'Will be wary of Ajmal & Co' - Bailey

'Will be wary of Ajmal & Co' - Bailey

Reaction to Europe's Ryder Cup victory, Sri Lanka v England, Champions League build-up, plus more.

1647:

CRICKET

Two overs left and Sri Lanka are on 147-5 with Perera and Thirimannetucking in to the bowling. England are in trouble here.
1647:

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is being treated for leukemia, team owner Jim Irsay tells the Indianapolis Star.

He says: "I am optimistic. I feel with every fiber of my body and I know Chuck feels the same way that he can beat this thing."
1641:

CRICKET

Sri Lanka are 131-5 with three overs remaining in their innings. Can Englandkeep them below the 150 mark?
1640:

FOOTBALL

Rio Ferdinand is a man on a mission as Manchester United prepare to playCluj in the Champions League.

He says on Twitter: "Just landed in Romania....we are looking to bounce straight back from the bad result on saturday...not a happy house at mine after a defeat."
1634:

CRICKET

Broad has struck again with his very next ball, and it's Angelo Matthewsbowled by the skipper for 28. Two new batsman at the crease now for Sri Lanka, who are 126-4 in the 16th over.
1634:

CRICKET

A big wicket for England. Jeevan Mendis is gone, caught by Ravi Bopara from the bowling of skipper Stuart Broad for 18. Mendis was flying before his dismissal. Sri Lanka are now 126-4 in the 16th over.
1632:

FOOTBALL

Jose Mourinho plans to return to English football after Real Madrid - but he hopes that Sir Alex Ferguson will still be in charge at Manchester Unitedwhen he does so.

The Portuguese says: "For me, he's the boss. I call him the boss because he's the boss of the coaches and I hope that when I go back to English football he still manages Man United."
1629:

TENNIS

Andy Murray returns to action tomorrow for the first time since winning the US Open. He begins his in Tokyo against France's Gael Monfils.

He says: "A lot of players at this stage of the year are a bit mentally and physically tired. You need to find the best way of managing for the last couple of months of the year."
1625:

CRICKET

With six overs of their innings left Sri Lanka are 104-3 against England in theWorld T20.
1622:

FOOTBALL

Wolves full-back Kevin Foley is hoping to continue the club's fine start to life in the Championship when they play Crystal Palace tomorrow.

They are one of three sides on 16 points after the opening eight matches, along with league leaders Brighton and Cardiff.

Foley says: "Everyone knows what the manager wants from us and at the moment there is some consistency in our game."
1619:

FOOTBALL

Cluj captain Cadu believes the Romanian's can produce another surprise against Manchester United in the Champions League.

He says: "United are one of the best teams in the world, the strongest side ever to visit Cluj, but we can produce a surprise as we did in wining in Braga last month."
1615:

FOOTBALL

Aiden McGeady says it will be a "strange feeling" when he lines up forSpartak Moscow against former club Celtic in the Champions League tomorrow night.

He says: "Celtic are the team I grew up with, the team I support and the team I grew to love, but tomorrow night that all goes out the window."
1610:

CRICKET

Brilliant news for England. Swann has got another wicket with his next ball, and its Sangakkara. He is caught behind by Bairstow for 13. The Sri Lankabatsman is not happy about that decision. He's sure he did not nick it. His team are now 74-3 in the 11th over.
1607:

CRICKET

Another wicket for England. Eoin Morgan takes a brilliant catch to dismissJayawardene from Graeme Swann's bowling for 42. Sri Lanka are 74-2 in the 11th over.
1607:

FORMULA ONE

Ferrari have narrowed their choice for Fernando Alonso's team-mate next year down to three drivers, says BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson.

The team's intention is to retain current driver Felipe Massa, but Force India drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta are options.
1603:

FOOTBALL

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits he does not know whether he will be able to buy on-loan midfielder Nuri Sahin.

The signing from Real Madrid has scored three goals in his last two starts but could be too expensive.

Rodgers said: "We'd all love Lionel Messi but whether you can afford him or he's available is another thing."
1558:

CRICKET

Sri Lanka are 53-1 after seven overs against England. Tillakaratne Dilshanis the man out. He was LBW to Steven Finn for 16.
1555:

FOOTBALL

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard insists he is not thinking about his long-term future just yet but believes he can play on beyond his current contract. The 32-year-old signed a new deal in January which runs until the end of next season.

He says: "I'm enjoying my football, I feel physically strong, and I want to go on for a long time yet."
1550:

FOOTBALL

AC Milan's CEO Adriano Galliani says the club are not selling teenage sensation Stephan El Shaarawy.

Reports in the Italian media claim Manchester United are monitoring the player.
1546:

CRICKET

Sri Lanka dangerman Tillakaratne Dilshan has gone for 16, with England's Steven Finn having him trapped LBW. Sri Lanka are 35-1.
1545:

FOOTBALL

Wayne Rooney is not falling into the trap of believing Romanian champions CFR Cluj are going to be easy pickings for Manchester United in the Champions League. He said: "The Champions League is completely different to the Premier League.

"If you are not at your best you get punished, which is what happened to us last season. We have to make sure that won't happen again this year so this is a big game for us."
1540:

FOOTBALL

BBC Sport's Juliette Ferrington reports in from the Hawthorns wereArsenal's Jack Wilshere is making his comeback. She says on Twitter:"Jack Wilshere's hour is up and leaves the pitch to applause from the travelling #afc fans that have made the journey up here."
1538:

CRICKET

England's Graeme Swann, standing at slip, drops a regulation catch to giveDilshan a life as Sri Lanka move to 12-0 at the end of the second over in the World T20.
1534:

TENNIS

Top seed Victoria Azarenka and number two seed Maria Sharapova both advance to the second round of the China Open.

Azarenka easily beat Alize Cornet of France 6-1 6-0 while Sharapova had a harder time knocking off Simona Halep of Romania 7-5 7-5.
1530:

FOOTBALL

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists striker Darren Bent has "nothing to prove to anyone" after leaving him out of his starting line up for Sunday's 1-1 draw with West Brom. Bent came off the bench to score Villa's goal.

Lambert said: "I don't think Darren has anything to prove to anyone, least of all myself, because he is a natural finisher."
1525:

CRICKET

England's must-win World T20 game against Sri Lanka is under way withJonny Bairstow keeping wicket following the decision to drop Craig Kieswetter.
1525:

GOLF

Ian Poulter says being Europe's Ryder Cup hero is more important to him than winning a major.

He says: "I have more pride and passion in winning the Ryder Cup than winning a major."
1522:

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Following Europe's Ryder Cup heroics, we are still interested in hearing your views on the greatest sporting comeback ever. Tell us on Twitter using#bbcsportsday

Vaughan Try on Twitter: "SA scoring 438 runs in a 50 over ODI, after AUS posted record 434 has to be one of the best comebacks ever."

Michael Curley on Twitter: "Greatest ever comeback has to be Jack Nicklaus at the masters in '86, 6 behind with 10 to play."
1517:

FOOTBALL

UEFA president Michel Platini states that his idea of playing the Euro 2020 finals in 12 European cities across the continent would be a one-off for that tournament only.

Platini said UEFA were waiting from feedback from the 53 European member associations before making a decision - in the past the European Championships have been in just one or two countries.
1512:

FOOTBALL

West Brom striker Shane Long believes Baggies goalkeeper Ben Foster is still good enough to play for England.

Foster retired from international football 18 months ago and has refused to budge from that stance.

Long says: "Ben is a brilliant keeper. He is one of the best keepers in England and it is big loss to England not to have him in the ranks."
1508:

GOLF

Don't forget, if you missed Europe's thrilling Ryder Cup win last night you can catch all the action on BBC 2, in a hour-long highlights programme at 1900 BST.
1502:

FOOTBALL

BBC Sport's Juliette Ferrington is keeping her eyes on Arsenal's Jack Wilshere as he makes his comeback in an Under 21 clash at West Brom.She says on Twitter: "It may take a few weeks for his fitness to improve but steady for Jack Wilshere so far on his #afc comeback."
1458:

CRICKET

England have brought Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara and Jade Dernbach into their team, in place of Danny Briggs, Craig Kieswetter and Tim Bresnan.
1457:

CRICKET

England win the toss and decide to bowl against Sri Lanka in a World T20game they have to win if they are to progress to the semi-final.
1455:

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Mike Martin ‏on Twitter: "Best comeback was Cameroon against Portugal in 2003 U17 World Cup. From 5-0 in 70th minute to 5-5 at full time."

Adam Winstone on Twitter: "Cant believe no one has mentioned the two boro comebacks in the UEFA cup on the way to the final!"

Duncan Philpot ‏on Twitter: "Everton coming back from 2-0 down at halftime to beat Wimbledon 3-2 and keep Premiership survival."

What are your thoughts on the greatest comebacks in sports? Have your say,#bbcsportsday
1450:

FORMULA ONE

McLaren say Lewis Hamilton's decision to move to Mercedes will not affect attempts to help him win the driver's title.

Hamilton is fourth in the table, 52 points behind championship leaderFernando Alonso.
1445:

CRICKET

So, following the West Indies victory over New Zealand in the World T20,England need to beat Sri Lanka to go through to the semi-finals but if Sri Lanka are victorious then the West Indies are through and England are out.
1441:

CRICKET

West Indies beat New Zealand in the World T20 in a Super Over finish, knocking the Kiwis out of the tournament.
Newcastle are terminating their shirt deal with Virgin Money early having found a mystery new sponsor.

The Magpies signed their two-year deal in January but have taken the option available to them to end to that contract after this season and not see out the final 12 months.
1431:

CRICKET

West Indies need 18 runs in their Super Over to beat New Zealand at theWorld T20. Follow our live coverage of the cricket - that will include England's clash with Sri Lanka.
1428:

TENNIS

Former champion Tomas Berdych eases his way into the second round of theJapan Open with a 6-1 7-6 victory over France's Benoit Paire.

U.S. Open champion Andy Murray opens the defence of his Tokyo title against Frenchman Gael Monfils on Tuesday.
1420:

FOOTBALL

Peterborough agree a loan deal with Premier League West Brom for teenager striker Saido Berahino. The 19-year-old joins Posh until 2 January, although Albion have the right to recall him after 28 days.

Berahino had successful spells with Northampton and Brentford last season, scoring a combined total of 10 goals in 23 appearances for the two clubs.
1419:

CRICKET

Drama at the World T20. New Zealand batsman Doug Bracewell is run out by West Indies sub fielder Dwayne Smith on the final ball to set up a Super Over.
1414:

FOOTBALL

Neil Lennon has earmarked former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady as the dangerman when the Hoops take on Russian side Spartak Moscow in the Champions League.

The Celtic boss says: "McGeady became an even more classy player in Spartak. He's one of those players who always attracts attention when he's with the ball or without it."
1410:

CRICKET

New Zealand need 14 runs off the final over to beat West Indies. The losers will be eliminated from the World T20.
1409:

FOOTBALL

Right-back Adam Matthews is a doubt for Celtic's Champions League clash with Spartak Moscow in Russia tomorrow night because of an ankle injury. Matthews travelled to Moscow with his foot in a protective cast.
1406:

CRICKET

New Zealand need 15 runs off nine balls to beat the West Indies in the their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash.
FOOTBALL

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is keen to be loved for his social skills and not just his remarkable footballing ability. He says: "When I retire I want to be remembered as a good guy. I want to score goals but also to have friends among the people I play with."
1359:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley, two of Jose Maria Olazabal's assistants as Europe amazingly retained the Ryder Cup from 10-4 down, are seen as the two leading candidates to take over from the Spaniard for the 2014 match at Gleneagles.

Rory McIlroy believes that whoever is chosen "will be a great captain", but adds: "I've always said I think Clarkey would be a great captain here in America. I think the crowds really love him, so maybe save Darren for 2016."

McIlroy played under McGinley's captaincy at the 2009 Seve Trophy in Paris and says: "He was fantastic there and has also been a fantastic vice-captain."
1355:

FORMULA 1

Thailand's tourism and sports minister says he is confident the country would host its first Formula 1 race in 2014, with talks already at an advanced stage.

"It's unlikely we'll have any problem," Chumpol Silpa-archa says, adding that negotiations with Formula One's governing body, the FIA, were more than halfway through.

But he also says the country is still looking for a suitable venue as an existing track in the seaside resort of Pattaya, about an hour's drive from the capital Bangkok, is "not perfect".
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Paul Henry on Twitter: "UFC 136. Frankie Edgar comes back to knock out Gray Maynard in Rd 4. Epic."

MarkieboyUK on Twitter: "The greatest comeback of all time is Charlton v Huddersfield. Charlton losing 5-1 with 27 mins left, down to 10 men, won 7-6."

Rob Graham on Twitter: "Peterborough coming back from 0-4 against Cardiff in 2009 for a 4-4 draw with the last kick of the game has to be up there?"

What are your thoughts on the greatest comebacks in sports? Have your say,#bbcsportsday
1346:

FOOTBALL

Jack Wilshere is about to play in his first game for 14 months as Arsenal's under-21s play West Brom. BBC football reporter Juliette Ferrington is at the game and is providing updates on Twitter.
1343:

GOLF

European Ryder Cup hero Lee Westwood withdraws from this week's Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.

Westwood won the Dunhill event in 2003 but has decided to pull out this time to recover after his efforts for Europe, who came from 10-4 down to retain the Ryder Cup with an epic fightback in the singles on Sunday.

Westwood's withdrawal leaves only three members of the European side in the Dunhill field. They are Paul Lawrie, Peter Hanson and Martin Kaymer.
1339:

CYCLING

Team Sky continue their recruitment drive for 2013 by signing American duoJoe Dombrowski and Ian Boswell.

Dombrowski and Boswell, both 21 years old, join the squad after two seasons riding together for the Bontrager-Livestrong Under- 23 team.
1335:

FOOTBALL

Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes are all missing fromManchester United's travelling party for their Champions League tie with Romanian champions CFR Cluj.

As Giggs and Scholes both trained along with the remainder of the United squad at Carrington this morning, presumably the veteran pair are being rested.

Carrick did not train but there was no word from United about the reason for his absence. Antonio Valencia (ankle) was also missing.
1332:

TENNIS

World number two Novak Djokovic says his conqueror in the US Open final this year, Andy Murray, has the "quality" to be a contender at every Grand Slam the Scotsman plays in.

Murray's 7-6 (12-10) 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2 victory over the Serbian was his first Grand Slam victory in five finals appearances, with world number one Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal winning 29 of the prior 30 major titles.

"Murray, I think, is playing better than ever," Djokovic says. "He won his first Grand Slam title. I'm sure that he's one that's going to be, in the future, one of the contenders to win every Grand Slam he plays in."
1327:

NFL

We have live NFL action on red button and the website in the early hours of tomorrow morning as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Chicago Bears.

The game will also be available to watch on iPlayer afterwards, with the best touchdowns available as highlights on the website. You can also listen to live commentary on BBC 5 live Sports Extra (which is also streamed online).

Coverage begins at 0130 BST.
1317:

FOOTBALL

Sam Allardyce tells talkSPORT that Andy Carroll will make his West Ham return against QPR tonight.

The striker, on loan from Liverpool, suffered a hamstring injury on his Hammers debut against Fulham at the start of September and had been expected to be sidelined for around six weeks. However, the 23-year-old has made a quick recovery and is set to start the London derby at Loftus Road.

"He's going to be back tonight," said Allardyce, speaking to Keys & Gray.
1313:

RUGBY UNION

Sale Sharks duo Andy Powell and Tom Brady will appear before a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday, following incidents during Saturday's defeat at Bath.

Wales number eight Powell is alleged to have used foul language and made an offensive hand gesture to spectators.

Winger Brady has been charged with an alleged dangerous tackle on Bath number eight Ben Skirving.
1309:

FOOTBALL

Jack Wilshere plays his first game in 14 months this afternoon with the midfielder named in the starting line-up for Arsenal's under-21 game against West Brom this afternoon.

The England international, 20, is making his long-awaited comeback from ankle and knee injuries. Kick off is at 1400 BST.
1304:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

BBC Radio 5 live are discussing Europe's stunning comeback against the USA to win the Ryder Cup yesterday, with former European Tour golfer Andrew Murray and ex-England footballer Dean Ashton giving their thoughts.

Ashton speaks of his respect for Europe's golfers for being able to hold their nerve during incredibly tense moments. "I was watching it and in terms of football it is like taking the most important penalty of your life but doing it over and over. The composure was just fantastic," he says.
1302:

CRICKET

England women's wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor tells Test Match Special how pleased she was with her side's seven-wicket victory over Australia in the World T20.

Both teams were already through to the semi-finals, but Taylor says: "Any game against Australia you take seriously, so it was nice to win. It was good for us to put a marker down in case we play them later in the tournament."
1254:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

Davis Love says he has no regrets over his Ryder Cup gameplan despite his United States team collapsing to defeat against Europe yesterday. Love's US team lost 14½-13½ having led 10-4 on Saturday.

"We were playing so well, everyone on our team was playing so well, I wouldn't have done anything different," says Love.

"All went to plan. We were four ahead. The plan worked the first two days, it just didn't work on Sunday."
1248:

CRICKET

West Indies are bowled out for 139 against New Zealand in their crucial World Twenty20 match. Follow live text commentary of New Zealand's reply on the website, while audio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
1244:

CRICKET

Sarah Taylor top scored with 65 as England beat Australia by seven wickets in their final group match at the Women's World Twenty20.

England will play New Zealand in the semi-finals on Thursday, while Australia will play West Indies in Friday's other semi.
1240:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

Jose Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, praises Spanish team captain Jose Maria Olazabal for what he says was a "magnificent victory" by Europe in the Ryder Cup yesterday.

"To beat such a talented US team, to retain the Ryder Cup and win on American soil, is a great tribute to your superb leadership and the unity of the European team," Barroso says.

"You have fittingly honoured the legacy of Seve Ballesteros and cemented your own place in the history of this great competition," he adds, calling the victory "an inspiration to so many people in Europe".
1230:

FOOTBALL

Jimmy Bullard announces his retirement from football with immediate effect, calling time on his 14-year playing career due to ongoing problems with his troublesome knee.

The former Wigan, Fulham and Hull midfielder only signed a short-term deal with MK Dons four weeks ago.

"In the summer I knew I wanted to give it one last crack and show people what I could do," he says. "But what I think with my strong head and what I could physically do are two different things. My head tells me I can do it, but my body tells me, no Jim you can't."
1226:

TENNIS

Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and number two Maria Sharapova both advance to the second round of the China Open. Azarenka beat Alize Cornet of France 6-1 6-0 while Sharapova defeated Simona Halep of Romania 7-5 7-5.

Last week in Tokyo, Azarenka withdrew from the tournament after a bout of dizziness in the third round. Azarenka has won four times this year, including the Australian Open. Sharapova won her first Grand Slam title in four years at the French Open.

In the first round of the men's draw, fourth-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia, last year's runner-up, lost to Marius Copil of Romania 3-6 7-6 (7-0) 6-4.
1221:

FOOTBALL

QPR striker Rob Hulse signs a three-month loan deal with Championship sideCharlton.

The 32-year-old, who scored two goals in 24 appearances for QPR, moves across London and goes straight into the squad for Tuesday night's game at home to Watford.
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Fearghus Butler on Twitter: "1994 all-Ireland hurling final Limerick v Offaly Limerick were five ahead with 5 mins left but Offaly scored 2-5 to win it."

Cleverblok on Twitter: "Stephen Hendry came back from 10-14 to win 18-14 Embassy World Championship 1992 also 8-2 down against Mike Hallett to win 9-8 in B&H Masters"

Dermot Rainey on Twitter: "Kevin O'Brien took Ireland from odds of 500/1 with 5 wickets down to cricket world cup victory over England. Huge comeback."

What do you think was the greatest comeback in sport? Let us know,#bbcsportsday
1209:

FOOTBALL

Oxford United chairman Ian Lenagan says he will only judge manager Chris Wilder when his players are fully fit.

The U's are 17th after six successive League Two defeats and some fans have called for Wilder to be sacked.

"Chris Wilder will stay with Oxford United, but there is a tipping point,"Lenagan tells BBC Radio Oxford.
1201:

RUGBY UNION

Exeter Chiefs purchase the Premiership shares of Leeds Carnegie for about £5m.

The P shares, which will increase Exeter's income from the league by an extra 25%, were issued to the 13 established top-flight clubs in 2005. Exeter were entitled to buy shares from Leeds because they have been outside the league for more than a year.

"When we get the money, it'll be a significant increase to our income," chief executive Tony Rowe tells BBC South West Sport.
1158:

FOOTBALL

Winger Arjen Robben is recovering from a minor muscle problem and will miss Tuesday's Champions League match in Belarus against BATE Borisov, the Bundesliga club says.

Dutch international Robben did not play in Bayern's 2-0 league win over Werder Bremen on Saturday. Bayern, who opened their Group F campaign with a 2-1 victory over Valencia, have won nine straight games in all competitions this season.
1152:

FOOTBALL

Stoke striker Peter Crouch is not thinking about an England recall despite his good start to the season.

The 31-year-old, whose two goals in the weekend win over Swansea took his tally to five in as many matches, has not played for the national team since November 2010. Roy Hodgson is set to announce his squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Poland later this week.

"Playing for my country is the best thing I have ever done but at the moment I just have to keep my head down and play well," he says. "If that call comes then great."
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Callum Vass on Twitter: "Most epic comeback? Surely Newcastle trailing to Arsenal 4-0 at half-time only to come back to draw the game and possibly win!"

Albrighton on Twitter: "The Ryder Cup comeback is absolutely epic, but Liverpool vs Milan @istanbul is still the greatest comeback."

Have your say, #bbcsportsday
1140:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

It is impossible to tire of watching Europe's Ryder Cup comeback win yesterday and BBC 2 will screen a repeat of the hour-long highlights programme of Europe's dramatic triumph at 1900 BST tonight.
1135:

FOOTBALL

The Rovers Trust calls on Blackburn's owners to "build bridges with supporters" following the resignation of manager Steve Kean.

The 44-year-old Scot stepped down on Friday, claiming he was forced out as his position had become "untenable" and the Trust, who are raising funds to buy a stake in Rovers, want owners Venky's to improve the club's communications.

Wayne Wild, co-chairman of Rovers Trust, said: "A lack of executive leadership has put the club in its worst position for 20 years. The need to change the manager is a perfect time for the owners to begin to build bridges with supporters."
1128:

RUGBY LEAGUE

Wakefield coach Richard Agar returns to his old club to make Hull wingerReece Lyne his first signing for 2013.

The 19-year-old played seven times in Agar's final season at the KC Stadium in 2011 but failed to make a single appearance in Super League this season under his successor Peter Gentle.

The 6ft 3in Lyne, who made a tryscoring debut for Hull at the age of 17, has signed a three-year contract with the Wildcats.
1123:

GOLF

Was Europe's victory over the USA in the Ryder Cup yesterday the greatest comeback ever? Former major winner Sandy Lyle thinks so.

"I would say so," says the Scot. "I keep wondering how this Ryder Cup team can keep improving but they do and yesterday was just amazing. That will be history in the books and will be remembered for many years."

Is there a comeback that eclipses yesterday's? Have your say, #bbcsportsday
1115:

FOOTBALL

Rangers will play Alloa Athletic at Ibrox in third round of the Scottish Cup on 3 November.

Ally McCoist's men scraped past Forres Mechanics with a 1-0 win on Saturday.
1105:

FOOTBALL

Former Romania international Georghe Hagi says Manchester United "should be careful" against CFR Cluj in the Champions League on Tuesday.

In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, Hagi adds: "CFR were not a big club in Romania until five years ago when they started winning trophies. They've played in the Champions League before and held Chelsea at home so they won't be afraid of Manchester (United).

"They're well organised by an experienced coach, Ioan Andone, and while they're not at the top of the league because of injuries and the responsibility of playing in the Champions League, they're a very strong side."
1059:

CRICKET

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor wins the toss and put West Indies in to bat in a crucial Super Eights match at the World Twenty20 on Monday. All four teams in Group 1 have a chance of qualifying for semifinals, with Sri Lanka and defending champions England scheduled to meet in the last group match later Monday.

Keep up to date with all the latest action from BBC Sport's Stephan Shemilt.
1054:

FOOTBALL

Manchester United is "the most powerful adversary that will have ever played at our stadium in Gruia," says the president of CFR Cluj, Iuliu Muresan, as the Romanian club prepare to host Sir Alex Ferguson's side ahead in the Champions League on Tuesday, BBC Monitoring reports.

Muresan says: "This is the perfect moment for a truly epic victory. We fear no adversary," according to the sport.ro website. "We are not going to attack them, we have our game ," Muresan tells the ziare.com website. "I hope that we will score more goals than them, and perhaps they won't score at all," he added.
1046:

CRICKET

BBC Sport's Alison Mitchell at England women v Australia on Twitter: "Eng women lose Laura Marsh early - 15/1 (3rd) needing 145 to win."
1043:

CRICKET

BBC Sport's Adam Mountford at World Twenty20 West Indies v New Zealand on Twitter: "Nz win toss + bowl. No Vettori or Williamson but Oram is back. WI include Badree for Edwards + Darren Bravo replaces Dwayne. TMS on air 1045."
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"All men die but not all men live and you made me feel alive again this week," said Europe's captain Jose Maria Olazabal after his team's stunning victory over the United States.

But was it the greatest sporting comeback of all time? Let us know at#bbcsportsday

Max Edwards on Twitter: "Impossible to compare sporting comebacks completely different sports and skills required, but all remarkable events."

John McHero on Twitter: "Half time 3-0, 1 player sent off & best player injured. Full time 3-4 victory. @MCFC vs. @THFC FA Cup 2004 #bbcsportsday Best comeback ever."

Primo on Twitter: "India's comeback against the Aussies in 2001 at Eden Gardens is up there among the best comebacks ever."
1030:

CRICKET

Australia women score 144-5 off their 20 overs in their World Twenty20 match against England in Galle.
1026:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

Graeme McDowell reveals Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is not the only person capable of delivering the 'hairdryer' treatment: "Friday night we were down, we got the hairdryer treatment from Jose (Maria Olazabal). On Saturday night there was a sense of relief from the team. We knew something had to come.

"Something good had to happen to us. When we saw the singles draw we looked down the list and we just figured we could win a lot of matches. Jose has been an emotional leader in the team room. He inspired and got things right with the order."
1019:

FOOTBALL

Michael Carrick and Antonio Valencia were missing from Manchester United's training session at Carrington on Monday ahead of the club's flight to Romania for Tuesday's Champions League fixture against CFR Cluj.
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Was Europe's remarkable Ryder Cup triumph over the United States the greatest sporting comeback of all time?

Bruce Spence on Twitter: "Pretty high up....just below Red Sox coming back from 3-0 down against Yankees in 2005 ALCS and miracle of Istanbul."

Lee Richardson on Twitter: "Farah & Ennis etc may have inspired a nation but the past 3 days Poulter has inspired an entire continent."

Let us know at #bbcsportsday
1006:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

More reaction from the triumphant European camp after the most dramatic ofvictories over the United States:

Sergio Garcia: "I have no doubt in my mind that he (Seve) was with me all day because there was no chance I would have won my match if he wasn't there. It feels so good to win it for him and for our captain Jose."

Justin Rose: "We're in shock. We wanted to believe, we really did want to believe but we were not under any illusions of how hard that day was going to be. You are four shots back against a team that has played well all week on a golf course that is made for them."

Ian Poulter: "This is history right here. This is unbelievable. I can't believe it but I am going to enjoy it with the best team I have seen and best captain I have ever seen and everyone else, because this right here is special."
1002:

FOOTBALL

Manchester United club journalist Gemma Thompson on Twitter: "Mikael Silvestre is spending a few days training but is not rejoining the club. Reds train at Carrington ahead of Cluj trip - main absentees are Carrick and Valencia."
0956:

BBC Radio 5 liveFOOTBALL

A big night ahead for Queens Park Rangers, bottom of the Premier League and without a league win this season. West Ham United are the visitors to Loftus Road (2000 BST), and QPR manager Mark Hughes says: ""We're not going to hide behind the fact it is not the best of starts nor the start we wanted.

"We understood that it could happen and that it would take us time to get the team functioning as we wanted. The way I work and my staff work is we don't get too high and we don't get too low."

Coverage: Live on BBC website and BBC Radio 5 live.
0947:

FOOTBALL

Celtic manager Neil Lennon ahead of his team's Champions League game away to Spartak Moscow on Tuesday: "Moscow is an incredible city, it's just so vast. There is a Rolls Royce showroom in our hotel."
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"That is the comeback to end all comebacks, and in hostile territory," said BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter after Europe's dramatic Ryder Cup victory over the United States. Agree?

Steve Ward on Twitter: "Without a doubt the greatest comeback ever, 12 heroes but a special mention for Mr Ryder Cup himself Ian Poulter truly awesome."

Kristie n Pete on Twitter: "On a par with Istanbul, a German made the difference there too!"

Chris Hanrahan on Twitter: "Great comebacks... What about Stephen Hendry in the world snooker final in 1992, 8-14 down to win 18-14 against Jimmy White?"

Let us know what you think at #bbcsportsday
0935:

FOOTBALL

Other Champions League games featuring British clubs this week: Tuesday - FC Nordsjaelland v Chelsea (1945 BST), Spartak Moscow v Celtic (1700 BST).Wednesday - Arsenal v Olympiakos (1945 BST), Manchester City v Borussia Dortmund (1945 BST).
0932:

FOOTBALL

After losing at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Manchester United aim to ensure there are no nasty surprises in Transylvania on Tuesday.

United take on Romanian champions CFR Cluj in the Champions League, and striker Wayne Rooney says: "The Champions League is completely different to the Premier League. If you are not at your best you get punished, which is what happened to us last season. We have to make sure that won't happen again this year so this is a big game for us. Hopefully we will get a win which will put us in a good position to go through so early on in the group."

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is due to attend a news conference at 1630 BST.
0927:

FOOTBALL

Manchester City's Argentine forward Sergio Aguero believes English players get better treatment from referees than their foreign counterparts. Aguero, 24, scored the equaliser in the 2-1 victory over Fulham on Saturday - where fellow Argentines Pablo Zabaleta and Carlos Tevez had penalty appeals turned down.

Asked if foreign players have it tougher than English players, Aguero says: "Yes, always. It happens everywhere. There's a little bit of privilege with players who come from that country."
0926:

CRICKET

England World Twenty20 player Jade Dernbach on Twitter ahead of England's decisive game with Sri Lanka on Monday: "Going to be a great atmosphere tonight. The big stage is ready for the boys and we are going to dominate. Time to shine baby."

The match starts at 1500 BST. Coverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC Radio 4 LW & via BBC Sport website; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & mobiles.
0904:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal on an historic victory over the United States: "I don't know how heaven feels but it must be close to this. To be able to look them straight in the eye and express what you feel, to open your heart to them and to see them delivering an amazing day of golf and to have this trophy with us coming back to Europe, I felt alive because not many people can live a moment like this. This sits number one in my career."
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"At the death, it ended only one way - with Olazabal's men standing tall while American captain Davis Love's much-vaunted home-boys crumbled and broke." BBC Sport's chief sports writer Tom Fordyce witnessed Europe's dramatic Ryder Cup victory over the United States, but where does it rank in the list of all time sporting comebacks?

Matthew Pullen on Twitter: "It is up there 81 cricket comeback, but Liverpool comeback shouldn't be mentioned in same breath."

Sam Dodd on Twitter: "What a year of sport, Sports Personality need to order some extra trophies."

Lets us know #bbcsportsday
0852:

RUGBY LEAGUE

England forward James Graham is to face a hearing into an allegation that he bit the ear of Billy Slater during yesterday's NRL Grand Final. The former St Helens captain, now with Canterbury Bulldogs, could be banned for up to three months if he is found guilty.
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GOLF - Ryder Cup

And here is a flavour of what the British press make of Europe's victory over the United States.

Daily Mail: "Dressed in Seve blue, Europe did justice to the great man's memory with a performance that almost defied belief. Everywhere you looked there were displays that took the breath away."

The Times: "As Martin Kaymer, of Germany, rolled in a putt on the final green of the penultimate match to ensure that Europe could not be beaten, Jose Maria Olazabal, the Europe captain, closed his eyes and turned his face up to the sky. This was the first Ryder Cup since the death last year of Ballesteros, with whom Olazabal had enjoyed a record partnership in the competition, and the Spaniard's influence had been evident, from the use of his image on the team's golf bags and his favourite navy blue outfit to his trademark never-say-die style with which Europe played.

Daily Telegraph: After London 2012, Bradley Wiggins, Andy Murray and the rest, we were due an anti-climax. But this sporting year is incapable of dullness, one-sidedness, hollow drama. This was the greatest of all Ryder Cup comebacks.
0837:

RUGBY LEAGUE

Hull KR sign the fastest man in rugby league, London Broncos winger Omari Caro.

The 21-year-old, who has agreed a two-year deal, has caught the eye this season in 12 Super League appearances for the Broncos and was crowned the fastest man in the annual sprint at Leeds in August.
0830:

TENNIS

British number one Laura Robson says she is mystified by her fine form in China after putting together a run which could help her crack the top 50 for the first time. The 18-year-old has won seven of her last eight matches, becoming the first British woman to reach a WTA final since 1990, at the Guangzhou Open and progressing to the second round of the China Open in straight sets.

"I don't know what it is," says Robson, who has risen from 131st in the rankings at the end of last year to 60th currently. "I don't think it's China because I haven't really left the hotel in Guangzhou or here (Beijing) yet apart from to to go to Starbucks."
0824:

GOLF - Ryder Cup

So while Europe celebrate a famous victory, what has been the reaction with the United States media regarding their team's defeat at the Medinah Country Club?

Chicago Tribune: "If the most epic Ryder Cup collapse ever ended at 5:09 p.m. Sunday at Medinah when Team Europe golfer Martin Kaymer sank a 6-foot putt on the 18th hole, it started in earnest about two hours earlier. Phil Mickelson, in the midst of a historic weekend, led Justin Rose 1 up with two holes left. Mickelson reacted as pleased as the rest of American golf fans when he nearly chipped in for birdie. But then Rose dropped a hole-winning, 30-foot birdie putt so impressive even Mickelson applauded with a smile."

New York Times: "The United States Ryder Cup team had a big lead and a big home crowd in its favor Sunday. One of the European team's stars — Rory McIlroy — nearly missed the start of his match altogether, requiring a police escort to make it to the first tee in time. But the Ryder Cup remains one of the most unpredictable and irresistible of sporting events. By the time the final putts had been made, missed or conceded in the fading light at Medinah Country Club, the Europeans were the ones exchanging bear hugs and swigs of champagne as they wore their national flags as capes and celebrated their improbable 14 ½-13 ½ victory."

USA Today: "Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal's message to his despondent Ryder Cup squad on Saturday night was simple: Believe. Facing a daunting 10-6 deficit on foreign soil after being whipped the first two days of this biennial tussle with the USA, Olazabal latched onto a glimmer of hope and called upon his troops to channel the spirit of the late Seve Ballesteros and refuse to surrender."
0816:

CRICKET

Kevin Pietersen's return to the England team could be confirmed within the next 48 hours. The batsman is expected to make a fresh apology, starting a process that could see him added to the India tour squad. Pietersen, 32, will say sorry for sending "provocative" text messages and commit himself to playing for England in all forms of cricket.
0810:

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So after Europe come from 10-4 behind to win the Ryder Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances, we want to know where victory for Jose Maria Olazabal's team ranks in terms of great sporting comebacks.

Was it as gripping as England's 1981 3rd Test win against Australia? Did it match the drama and emotion of Liverpool's 2005 Champions League victory over AC Milan?

Let us know #bbcsportsday
0806:

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Golf and the the extraordinary events surrounding Europe's Ryder Cup triumph remains high on the agenda, but as always we start with three items making Monday's gossip column.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer, 42, plans to open talks with Blackburn Rovers - the club with whom he won the Premier League title as a player - about returning as manager. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, 24, says English players have "a privilege" over foreigners when it comes to the way referees treat them. (Daily Mail)

Middle East company GFH Capital's bid to buy Championship side Leeds United is under threat from a rival American bid. (Daily Star)
0800:

SPORTSDAY

When Sportsday Live wrapped up for the weekend on Friday night, Europe were 2-2 with the United States at the 39th Ryder Cup.

Who could have guessed the extraordinary events that were to follow as the United States surged into a 10-4 lead before one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history saw Jose Maria Olazabal's heroes triumph on American soil?

As well as all the latest reaction to a truly remarkable weekend of action at the Medinah Country Club, we set the scene ahead of England's decisive World Twenty20 game with Sri Lanka and start the build-up to another busy week of Champions League action. Good morning and welcome to Sportsday Live.

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