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  1. football

    Leicester news conferencepublished at 11:45

    Aston Villa v Leicester (Sat, 17:30 GMT)

    Aston Villa celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Claudio Ranieri on Aston Villa: "I believe only in the next match. I know the next match may be tougher than Tottenham. Aston Villa are a good team. They won their last match so now I want to see our mentality.They press very well and have very good players. The manager knows the team better now so maybe he’ll find the right solution. They’re confident now so it’s difficult."

  2. football

    Leicester news conferencepublished at 11:42

    Aston Villa v Leicester (Sat, 17:30 GMT)

    Jason Bourne
    BBC Radio Leicester Sport

    Jamie VardyImage source, Getty Images

    After Wednesday's win over Tottenham, Leicester went joint top of the Premier League again with Arsenal. The Foxes manager, Claudio Ranieri, has been speaking to the media on Thursday.

    Ranieri on transfers: "I can't tell to you the truth, if I tell you something it's not true. Ben Hamer needs to play. He's a good goalkeeper. We are looking for him to help him to find a new club."

    Ranieri on Jamie Vardy: "After the match he was good, slowly slowly he will start to make training sessions with us. I prefer to manage him during the training session because the important players must play every time."

  3. get involved

    Most exciting Premier League game votepublished at 11:38

    Football

    As you can see, our vote has closed, with 39% of you deciding that Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday has been the most exciting Premier League game so far this term.

    For the full results, either look to the right of this page or click the 'vote' tab above. Thanks for getting involved.

  4. football

    Charlton reappoint Rigapublished at 11:34
    Breaking

    Football

  5. football

    Leicester news conferencepublished at 11:33

    Aston Villa v Leicester (Sat, 17:30 GMT)

    Jason Bourne
    BBC Radio Leicester Sport

    Claudio Ranieri has been speaking to the media ahead of the game against Aston Villa. This time last year, the Foxes were exactly were Villa are today.

    "Tottenham in the first 15/20 minutes were amazing but our strength was to keep going and to maintain our shape. Before the match I said to Robert Huth when are you going to score a goal? Come on man!"

  6. football

    Man Utd move for Slimani?published at 11:31

    Football gossip

    Islam SlimaniImage source, AFP

    Manchester United are interested in signing in-form Algerian striker Islam Slimani from Sporting Lisbon, according to the Sun., external

    Slimani, 27, has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season and would cost around £12m. He has international pedigree too, having scored 20 goals in 41 caps.

    Could he be the man to turn around United's goal-shy attack?

  7. get involved

    Get Involved - Who will win the Premier League?published at 11:27 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2016

    #bbcsportday

    While we wait for Claudio Ranieri, here's a few people who think his side can win the title...

    David Rhys Cross: Leicester to win Premier League, much to chagrin of pundits who are obsessed with the elite clubs.  

    Matt Under.Wrld: Why can't Leicester win league? Why is it Arsenals to lose? LCFC haven't fallen away yet, last night's game was big.   

    Yamson: Seeing all the comments writing Leicester off, we've had the doubters since October. Bring on City and Arsenal.

  8. rugby union

    Nowell 'excited' to be in England squadpublished at 11:27

    Rugby union

    Exeter's Jack Nowell says he wants to "make some more amazing memories" after being named in England's training squad before the Six Nations.

    The winger recently twisted his knee but the injury is not as bad as first feared.

  9. tennis

    Evans through in Melbournepublished at 11:23

    Australian Open qualifying

    Russell Fuller
    BBC tennis correspondent

    Dan Evans gets it done. The Briton wins the final set against Israel's Amir Weintraub 6-2 to advance. If he beats Bjorn Fratangelo on Saturday he will be one of six Brits in the main draw.

    James Ward will not be among them, though, after losing to Dennis Novak.

  10. football

    Happy return?published at 11:18

    Tottenham v Sunderland (Sat, 12:45 GMT)

    Nick Barnes
    BBC Newcastle's Sunderland commentator

    With five Premier League goals in his last two games, Jermain Defoe is looking forward to an emotional return to White Hart Lane on Saturday when Sunderland face Tottenham.

    Jermain Defoe
  11. get involved

    Get Involved - Who will win the Premier League?published at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    Joe Lyons: City. Strength in depth is key. Plenty of games left for teams to falter. Arsenal will slip up its just a matter of when.

    Ged Lynam: Liverpool if they buy a striker and a keeper. Already played all the "big" teams away from home  

    Nige Smith: It has got to be Newcastle Utd with an incredible surging run of 17 straight wins, winning it on 69 points 

    We like your optimism Nige. Great name too.

  12. football

    Arsenal confirm Elneny signingpublished at 11:12

    Football

    New Arsenal signing Mohamed Elneny could be available to face Stoke on Sunday.

    The 23-year-old has reportedly cost about £5m and is eligible to play in the Champions League.

    Speaking after the 3-3 draw at Liverpool, Wenger said: "He has joined us and we will see if he can qualify for Sunday."

    Elneny played in Basel's victory over Chelsea in the 2013-14 season.

    Mohamed ElnenyImage source, Getty Images
  13. football

    Leicester news conferencepublished at 11:10

    Aston Villa v Leicester (Sat, 17:30 GMT)

    Jason Bourne
    BBC Radio Leicester Sport

    Just over 12 hours after Claudio spoke to the media, he's due again in a few moments... 

    LeicesterImage source, Jason Bourne
  14. get involved

    Vote nowpublished at 11:04

    Get involved

    You've got less than 30 minutes left to cast your vote in our debate - which has been the most exciting Premier League game this season?

    So vote now using the panel on the right.

    The result will be online shortly after 11:30 GMT

  15. golf

    Davies on the up?published at 11:03

    Golf

    Rhys DaviesImage source, Getty Images

    Welshman Rhys Davies has carded an early 66 in the Joburg Open as he looked to revive his career on the European Tour.

    The 30-year-old missed the cut in his first two European Tour events of the season but six birdies and one bogey on the West Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington left the former Walker Cup star - who beat American stars Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler in the singles in 2007 - just one shot off the clubhouse lead held by South African Mark Williams. 

    Keep up to date with  the leaderboard here.

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    Get Involved - Who will win the Premier League?published at 10:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 January 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    Tom Holmes: City still have the best team and the most experience. Leicester will fall away and Arsenal don't have the bottle to win it.  

    Chrispen Ngwenya: It's Arsenal's to lose this time around  

    Julie Fenwick: I hope Leicester win. They have a strong team ethos and a good manager. It would show that success can't always be bought.  

    Some sound reasons here. Any thoughts? 

  17. cricket

    South Africa 73-1 at lunchpublished at 10:53

    Day One, Third Test

    Dean ElgarImage source, Getty Images

    England have endured a frustrating morning against South Africa as the two sides break for lunch on day one of the Third test in Johannesburg.

    The Proteas have amassed 73-1, losing only Stiaan van Zyl for 21 when he skied a catch to wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow off Ben Stokes.

    Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla remain unbeaten as England will hope to improve on a wayward bowling display so far to put the pressure back on the hosts before tea.

    You can follow our live text and listen to TMS coverage of play here.

  18. football

    Thauvin to leave Newcastle?published at 10:47

    Football gossip

    Florian ThauvinImage source, Getty Images

    French daily L'Equipe are reporting, external that Newcastle and Marseille are in talks over a loan deal for that would see Florian Thauvin return to the Ligue 1 club. The 22-year-old winger moved to England in August in a reported £12m deal.

    Is this "Au revoir Monsieur Thauvin?"

    (GCSE French paying off here...)

  19. football

    Dundee Utd make Stokes movepublished at 10:41

    Football

    Brian McLauchlin
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Anthony StokesImage source, SNS

    Dundee United have reached an agreement with Celtic with a view to bringing Anthony Stokes to the club on loan.

    United manager Mixu Paatelainen has told BBC Scotland he has held talks with the 27-year-old striker. But he does not believe the Tannadice club are the favourites to sign him this month.

    Stokes has also been linked with moves to Hibs and a switch to England.