If anything can cheer up Jose Mourinho it has to be this penguin-themed Christmas jumper...

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United States striker Abby Wambach, the world's all-time leading international goalscorer, is set to play the final game of her career.

Wambach has scored 184 goals in 254 matches, the most of any man or woman in international football history.

Having won the World Cup this year, she will retire after the last game of her country's victory tour, against China on 16 December (Thursday 01:00 GMT).

And she has tweeted ahead of tonight's match...

Carlisle United have postponed their festive fixture with Hartlepool United,on Monday 28 December, in the wake of last weekend’s flooding.

The match will now be played on Tuesday 23 February at 19:45 GMT.

Their home game against Notts County on Saturdayis being played at Preston North End's ground.

Everton have gone for this left field design of a reindeer holding onto a sign post for dear life.

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Failure once again for England’s opening partnership will be a cause for concern, with those questioning whether Alex Hales is suited to opening in a Test match now having more ammunition. 

Eight from 42 balls is not characteristic of a man who’s built a reputation for big hitting and fast scoring – he famously hit 116 off 64 balls in a World T20 match in 2014.

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England have suggested Hales will open in the first Test in Durban on Boxing Day, but a big score – or certainly a more positive innings – will be needed in the next warm-up match in Pietermaritzburg to help cement that position.

There’s no question Hales has the ability, but needs to find the balance between attack and defence fast.

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Are we about to see a case of managerial dominoes play out?

Bayern Munich have lined up Carlo Ancelotti as a replacement for Pep Guardiola, reports The Daily Telegraph., external

As we told you earlier, reports in Spain say Guardiola has told the club he will not renew his contract this summer.

Swansea's Spanish defender Jordi Amat is clearly a big fan of his club's Christmas jumper..

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What is the greatest sporting record? Tweet us on #bbcsportsday.

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Jack Nicklaus.believes his record of 18 major wins can still be bettered by Tiger Woods.

Woods, on 14, managed just one top-10 finish in 2015 and the 39-year-old is currently out of the game through injury.

"Tiger has work ethic, desire and he has an unfinished goal in front of him with my record," Nicklaus tells the Golf Channel., external "I still think he has a good shot at it. I've seen him come along and absolutely dominate. Why would I not think he would come back?

"We're all beat up. We've all played hurt. He's a little beyond that, he'll come back, just give him time."

BBC Sport has taken a look back at some of Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho's unhappier moments since he returned to Stamford Bridge, when he declared himself "the happy one" in June 2013.

You can watch it here.

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England fly-half George Ford signs a new contract at Bath.

The 22-year-old moved to the Rec from Leicester in 2013 and says he "always wanted to stay".

Ford tells BBC Radio 5 live: "I feel like I've become a better player since joining, and I'm very excited about the next couple of years, being part of this team and hopefully being successful at this club."

Grassroots football clubs affected by flooding caused by Storm Desmond will be provided with a £750,000 emergency fund by the sport's supporting bodies.

The Football Association, the Premier League and Sport England have combined to make available the funds, which will be administered by six County FAs in the north of England.

You may have heard about the storms that have caused havoc in Sydney this week. 

Australia batsman David Warner has tweeted about the cricket ground in Coogee, a suburb of Sydney. 

Fabio Borini models Sunderland's effort, the question is will the Italian be wearing this on the big day?

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Jose Mourinho will not receive a lucrative pay off from Chelsea if he is sacked, reports the London Evening Standard., external

The under-pressure manager is under contract until 2019. When he was sacked by the club during his former reign, he received around £18m in compensation.

But a new policy at Chelsea means that if sacked, he will continue to be paid his £163,000 a week wage until he finds a new job, rather than being given a lump sum.

Newcastle have kept it plain and simple for their festive effort.

Team name, few reindeer, stars and Christmas trees...a classic.

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Pretty much job done for England’s bowlers, dismissing the South African Invitational XI for 188 and leaving them trailing by 282 runs.

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Three wickets for Stuart Broad and a couple each for Mark Footitt and Ben Stokes were the standout performances, though Chris Woakes was unfortunate to pick up just the one.

It was a first opportunity to see Footitt in an England shirt and while he impressed with pace and bounce, his economy of 4.25 from his twelve overs was comfortably higher than those others who bowled meaningful spells.

Now to the batsmen, and a chance for Alastair Cook and Alex Hales to improve upon their disappointing performances yesterday.

As Abby Wambach gets set to play her final football match, we want to know what you feel are the greatest records in sport? Tweet #bbcsportsday or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

Speaking of Pep Guardiola, reports in Spain are emerging which claim he will announce he is to leave Bayern Munich.

The 44-year-old - heavily linked with a move to Manchester City - will be out of contract next summer.

Since joining in 2013, Guardiola has guided Bayern to two successive Bundesliga titles.