBBC's Match of the Day Kickabout have put together this brilliant Guess Who style quiz on the other players who have made the podium in recent years.

Play it here.

Hughes signs new Caley deal

Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager John Hughes has signed a new two-year contract extension with the club.

The former Falkirk and Hibs boss has been with the Highland club since December 2013 and steered them to Scottish Cup glory last season.

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Phillips announces international retirement

Mike Phillips, Wales' most-capped scrum-half, has announced his retirement from international rugby.

The 33-year-old Racing 92 player has played in 99 Tests - 94 for Wales and five for the British and Irish Lions.

He scored nine tries for his country and was a key member of the teams that won the Six Nations title in 2013 and Grand Slams in 2008 and 2012.

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Hockey

Great Britain's men are currently in action against Belgium in their last pool game at the World League Final - they're currently lead 3-2 with 5 minutes left in the third quarter. 

Sports Personality of the Year voting

Now that you've seen all the 12 nominees, how do you vote?

You can register to vote now for Sports Personality of the Year. The actual voting itself only opens during the live programme on 20 December.

You can only vote once, but registering now will mean you can also vote for the Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award which is currently open.

You will also be able to vote by landline and mobile, but you will be charged 15p, plus the standard call charges. Full terms and conditions here.

So register now and get ready to decide the winner of the 2015 Sports Personality of the Year.

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Chris Goldsmith: Great to see Max Whitlock nominated for SPOTY. GB Gymnasts are world class these days. WORLD CLASS!

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Get the Brasso out...

I believe this is what is known these days as a 'humblebrag'...

Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Max Whitlock should be Sports Personality of the Year...

Janet Georgiou: Max Whitlock should be #SPOTY! UK was rubbish at gymnastics - always - compared to top nations. He's our FIRST EVER gymnastics world champion.

Rowena: Would love Max Whitlock to win #SPOTY, such great achievements at Worlds.

Send us your thoughts on the contenders using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

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Sports Personality of the Year

Wales women beat Israel

Wales were denied a second consecutive win in Euro 2017 qualifying as they conceded a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Israel.

Manchester City's Natasha Harding scored two second-half goals as Jayne Ludlow's side came from behind, but they were undone by an 83rd minute goal from Rachel Shelina.

The point leaves Israel third in Group 8, with four points.

Sports Personality of the Year

Last but by no means least, it is time for the last of the 12 SPOTY contenders for 2015.

Why do you think world gymnastics champion Max Whitlock should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

BBC Sport

You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

Paul Rainford: The most successful Captain in the game, an absolute gent, a true professional and the perfect role model.

Nathan G: It takes a special player to be an international captain but even more special to win a domestic treble clean sweep 

We're asking for your thoughts on all the SPOTY contenders - send us your opinions using #bbcsportsday on Twitter

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Bolton situation 'perilous'

Simon Stone

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Bolton Wanderers advisor Trevor Birch has described the club’s plight as ‘increasingly perilous’.

Bolton are bottom of the Championship and it was confirmed yesterday their players have not been paid. Birch says the players are ‘upbeat and committed’.

He says negotiations over a takeover are continuing but the conditions needed to complete a deal are yet to be met. Owner Eddie Davies is not believed to be willing to fund the club any longer.

Sports Personality of the Year

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Elliott Charles: Topped off by this year's treble winning season, Sinfield is one of Rugby League's greatest ever players, and a great man too

Carl: Most opposition fans & players would agree he is a true legend of the sport and fantastic role model.

We're asking for your thoughts on all the contenders - send us your opinions using #bbcsportsday on Twitter

Sports Personality of the Year

Inverurie go loco

With Inverurie Loco Works having just conceded an 89th-minute goal to League Two table-toppers Annan Athletic, which left them trailing 4-3 at home in the third round of the Scottish Cup, it was time for the Highland League team's midfield maestro Neil McLean to do something special to earn a replay as you can see from this video on the BBC Sport website. 

Indian cricket faces fine

Indian cricket authorities face a fine of up to $15,000 (£9,950) after the pitch used for the third Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur was rated as "poor" by match referee Jeff Crowe.

Forty wickets fell in three days at the VCA Stadium as India beat South Africa by 124 runs with more than two days to spare in the low-scoring contest to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

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The report has been forwarded to the Indian cricket board (BCCI), which now has 14 days to respond. After that, ICC general manager of cricket Geoff Allardice and chief match referee Ranjan Madugalle will rule whether the pitch was poor and whether it warrants a penalty.   

Sports Personality of the Year

Rugby League gets its first ever nomination for SPOTY this year.

Why do you think Leeds Rhinos treble-winning captain Kevin Sinfield should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

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You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

Jonathan Mumble: Greg Rutherford will be getting my vote! For a man who does his best to lift off it, he's always so down to earth and happy!

We're asking for your thoughts on all the contenders: use #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Greg Rutherford should be Sports Personality of the Year

Jim Hearson: Holds all 4 major titles plus the Diamond League. He lost sponsorship, but built his own long jump pit in his garden, and he has personality!

Rebecca Hessel: Greg Rutherford deserves it. He's won everything!! Warm & funny in interviews, and he's awesome at jumping far!

Send us your thoughts on the contenders using #bbcsportsday on Twitter

Sports Personality of the Year

Sturrock leaves Yeovil post

Yeovil Town have parted company with manager Paul Sturrock.Sturrock joined the Glovers in April but last weekend's defeat against Northampton was their twelfth League Two game without a win and leaves them bottom of the table.

Darren Way will take charge as interim manager with immediate effect with Terry Skiverton assisting him.

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Sports Personality of the Year

It is the turn of the third track and field athlete on the SPOTY list to go into the spotlight.

Why do you think world long jump champion Greg Rutherford should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

BBC Sport

You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

Thomas Brown: It has to be Adam Peaty. Unprecedented GB triple world champ & double world record holder without team or technology to help.

Josephine Appleby: Three World Championship gold medals and three world records, is why Adam Peaty will get my SPOTY vote this year.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We will be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day.  

Warburton faces spell on sidelines

Wales captain and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton has been ruled out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.

Warburton suffered the injury in a tackle by Justin Tipuric, his rival for the flanker's position with Wales, in Saturday's Pro12 loss to Ospreys.

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Time to open your advent calendar...

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It's the first day of December, and that can mean only one thing - yes, the BBC Sport advent calendar is back. 

We'll be bringing you some of the best sporting videos of the year over the next 24 days, and up first is Carli Lloyd's ridiculous halfway-line goal in the Women's World Cup final. Complete with some, er, rather excitable commentary from Jonathan Pearce...

Watch it here.

Sports Personality of the Year

We go from the tennis court to the swimming pool for the ninth SPOTY nominee.

Why do you think double world swimming championship winner Adam Peaty should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

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You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

More on why you think Andy Murray should be Sports Personality of the Year.

John: Andy Murray should be #spoty Yeah he won a couple of years ago but he's Britain's greatest ever.

Kenny: Definitely gets my vote Great effort by the whole team but @andy_murray led the way all year

Send us your thoughts on the contenders using #bbcsportsday on Twitter

Sports Personality of the Year

We are asking why you think Andy Murray should be this year's Sports Personality of the Year.

Noptajoe: Andy Murray is the second best player in the world at the 3rd most popular sport in the world. No other Brit can compare.  

KayL: Andy Murray should win. His part in winning the Davis cup was total commitment for Great Britain...not just one event.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We will be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day.

Action continues in York

Action continues at the UK Championship in York this afternoon and here is your chance to get involved...

Sports Personality of the Year

Our next contender is no stranger to the SPOTY award, having won it in 2013. This year he helped Great Britain win the Davis Cup.

Why do you think Davis Cup winner Andy Murray should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

BBC Sport

You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Lewis Hamilton should be this year's Sports Personality of the Year...

Dave Davis: Triple world champion and a huge worldwide fan base.

Alan Brion Cheatle: I would say that Lewis Hamilton wins the individual prize and the GB tennis boys win the team award.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day. 

Moyes open to second chance in Europe

Former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes says he would be open to coaching in Europe again, despite being sacked by Real Sociedad.

Moyes was dismissed earlier this month a day short of his one-year anniversary at the Spanish La Liga club.

But he told BBC Radio 5 live: "I'm open minded and Spain whetted my appetite. If the right opportunities came up in the major leagues I'd be interested."

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Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Lewis Hamilton should be this year's Sports Personality of the Year...

The Liam Catterson: If Lewis Hamilton wins #SPOTY again this year, I wouldn't be shocked. The guy has had a dominating season, so why not?

Lo: Hamilton wins it for me, 3-time world champion. Two years running - first ever Brit to do it in my lifetime.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day. 

Should golf speed up?

We all love a leisurely afternoon on the golf course. But it might not be quite so leisurely any more.

As BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter explains, the game's powers-that-be are considering scorecard penalties to punish slow play.

Read more here.

Sports Personality of the Year

Our next contender took home the SPOTY prize last year and has since won his third Formula 1 world title.

Why do you think world champion Lewis Hamilton should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

BBC Sport

You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

Darren:  I think Fury is the most worthy for SPOTY...He's just won the most prestigious honour in sports. HW champ of the WORLD!  

Jamie Common: Fury won the biggest fight of his life as the underdog and if you're after a sports "personality" then he's the epitome.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day. Up next: Lewis Hamilton

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Rondon leads Venezuela players' quit threat

West Brom striker Salomon Rondon is at the heart of a walkout threat by Venezuela's international team.

The squad, which also includes Genoa midfielder Tomas Rincon, said in a statement that it "cannot carry on in an atmosphere damaged by the directors" of the national FA.

The team have lost all four of their 2018 World Cup qualifying matches so far and were accused by the Venezuelan FA president of trying to get the coach sacked.

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Steel bids to defend European title

Defending European Cross Country champion Gemma Steel will defend her senior women's title in France next month after being named in a 36-strong Great Britain team

Steel out-sprinted team-mate Kate Avery to gold last year and the pair will both be in the hunt for medals again.

Ross Millington, who was fifth last year, leads the senior men's team while Laura Muir, who enjoyed a successful 2015 on the track has switched her attention to cross country and has been selected on the Under 23 team.

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Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Tyson Fury should be this year's Sports Personality of the Year...

Joe: If Tyson Fury doesn't win this then the award loses all credibility. #SPOTY

Paul Skinback: Only nominee who has genuinely 'personality' is Tyson Fury - has to be him unless renamed to Sports Achievement of the Year.

Herrera keen to remain at United

Earlier (see 08:11) we mentioned that Ander Herrera wanted talks with Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal after becoming disillusioned with life at Old Trafford.

But the 26-year-old midfielder seems to have ended that speculation.

Sports Personality of the Year

The next contender is a man who hit the headlines last weekend after becoming the heavyweight champion of the world.

So, why do you think Tyson Fury should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

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You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Chris Froome should be this year's Sports Personality of the Year...

Ben Wilson: The man has won the hardest sporting evening in the world twice in a row. A no brainer for me. Chris Froome for #SPOTY.

Gareth Townsend: Chris Froome has my vote for #SPOTY it was an amazing 3 weeks back in July.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day. 

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Jurgen Klopp news conference

Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Chris Froome should be this year's Sports Personality of the Year

Andrew Harvey: First British double Tour de France champion, plus first to win overall and mountains jerseys since Merckx in 1970.

Larry Bird: Won the most gruelling sporting event twice, showed dignity and class throughout whilst being treated disgracefully.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day. 

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Murray and co visit Downing Street

The Prime Minister greets the, er, David Cup team? 

Jurgen Klopp news conference

Klopp says Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge will be in the squad, but may not start against Southampton.

Jurgen Klopp news conference

Jurgen Klopp says Adam Bogdan could start ahead of Simon Mignolet, but insists the club are not looking for a new keeper in January.

Jurgen Klopp news conference

Jurgen Klopp is giving the assembled media the latest news ahead of his side's Capital One Cup quarter-final against Southampton on Wednesday.

Jurgen Klopp news conference

Amid the great SPOTY debate, there are other sporting matters to attend to today.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will shortly be holding a news conference ahead of the club's League Cup quarter-final against Southamtpon on Wednesday.

We'll bring you all the details here.

Sports Personality of the Year

Next up is Chris Froome - the second cyclist to be nominated for this year's award.

Why do you think the Tour de France winner should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

BBC Sport

You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Mo Farah should win Sports Personality of the Year. 

Grundy: Now 4 x World Champ, 4 x Euro Champ, 2 x Olympic Champ, 2 x GNR winner, Lisbon Half winner and European HM Record.  

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day. Up next: Chris Froome. 

Sports Personality of the Year

Deano Cant see past anyone other than Mo Farah for SPOTY. 10,000m & 5,000m Gold at the worlds was monumental

Matt Davies Nobody comes close to Mo Farah for SPOTY. Became an all time great this year. 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day.

England women to face Pakistan next summer

England's women will play three ODIs and three T20s against Pakistan next summer, the ECB has announced.

Leicester, Worcester and Taunton will host the ODIs, with the T20s taking place at Bristol, Southampton and Chelmsford.

All six of the matches will be covered live on BBC Test Match Special.

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Rooney keen to avoid Lindegaard

The Independent reports that Wayne Rooney has been quizzed by Sport Magazine about which of his team-mates, past and present, who he would least like to be stuck in a lift with.

His answer - former United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard, saying “he’s just annoying”...

The pair did pose quite happily during United's trophy parade after they won the 2013 Premier League.

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Sports Personality of the Year

We stay with athletics for the next nominee for the award and it is Mo Farah.

Why do you think the double world champion should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

BBC Sport

You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Koscielny back for Sunderland?

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny could be fit for Saturday's game against Sunderland, according to Sky Sports.

The defender hobbled off after 10 minutes of the 1-1 draw with Norwich at the weekend with a hip injury.

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Sports Personality of the Year

Terri Ritchie: My vote goes to Jess Ennis for the incredible come back this as well as being an amazing role model for women's sport  

Deborah Richards: For effort and determination Jess should win

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day. Up next... Mo Farah

Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Jess Ennis-Hill should be Sports Personality of the Year

Joshua Kleiman: Jessica Ennis-Hill deserves to win Sports Personality of the Year, 13 months after giving birth, showing passion for athletics.

Jasper56: With the comeback she has had since becoming a mother.....whatever the votes.... Jess is a WINNER!!

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day.

How to vote for Sports Personality of the Year

You can register to vote now for Sports Personality of the Year. The actual voting itself only opens during the live programme on 20 December.

You can only vote once, but registering now will mean you can also vote for the Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award which is currently open.

You will also be able to vote by landline and mobile, but you will be charged 15p, plus the standard call charges. Full terms and conditions here.

So register now and get ready to decide the winner of the 2015 Sports Personality of the Year.

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Jamie Vardy: the movie?

Jamie Vardy's story has already made a few back pages - now could it be coming to a big screen near you?

Adrian Butchart, the British-born screenwriter behind the first two films of the Goal! trilogy, has told Radio 5 live that he wants to get Vardy's rise from non-league player to record breaking Premier League star turned into a movie.

"People love an underdog story, people like to see somebody fighting against the odds and doing well, and that was really the phenomenal thing about Jamie's story," he explained.

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Sports Personality of the Year

BreakingChelsea submit stadium planning application

Chelsea have submitted a planning application for a new 60,000 capacity stadium at Stamford Bridge.

There is more details on the club's website.

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Sports Personality of the Year

The third nominee for Sports Personality of the Year is world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill.

Why do you think Ennis-Hill should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

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You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

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Lucy Bronze has been giving reaction to her nomination for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on her Facebook page. 

"I was very much bewildered and humbled by my nomination for this years SPOTY awards!!", she said. 

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"I haven't won a gold medal, I don't have a trophy and I'm not number 1 or even the captain of my team. So I actually looked up the meaning of the award, and it made a bit more sense... 'whose actions have most captured the public's imagination'"

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We're asking why you think Lucy Bronze should win Sports Personality of the Year...

Nienke van der Tak: Lucy should win! She, with the Lionesses, made a big step forward to change the view of women playing! Absolute role model.

Carol Gibson: Bronze should win, she has been a catalyst for Women's football, changing perception and an inspiration to a nation.

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day.

Williamson recalled by Magpies

Newcastle have recalled centre-back Mike Williamson from a loan spell at Wolves after Jamaal Lascelles suffered a hamstring injury.

32-year-old Williamson has been out of favour this season following the arrivals of Lascelles and Chancel Mbemba - but in his absence, the Magpies have conceded the joint most goals in the top flight.

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Sports Personality of the Year

We're asking why you think Lucy Bronze should win Sports Personality of the Year: 

Kerrie Evans: Bronze was one of the best players at the Women's World Cup and for that goal against Norway

Kirbi Jackson: THAT goal inspired me to take up football again after 4 years out - now I'm with a fantastic team and we're sitting at the top of the table, so far unbeaten in the league. I couldn't be happier, cheers Lucy!

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. We'll be asking for your comments on all the candidates throughout the day.

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Scotland women close in on World T20 place

Scotland's women are one win away from a place at the Women's World T20 in India next year after a six-wicket win over Thailand.

The Scots restricted Thailand to a paltry 74-7 off their 20 overs, then knocked off the runs with 10 balls to spare, thanks to 32 from Rachel Scholes.

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Sports Personality of the Year

The second Sports Personality of the Year contender we are focussing on is England World Cup star Lucy Bronze.

Why do you think the footballer should win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

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You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

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We've been asking for your thoughts on why Lizzie Armitstead should win BBC Sports Personality of the Year:

Judith: Many congratulations to @L_ArmiTstead on nomination 4 #SPOTY . Great # Otley champion for cycling and women's sport.

Michael Hutchinson: Great to see @L_ArmiTstead on #spoty shortlist. She's a very under-appreciated athlete.

We'll be asking for your thoughts on all the candidates throughout the day.

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We're asking for your thoughts on why Lizzie Armitstead should win BBC Sports Personality of the Year. 

Charlie: Armitstead has consistently been at the top of one of the toughest sports since 2012 and became world champ in dramatic style

Cotio Consulting: She should win because she's brilliant and she has a personality!

We'll be asking for your thoughts on all the candidates throughout the day

Benzema gets ultimatum from French PM

Karim Benzema has been warned by the French Prime Minister that he could lose his place on the French national team.

Benzema is embroiled in a sex-tape case involving team-mate Mathieu Valbuena, whom he is accused of blackmailing.

Speaking on French radio, PM Manuel Valls said "a great athlete should be exemplary. If he is not, he has no place within the France team.'' 

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Sports Personality of the Year

First up in the list of nominations is world cycling champion Lizzie Armitstead.

Why should Armitstead win Sports Personality of the Year? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

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You can find out more about all 12 contenders for the award on the BBC Sport website.

Sports Personality of the Year

Before we go through the 2015 BBC Sports Personality of the Year contenders, some people aren't too happy with the names who didn't make the list...

Sports Personality of the Year nominations revealed

We will be going through all of the Sports Personality of the Year contenders from 10:00 GMT and asking why you think they should win the award.

Send us your views using #bbcsportsday

How to vote for Sports Personality of the Year

You can register to vote now for Sports Personality of the Year. The actual voting itself only opens during the live programme on 20 December.

You can only vote once, but registering now will mean you can also vote for the Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award which is currently open.

You will also be able to vote by landline and mobile, but you will be charged 15p, plus the standard call charges. Full terms and conditions here.

So register now and get ready to decide the winner of the 2015 Sports Personality of the Year.

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Sports Personality of the Year nominations revealed

In case you missed it last night, the 12-strong shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year has been announced.

The nominations are: Lizzie Armitstead, Lucy Bronze, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Mo Farah, Chris Froome, Tyson Fury, Lewis Hamilton, Andy Murray, Adam Peaty, Greg Rutherford, Kevin Sinfield, Max Whitlock.

The winner will be decided by a public vote and announced at the live event which takes place in Belfast on Sunday 20 December.

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Manchester City get £265m investment

More on the news that a Chinese consortium is set to invest £265m ($400m) in Manchester City.

The deal equates to a 13% stake in the club's umbrella organisation, City Football Group, which includes teams in New York, Melbourne and Yokohama - effectively valuing the business at £2bn.

The investment comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping visited City during a four-day state visit to Britain in October.

"Our belief is that we now have an unrivalled platform to grow CFG, our clubs and companies both in China and internationally, and we will be working hard with our new partners to realize the potential that this deal creates,'' City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said. 

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Jordan's Super Over

There's a lot of love for Chris Jordan, whose Super Over on Monday went for just three runs, to help England complete a 3-0 T20 series whitewash over Pakistan. 

"That's the first time I've been involved in a super over, in any form", said the 27 year old.

"It's something we try to work on, so we can deliver under pressure. I was able to hold my nerve."

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Joe Root's record-breaking year

Ebdon defeats Bingham

You can watch the best of the action on the BBC Sport website as Peter Ebdon recovered from just five hours sleep to record a shock third-round UK Championship win over reigning world champion Stuart Bingham in York.

Ebdon, 45, only finished his second-round match at 01:30 GMT on Monday, but said he felt "fantastic" as won 6-3.

World number one Mark Selby survived a thrilling late night final-frame finish to beat Welshman Jamie Jones 6-5.

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Murray critical of LTA

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Andy Murray says talking to the Lawn Tennis Association about the future of British tennis is a waste of his time.

"Nothing ever gets done and I don't like wasting my time," he said after leading GB to Davis Cup success at the weekend.

The Scot added he has not discussed the lack of young British players competing in Grand Slams with LTA chief executive Michael Downey.

"I don't speak to any of the people who are in a high-up position about that," Murray revealed. "I haven't really spoken to them about anything. It's concerning not to have any juniors in the grand slams because that is something we were always very good at. It's not ideal."

BreakingManchester City £265m investment

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Big news coming out of Manchester City this morning with the club revealing a $400m investment from China.

I am told this should not be regarded as the start of an exit strategy from the current owners and that Sheik Mansour remains 100% committed to the club.

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What it will do is open doors to a commercial market generally recognised as one of those that offers huge opportunities for growth.

It is also worth noting City are now worth approximately 10 times more than when Sheik Mansour bought it in 2008.

Monk needs to wake up - Roberts

Former Wales striker Iwan Roberts has told BBC Radio Wales that manager Garry Monk should face up to the fact that Swansea are in a Premier League relegation battle.

The Swans are currently 15th in the table and four points above the relegation zone, although Monk believes they can escape trouble.

But Roberts said: "He needs to wake up, I think, because they're right in it, they really are. For him to say they're not in a relegation fight - they're four points from the bottom three - they're right in amongst it."

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New start time for Grand National

The 2016 Aintree Grand National will have a new start time of 17:15 BST.

The race on Saturday 9 April, previously had a start time of 16:15 but has been switched to allow more racing fans to watch and listen to it.

There will be live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and it will be televised on Channel 4.

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Tuesday's football gossip

The Manchester Evening News reports that Manchester City's Argentine defender Martin Demichelis, whose contract expires in the summer, is planning to discuss his future towards the end of the season.

But the 34-year-old is likely to return to his homeland to finish his career.

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You can get more of Tuesday's football gossip on the BBC Sport website.

Tuesday's football gossip

The Sun reports that Arsenal are lining up a £22m January bid for Porto's 18-year-old defensive midfielder Ruben Neves, as cover for the injured Francis Coquelin.  

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Tuesday's football gossip

In Tuesday's football gossip, the Daily Mirror reports that Manchester United's hopes of luring Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford have been boosted by his mother Dolores, who would prefer the 30-year-old to return to the club he left in 2009.  

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Tuesday's sports pages

The Daily Star reports that Ander Herrera wants showdown talks with Louis van Gaal after becoming disillusioned at Manchester United.

There is also a picture of former captain Steven Gerrard and current manager Jurgen Klopp after Gerrard returned to train with Liverpool during the MLS close-season.

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Tuesday's sports pages

Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror reports that Chelsea want to sign Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller as a replacement for Diego Costa.

Tuesday's sports pages

Guardian

The Guardian features a photo of former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns after he was found not guilty of perjury after a nine-week trial in London.

It also reports on the financial problems at Bolton Wanderers,

Tuesday's sports pages

Independent

Murray's criticisms also feature in the Independent along with a story that new England coach Eddie Jones wants Bristol's Steve Borthwick as part of his coaching team.

Tuesday's sports pages

Daily Telegraph

After Britain's Davis Cup success at the weekend, a number of Tuesday's papers, including the Daily Telegraph, report on Andy Murray's criticism of the Lawn Tennis Association.

Tuesday's sports pages

The Sun

The Sun leads on the news that agents received £130m from Premier League clubs over the past 12 months.

5 live Sport podcasts

If you're after something to listen to on your way into work, there are three new 5 live sport podcasts you can listen to from Monday night... 

‘If I was Man Utd I would buy Vardy’

Mark Chapman is joined for the 5 live Football Daily by Robbie Savage, Kevin Kilbane and Rory Smith to discuss Jamie Vardy’s incredible form, Newcastle’s woes and Diego Costa’s tantrums.

The European Football Show

Mark Chapman speaks to David Moyes at length and discusses the impact that political unrest is having on Russia and Ukraine’s domestic leagues.

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Deontay Wilder

"I’ll fight Tyson Fury in the UK"

Our boxing team analyse how Tyson Fury became heavyweight champion of the world. We hear from Fury’s second cousin Andy Lee and Deontay Wilder who promises to fight Tyson Fury in the UK.  

Sportsday Live

Good morning and welcome to another Sportsday Live for another busy day of sports news and views.

First, as always, is what the day's newspapers are saying.