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West Ham striker Nikica Jelavic will join Chinese second division side Beijing Renhe for a fee in the region of £2m.

The 30-year-old Croatian international has sealed a lucrative deal with a side relegated from the Chinese Super League last year.

Jelavic has only made one Premier League start this season but is the latest football star to move to China.

Chelsea's Ramires joined Jiangsu Suning in a deal worth £25m.

West Ham striker Nikica Jelavic is the latest player to sign for a Chinese club, leaving Upton Park to join Second Division side Beijing Renhe.

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Mauricio Pochettino would reject both Manchester United and Chelsea this summer, according to former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt.

"I am convinced he would turn down any advances from Manchester United or Chelsea," said Mabbutt.

"I'm sure he sees this squad of players and what is happening at Tottenham on and off the field and realises these are very exciting times for the club.

"Those people saying he might get tempted away, I would say to them when was the last time Totttenham had a very good chance of winning the title? This side now has that ability to do it, not just this year, but for years to come."

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A stellar cast of sports stars are celebrating on Tuesday. Someone should get them together for a party... 

• Michael Holding (cricket) - former West Indies paceman, born 1954.

• John McEnroe (tennis) - three-time Wimbledon singles champion, born 1959.
• Bebeto (football) - World Cup winner with Brazil, born 1964.
• Angelo Peruzzi (football) - former Juventus and Italy goalkeeper, born 1970.
• Cathy Freeman (athletics) - Australian former 400m runner, born 1973.
• Valentino Rossi (motorcycling) - seven-time MotoGP champion, born 1979.
• Denilson (football) - former Arsenal midfielder, currently at Al-Wahda, born 1988.
• Ron Vlaar (football) - Holland's former Aston Villa defender, now with AZ, born 1985.

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Wales prop Rhodri Jones will join the Ospreys at the end of the season.

The 13-times capped Jones made his 100th Scarlets appearance in last Friday's Pro12 victory over Edinburgh, but has now decided to make the short journey to the Liberty Stadium.

Jones, 24, signed a dual deal with the Welsh Rugby Union and his region in December 2014 but that will come to an end after this current campaign.

Barry Hearn: "There is a thin line between genius and madness, Ronnie lives on that line. It was entertaining but it was a shame.

"A 147 break is special but there are many of them these days. World Snooker now give £5000 each tournament and that rolls on every event and Neil Robertson got £40,000 at the UK Championship last year.

"We never tell players how to play shots and O’Sullivan has not broken any rules. Some have said he has brought the game into disrepute but Ronnie brings the game into fine repute.

"I understand the argument of the fans’ disappointment. But without personality and characters, sport dies. He is the biggest character in the sport. When he breaks the rules, he gets punished, in this case, it was his choice."

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Barry Hearn has just been on Radio 5 live to talk about Ronnie-gate and despite being pretty angry yesterday, he doesn't seem too perturbed this morning.

"I love, it, there is no such thing as bad publicity," says the World Snooker chairman.

"He is a genius and no-one is bigger than the game but Ronnie is close because he is a fabulous player and a fun personality.

"In his little head, he thought it would be funny. He is quite dry. The 147 is a the pinnacle but Ronnie has made loads of them, he has got loads of money."

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Poor old Ronnie O'Sullivan is getting plenty of flak today.

In case you missed it, the Rocket was on his way to a 147 break but then discovered the prize money for maximum was 'only' £10,000 - and took a pink instead.

"I knew it was £10,000. I could have done it, but I didn't think the prize was worthy of a 147," he said.

World snooker chairman Barry Hearn described O'Sullivan's actions as "unacceptable" and "disrespectful".

This one is set to rumble on...

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Looks like there could be quite a ding-dong ahead.

Barnsley have just put a statement on their website clarifying the situation regarding the recent comments made by David Moyes suggesting Everton paid "just £1.25m" to sign John Stones from the Oakwell club.

"The amount paid by Everton to Barnsley is Commercial in Confidence, and we would have expected that David Moyes would be bound by that obligation of confidentiality to his former employer," reads the statement., external

"It is incumbent on Barnsley FC to correct such a statement when it is markedly and unequivocally wrong and yet is made by someone that the public might think is authoritative on the subject."

This one could be set to rumble on...

FA Cup replays have provided plenty of cherished memories over the years but we want to know your favourites. Or even those than still make you shudder.

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Interesting story in The Sun,, external which claims FA Cupreplays could be scrapped with ties played in midweek.

It also says League Cup semi-finals might be reduced to one leg as part of plans to reduce the number of games for top-flight clubs.

The paper claims talks have taken place between the Premier League and the FA to try and ease fixture congestion.

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The Mirror, external is reporting that Manchester United are preparing a £60m move for Borussia Dortmund's 26-year-old striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Meanwhile, according to the Daily Express,, external the Reds are also set to open talks with Atletico Madrid over a deal to sell 27-year-old midfielder Juan Mata.

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The Scottish Sun are reporting, external that St Johnstone have taken former Real Madrid and West Ham midfielder Julien Faubert on trial.

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In 2006, Nottingham Forest confirmed manager Gary Megson had left the club by mutual consent.

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Former world number one Rafael Nadal says he is "not scared'' of the Zika virus before this week's Rio Open.

The top seed and his fellow Spaniard David Ferrer claimed they were confident all was being Linkdone to control the mosquitoes that spread the virus.

Number two seed Ferrer, 33, said he will be wearing long sleeves and long trousers when he goes out socially in the morning and evening.

Nadal said: "I'm going out at night. I'm not scared. I'm not worried about this. If it happens, it's bad luck."

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Joey Barton was in an opinionated mood on Monday's Football Daily...

The Burnley midfielder insisted Leicester's performance against Manchester City was "infinitely more impressive" than Tottenham's and that “everyone in football” wants Claudio Ranieri's side to win the Premier League. He also claimed that he is “petrified” thinking about Everton's future.

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We're not sure if Shaquille O'Neal has ever been to Northampton, or even knows where it is, but he's backing them for promotion anyway.

The retired US basketball star - who stands at 7ft 1in (not relevant to the story but we thought we'd tell you anyway on the off-chance you were interested) - has given his backing to the League Two club in a YouTube clip.

O'Neal, known as Shaq, co-owns an internet radio station in the USA with Cobblers' chairman Kelvin Thomas.

"I just wanted to wish Kelvin and all the Cobblers best of luck. First place is where I like to be and it's great to see you guys at the top," he said. Bizarre.