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Oscar’s proposed move from Chelsea to the Chinese Super League has been labelled ‘a joke’ by BBC Radio 5 live commentator Alan Green.

The Brazil midfielder Oscar says he is "90% certain" to move to Shanghai SIPG in January. The fee for the 25-year-old would be about £60m.

“It’s an absolute joke, Chinese football is a joke," said Green

“Oscar at 25 has said goodbye to the Chelsea players. He’s going to take a fortune from China, how is that going to further his career?

“Utterly ridiculous."

Former England defender Danny Mills had an opposing view point.

“If someone is going to offer you triple your pay, you’d be gone tomorrow.

“We all work in life to retire.

“You have to admire the likes of Hulk and Oscar who have maybe come from very poor families, and they’re thinking we can make as much money as possible in a very short space of time and secure our families' future for life."

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It's a happy birthday to some of the world's top frontmen today.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez turns 28, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is 29, and, um, Deportivo's ex-Liverpool man Ryan Babel is 30.

Chelsea and England defender Gary Cahill turns 31.

Shane Sutton is being asked by the Culture, Sport and Media select committee about Sir Bradley Wiggins's use of therapeutic use exemptions.

TUEs allow the use of banned substances if athletes have genuine medical need.

"There is no wrongdoing on the part of Bradley Wiggins. You're questioning me on something that is irrevelant. It has been proved there is no wrongdoing," says the former British Cycling technical director.

"I'm not aware of any Team Sky riders, whatsoever, using triamcinolone."

The first part of a Culture, Media and Sport select committee discussion with leading cycling figures on the sport's fight against doping ends with British Cycling president Bob Howden facing another grilling about that package.

Howden agrees to find out and tell the panel what was in the parcel over the coming days. Next up is former British Cycling technical director and Team Sky coach Shane Sutton...

Members of British Cycling's senior management are "not aware" of doping products being contained in a package delivered to Team Sky in 2011, says president Bob Howden.

Howden said he was under instruction from UK Anti-doping not to comment to the Culture, Media and Sport select committee about the package.

British Cycling's women's team coach Simon Cope delivered the package on the final day of the Criterium du Dauphine, a seven-stage race held in France which was won by Bradley Wiggins five years ago.

"I don't know what was in the package," Howden told the panel of MPs on Monday.

"I'm not aware of anyone in the senior management team who would know. We are not aware of any doping products that would be in there."

British Cycling board director Dr George Gilbert added: "British Cycling sends packages out on a regular basis, packages from pedals to spare shoes - this package might be different.

"We have not looked into this because we have been instructed not to by Ukad."

Colin Farthing: British greats, surely Phil "the power" Taylor would be mentioned as 16 times champion of the world! Ballistic tungstens!

After Andy Murray won his third BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, that got us thinking is he one of Britain's all-time sporting greats? 

 Is he the best? Or do you think there is somebody light years ahead of him? Let us know using #bbcsportsday or using the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Young Sports Personality of the Year: Ellie Robinson: the swimmer claimed gold in the S6 50m butterfly final with a Games record at the Rio Paralympics, aged 15.

Team of the Year: Leicester City: the Foxes stunned the world with their shock Premier League triumph last season.

Coach of the Year: Claudio Ranieri: Leicester's Italian manager was named top coach after overseeing the remarkable campaign.

Lifetime Achievement: Michael Phelps: the record-breaking American swimmer, 31, won his 23rd Olympic gold in his final Games in Rio in August.

Overseas Sports Personality of the Year: Simone Biles: the 19-year-old American broke new ground with a series of dazzling routines as she secured four gold medals at the Rio Olympics.

Sport's Unsung Hero: Boxing club founder Marcellus Baz provides free classes to hundreds of young people at his Nottingham School of Boxing, with some even dreaming of reaching the Olympics.

Helen Rollason: Ben Smith: the charity runner completed 401 marathons in 401 days after battling back from injury to pass his fundraising target of £250,000.

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It was a busy evening at Sports Personality of the Year for Leicester City. Following their Team of the Year win and Claudio Ranieri's Coach of the Year award, they spent the evening with Michael Phelps. It seems a top night was had by all. 

David Melton: Of course Andy Murray is one of the GB greats, he's been doing it for a long time at the highest level which is a mark of greatness.

Harry Hainstock: Murray must be the best British sportsman of all time. Winning the French & Australian Opens would seal it 

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Morecambe manager Jim Bentley says the next month "could be the biggest in the club's history" after acknowledging there are serious problems on and off the pitch.

The Shrimps have won just one of their last eight league games and face a selection dilemma with a number of squad members unavailable through injury or suspension.

Bentley feels the current situation is the "worst it's been".

England openers Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings get through a nervy little spell to reach the close of play on day four of the final Test with their second innings wickets intact.

The tourists finish on 12-0 at stumps in Chennai following India's declaration on 759-7. England trail by 270 runs and will most likely have to bat through the whole day tomorrow to secure a draw. India's spinners will have different ideas, however.

Do you think you know everything there is to know about Andy Murray? 

Take the quiz here. The score to beat from one member of Sportsday is, um, three out of eight. He doesn't watch tennis.

The 2017 bobsleigh and skeleton World Championships will be held in Germany at Konigssee following a decision by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).

The sport's governing body previously said it would not be "prudent" to hold it in the original venue of Sochi given Russia is accused of state-sponsored doping. 

A IBSF statement, external said decision was based on the German venue's ability to host the tournament on the dates required as well as there being minimal financial impact on teams regarding travel and organisation.

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has signed a new contract with the Italian champions, running until 2021.

The 29-year-old Italy international, who was linked to Chelsea, has made 291 appearances for the club, winning five Serie A titles in a row.

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A few lusty blows and Karun Nair has become only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to make a triple century. It comes off 381 balls. India declare shortly afterwards on 759-7 with a lead of 282 runs. 

England's players all shake the 25-year-old batsman's hand. The tourists must now negotiate an awkward period before the close.

You can follow ball-by-ball coverage from Chennai on Test Match Special and with our live text commentary, but we'll bring you updates if anything major happens.    

On this day in 1997 Schalke goalkeeper Jens Lehmann scored a last-minute equaliser against Borussia Dortmund, the club he would go on to play for.

The ex-Arsenal custodian scored two goals in his career, both for his first club Schalke.

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Show jumper Nick Skelton has joked Andy Murray’s wife Kim "didn’t vote enough times" after the Sports Personality winner revealed she had voted for Skelton.

“I’m very pleased, although she didn’t vote enough times I don’t think," said Skelton, who finished third.

As for Murray, he says his wife’s joke may impact on Christmas.

“I’m hoping she was joking.

“I’ll speak to her when I’m off air and find out.

“I’m doing my Christmas shopping tonight so if she gives me the wrong answer she’s not getting anything.”