Steven Naismith believes he can play effectively as Scotland's lone striker in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland
Injured Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will not play in Tuesday's Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven.
England head coach Stuart Lancaster says he will field an unchanged XV for Friday's opening match of the World Cup against Fiji (20:00 BST).
BBC F1 pit lane reporter Tom Clarkson takes a look at some of the biggest news stories unfolding before this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter says that reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup will be a tough test for his players.
Dallas Cowboys overtake Real Madrid as the world's most valuable team, according to business magazine Forbes.
England's James Anderson plays his first game since July with a wicket in Surrey's 262-4 on day one against Lancashire.
League One side Blackpool sign free agent striker Martin Paterson on a deal until the end of the season.
Welshman Geraint Thomas withdraws from the UCI World Road Race Championships, saying he does not feel "physically" up to it.
More charges against "individuals and entities" are being considered as the investigation into Fifa corruption allegations continues.
Captain Vincent Kompany says Manchester City's recent signings are helping them move a 'step closer' to success in the Champions League.
The appeal against the decision to demote Simple Verse to second place in the St Leger will be held next week.
England will field an unchanged XV from their warm-up win over Ireland for Friday's opening game of the World Cup against Fiji.
Northampton Saints name Lee Dickson as the club's new captain, replacing England hooker Dylan Hartley.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes says the club's impeccable start to the season has not exceeded his expectations.
Ireland prop Cian Healy is passed fit for Saturday's World Cup opener against Canada after recovering from neck surgery.
Steve Prescott allowed doctors to carry out pioneering surgery on him shortly before his death in an attempt to help others, his widow tells the BBC.
Scotland call up hooker Kevin Bryce for the World Cup, to replace Stuart McInally, who has a neck injury.
Winger Joe Burgess finishes off a free-flowing Wigan Warriors move to help give his side a 30-24 win over Hull FC.
Gareth Bale says that after a difficult second season he is now feeling "more involved" and hitting good form at Real Madrid.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has a disagreement with Everton boss Roberto Martinez after a 3-1 defeat at Goodison Park.
Watch classic footage of former England, Yorkshire and Somerset cricket captain Brian Close, who has died aged 84.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo throws an 11-yard touchdown pass to Jason Witten with seconds left to secure a 27-26 win over New York Giants.