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BARCELONA boss Ernesto Valverde is planning to replace midfielder Andre Gomes in January. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Canadians Tessa Virtue and partner Scott Moir started their season on a high note, earning top marks in the short program in ice dancing at the Autumn Classic International in Montreal on Friday. CBC | Sports News

JOSE MOURINHO claims he has put the smile back on Manchester United after four seasons of struggle following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

JUSTIN ROSE shrugged off a left shoulder concern to muscle his way into contention on day two of the PGA Tour season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

As Jose Bautista nears the likely end of his Toronto tenure, the question of his legacy flips to the forefront. And there’s a strong case to be made that he’s the best Blue Jay since the team’s back-to-back World Series years. CBC | Sports News

DIEGO COSTA has spoken of his delight at being able to return “home” to Atletico Madrid but admits he’s scared of the club’s training sessions. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Responding to France’s sports minister raising security risks at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea, the IOC has tried to calm concern about the PyeongChang Games in February. CBC | Sports News

MARK SAMPSON’s replacement as England Women’s manager will have to be approved by the Football Association board, bringing the recruitment policy in line with the men’s team. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ENGLAND seamer Toby Roland-Jones has a stress fracture in his back and will play no further cricket this summer – putting his Ashes winter in major doubt. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

MAURICIO POCHETTINO splashed out an estimated £5,000 to treat his players and staff to a slap-up meal on Wednesday – including Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. Daily Express :: Sport Feed