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Great Britain’s Elise Christie gave her confidence a much-needed lift as she secured bronze in the 1,000m final at the World Cup short track event in Seoul. One week after taking a tumble in the 500m final in Shanghai, Christie fared better over the longer distance . She finished with a time of one minute 33.449 seconds to come in behind China’s Han Yutong and Marianne St-Gelais of Canada. Elise Christie of Great Britain (front) claimed bronze in 1,000 speedskating World Cup in Seoul . The 24-year-old Scotswoman only recently returned to the rink after a hat-trick of disqualifications blighted her appearance at the Sochi Winter Olympics in February. She received threatening messages on social media during the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Elise Christie claims bronze in 1,000m speedskating World Cup in Seoul . Great Britain's Christie finished in a time of one minute 33.449 seconds . She received threatening messages on social media during the 2014 Winter Olympics after being disqualified in three different events .

Borussia Monchengladbach have opened talks about taking Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old younger brother of Eden has been on loan at Borussia since the start of the season and made 20 appearances, scoring one goal. Hazard joined Chelsea from Lens in 2012 but had a two-year loan spell at Zulte Waregem also. Borussia Monchengladbach have opened talks about signing Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard (right) Monchengladbach will have to convince Chelsea to sell, however, if he is to remain in Germany. Hazard's contract with the Blues lasts until 2016 but negotiations suggest he is open to leaving. He has one goal in the Bundesliga this year, having netted against Hertha Berlin on December 6. The 21-year-old younger brother of Eden has been on loan at Borussia since the start of the season .

Borussia Monchengladbach have opened talks about taking Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard on a permanent deal . The 21-year-old has made 20 appearances this year, scoring one goal . He joined Chelsea from Lens in 2012 but has been sent out on loan .

By . Associated Press . A suburban Boston firefighter has been arrested and placed on administrative leave over allegations he killed 11 of his neighbor's chickens by poisoning them. Frank Sargent, 66, fed the chickens in his neighbor's backyard coop food pellets laced with rat poison in Carlisle, Massachusetts, between April and July, police told The Lowell Sun. Sargent initially denied the allegations, but later admitted that he poisoned the chickens because their noise was keeping him and his family up at night, a police report says. Frank Sargent, 66, fed the chickens in his neighbor's backyard coop food pellets laced with rat poison (library image) The firefighter had contacted town officials and police several times to complain about the noise. Sargent's family said he had no comment. The chicken's owners also declined to comment. Sargent was charged last week with 11 counts of malicious killing of a domestic animal.

Frank Sargent, 66, laced the chicken's food pellets with rat poison . He initially denied allegations but then admitted he did it because of the noise . Sargent was charged with 11 counts of malicious killing of a domestic animal .

Celtic are monitoring Tranmere Rovers midfielder Max Power. The Glasgow club posted scouts at Tranmere's home game with Northampton Town last Saturday. Power is out of contract in the summer and so Celtic may be able to secure his signature for a knockdown price. Celtic are chasing the signature of Tranmere Rovers midfielder Max Power in January (left) The 21-year-old graduated from Tranmere's academy and made his debut in 2011. He has played 101 times for Rovers, netting on 15 occasions. In fact, Power is so highly regarded at the club that he was made vice-captain at the beginning of the season and has skippered the side on numerous occasions.

Celtic are chasing Tranmere Rovers midfielder Max Power . The 21-year-old is out of contract in summer and could move in January . He has played 101 times for Rovers, netting on 15 occasions .

Halloween's nine months away but this odd-shaped vegetable would be perfect for some ghoulish fun. Complete with a big toe and five smaller digits, the green Japanese radish looks strikingly similar to a human foot. Instead of an ankle, it features a sprouting head of leaves. It measures 30cm long, making it a U.S. shoe size 12. Complete with a big toe and five smaller digits, the green Japanese radish looks strikingly similar to a human foot. Yukihiro Ikeuchi discovered the 1.5kg bulbous root on his farm in Japan. He decided to save it from the shredder and offered it up for display instead. It is currently on show in the southern town of Ayagawa. The radish is a staple ingredient in Japan used in both salads and main recipes.

Yukihiro Ikeuchi discovered the 1.5kg bulbous root on his farm in Japan . It is currently on show in the southern town of Ayagawa .

Aston Villa have fended off interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool to secure Easah Suliman. The 16-year-old signed scholarship forms with Villa in the summer but has still been courted by bigger clubs as they looked to tempt the England Under 17 defender away from Villa Park. Bayern were particularly keen. Suliman has captained England at Under 17 level and impressed Bayern's scouts playing in the FA Youth Cup. Aston Villa have tied down Easah Suliman (left) despite interest from clubs including Bayern Munich . Suliman, who is from Hall Green in Birmingham, has been with Villa since he was eight years old and was spotted playing in a tournament at Butlins. However, despite overtures from Bayern, he will sign a two-and-a-half-year professional contract on Friday ahead of his 17th birthday next week.

Easah Suliman signed scholarship forms with Aston Villa last summer . But he has been courted by clubs including Bayern Munich and Liverpool . The 16-year-old defender has now committed his future to Villa . Suliman has been at the club since he was eight years old .

Nottingham Forest are on the verge on signing Todd Kane on loan from Chelsea. The 21-year-old defender has performed well for Bristol City in the first half of this season and is making the step up to Championship level with Forest keen to strengthen their full-back areas. Chelsea's Todd Kane has impressed over a loan spell with Bristol City during the first half of the season . Kane, known to Forest manager Stuart Pearce from England youth levels, has come through the Chelsea academy predominately as a right-back, although he can also play left-back. The Premier League leaders wanted Kane to get experience at a higher level than League One. He played 28 games on loan at Blackburn Rovers last season, scoring twice. Todd Kane makes a surging run against Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup third round tie last week .

Nottingham Forest are set to sign Todd Kane from Chelsea on loan . Kane has spent the first half of this season on loan at Bristol City . Chelsea are keen for Kane to gain more experience above League One . He spent last season on loan at Blackburn Rovers .

By . Zoe Szathmary . A jet rolled into a Florida pond on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at the Spruce Creek Fly-In in Port Orange, according to a report by WFTV. Deputies told the station that all three passengers on the jet were able to escape safely. Officials told WFTV that the Cessna 525B 'ran off the runway.' They reportedly used airbags to float the plane and let it dry out. Universal Towing Company of Holly Hill was later used to remove the aircraft, according to WESH. Safe escape: Three passengers on board were able to exit the jet safely . The plane reportedly ran off the runway and rolled into a Port Orange pond, officials said . Towed away: Universal Towing Company, located in Holly Hill, removed the jet from the area .

Incident occurred at the Spruce Creek Fly-In in Port Orange . Three passengers on jet were able to escape safely .

Brighton manager Sami Hyypia has made Aaron Hughes his first signing after joining the club this summer. The 34-year-old was a free agent after leaving QPR at the end of last season. Hughes, who can play at centre-back and full-back, has signed a one year deal with the Seagulls. New recruit: Aaron Hughes has joined Brighton on a one-year deal in the Championship . First signing: He becomes the piece of business done by new boss Sami Hyypia . Brighton finished sixth in the Championship last campaign, but former boss Oscar Garcia resigned from his position after their failure to beat Derby County in the play-off semi-finals - paving the way for Hyypia to join. The veteran will compete with the likes of Matthew Upson and Gordon Greer for a centre-back role. Hughes has over 15 years of Premier League experience with the likes of Newcastle, Aston Villa and Fulham.

Aaron Hughes signs for Brighton on a one-year deal . Becomes new manager Sami Hyypia's first signing .

Everton are continuing to consider a deal for Samuel Eto'o as they intensify their search for another striker. The Cameroon international was released by Chelsea at the end of last season. Meanwhile, England U17 international midfielder Ryan Ledson, 16, has signed his first professional contract with the Toffees. On the lookout: Everton are still considering whether to make a move for former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o . VIDEO We should've won - Martinez .

Samuel Eto'o could be a transfer target for Everton . Cameroon international is still a free agent after leaving Chelsea .

Police have located 12-year-old Selwyn Warren who went missing inside and Adelaide shopping centre on Monday morning. South Australian police confirmed that Selwyn was found 'safe and well' after they appealed to the public for assistance. Selwyn had been missing since 9am on Monday when he was last seen by a family member near the Firle Shopping Centre, just north east of Adelaide's CBD. Selwyn Warren has been missing since 9am on Monday when he was last seen by a family member near the Firle Shopping Centre, just north east of Adelaide's CBD .

South Australian police confirmed Selwyn Warren was located on Tuesday . he was last seen at 9am on Monday by a family member near the Firle Shopping Centre . He was located 'safe and well' and police thanked the public for assisting .

Atletico Madrid are keen on Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal. The Spanish champions expect to lose Filipe Luis to Chelsea and want the 28-year-old Monreal to replace him. Monreal has failed to impress since arriving from Malaga. Kieran Gibbs is Arsene Wenger's first choice at the Emirates Stadium, with Monreal's defensive capability often questioned. VIDEO Scroll down to watch departed Asenal right-back Sagna score in France training . Back to Spain? Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal . Done deal? Filipe Luis is a target for Chelsea, with a move thought to be close . Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger is interested in Real Sociedad right-back Joseba Zaldua, 21. The Gunners are in need of a new right-back with Bacary Sagna leaving, and Carl Jenkinson lacking experience.

Atletico Madrid keen to replace Filipe Luis with left-back Monreal . Brazilian is set to sign for Chelsea .

Bacary Sagna has thanked Arsenal and Arsene Wenger in another clear message that he is set to quit the club this summer. The defender, part of France's squad at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, is widely expected to join Manchester City in the next 48 hours despite previously being offered new terms by the Gunners. The 31-year-old took to his Twitter and Instagram pages to post the lengthy message which signal the end of a seven-season association with Arsenal during which he won the FA Cup. On his way: Bacary Sagna is expected to move to Manchester City from Arsenal this summer . Farewell: Sagna posted this emotional goodbye to Arsenal via social media .

Bacary Sagna posts lengthy goodbye note on Instagram account . Arsenal defender is expected to join Manchester City this summer . Sagna is also part of the France squad at the World Cup in Brazil . Arsene Wenger is singled out for special thanks by Sagna in the note .

Britain’s Siobhan-Marie O’Connor picked up another silver medal in Doha on Saturday with a third second-placed finish in three days at the World Short Course Championships. The 19-year-old finished over four seconds behind Katinka Hosszu in the final of the 200 metres individual medley, the Hungarian sensation touching in a new world record time of 2min 1.86sec. Twenty four hours earlier, it had been Hosszu again pipping O’Connor for gold in the 100m medley final. Siobhan-Marie O'Conner poses with a silver medal won at the World Short Course Championships in Doha . O’Connor was completing a hat-trick of second places, having already picked up a silver in the mixed 4x50m relay. So far, seven medals have been won by Great Britain. The championships end on Sunday after five days.

Siobhan-Marie O'Connor second in 200 metre individual medley . It is her third second-placed in as many days at the championships . She was second to Hungary's Katinka Hosszu who posted a world record .

QPR finance director Rebecca Caplehorn is to leave the club after being appointed head of football operations at Tottenham. Caplehorn, who has been at Loftus Road for five years since 2009, is set to become a prominent figure at Tottenham after being headhunted by chairman Daniel Levy. Rebecca Caplehorn, pictured here in 2001, has been appointed head of football operations at Spurs . Caplehorn, who graduated from Loughborough University with a joint honours degree in Physical Education, Sports Science and Mathematics. She began her finance career in the health service and has also worked with The Lawn Tennis Association. Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy watches a match against Southampton in October .

Rebecca Caplehorn has been appointed head of football operations at White Hart Lane . Caplehorn was headhunted by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy . She was finance director at QPR and once worked with the LTA .

This is the horrifying moment a couple who rode through a red light on their tricycle were hit and sent flying by car which killed them. Authorities have released the graphic photograph in attempt to shock people into following traffic laws in Linhai, in the Zhejiang province, China. Hu Mou and his wife were driving a small tricycle but ignored a red light on February 5. In the photograph their bodies are captured being hurtled into the air after they are hit by a car. The tricycle which they were riding was completely destroyed and neither Mou or his wife survived the crashed. Shocking: Authorities have released this graphic photograph of Mou and his wife in attempt to shock people into following traffic laws in Linhai, in the Zhejiang province, China .

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING . Hu Mou and his wife were driving a small tricycle but ignored a red light . A car hit the couple who were thrown into the air on February 5 . Authorities in China have released this photograph to shock people into following traffic laws .

Lizzy Yarnold claimed her second victory of the current World Cup skeleton season in Konigssee, Germany on Friday. Yarnold completed her two runs in one minute 44.24 seconds, a comfortable 0.71 seconds ahead of second-placed German Anja Huber. The 26-year-old Yarnold started the season with victory in Lake Placid but was forced to miss the following race in Calgary after experiencing dizzy spells. Great Britain's Lizzy Yarnold celebrates after winning gold in Konigssee, Germany, on Friday . Yarnold completed her two runs in one minute 44.24 seconds to claim victory by 0.71 seconds . She returned to form by taking silver last week in Altenberg behind Russia's Maria Orlova - who had to settle for bronze in Konigssee. Yarnold said: 'I think eventually I've learned to relax on this track - it's taken me six years and I've eventually got it.'

Lizzy Yarnold claimed her second victory of the season in Germany . The 26-year-old completed her two runs in one minute 44.24 seconds . Yarnold has returned to action after suffering from dizzy spells .

Ahead of a weekend of FA Cup action, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks. Simply click on your team in the fixture list below to find out who is ruled out and who is making a return as well as all the key statistics surrounding your club's fixture. Keep up-to-date with all the latest team news and stats ahead of the FA Cup weekend . SATURDAY . West Brom vs West Ham (12.45pm) Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City (3pm) Derby County vs Reading (3pm) Crystal Palace vs Liverpool (5.30pm) SUNDAY . Aston Villa vs Leicester (12.30pm) Bradford City vs Sunderland (2.30pm) Arsenal vs Middlesbrough (4pm)

West Brom face West Ham in the early FA Cup game on Saturday . Blackburn Rovers face Stoke City, Derby County will play Reading . Crystal Palace will host Liverpool late on Saturday . Aston Villa host Leicester on Sunday lunch time . Arsenal face Middlesbrough at the Emirates Stadium . Bradford play Sunderland looking for another giantkilling .

Venus Williams gave herself a boost ahead of the Australian Open by winning the ASB Classic — while sister Serena slumped to defeat. Venus, 34, beat Caroline Wozniacki 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Auckland — her first win since February. The seven-time grand slam winner said: ‘Caroline is just so fit and I know that I need to up my levels.’ Serena lost 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 to Agniesza Radwanska as Poland beat the USA to win the Hopman Cup in Perth. Venus Williams poses with the trophy after winning the ASB Classic in Auckland . Williams hits a return against Dane Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday ahead of Australian Open . Wozniacki looks frustrated after losing a point against Williams in the final .

Venus WIlliams beat Caroline Wozniacki 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Auckland . Williams said: 'Caroline is just so fit and I know I need to up my levels.’ Sister Serena lost 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 to Agniesza Radwanska in Hopman Cup .

Shannon McDonnell has returned to Wests Tigers after three years in England. The full-back had spells with Hull KR, Hull FC and then St Helens in 2014, missing their Grand Final win over Wigan with a broken jaw. Shannon McDonnell (left) has returned to Australia with Wests Tigers after three years in England . The injury did not stop the 27-year-old making his Ireland debut in the season-ending European Championship, though. McDonnell started his career at Wests before going to the Newcastle Knights, and has been given a trial contract ahead of the forthcoming NRL season.

Shannon McDonnell played for Hull KR, Hull FC and St Helens . McDonnell will return to play for Wests Tigers where he started his career . McDonnell played for Ireland at the European Championships .

By . Simon Jones . Crystal Palace are poised to win the battle to sign Brede Hangeland on Friday. The towering 33-year-old was released by Fulham via email at the end of the season and has held talks with Hull City with Steve Bruce keen to add experience alongside Curtis Davies and new signing Harry Maguire. However, Tony Pulis has managed to convinced the experienced Norwegian to stay in London and form a partnership with Scott Dann for next season. Target: Former Fulham defender Brede Hangeland is on his way to Crystal Palace . Hangeland left Craven Cottage under a cloud after six-and-a-half years in west London. He said he would have been willing to stay with Fulham in the Championship had he received assurances about the future direction of the club.

Towering 33-year-old spent six-and-a-half years with the Cottagers . Tony Pulis will pair the Norwegian with Scott Dann next season . The opportunity to stay in London played a part in defender's decision . Hull were also interested in bringing in his experience .

The Mail on Sunday’s sensational scoop about the Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers’ drug-taking and consorting with rent boys won a top honour at the 2014 British Journalism Awards last week. Reporters Nick Craven and Ross Slater were presented with the Breaking News Award for the best story of the year. Winning story: The Mail on Sunday front page story on Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers’ drug-taking . The judges felt the Flowers front-page story was a great example of journalism ‘which held the powerful to account’. They added: ‘At its heart was a genuine public interest story. How could somebody like Paul Flowers get appointed to such an important position?’

Reporters Nick Craven and Ross Slater won the best story of the year . The Judges said the front page story ‘held the powerful to account’ And asked how could Flowers be appointed to such an important job .

Sunderland midfielder Charis Mavrias has joined Panathinaikos on loan for the remainder of the season. The 20-year-old, who arrived on Wearside from the Greek club in August 2013, returns after making just six senior appearances. Greece international Mavrias scored his only goal for the club on January 25 last year. Charis Mavrias has rejoined Greek side Panathinaikos on loan from Sunderland until the end of the season . That proved to be the winner in a 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Kidderminster Harriers. Mavrias made 54 league appearances during his first spell in the Greek Superleague, scoring three times. He has also been capped by his country on three occasions. Mavrias (right) challenges Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor during his first spell at Panathinaikos .

Charis Mavrias has signed for Panathinaikos on a six-month loan deal . The 20-year-old returns to the club where he started his career . Three-cap Greece international Mavrias made six Black Cats appearances . CLICK HERE for all the latest transfer news from our live updates .

By . Simon Jones . Manchester City and Newcastle are showing interest in Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross. The 26-year-old had another good season at the Britannia Stadium and was voted the club's player of the year. Manager Mark Hughes does not want to lose him but offers of around £12million may be difficult to turn down. Target: Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is attracting interest from Manchester City and Newcastle . Home grown: The Premier League champions are short on domestic talent in their squad . City are weighing up potential 'homegrown' players but have yet to make any official bid. Stoke are showing interest in a loan for Arsenal's Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell who impressed on loan at Olympiakos.

Man City and Newcastle are showing interest in Stoke's player of the year Ryan Shawcross . Offers of around £12million may be enough to convince Stoke to sell .

It's time to reclaim that hour of sleep you lost last spring. Texans and most other Americans are turning back clocks this weekend for the annual shift back to standard time. For many, that means making the switch before hitting the sack Saturday night, even though the change doesn't become official until 2 a.m. Sunday. It's that time of year again: Don't forget to switch the clock back an hour before going to bed Saturday night . Residents of Hawaii, most of Arizona and some U.S. territories don't have to change; daylight saving time is not observed in those places. Public safety officials say this is also a good time to put a new battery in the smoke alarm, no matter where you live. Daylight saving time returns at 2 a.m. local time the second Sunday in March — March 8, 2015.

The change comes at 2 a.m. Sunday . Most people usually set their clocks back before bed Saturday night . Hawaii, most of Arizona and some U.S. territories not affected .

The eyes of world were focussed on the Lindt café in Sydney as a mad lone gunman terrorised 18 innocent hostages. For 17 hours, little was known about the figure that TV cameras caught glimpses of in the window, or the nightmare he was subjecting his victims to. The man grew more agitated as he realised the demands he was forcing his hostages to post online were not being met, or even broadcast. But after his siege ended in gunfire killing two of his captives, details of self-proclaimed sheik Man Haron Monis - and a timeline of events during the terrifying hours he held his hostages captive - started coming together. Here are the events, as they played out. Scroll down for video .

Details of the terrifying hours Man Haron Monis held his hostages captive in Sydney have started coming together . Monis forced his captives to post his demands in messages on Facebook and videos uploaded to YouTube . Cafe manager Tori Johnson and barrister Katrina Dawson were fatally wounded in a firefight which ended the siege .

A man has died after his glider crashed into a paddock in Central Victoria. The glider crashed near the intersection of Lake Mokoan Road and Chesney Vale Road on Friday afternoon. The man, who was the only person in the glider, had taken off from the Benalla Airfield. A man has died after his glider crashed in a paddock in Central Victoria . A spokesperson for Ambulance Victoria told Daily Mail Australia 'the man came into a paddock on Lake Mokoan Road, near the intersection of Chesney Vale Road.' 'The man was deceased at the time paramedics had arrived.' The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified of the incident. Police will prepare a report for the coroner. The glider crashed near the intersection of Lake Mokoan Road and Chesney Vale Road on Friday afternoon .

The glider crashed near the intersection of Lake Mokoan Road and Chesney Vale Road . The man, who was the only person in the glider, was deceased by the time paramedics arrived .

Leyton Orient are interested in Italian coach Serse Cosmi becoming their new manager. The 56-year-old has coached at Pescara, Siena, Lecce and Palermo in recent seasons and has worked before with sporting director Mauro Milanese. The League One strugglers controversially lost Russell Slade to Cardiff this month. Serse Cosmi, formerly of Pescara, Siena, Lecce and Palermo, could be the next Leyton Orient manager . Russell Slade left the League One club to take over at Cardiff earlier this month . It is thought Cosmi wants to learn more about English football, while another Italian coach Giancarlo Camolese is also under consideration. Orient signed free agent and former Siena striker Gianvito Plasmati, 31, on Sunday.

Sersi Cosmi is formerly of Pescara, Siena, Lecce and Palermo . Russell Slade controversially took over at Cardiff leaving vacant role . Leyton Orient have signed former Siena striker Gianvito Plasmati .

By . Associated Press Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 18:20 EST, 8 December 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 18:20 EST, 8 December 2013 . Trouble in paradise: Matt Elmore drowned while snorkling off Rio De La Miel, Las Alberquillas Beach, on Puerto Rico's northern coast . Puerto Rico police say a 30-year-old tourist from Minnesota has died while snorkeling off the island’s north coast. Police identified the victim as Matt Elmore and said he was snorkeling with several other people who were rescued. Authorities said the group had been snorkeling about a mile off Cerro Gordo beach in Vega Alta. Police did not immediately have his home town. Meteorologists had issued a high surf advisory Saturday warning of waves up to 12 feet through early Monday.

Matt Elmore, 30, drowned in rough surf . Several others were pulled to safety .

World Snooker has announced the death of former Tour player Lee Spick. The sport's governing body said Spick had passed away at the age of 34 after a liver-related illness. Spick was on snooker's main tour from 2000 to 2010, twice reaching the final qualifying round for the World Championship. He dropped off the Tour but returned on a two-year card in 2013, but played in just two tournaments before his death. World Snooker has announced the death of former Tour player Lee Spick on Monday, aged 34 .

Lee Spick was on snooker's main tour for 10 years from 2000 to 2010 . Spick twice reached the final qualifying round for the World Championship . He returned to the Tour on a two-year card but played in two tournaments .

Leeds United have signed Chievo goalkeeper Marco Silvestri on a four year contract after the Italian impressed during their training camp. The Italian keeper spent time on loan at Cagliari last season where he only played three times and was sent off in one of those games. Leeds are also talking to Sassuolo about Swiss defender Jonathan Rossini. Stopper: Silvestri (right) has impressed while on trial with Leeds and has signed a long-term deal . On the move: Former Reading defender Andre Bikey has joined Charlton on a free transfer . Former Reading and Middlesbrough defender Andre Bikey has joined Charlton on a free transfer. Former Liverpool striker Michael Ngoo is having a trial with Danish Superliga side OB.

Silvestri played three times last season on loan at Cagliari . Club are in talks with Sassuolo about Swiss defender Rossini . Charlton sign Andre Bikey on a free transfer .

Tottenham are trying to broker a swap deal involving Jay Rodriguez and Andros Townsend. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is a keen admirer of Rodriguez from his time in charge at Southampton. Spurs feel they need another frontman and are in discussions with Manchester United over the possibility of taking Danny Welbeck, but have asked Saints about an exchange. VIDEO Scroll down for Townsend scores late winner in pre-season for Spurs v Toronto . On his way? Tottenham are trying to broker a swap deal with Jay Rodriguez and Andros Townsend . Both Townsend and Rodriguez are valued between £12-14million. The Saints man broke his leg last season - scuppering any chance he had of going to the World Cup - and isn't expected to play until October. Out of favour? Townsend would move down to the south coast to play for Ronald Koeman's Southampton .

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is a keen admirer of Jay Rodriguez . Andros Townsend would make his way to St Mary's in the swap . Both players are valued between the £12-14million mark .

Retired Australian cricketer Mike Hussey will once again take to the pitch - for one match, at least - when he captains a Prime Minister's XI side against England in January. The match will be played on January 14 at Manuka Oval, four days before England's opening match of a one-day international tri-series that also includes Australia and India. Hussey played 79 tests for Australia from 2005 to 2013 and 185 one-day internationals from 2004 to 2012. His career included 19 centuries among 6,235 test runs. Mike Hussey played in 79 tests for Australia and 185 one-day internationals before retiring in 2012 . Former players Ricky Ponting and Brett Lee have appeared as PM's XI captains in the past two years 'so it's humbling to follow in the footsteps of two icons of Australian cricket,' says Hussey. The remainder of the team will be announced later.

Mike Hussey played 79 tests and 185 one-day matches for Australia . The former batsman retired from international cricket at the end of 2012 . The 39-year-old will captain the PM's XI four days before England first game of the one-day series in January 2015 .

By . John Drayton . FIFA has decided against extending Steven Defour's ban for a reckless tackle on South Korea's Kim Shin-wook. Belgium midfielder Defour was sent off for a studs-up challenge on the South Korean striker last Thursday's 1-0 win in Sao Paulo. Spectator: Steven Defour (centre) will only miss Belgium's last 16 tie vs USA after being sent off . There had been calls for the Porto midfielder to be banned for more than one match, but FIFA's disciplinary committee has decided not to do so. Defour will therefore only miss Belgium's second-round clash against the United States on Tuesday. FIFA also confirmed the 26-year-old had been fined 7,500 Swiss Frances (£4,943) breaching its disciplinary code. Seeing red: Defour (left) was sent off in the first-half of Belgium's 1-0 win against South Korea on Thursday .

Steven Defour received a red card for a reckless challenge on Kim Shin-wook in Belgium's 1-0 World Cup win over South Korea . FIFA have decided against banning the midfielder for longer than one match . The Porto midfielder will now only miss his nation's last 16 fixture against USA on Tuesday .