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Juan Mata will hope Northampton's minor blip extends to two games though, and how Manchester United will relish a win after what has been a testing couple of weeks.

The 28-year-old Spaniard says in his blog: "A win doesn't last too long, and it happens the same way with a defeat: you have the chance to make it up soon afterwards.

"Two more games this week will give us the opportunity to show on the pitch our pride and skills. There's no time for mourning. We must react."

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Finally, 270 days and 31 games later, Northampton Town lost a league match.

The run started after a defeat by Portsmouth on 19 December and finally ended with a 3-1 win for Chesterfield on Saturday.

But what a game for Rob Page and his players to bounce back for as Wednesday sees Manchester United come to Sixfields in the EFL Cup.

Page will address the local and national press at 13:00 BST no doubt encouraged by United's 3-1 loss to Watford yesterday - a third successive defeat.

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Southampton striker Charlie Austin is one of many left admiring the sportsmanship on show at the triathlon. 

Exhausted Briton Jonny Brownlee needed to be helped over the finish line by brother Alistair in a dramatic end to the World Triathlon Series in Mexico.

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Earlier it was reported that Barton had arrived for training this morning and when asked if he was still a Rangers player, the midfielder replied: "I think so."

This came before the suspension, of course.

You can also follow this developing story via our Scottish live page by clicking here.

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There has been a wealth of memorable and moving moments from the Rio Paralympics and BBC reporters Elizabeth Hudson and Nick Hope have witnessed many of them first hand.

We asked them to share their favourite experiences of covering the Games in Rio.

Among those featured are Kadeena Cox (above), who developed Multiple Sclerosis following a stroke in 2014 but still won gold in athletics and cycling in Rio.

There are some superb stories within this piece, which is well worth a few minutes of your time over here.

More on the news that Paul Gascoigne has pleaded guilty to using "threatening or abusive words or behaviour" during his An Evening With Gazza show.

BBC News' developing report can be read here.

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More on the news that Rangers have suspended midfielder Joey Barton for three weeks.

The 34-year-old was told to stay away from the club last week until today.

Barton had an altercation with team-mate Andy Halliday as players reviewed the 5-1 loss to Celtic on 10 September.

You can read our developing story here.

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Rangers have suspended midfielder Joey Barton for three weeks.

A Rangers statement said: "The manager, Mark Warburton, and club believe that time and space is required for both the club and the player to assess all that has happened.

"Neither party will make any further statement or comment on this issue."

Fomer England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated public order offence during a show in Wolverhampton in November 2015.

The 49-year-old admitted using "threatening or abusive words or behaviour" during his An Evening With Gazza show.

He was due to stand trial at Dudley Magistrates' Court from Monday.

Alice Stainer: Tim Smyczek allowing #Nadal, external 2nd crack at a 1st serve after a distraction in the #ausopen, external 2015 was pretty memorable.

OPMMA: Lutz Long giving advice to Jesse Owens at 1936 Olympics after he foot-faulted twice. Amazing courage.

John McEnerney: Emil Zatopek giving his gold medal to Ron Clarke "Not out of friendship but because you deserve it".

Andrew Males: Robbie Fowler in 1997 v Arsenal being awarded a penalty but waving to the ref that he'd tripped and that it wasn't a foul.

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Tasha Danvers (athletics) – The British 400m hurdler, who won Olympic bronze in Beijing, turns 39.

Alun-Wyn Jones (rugby union) – The Ospreys and Wales lock is 31 today.

David Seaman (football) – The former England, Arsenal and Manchester City goalkeeper celebrates his 53rd birthday.  

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As we reported at 10:01, Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has signed a new six-year contract.

And he's very happy to do so...

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England duo Claire Rafferty and Rebecca Spencer have been forced to pull out of the squad that will face Belgium on Tuesday due to injury.

Left-back Rafferty has withdrawn with concussion and goalkeeper Spencer with a back injury.

Head coach Mark Sampson has called up Reading goalkeeper Mary Earps to replace Spencer, after she trained with the Next Gen squad at St George’s Park last week.

A draw against Belgium will be enough for England to secure Group 7 top spot in their Euro 2017 qualifying campaign, after beating Estonia 5-0 at Meadow Lane on Thursday.

The match, which will be played at the Den Dreef stadium in Leuven, is live on the BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website (18:00 BST kick-off).

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One point from five games and bottom of the Premier League table - it's not looking too clever at Stoke City.

The Potters, who have finished ninth for the past three seasons, were beaten 4-1 by Crystal Palace on Sunday.

They have conceded four goals in three of their league games.

"We have ambitions this season and if this run continues any longer we won't be able to achieve them," manager Mark Hughes said.

If they carry on like this, their ambition might simply be to stay up.

However, Stoke failed to win any of their first six games last season but then won five of their next seven.

It's already been suggested (see 09:58 entry), but England Cricket are also keen to highlight Andrew Flintoff's consoling arm and handshake for Australia's Brett Lee during the 2005 Ashes...

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Always a favourite... Derek Redmond's hamstring went ping during his 400m semi-final at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics but he made it across the finish line, thanks to his dad...

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For more Scottish football news and debate as Rangers midfielder Joey Barton returns to training after he was sent away last week, head over here.

In the Scottish Premiership, Celtic completed a mixed week by dropping points in the league for the first time this season as Inverness Caledonian Thistle netted a late equaliser for a 2-2 draw.

Tom Rogic volleyed Celtic in front but the home side equalised through Billy King.

Scott Sinclair punished Gary Warren's mistake for Celtic's second and though they dominated thereafter, Alex Fisher headed Inverness level.

Brendan Rodgers' side, who have a game in hand, extend their lead over Hearts and St Johnstone to three points.

They beat Rangers 5-1 on 10 September but were thrashed 7-0 by Barcelona on Tuesday.

Rangers are fifth after a 0-0 draw at home to Ross County on Saturday.

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The 20-year-old Alli joined Spurs in February 2015 from MK Dons and made his debut in the 2015-16 season, finishing with 10 goals in 46 appearances.

He made his England debut in October 2015 and also featured at Euro 2016 - he has 12 caps in all.

Alli has one goal so far this season, in the 4-0 win at Stoke.

Great news for Spurs fans - midfielder Dele Alli has signed a new six-year contract...