Summary

  • Bale, Ronaldo & Mahrez on Ballon d'Or shortlist

  • Tottenham's Sissoko banned for three games

  • Liverpool can do everything better - Klopp

  • Rugby union: Itoje ruled out of autumn internationals

  • Get Involved: Ballon d'Or vote

  1. get involved

    Who will win the Premier League - vote nowpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    A reminder that, if you haven't already, you have just over 20 minutes to vote on which team you think will win the Premier League this season.

    The options are the current top seven, defending champions Leicester and 'other' if you think another club can spring a major surprise.

    The vote will run until 11:30 BST. Make your choice to the right of this page or click on the 'vote' tab if you're using a mobile device.

    Full BBC Sport online voting terms and conditions can be read here.  

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  2. What's going on?published at 11:05

    Ballon d'Or shortlist

    Our apologies but France Football are late announcing the next tranche of five players shortlisted for their Ballon d'Or award.

    They did promise it would be every two hours from 07:00 BST...

  3. get involved

    Get Involved - Ballon d'Or shortlistpublished at 11:02 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    Patrick Zougbede: New names to feature? We already have nine extra names as Ronaldo has already the Ballon d'Or in his pockets!

    Andy: Don't think any English internationals will feature in the Ballon d Or list somehow

    Barry Kane: Harry Kane is a cert for the top 30 as should Toby Alderweireld and Hugo Lloris be.

  4. football

    Next five coming uppublished at 10:57

    Ballon d'Or shortlist

    The next five players on the 2016 Ballon d'Or shortlist are about to be announced.

    France Football are doing it alphabetically and Gonzalo Higuain was the last player to be named. Will we get to the 'Ms' and Messi? Or Mahrez?

    Stick with us to find out. 

    The players announced so far are: 

    Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund), Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City), Paulo Dybala (Juventus), Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus).

  5. football

    Moyes 'could face FA charge'published at 10:53 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Football gossip

    And a bad week could be about to get worse for Moyes...

    According to the Daily Mirror, external Moyes could be facing a charge from the FA.

    Moyes was apparently involved in a confrontation in the tunnel with referee Bobby Madley after Sunderland's 1-0 loss.

    Sunderland are the only team in the top four divisions without a win so far this season.

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  6. football

    Is Moyes on borrowed time?published at 10:48 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Football

    Two points from nine games... it really isn't looking very good for Sunderland and manager David Moyes.

    MOTD2 Extra presenter Mark Chapman is joined by Stoke City's Phil Bardsley, former Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and Mail on Sunday journalist Oliver Holt to discuss whether Moyes is on borrowed time on Wearside.

    Media caption,

    Is time running out for David Moyes at Sunderland?

  7. football

    'It was a brilliant atmosphere'published at 10:44 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Football

    Mamelodi Sundowns are celebrating after becoming only the second South African club to win the African Champions League.

    75,000 people saw the Sundowns holding on for a 3-1 aggregate triumph over Egyptian team Zamalek.

    register a 3-1 victo Mo Allie, a sports reporter in South Africa, described the win to BBC World Service.

    Media caption,

    South Africa's Sundowns win African Champions League

  8. tennis

    How can Murray become number one?published at 10:38 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Tennis

    Andy Murray is potentially 14 days away from becoming the world number one for the first time.

    He'll need to overtake current leader Novak Djokovic, but there's some mathematical wrangling to be done before then.

    We've taken a look at how Murray could become the world number one.

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  9. get involved

    Who will win the Premier League votepublished at 10:32

    Right, we know it's still early days but with just one point separating the top five, we want to know who you think will win the Premier League this season.

    The options are the current top seven, defending champions Leicester and 'other' if you think another club can spring a major surprise.

    The vote will run until 11:30 BST. Make your choice to the right of this page or click on the 'vote' tab if you're using a mobile device.

    Full BBC Sport online voting terms and conditions can be read here.  

  10. football

    Ouch...published at 10:27 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Football

    This is not pretty reading for Jose Mourinho.

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  11. football

    England women call up teenager Baggaleypublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Football

    England women are in action on Tuesday night in another friendly, this time against Spain in Guadalajara.

    19-year-old Birmingham goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley has been handed her first international call-up after Siobhan Chamberlain withdrew due to abdominal strain.

    She called the call-up "a dream come true."

    The England women are currently preparing for the match at Real Madrid's training ground.

    Sophie BaggaleyImage source, Chris Brunskill - The FA
  12. get involved

    Get Involved - Ballon d'Or shortlistpublished at 10:16

    #bbcsportsday

    Philippe CoutinhoImage source, Getty Images

    Alex Mosedale: No Coutinho on Ballon d'Or shortlist? Easily one of the top players.

    Iccy.isak: Mesut Ozil, Riyad Mahrez

    Andy White: Mahrez and Drinkwater should be on. Possibly Joe Allen and Aaron Ramsay?

    Sorry, Andy, but given that France Football are announcing the candidates alphabetically, it looks like Joe Allen has missed out.

    What are your thoughts on the shortlist, and the players who should feature? Tweet #bbcsportsday, text 81111 or head to the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

  13. cycling (track)

    Shane Sutton backs British cyclingpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Cycling

    Ex-British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton says the organisation will be cleared of wrongdoing.

    The organisation is being investigated by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) over claims regarding medication given to riders.

    However Sutton told 5 live that British Cycling will be exonerated.

    Media caption,

    Former head coach Shane Sutton backs Wiggins and British cycling.

  14. get involved

    Get Involved - Your thoughts on the Premier Leaguepublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    It might only be October but thoughts have already turned to who will win the Premier League.

    There's just one point between the top five, but it's an odd one: Manchester City haven't won in five games, while unbeaten Tottenham have drawn four of their nine games.

    Then there's Arsenal, sitting in second, while Manchester United are still seventh on the back of that 4-0 humbling at Chelsea.

    We want your thoughts on the Premier League - what is going on at Manchester United? Who will win the league? Who will go down?

    Get those thinking caps on and then tweet us using #bbcsportsday or text 81111.

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  15. football

    Gerrard 'always so welcome at Liverpool'published at 09:58 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Football

    Steven Gerrard might be making a return to Anfield, if Jurgen Klopp's comments are anything to go by.

    Gerrard will leave current club LA Galaxy when their season ends and, according to the Daily Express, a coaching role at Liverpool is on the cards.

    “Steven Gerrard – and this will be a really big surprise – is always so welcome at Liverpool,” said Klopp., external

    “Everything we will talk to each other about will stay in these talks. That is how I know Stevie and that is how I am.

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  16. cricket

    'You beauty'published at 09:52 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Cricket

    Man of the match Ben Stokes is understandably thrilled by England's tense 22-run victory over Bangladesh, which he wrapped up earlier this morning...

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  17. Happy birthdaypublished at 09:48 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Jonathan Davies (rugby union) - former Wales star in union and league, born 1962, 54 today.

    Claudia Fragapane (gymnastics) - British gymnast who won four gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, born 1997, 19 today.

    Wayne Rooney (football) - Manchester United and England captain, born 1985, 31 today.

    Manchester United's Wayne RooneyImage source, PA
  18. get involved

    Get Involved - Ballon d'Or shortlistpublished at 09:42 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    We've had the first 10 players on the Ballon d'Or shortlist announced with 20 more to come throughout the day.

    Let's hear your thoughts on the players named so far and who you think should be added. Lionel Messi might be obvious but are there any unexpected names who you feel could/should feature? What about someone new like N'Golo Kante or Jamie Vardy?

    Tweet #bbcsportsday, text 81111 or head to the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

    2016 Ballon d'Or shortlist so far:

    Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund), Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City), Paulo Dybala (Juventus), Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus).

    20 more players to be announced throughout Monday. Next batch at 11:00 BST.

  19. american football

    No stopping this manpublished at 09:36 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    American Football

    Whether you like American football or not, you have to watch this incredible touchdown. 

    New York Giants' Landon Collins intercepts possession and runs half the length of the field at Twickenham, dodging and zig-zagging his way through desperate attempts to tackle him by the Los Angeles Rams.

    Great stuff.

    Media caption,

    Landon Collins scores incredible touchdown

  20. football

    Aubameyang to Manchester City?published at 09:31 British Summer Time 24 October 2016

    Football gossip

    Are Manchester City lining up another bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

    The Sunday Express reports, external that there have been talks between the two clubs about a possible switch.

    City were linked with a move for Aubameyang in the summer, but the striker said he would only consider leaving Dortmund for Real Madrid.

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