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1100: QPR sack manager Mark Hughes
1120: India close on 266-6 against England
0937: Man Utd's Rooney fit to face QPR
Premier League news conferences
First practice in final F1 race of the season
Updates from Dubai World Tour golf

1323:

GYMNASTICS

Olympic bronze medallist Daniel Purvis has been added to the line-up for next month's Glasgow World Cup.

Purvis, who won team bronze for Great Britain alongside Louis Smith, Max Whitlock, Sam Oldham and Kristian Thomas at London 2012, has been called up as replacement for Brazilian gymnast Sergio Sasaki Junior.

Purvis said: "The Olympics was the most incredible experience of my life and a huge part of that was down to the support of the home fans and I know it will be the same at the World Cup."
1319:

FOOTBALL

Fulham winger Ashkan Dejagah believes the Londoners need to forget their free-flowing football and show some fight at Stoke on Saturday.

The Cottagers have been one of the most entertaining teams in the Barclays Premier League this season, scoring 25 goals in their opening 12 matches.

But Dejagah told the club's official website: "The players tell me that Stoke are very direct and it's not easy to play at their ground.

"They have some big players and they like to play long balls. We must fight in this game - it's not a match to play football. If we fight for each other we can win this game."
Richard Conway BBC on Twitter: "Just spoke to Harry Redknapp. Playing a canny game. Says "we'll have to wait and see" if he's with QPR at Old Trafford tomorrow."
Alex Merriott on Twitter: "Have to feel for those who lumped on Mark Hughes to win the sack race - strange decision to wait this long after Saints game."

Harry Agar on Twitter: "Mark Hughes lost almost all his games in charge and still lasted longer than a man who won the FA Cup and Champions League."

Andy Pinkham on Twitter: "Harry for QPR, can't wait to watch!"

Keep sending your tweets using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
1311:

FOOTBALL

Sir Alex Ferguson believes the problems at QPR can be attributed to a summer of upheaval at Loftus Road - and claimed their woes should be a lesson to everyone.

Mark Hughes finally paid the price this morning for a run of results that leaves the Londoners adrift at the foot of the Premier League when he was sacked as manager.

The Manchester United manager said: " "If you analyse things a little bit more closely it's probably a lesson to everyone that changing a team and bringing 11 new players in to the Premier League is not easy. But I am surprised they've only got four points.

"I didn't expect them to immediately set a blazing trail or be up at the top of the league or anything like that with 11 new players to bed in, but they've only four points and of course that creates its own headlines."
1307:

RUGBY UNION

All Blacks star Conrad Smith expects to encounter a Wales team laden with "steely resolve" at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Wales' rugby failures against New Zealand are well-chronicled - 24 successive defeats since a 13-8 triumph in Cardiff 59 years ago.

Smith said: "We would all much rather they won their last two games. Whether it is at domestic or Test level, we've all been in teams that don't get the results you want.

"It creates a steely resolve, and they (Wales) will play well - I know they will. We've just got to make sure we play better."
1300:

FOOTBALL

QPR captain Park Ji-sung remains a doubt for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with his former club Manchester United.

Park has been suffering from a knee problem and, despite returning to training, is likely to miss out for managerless Rangers at Old Trafford.

Stephane Mbia is back after serving a three-match ban but strikers Bobby Zamora (hip) and Andrew Johnson (knee) are out and on-loan defender Fabio cannot feature against his parent club.
1257:

GOLF

Luke Donald birdies the last for a round of 68 and joins Rory McIlroy and Marc Warren at 11 under after two rounds of the Tour Championship at the Earth Course, Juremiah Golf Estates in Dubai.
1253:

GOLF

World number one Rory McIlroy cards a 67 in the second round of the Tour Championship in Dubai for an 11-under-par halfway total. Co-leader Marc Warren still has the 18th to play.
1253:

FORMULA 1

Practice one for the Brazilian Grand Prix is under way so don't forget you can watch live coverage on this website (but only if you dwell in the UK).
Yusuf Bham on Twitter: "Good to have Benitez and hopefully soon Redknapp back in the Premier League. Entertainers."

Simon Essex on Twitter: "Get used to hearing "When I came in we only had 4 points from 12 games", QPR fans!"

Luke Russell on Twitter: "QPR need to treat the Man Utd game as a bonus game their season starts the game after at Sunderland."

Keep sending your reaction to Mark Hughes's sacking using the hashtag#bbcsportsday
1246:

HOCKEY

England's men are warming up for next month's elite Champions Trophy in Melbourne with a first taste of nine-a-side hockey. Smaller teams play on a full-size pitch, with goals that are one metre wider, across two halves of just 20 minutes. The idea is to create more goal-scoring opportunities, and England have been obliging in Perth. After a 2-1 win over India on Thursday, England beat Pakistan 4-2 on Friday. Their final group game is against hosts Australia on Saturday.
1243:

FOOTBALL

Newcastle playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa could be back in action within a fortnight after manager Alan Pardew was handed some rare welcome injury news.

The France international limped out of Thursday night's 1-1 Europa League draw with Maritimo with a damaged hamstring.

Pardew said: "It's not as bad as we feared, so I think a couple of weeks, but no more than that, hopefully."
1238:

CRICKET

Marlon Samuels rode his luck to score his maiden double century as West Indies seized control of the second test against Bangladesh in Khulna on Friday.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul was unbeaten on 109 as the visitors reached 564 for four wickets at the close of the third day, a lead of 177 runs.

Samuels, who resumed on 109, was the last man out in the final session and added 326 runs for the third wicket with Darren Bravo (127).
1233:

GOLF

World number one Rory McIlroy has one hole to play in round two of the Tour Championship in Dubai and shares the lead at 11 under with Scotsman Marc Warren. Overnight leader Luke Donald is one shot back with three to play.
Scott Lyon on Twitter: "Why not wait until after the United game? Nothing to lose. Expect 14 goals and the remainder of their dignity."

Pipman on Twitter: "Considering some of the players QPR have (Park, Granero, Hoillett etc) Mark Hughes is unlucky. Under performing players."

Kevin Jones on Twitter: "New QPR manager to be Harry Redknapp with David Beckham as player/coach! You heard it here first!"

Keep sending your thoughts on Mark Hughes's departure from QPR using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
1225:

FOOTBALL

Here's Mark Hughes's record during his unsuccessful 10-month tenure as QPR manager:

OVERALL: Played: 34 Won: 8 Drawn: 6 Lost: 20

LEAGUE: Played: 30 Won: 6 Drawn: 6 Lost: 18

FA CUP: Played: 2 Won: 1 Drawn: 0 Lost: 1

LEAGUE CUP: Played: 2 Won: 1 Drawn: 0 Lost: 1
1218:

FOOTBALL

Roberto Mancini expects Manchester City to face a tougher task againstChelsea on Sunday after the London club sacked Roberto Di Matteo and replaced him with Rafael Benitez.

"Usually when one team changes a manager, the game after for the opponents is very difficult," said the Italian.

"For us, I think it is more difficult. Chelsea are one of the best teams in England, in Europe. They have won everything in the last 10 years.

"Playing against them in London is always a good game. To win there would be important for us. Chelsea is a good team with Di Matteo and will be a good team for Benitez. They have good players."
1210:

CRICKET

Spinner Monty Panesar - who ended the day with a four-wicket haul - hopes England can restrict India to a manageable first-innings total when play resumes in the second Test on Saturday.

"Tomorrow we have to look to restrict them to maybe 100 runs and then we can see how things go for us," Panesar told Sky Sports after India closed on 266-6.

"There is a bit more bounce and turn in the wicket, enough to keep the seamers and the spinners interested.

"For me it was about trying to get my action in order and get the ball in the right place. From there I pushed on.

"With the way the pitch is there is a chance to get turn and bounce and to get two world-class players, I needed the pitch to do that. It was nice to take scalps like that."
1203:

FOOTBALL

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany (knee) will be given a fitness test ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Chelsea after suffering an injury late in the midweek clash with Real Madrid.

Striker Mario Balotelli, dropped for the defeat of Tottenham a fortnight ago, has been training after being forced out of the last two games by a back injury.
Nathan Gent on Twitter: "Not at all surprised to see Sparky sacked. Credit to QPR though for trying to stick by their man. Out of excuses to keep him."

Phil Broeders on Twitter: "Disappointed with QPR. They could have made history by keeping Hughes and having the lowest ever PL points tally. No ambition!"

Matthew Kophamel on Twitter: "Two days ago RDM was sacked as Chelsea manager and today Mark Hughes is sacked. Coincidence ... I think not!"
Andrew Harvey on Twitter: "Quick! Everyone bolster your fantasy teams with Man United players! Guarenteed points."

Viv Powers on Twitter: "Why would QPR go for Harry? You usually sack a manager to get a better one, reckon Di Matteo is very much in the frame."

Kiran Moodley on Twitter: "Harry #Redknapp beat the drop with West Ham and Portsmouth, but he did lose out with the Saints - risky move for #QPR?"
1153:

FOOTBALL

Referee Mark Clattenburg will return to action this Sunday for the London derby between Tottenham and West Ham at White Hart Lane.

Less than 24 hours after being cleared by the Football Association of making a racist comment to Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, the Premier League confirmed Clattenburg has been appointed as fourth official on Sunday.

The 37-year-old from Gosforth will also referee Southampton's match against Norwich on Wednesday.
1147:

FOOTBALL

Arsenal have extended their shirt sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlinesin a £150m agreement which lasts until the end of the 2018-19 season.

As part of the new package, Emirates will continue with naming rights on the Gunners' 60,000-seater stadium at Ashburton Grove until 2028.

The £30m-a-year contract represents a significant increase in additional revenue for the Barclays Premier League club.
1143:

FORMULA 1

Sauber have confirmed Esteban Gutierrez as their second driver for next season.

Gutierrez has long been touted as a possible Sauber recruit due to his role as the team's test driver, and fellow Mexican Sergio Perez - who is on his way to McLaren from the Swiss outfit - revealed on Thursday that the 21-year-old had got the nod.

Gutierrez replaces Kamui Kobayashi and from next season will partner Nico Hulkenberg, who is leaving Force India.
James Parramore on Twitter: "Hughes was sacked today due to Redknapp having an ultimatum over the Ukraine job. QPR were in danger of losing their man."

Matt Fallon on Twitter: "I guess Mark Hughes has now learnt the meaning of a 'must win' game."

Thomas Rutherford on Twitter: "Looks as though Harry's agent worked up treat with supposed interest in Ukr job. Hurried MH sacking along just perfectly."

Gavin Toms on Twitter: "How long before the chant "You're getting sacked in the morning" is replaced with "You're getting sacked via Twitter?"

Keep sending in your thoughts using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
1139:

FOOTBALL

Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy looks set to make the trip to his former clubafter making good progress with the knee injury he suffered in the victory Manchester United last weekend.

Full-back Russell Martin is back in training after recovering from his back injury, but centre-back Michael Turner, however, is a doubt with a shoulder problem.
1132:

FOOTBALL- HUGHES SACKING

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty on Mark Hughes's sacking:"This time last week QPR owner Tony Fernandes was Tweeting "for the one millionth time" that manager Mark Hughes would not be sacked.

"Fernandes has been a constant shield for the man he appointed in January - but eventually there was no protection for Hughes from the sort of results he had overseen.

"It will be a personal blow to Fernandes after investing so much personally and financially in Hughes but failure to record a single Premier League win this season has forced him to push the button.

"The arrival of Harry Redknapp looks a formality - but what will he make of the assortment of hired hands assembled by Hughes during a chaotic summer at Loftus Road?"
1129:

CRICKET

India's Cheteshwar Pujara again defied England with an elegant century on day one of the second Test in Mumbai.

Pujara, who scored 247 runs without being dismissed in the first Test, made 114 not out to take the hosts to 266-6.

Recalled England spinner Monty Panesar had taken four wickets to help reduce the home side to 169-6.

But, on a wicket already turning, Pujara shared 97 with Ravichandran Ashwin to put India into what could prove to be a strong position
Matt Comber on Twitter: "Why fire Mark Hughes on the Friday before a game?? Surely better to do it earlier in the week to allow preparation!"

Lee Schofield on Twitter: "Anyone want to give me even money on Harry getting the QPR job?

Andy Blagrove on Twitter: "So Sparky has gone then. You gotta wonder what would have happened if he'd never left Blackburn for City all those years ago."

Tweet us your thoughts on Mark Hughes's departure from QPR using the hashtag #bbcsportsday. Have the club made the right decision? Who should replace the Welshman?
1116:

Former winger Richard Langley on BBC Radio 5live: "The frustration has been brewing and the main thing is they've got such a talented squad at the moment and the results haven't been coming so you can understand the frustrations at the club. They haven't been playing as a team."
1109:

FOOTBALL- QPR STATEMENT

QPR have released a statement on the decision to terminate Mark Hughes's contract following their winless start to the season.

"This decision has been taken after careful consideration by the Board of Directors, following numerous meetings over the last few days," it read.

"The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his 10 months in charge.

"Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of Directors with very little choice but to make a change.

"The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible.

"Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

"The club will be making a further announcement in due course."
1104:

BREAKING NEWS- QPR SACK MANAGER MARK HUGHES

Queens Park Rangers have sacked manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect, according to the club's Twitter account. Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the club's match against Manchester United.
1058:

CRICKET

South Africa captain Graeme Smith makes an unbeaten 111 as his team close on day two of the second Test in Adelaide 333 runs behind Australia on 217-2.
1055:

FOOTBALL

Reading could welcome Jimmy Kebe back into their team for the trip to Wiganafter the winger returned to training following a groin complaint.

The game at the DW Stadium, however, has come too soon for goalkeeperAlex McCarthy and midfielders Danny Guthrie and Jem Karacan.

Wigan could be without seven players as Ben Watson (broken leg), Gary Caldwell (hamstring), Ryo Miyaichi (ankle) and Franco Di Santo (leg) all suffered injuries in last weekend's 3-0 defeat by Liverpool, although Miyaichi and Di Santo could feature.

Midfielder James McArthur (dead leg), winger Albert Crusat (knee) and defender Antolin Alcaraz (groin) are definitely still out.
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Here are some of your responses to Sir Alex Ferguson's lively news conference:

Paul Haddy on Twitter: "It's looking like Fergie's a little bit intimidated by Rafa already... FACT."

Tom Mutton on Twitter: "SAF getting stuck into Benitez already. I missed those days."

FootballPessimist on Twitter: "Rafa Benitez better watch out for Ferguson's mind games... He may be in danger of going to Old Trafford and winning 4-1 again!!!"

Let us know what you think now on Twitter by using #bbcsportsday.
1050:

GOLF

The top two players in the world rankings, Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald, are both one shot off the lead at the World Tour Championship in Dubai.

They are midway through their second rounds, with South African Branden Grace the clubhouse leader on 10 under and Welshman Jamie Donaldson also minus 10 with three holes of his round to complete.

You can see the leaderboard on the BBC Sport website.
1045:

CRICKET

India are battling back in Mumbai against England, and Ravichandran Ashwin's 50 takes them to a more comfortable 252-6.

Follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website or listen to Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
1043:

FOOTBALL

BBC Radio Manchester are reporting from Roberto Mancini's news conference and the Manchester City manager says the knee injury captainVincent Kompany picked up against Real Madrid will be assessed again before a decision is made on whether he will feature on Sunday againstChelsea.

You can hear commentary on the game, which kicks off at 1600 GMT, on BBC Radio 5 live.
1037:

FOOTBALL

Here is some more from a very entertaining news conference from Sir Alex Ferguson. This time, he is talking about the decision to clear referee Mark Clattenburg of allegations he made racists remarks to Chelsea players during their 3-2 defeat to the Scot's side in October:

He says: "I did not believe it anyway. The unfortunate thing for Mark is that he has had to carry that stain for the last few weeks.

"Everyone in the game is pleased for him now - apart from Chelsea."
1031:

FOOTBALL

Winger Theo Walcott (shoulder), left-back Andre Santos (stomach muscle), defensive midfielder Abou Diaby (thigh) and midfielder Tomas Rosicky(hamstring) all miss Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa.

In better news for manager Arsene Wenger, forward Gervinho and defenderKieran Gibbs are available again for Premier League action.

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is back in contention after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. Left-back Eric Lichaj also returns after a leg muscle strain but Joe Bennett, Chris Herd, Charles N'Zogbia (all knee) andRichard Dunne (groin) remain sidelined.
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Here are some of your responses to Sir Alex Ferguson's comments onRafael Benitez:

Peter Winterbottom on Twitter: "Great to see the Ferguson/Benitez rivalry is back. Endless entertainment."

Davie Joe on Twitter: "You have got to admit Fergie pulls out some cracking wind up lines, the reason they wound is because they are founded in truth."

MWR on Twitter: "Fergie only attacks managers he finds threatening, Rafa should take it as a compliment. He does still have to win it Fergie!!!"

Let us know what you think now on Twitter by using #bbcsportsday.
1017:

GOLF

South Africa's Branden Grace has the outright lead on 10 under at the World Tour Championship in Dubai, one shot ahead of Australian Marcus Fraser, with overnight leader Luke Donald eight under having picked up only one shot in his opening six holes.

You can see the leaderboard on the BBC Sport website.
1010:

FOOTBALL

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty on Twitter: "Normal service is resumed. Sir Alex Ferguson already delivering a few heavy jabs in Rafael Benitez's direction."
1002:

FOOTBALL

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha wins the Football League Young Player of the Month award for October. The 20-year-old, who made his England debut in the recent friendly against Sweden, scored four goals in as many games in October.

"I'm delighted and honoured to get the trophy," Zaha says.
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Here is some more from Sir Alex Ferguson's news conference, and he has been commenting on Rafael Benitez's arrival at Chelsea:

He says: "Rafael Benitez is very lucky because on his CV in two weeks he could have two world championships and nothing to do with the construction of the teams involved."

What do you make of the Scot's comments? Is Benitez "lucky" to take control? Is it a sign that the pair's rivalry from Benitez's Liverpool days will be renewed?

Let us know what you think now on Twitter by using #bbcsportsday.
0945:

FORMULA 1

The Brazil Grand Prix is Lewis Hamilton's final race as a McLaren driver andSir Stirling Moss tells BBC Radio 5 live he expects a tough weekend for the Mercedes signing.

He says: "I think he will find it difficult because there is no doubt McLaren have lost a quality driver, and from his point of view, people are wondering why he did it."
0937:

FOOTBALL

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reveals in his news conference for Saturday's game against QPR that striker Wayne Rooney is fit following a bout of tonsillitis.
0930:

GOLF

Luke Donald birdies the first hole of his second round at the World Tour Championship in Dubai but Marcus Fraser and Branden Grace are with him at eight under.

World number one Rory McIlroy birdied two holes in succession to join them but has just dropped a shot at the fourth.

You can see the leaderboard on the BBC Sport website.
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We have been asking for your thoughts on this weekend's Premier Leagueaction:

Allan Albass on Twitter: "Torres is a lost cause. Chelsea fans expecting Rafa to rejuvenate him will just end-up in disappointment."

Dale Wright on Twitter: "WBA's squad depth is an issue but fitness and confidence levels are at unprecedented highs. I'd back them for Europe!"

Andy Bull on Twitter: "Hugo Lloris has announced himself as a Spurs player, absolutely outstanding yesterday! Should start at the weekend."

Let us know what you think now on Twitter by using #bbcsportsday.
0920:

FOOTBALL

Sunderland host West Brom on Saturday, and Black Cats manager Martin O'Neill welcomes utility man Craig Gardner back from suspension.

For the visiting side, central defender Gareth McAuley and on-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku return to the macthday squad, but a hamstring injury rules out midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu while goalkeeper Ben Foster is absent for a third successive game with a groin problem.
0915:

CRICKET

Monty Panesar takes his fifth wicket and it is the prized scalp of India captainMS Dhoni, to leave the hosts on 169-6.

Follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website or listen to Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
0910:

FOOTBALL

Stoke and Fulham play this weekend at the Britannia Stadium, and the hosts could be without Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson, but midfielder Dean Whitehead is available after being suspended for the match against West Ham.

Striker Michael Owen is not expected to be ready to make his return from a hamstring complaint, while midfielder Rory Delap (hernia) and defender Marc Wilson (broken leg) remain sidelined.

Fulham manager Martin Jol is still missing a number of key players, with winger Alex Kacaniklic, midfielder Mickael Tavares, utility man Kieran Richardson and playmaker Bryan Ruiz out with hamstring strains. CaptainBrade Hangeland is suspended and Simon Davies has a hip injury.

In better news, battling midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is back from a long-term knee injury and Chris Baird returns from a ban.
0858:

FORMULA 1

BBC Sport will be presenting live coverage throughout the weekend from Brazil. On Friday on the red button, you can catch the first practice from 11:55-13:30 GMT and second practice from 15:55-17:30.

Saturday's events begin on the red button from 12:55-14:00 for third practice before you can watch qualifying on BBC One from 15:00-17:30.

BBC One is the place to watch the main event on Sunday as Vettel and Alonso fight for the title from 15:00-18:15.

BBC Radio 5 live and sports extra will also be covering each session.
0850:

FORMULA 1

BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson believes "two of the greatest drivers in F1 history" are going head-to-head in Brazil this weekend for the F1 title. Read his take on Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso's championship deciding final grand prix of the season on the BBC Sport website.
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We have been asking for your thoughts ahead of the weekend's Premier League action:

James Johnson on Twitter: "Wouldn't be surprised if Torres scores a hat-trick followed by a Rafa press conference saying what was all the fuss about."

Olumoyewa Odu on Twitter: "Quite impressed with WBA performance so far but I see them fluttering when the League gets half way."

Sunil Parmar on Twitter: "As said earlier in the week, come Monday, Hughes won't have a job. Torres will bag vs Man City. WBA/Everton to have big wins."

Let us know what you think now on Twitter by using #bbcsportsday.
0841:

GOLF

It's day two of the World Tour Championship in Dubai. Overnight leader Luke Donald tees off at 08:45 GMT but Marcus Fraser, Branden Grace and Raphael Jacquelin have all joined him at seven under midway through their second rounds.

Spaniard Sergio Garcia is another joint leader after a remarkable round of 64, containing nine birdies, two eagles and a triple bogey.

You can see the leaderboard on the BBC Sport website.
0840:

CRICKET

Former England captain and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Michael Vaughan on Twitter: "Congrats to Monty Panesar for bowling Sachin Tendulkar... Only the best spinners in the business manage to do that..... !!!!!!"
0832:

BOXING

Ricky Hatton's trainer Bob Shannon on his charge's comeback fight against Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday on BBC Radio 5 live: "Ricky is a different man now; he has learnt by experience. He hit the big time as a big name in the media, and of course, he got in with the wrong people, but he's a family man now and has learnt by his mistakes. He wants to redeem himself and is ashamed in himself for drinking too much.

"He has got an ex-world champion to come back to, but that is the man he is. He wants to prove to everyone he is back by beating a proper opponent.

"In my opinion, he has redeemed himself. He does not drink anymore, is a proper family man and he will get through it as he is a legend."

You can hear live commentary of the bout from 2200 GMT on BBC Radio 5 live.
0822:

BBC SPORT ROUND-UP

For both quick browsers and leisurely readers, here is a selection of the top stories on the BBC Sport website:

Referees' union Prospect has demanded that Chelsea apologise to Mark Clattenburg after he was cleared of making a racist remark, F1 title underdogFernando Alonso says he has "nothing to lose" as he battles Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, BBC Sport pundit Jeremy Guscott says quick ball will help England beat South Africa, and you can also check out Mark Lawrenson's latest batch of Premier League predictions.
0815:

CRICKET

Over in Mumbai, England are enjoying a much improved opening day performance in the second Test against India. Spinner Monty Panesar is excelling on his return to the team, and is currently on three wickets to leave the hosts on 149-5.

Follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website or listen to Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
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We are building up to another thrilling weekend of Premier League action, and want to know what you think about the events ahead.

What changes will interim manager Rafael Benitez make on his Chelsea debut? Will the Spaniard use new tactics or breathe life into goal-shy striker Fernando Torres? On the opposite bench, will Manchester City's Champions League exit boost their Premier League title defence?

Will the match against Manchester United be Mark Hughes's final game as QPR manager? Can surprise package West Brom keep up the pace?

Let us know what you think now on Twitter by using #bbcsportsday.
0805:

LATEST GOSSIP

As usual, here are three highlights from the BBC's football gossip column.

Manchester City are either preparing a £15m bid for Crystal Palace wingerWilfried Zaha (the Sun) or, in contrast, will not be spending any money in the January transfer window (the Independent), plus Chelsea are interested in buying Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, Porto winger James Rodriguez and Napoli forward Edinson Cavani (London Evening Standard).
0800:

SPORTSDAY LIVE

Hello and welcome to another edition of Sportsday live.

Today, we will be bringing you all the press conferences and team news ahead of another exciting weekend of Premier League action, plus updates from the first day of the second Test between India and England, opening practices of the Formula 1 season finale in Brazil as Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel fight for the title and second day's play at the Dubai World Tour golf event.