Former British sports minister Hugh Robertson and two-time Olympic field hockey medalist Richard Leman are the two finalists to become the next chairman of the British Olympic Association. 

The election to replace Sebastian Coe, who stepped down after being elected IAAF president last year, will take place on 24 November. 

Ched Evans' club Chesterfield, who signed the striker this summer, have released a short statement after he was found not guilty of rape.

"Chesterfield chief executive Chris Turner has welcomed the news that Ched Evans has been found not guilty of rape following a two-week trial at Cardiff Crown Court.

"Turner said: 'We are naturally delighted with the outcome, especially for Ched, his family and friends. We can now all move forward and focus on football.'

"No further comment will be made at this stage."

A statement from Chesterfield striker Ched Evans after he was found not guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room.

"In the early hours of 30th May 2011 an incident occurred in North Wales that was to change my life and the lives of others for ever. That incident did not involve the commission of a criminal offence and today I am overwhelmed with relief that the Jury agreed.

"I would like to thank my legal team, Judy Khan QC and David Emanuel of Garden Court Chambers, London and Shaun Draycott of Draycott Browne Solicitors, Manchester, for their tireless efforts upon my behalf.

"Thanks go, too, to my friends and family; most notably my fiancée, Natasha, who chose, perhaps incredibly, to support me in my darkest hour.

"Whilst my innocence has now been established, I wish to make it clear that I wholeheartedly apologise to anyone who might have been affected by the events of the night in question."

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The International Cycling Union (UCI) has agreed to restrict presidents of the sport's world governing body to a maximum of three four-year terms. 

Current president Brian Cookson, the former boss of British Cycling, has already announced his intention to stand for a second and final term in 2017. 

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche says there was no contact with Aston Villa over their managerial vacancy that has since been filled by Steve Bruce.

"It's just after two promotions in three years out of the Championship I think it was more of a common sense link more than anything," he says of the rumours.  

"I think they've appointed a very good man. I get on well with Brucey and like him a lot as a person, as well as his record as a manager." 

Here's the answer to our earlier question. We asked you which three teams to have played in the Premier League have full names that end in a vowel? The answers, as many of you correctly stated, are Aston Villa, Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

A 120 clearance gives Judd Trump the first frame in his English Open quarter-final against John Higgins at Event City, Manchester.

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It's a big weekend of European rugby union with plenty of top-flight British clubs involved.

But let's have a shout out to all those volunteers who help make rugby happen at the grass-roots level.

Former England star Maggie Alphonsi went to Kilburn Cosmos Rugby Club to find out the variety of volunteering roles that are needed at a local club....

Do you know a local sports volunteer who deserves some much-needed recognition?

Nominate your local Unsung Hero here - but hurry as entries close on 23 October!

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Barry Hawkins beats Ricky Walden 5-2 in the quarter-finals of the English Open just down the road at Event City in Manchester.

Even more from Jurgen Klopp: "Forty-eight hours between two games - how does this work? 

"And then you will sit there and say 'you didn't perform too well, how did this happen?' or 'injuries. Oh?' and then this Dutch guy [Raymond Verheijen, who is critical of Klopp] says 'The training is not too good'.

"How do you prepare a team for this. Do you say 'only 50% against City because we have Sunderland on Monday'?

"It doesn't sound like it is right. Everyone is asking why England is not too successful in big tournaments.

"Ask what other big countries are doing at this time - they have their legs on the sofa and are watching English football."

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms key man Kevin de Bruyne could return to the squad after missing the 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on 2 October with a hamstring problem.

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More from angry Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp at his side's fixtures around Christmas being moved.

They face Stoke on 27 December, Manchester City on 31 December and Sunderland on 2 January.

"Now I have seen the fixtures and I am not too happy. We have less than 48 hours between our game against Manchester City and in Sunderland. Less than 48 hours, I cannot believe.

"I learn more and more about this league and maybe I have to ask someone if we can ask if there will be another time for us at Sunderland.

"I understand tradition - I would never say Boxing Day is not a good idea as I love it.

"I don't know why we play Monday. Is 2 January a special day in England?"

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Returning Derby County head coach Steve McClaren has apologised for the lack of commitment which led to his sacking in 2015.

He left the Rams last summer after being continually linked to Newcastle, who he went on to join. 

"My mistake was not quashing that, not dampening that and not committing," McClaren told BBC Radio Derby.

"That's my fault and I apologise for that. By the time I committed to the club, the club had every right to sack me.

He said he felt "lucky and honoured" to come back and work with "some damn good players" at Derby.

"The potential is there and to have a group like that, I am very lucky. Now we have to work together and produce a team that supporters can be proud of - and that is what we want to do."

Pep Guardiola praises Everton counterpart Ronald Koeman, who was at Barcelona at the same time as him.

Yesterday, Koeman hailed Guardiola, who today said: "I'd look up to him. He is a big friend of mine so I appreciate his words. 

"He always played good in the big games. He was amazing. He’s one of the best central defenders I’ve met in my entire life."

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says right-back Bacary Sagna will be out for three weeks after suffering an injury on international duty. "He went away for two weeks with France and got injured so now three weeks without him - it’s a pity."