"marc marquez is seriously getting close to being goat status.ng one of the greatest riders this sport has ever seen. marc marquez is unbelievable beyond words. transcendent." and that's your sport briefing for now. more on the website, bbc.com/sport. thanks for that. truffles are regarded as quite the delicacy, but they are increasingly difficult to come by. there's been a steep decline in production and many are blaming climate change. tim allman has more. the gorgeous, mountainous scenery of north—western italy. autumnal mists roll in over the fields and farms of piedmont, and master truffle hunter piercarlo vacchina is on a mission. along with his two dogs, rocky and jimmy, he is searching for a rare delicacy — a white truffle. but this is a mission that gets harder every year. translation: more than the money, i'd say it's the passion. because, unfortunately, in the last few years it's been really hard to pay even the dogs‘ expenses — the vet bills and everything. we've had such dry seasons that we haven't earned a lot. there has been a 30%

marc marquez has become the youngest four—time motogp world champion after securing yet another title only needed to finish 11th to seal the crown. his task made much easier when rival andrea dovizioso crashed. marquez‘s team—mate, dani pedrosa, won while he crossed the line in third to take his fourth championship in five years. amazing feeling. amazing feeling. during the race, i was always try to keep calm and control the situation but i felt really good. honestly, i lost the concentration with the break point. it's crazy. marking style until the end. now to the european world cup qualifying news that northern ireland missed out on a first finals appearance since 1986 after switzerland progressed 1—0 on aggregate over their two legs of the tie. a controversial penalty at windsor park last week proved the difference after a goalless second leg in basel, where our reporter, jessica creighton, was watching. northern ireland's world cup dream is over in the cruel list of ways. it was a brave performance by the players. —— cruelest. ultimately, they fell short. it was 0—0 in the second

marc marquez of spain has tightened his grip on the motogp world championship by seizing pole positione of the season. he topped qualifying despite crashing on his final run — he only needs to finish 11th to be champion for the fourth time in five years. his rival for the title is andrea dovizioso, who was ninth. england's women are struggling to avoid defeat in the women's ashes against austrlia. they need to avoid losing quick wickets tomorrow on the final day of their test match if they are to keep the series alive. england closed day three, on a0 without loss in their second innings but they are still 88 runs behind the hosts. the day though beloned toaustria and elyse perry and her double test century. i had ihad an i had an amazing time with all the goals and it was special. just a really great event for women's cricket so it was really nice to be out there for the day. and as i said, not all fun. that is all the sports for now. two of the world's most outspoken leaders, us president donald trump and his philippine counterpart rodrigo duterte, are due to meet in a few hours' time

marc marquez of spain is closing in on the motogp world championship, by seizing pole position for tomorrow'son his final run — and only needs to finish in 11th place to be champion for the fourth time in five years. his only rival for the title is andrew dovizioso, who was ninth. marquez leads by 21 points with 25 points still available. in golf, scotland's scott jamieson has a one—shot lead with a round to play of the nedbank challenge in sun city, south africa. he fired a 67, picking up five shots to move to the head of the field on 8—under—par. it's five years since jamieson won his only tour title — and that was also in south africa. england's tommy fleetwood is tied for seventh place. he's leading the european tour money list with just one more event remaining next week in dubai. it's been another successful day for great britain at the world trampoline gymnastics championships in sofia, bulgaria. great britain's trampolinists kim beattie, phoebe williams and kirsty way got the team off to a good start with silver in the women's double mini—trampoline team final. before great britain's

marc marquez has claimed his fourth motogp title in five years afterfinishing third at the season—ending the top 11 to beat andrea dovizioso to the crown, is the youngest driver to win four titles in the class. dovizioso crashed out of the race. honda's dani pedrosa finished first , with yamaha rookiejohann zarco in second. amazing feeling. during the race, i was always try to keep calm and control the situation but i felt really good. honestly, i lost the concentration with the break point. it's crazy. marking style until the end. the tennis atp finals are underway in london. this evening, alexander zverev beat marin cilic in three sets, and earlier the 6—six time champion roger federer opened with a straight—sets win overjack sock. ther ideal way for federer to get used to the playing conditions again at the 02. it is often a struggle. usually the ball, like it was flying onjack‘s return, it flies a little bit longer and you are just happy to eat good shots, have good intensity and i wa nted shots, have good intensity and i wanted to play a bit more freely after that and i was able to

the f1 title already decided, the motogp championship was finalised in valencia on sunday with marc marquezneeded to finish in the top 11 defeated his main title rival andrea dovizioso who crashed out, allowing marquez to become the youngest four—time champion in the sport's history. now to tennis. the united states won the fed cup for the first time in 17 years with victory in the deciding doubles rubber, giving them a 3—2 win over belarus in minsk. meanwhile in london, roger federer got his atp world tour finals campaign off to a winning start with a straight sets win over american jack sock. the 36—year—old swiss, who's a six—time winner of the event, claimed the first set 6—4 after breaking sock in his first service game. and although the second set went to a tie break, federer, who's making his 15th appearance at this event, never faced a break point. in the second set i was tight, and then the break again at the end could have gone either way, but he helped me with some double faults and mistakes, so i'm happy that i got through somehow. and the second match in group b sees germany's

marc marquez has claimed his fourth motogp title in five years afterfinishing third at the season—ending beat andrea dovizioso to the crown, is the youngest driver to win four titles in the class. dovizioso crashed out of the race while honda's dani pedrosa finished first, with yamaha rookie johann zarco in second. f1 world champion, lewis hamilton, starting the brazilian grand prix from the back of the grid. team—mate, valtteri bottas, started on pole. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. spain's prime minister says regional elections next month will help end what he called the "separatist havoc" in catalonia. mariano rajoy was addressing a campaign event during his first visit since imposing direct rule a fortnight ago. he told supporters a victory for his party would boost spain's economic growth. he also called on people opposed to catalan independence to vote. translation: we want the december 21st election to have a massive turnout, so a new political stage can be set in motion, bringing peace, normality and coexistence. we want to bring back the c

marc marquez has claimed his fourth motogp title in five years afterfinishing third at the season—ending11 to beat andrea dovizioso to the crown, is the youngest driver to win four titles in the class. dovizioso crashed out of the race. honda's dani pedrosa finished first, with yamaha rookie johann zarco in second. amazing, amazing feeling. during the race, i always tried to be calm, tried to control the situation. and suddenly i said, now is the time to push, because i felt really good. but in turn1, push, because i felt really good. but in turn 1, i lost it, i braked to red, and he got it in the end. roger federer has opened with a win overjack sock at the 02 roger federer has opened with a win overjack sock at the o2 arena in london. it is always a struggle because of the conditions, you are not used to how the ball is flying, like the last return onjack's return, not quite connecting well, and then it flies a little long. but after a while you are happy to hit some good shots and focus on your own serve , some good shots and focus on your own serve, but i got after some good starts,

marc marquez of spain is closing in on the motogp world championship, by seizing pole position for tomorrow's finish in 11th place to be champion for the fourth time in five years. marquez‘s only rival for the title is andrew dovizioso, who was ninth. marquez leads by 21 points with 25 points still available. in goal scott jamieson has in goal scottjamieson has a 1—shot lead in the net bank challenge in south africa. he has 67 picking up five shots to move to the head of the field on eight under par. it is five years since he won is only tour title also in south africa. tommy fleetwood of england is leading the european tour money list with only one more event remaining next week in dubai. that's all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. we'll be back with sportsday for you at 6:30pm. some parts of the uk will enjoy centre this weekend, this was one view in leeds this weekend from one of our weather watchers, a great view but the cold weather across the north will complete its journey south overnight and into morning, plenty of showers in northern

marc marquez has claimed his fourth motogp title in five years afterfinishing third at the season—endinge youngest driver to win four titles in the class. dovizioso crashed out of the race. honda's dani pedrosa finished first, with yamaha rookie johann zarco in second. amazing feeling. during the race, i was always trying to be calm and trying to control the situation. but suddenly i said it was time to push, because i felt really good. obviously, i lost concentration on the brake point. i braked too late and, you know. branden grace has won the nedbank golf challenge in sun city, becoming the first south african to do so in a decade. scotland's scottjamieson had been the overnight leader but grace's long putt at the 16th hole saw him move a shot ahead. grace maintained his lead up to the 18th to complete a final round of 66, finishing on 11 under par overall, one shot clear of jamieson. awesome. this is that one event which as a south african, you want to win. what a special place it is. there is a lot of history, a lot of great winners of the trophy. i am glad to be able to put my name

marc marquez is the motogp world champion once again.e fourth time in five years. already a great rider, he's being tipped to become the best of all time. amazing. an amazing feeling. you know, during the race, i was always trying to be calm, trying to control all of the situation. but i said now it is time to push, because i felt really good. but in turn wine, honestly, i lost the concentration on the backer one i braked too late. —— braking point. six—time champion, roger federer, opened with a straight—sets win over jack sock at the atp finals in london. the 36—year—old swiss was making his 15th appearance at the season—ending event for the top eight players in the world at the o2 arena. american sock was making his tournament debut, having qualified by winning the paris masters a week ago. branden grace has won the nedbank golf challenge in sun city, becoming the first south african to do so in a decade. scotland's scottjamieson had been the overnight leader but grace's long putt at the 16th hole saw him move a shot ahead. grace held