Colorado Rockies player Jose Reyes has become the first player to be suspended under new Major League Baseball rules brought in to address domestic violence issues in the sport.

The four-time All-Star player who earns $22m (£15.7m) a year, has been placed on paid leave while he faces criminal proceedings.

The 32-year-old, who was arrested at a Hawaii resort in October following an argument with his wife, has pleaded not guilty to an abuse charge.

His trial is due to start on 4 April - the opening day of the new MLB season, when the Rockies play at Arizona.

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Jose Mourinho says he does not know about becoming the next Manchester United manager, but is hoping to be back in football this summer.

Earlier this month, BBC Sport reported that the Red Devils had held talks with representatives of the Portuguese boss.

When asked if he will replace Louis van Gaal, the ex-Chelsea manager said: "That's the one million dollar question.

"Nobody knows and I am the first one not to know. I read so many different things. One day says yes and one day says no. One other day says I go to China, another to Italy, I go to Milan and people say I'm going back to Inter."

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Accrington Stanley "played like Real Madrid" during Tuesday's win over Notts County, according to manager John Coleman.

Conor McNamara
BBC Radio 5 live commentator in Kiev

The weather is relatively warm for Kiev at this time of year - but the key word is relative - flurries of sleet and snow are forecast for kick-off time this evening.

Manuel Pellegrini is very much sticking to his guns here in Ukraine that he had "no other option" than to sacrifice the FA Cup in order ensure his players were fit enough for this game in Kiev.

It's a big week for City and there's no excuse now for the returning first choice players who were rested.

If City have had too many games lately, then arguably Dynamo Kiev have not had enough. The winter break in Ukraine means Dynamo's last competitive game was 11 weeks ago.  They have had two separate warm weather training camps in Spain and have played plenty of friendlies, but it is a long absence from competitive action.

You can listen to live commentary of the game with Conor and Mark Lawrenson tonight on BBC Radio 5 live and on the BBC Sport website.

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2004: Dwain Chambers was banned for two years by UK Athletics after being found guilty of failing a drugs test. 

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Hull KR coach Chris Chester was sacked today, just three games into the season.

BBC Radio Humberside’s Simon Clark says former England coach Steve McNamara could be in line to take over at the Robins.

"Chris Chester was at pains last week to say that his side's game against Wakefield was not a must-win game. In the end it turned out it was and the defeat by his hometown club cost him his job.

"Chester's squad had suffered injury blows even before a ball was kicked in anger. Captain Terry Campese and Kevin Larroyer have yet to play this season and James Donaldson suffered a serious wrist injury in the Robins' second game which is likely to keep him out for 10 weeks.

"Attention now turns to Chester's replacement with former England coach Steve McNamara among those strongly tipped for the role."

Former England international and Leigh boss Paul Rowley has also been linked to the Super League side.

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Nick Hope
BBC Sport, Olympic Sport reporter

Violinist Vanessa-Mae has been awarded damages following a defamation claim against the International Ski Federation [FIS]. 

FIS banned Vanessa-Mae from competing for four years in 2014, stating she had 'contrived to manipulate' race results in order to qualify for the Sochi Winter Olympics.

A hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] in March last year cleared her of any wrongdoing.

FIS has now admitted their statements were "unjustified" and "unreservedly withdraws them".

The British citizen competed under her father's surname, Vanakorn, and for his country of birth - Thailand - in Sochi, finishing 67th and last in the Giant Slalom.

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Carrington

Antonio Valencia and Marcos Rojo both trained for Manchester United ahead of their Europa League last 32 tie with Danish side Midtjylland - but there was no sign of David de Gea or Chris Smalling.

Valencia (broken foot) and Rojo (dislocated shoulder) have both been sidelined with long-term injury.

Manager Louis van Gaal said he hoped De Gea would be fit for tomorrow's second leg but that seems unlikely. No reason was given for Smalling's absence.

Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Will Keane, who were injured in Monday's FA Cup win at Shrewsbury, were also missing. 

Manchester United's final training session ahead of Thursday night's Europa League last 32 second leg against FC Midtjylland has started under the watchful gaze of manager Louis van Gaal.

BBC Sport's Simon Stone is there and will also be reporting from their news conference at 15:30 GMT.

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Newsnight's Stephen Smith visits Leicester to examine the city's current football success - and if it is rubbing off on the locals.

Lawyers for Fifa presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al-Hussein revealed yesterday they have made an official request for Friday's election to be suspended.

Ali, 40, is unhappy with voting arrangements and has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

The Jordanian wants transparent voting booths to ensure the election is fair and open, but world football's election commission rejected the request.

Cas says it will rule on his appeal today.

And he has now tweeted a picture of one of the transparent booths he wants. (Afterwards it can probably be turned into a shower stall.)

Jonny Horsepower: Striker Abdelkader Ghezzal. 2010 World Cup Algeria vs Slovenia. Did nothing for 15 mins. Sent off for handball.

Gunga Mapenzi Baya: Nemanja Matic substitute against Southampton should be the worst sporting cameo. 

Danny: Iago aspas against Chelsea??

There was huge controversy in a Champions League Under-19 game between Valencia and Chelsea yesterday.

The game went to a shootout, which Chelsea won. The only problem is one of Valencia's penalties crossed the line before rebounding out off a stanchion - but the referee thought it had hit the post and did not allow it.

Valencia boss Gary Neville described it as "scandalous" and Chelsea said the ball "clearly crossed the line".

The Valencia players and staff urged the Swiss referee to consult with the television replay at Chelsea's Cobham training ground, but it is believed he refused.

Local newspaper Super Deporte called it a swindle...

England and Notts County Ladies defender Sophie Bradley says she was never going to let her injury woes end her career.

Australia captain Steve Smith has been fined 30% of his match fee after being charged with dissent by the International Cricket Council for his role in a confrontation with an umpire in his side's win over New Zealand in the second Test.

Smith and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood were charged after they confronted umpire Ranmore Martinesz when a decision went against them on the fourth day of the game in Christchurch.

Hazlewood was fined 15% of his match fee for swearing.

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Cornelius Lysaght
BBC Sport horse racing correspondent

Today's racing at Ludlow has been called off because of frost, and the planned Thursday fixtures at Huntingdon and Sedgefield are both subject to early-morning inspections

Denis Law (soccer) - Former Scotland forward who played for both Manchester United and City, born 1940.

Alain Prost (motor racing) - French four-time world Formula One champion, born 1955.

Floyd Mayweather Jr (boxing) - American who retired undefeated and won multiple world titles, born 1977.

Lleyton Hewitt (tennis) - Australian former world number one and Wimbledon champion in 2002, born 1981.

Mohammad Sami (cricket) - Former Pakistan fast bowler, born 1981.    

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Tom Martin: 2009 Lions second Test. Ronan O'Gara - missed tackle for Fourie try then gives away needless penalty for SA to win 

Grumpy Young Man: Essex paid a fortune for Dwayne Bravo to help them win T20 Finals Day 2010. Scored just five runs and went for 46 off four overs.

The Sun reports, external that West Ham's FA Cup run means they could be forced to abandon their plans for their Upton Park farewell on Saturday 7 May.

The Hammers are due to play their last home match at their current ground against Swansea on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season before moving into the Olympic Stadium next season.

But a fixture pile-up may force their emotional farewell match to be played midweek due to the FA Cup.

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