Summary

  • Chelsea v Maccabi Tel Aviv (19:45 BST)

  • Dinamo Zagreb v Arsenal (19:45)

  • Man Utd's Luke Shaw undergoes surgery

  1. Farewellpublished at 18:32

    Sportsday

    Right that's all for Sportsday today - but make sure you follow the live Champions League football tonight as Chelsea and Arsenal try and make a better start to the group stage than Manchester United and Manchester City.

  2. football

    'More psychological than physical'published at 18:28

    Dinamo Zagreb v Arsenal (19:45 BST)

    Arsenal can expect a stern test against the Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb tonight, but defender Nacho Monreal believes they have enough experience to cope.

    "Everywhere you play, the atmosphere is massive, it does not matter if it is Champions League or if it is Premier League," the Spain full-back says."

    Nacho MonrealImage source, Getty Images

    "We are used to it and we have the experience to cope with playing in big away matches.

    "It is more psychological than it is physical, but we are accustomed to it, so it won't affect us."

  3. tennis

    Davis Cup win as good as Wimbledonpublished at 18:26

    Tennis

    Leading Britain to Davis Cup glory would rank as high as winning Wimbledon in Andy Murray's list of achievements, according to former British number one Greg Rusedski. Murray will spearhead Britain's challenge in Friday's semi-final against Australia as the team look to reach the final for the first time since 1978. 

    Murray is likely to play all three matches this weekend, including two singles matches either side of the middle doubles rubber. Victory in Glasgow would see Leon Smith's team play either Belgium or Argentina to become the first British side to win the Davis Cup since 1936.

    Greg Rusedski & Andy MurrayImage source, Getty Images

    "It's so difficult to do it, if Andy goes on to the final or even wins the Davis Cup, that would be right up there as one of the highlights of his career. "It would be up there with his Wimbledon triumph for me" Rusedski said.

    "All players love to win as part of a team because tennis is mainly an individual sport. "And if you look out our history, how many decades has it been since we won the title?"

  4. rugby league

    Larne Patrick returns to Huddersfieldpublished at 18:22

    Rugby League

    Wigan Warriors have confirmed Welsh international Larne Patrick will return to parent club Huddersfield Giants upon completion of his loan.  The 26-year-old joined the Warriors for the 2015 season and has made 25 appearances, 19 as a substitute.

  5. cricket

    Kirsten held talks with Englandpublished at 18:20

    Cricket

    Former South Africa and India coach Gary Kirsten has confirmed he was approached by Andrew Strauss to coach England earlier this year.

    Gary KirstenImage source, Getty Images

    The 47-year-old - who is is playing in tomorrow night's Help for Heroes T20 at the Oval - says he would now only return to international cricket in a split coaching role, where he was in charge of either One Day or Test cricket, but not full time.  

  6. football

    Confidence 'still pretty good' at Chelseapublished at 18:15

    Chelsea v Maccabi Tel Aviv (19:45 BST)

    Premier League championsChelseaenter European competition tonight, having made their worst start to a domestic top-flight season in 29 years.

    But despite winning just one of their first five domestic matches, goalkeeperAsmir Begovicsays confidence levels are "still pretty good".

    Asmir BegovicImage source, Getty Images

    "There's always going to be a bit of a hit on confidence when things aren't going your way," said the Bosnian.

    "I think it's going to make us stronger going forward.

    "Something we can't forget is what this group achieved last year. We have some of the best players in the world and we're more than confident we'll get to the levels we want to."

  7. football

    Wenger has 'immense' Champions League drivepublished at 18:11

    Dinamo Zagreb v Arsenal (19:45 BST)

    Arsenal have never won Europe's top competition and manager Arsene Wenger is determined to put that right.

    "My drive to win the Champions League is immense," said the Frenchman. "It's never been done at Arsenal. We have to put hard work in."

    Arsene WengerImage source, Getty Images

    He added: "Our last visit [to play Dinamo Zagreb] was a very tough game. We needed to be patient against a very strong side.

    "We have to play at our best to beat them. They have not lost a game for 11 months."

  8. football

    England have 'arrogance' to win Eurospublished at 18:07

    Football

    Defender Alex Greenwood believes England's women have the 'arrogance' to win the 2017 European Championship.

    The Lionesses, third at the World Cup, play their opening Euro qualifier against Estonia next week.

    "There are new expectations now as we come on a country. We are arrogant in a good way. We want to win everything that we play in," she told BBC Sport.

    Alex Greenwood (left) playing against GermanyImage source, Reuters
  9. football

    Rally round Jackpublished at 18:04

    Football

    Daily Telegraph:, external Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta says he and his team-mates must rally aroundJack Wilshere, 23, after the England midfielder's latest injury setback.

    jwImage source, Getty Images

    Wilshere requires surgery on a hairline fracture of his left leg and is expected to be out for three months.

  10. football

    Champions League on 5 Live Sportpublished at 17:57

    Chelsea v Maccabi Tel Aviv (19:45BST)

    You can hear all the action from the Champions League tonight on BBC Radio 5 Live from 1830 BST.

    They are live from Stamford Bridge - Kelly Cates is joined by Ian Dennis and the former England, Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

    5Live
  11. football

    Yaya Toure remains positivepublished at 17:50

    Football

    Manchester City didn't make the best of starts to their Champions League campaign last night with a home defeat by Juventus, but midfielder Yaya Toure is still confident they can do well.

  12. football

    Winning starts for Arsenal & Chelseapublished at 17:45

    Football

    Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho will be hoping their sides can make winning starts in the Champions League tonight, after both recorded victories in the Uefa Youth League.

    Arsenal's under-19s won 2-0 at Dinamo Zagreb while Chelsea's under-19s ran out 3-0 winners over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

    More of the same tonight please....

  13. cricket

    No reduction to County Championshippublished at 17:40

    Cricket

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided that there will be no major structural changes to next summer's programme of domestic cricket.

    New ECB chief executive Tom Harrison had told BBC Test Match Special in August that they were considering a reduction in the County Championship from the current 16 to 14 matches.

    ODCImage source, Getty Images

    But it has been revealed that there will now be no such reduction for 2016.

    The ECB will talk again over the winter to discuss possible changes for 2017.

  14. football

    Coutinho urges calm at Liverpoolpublished at 17:37

    Football

    Liverpool number 10 Philippe Coutinho insists it is 'vital to stay calm' as they seek to recover from back-to-back defeats by West Ham and Manchester United.

    The Brazilian is available again after a one-match suspension for Thursday's Europa League game away at Bordeaux.

    Philippe CoutinhoImage source, Getty Images

    “We have a long season ahead and many things can happen. The Premier League is tough - all clubs have great teams - and we know twists and turns will happen" he told Liverpoolfc.com, external

    “There are lessons to be learned so we can move on and avoid making the same mistakes".

  15. football

    Cruyff admits 'almost no chance' against Chelseapublished at 17:32

    Chelsea v Maccabi Tel Aviv (19:45 BST)

    Jordi CruyffImage source, Getty Images

    Sporting director Jordi Cruyff says Maccabi Tel Aviv have "almost no chance" against Chelsea tonight if the Blues play well.

    The former Manchester United and Barcelona winger told BBC World Service if all Chelsea's "pieces come together" they should win the Champions League game between the pair tonight.

  16. football

    Walcott hoping for more goalspublished at 17:26

    Dinamo Zagreb v Arsenal (19:45 BST)

    Arsenal are likely to be without Per Mertesacker for their Champions League opener against Dinamo Zagreb after the defender was involved in a minor road traffic accident on Monday.

    Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck are also out.

    Theo WalcottImage source, Getty Images

    But Theo Walcott will be hoping to be involved at the same venue where he scored a hat-trick for England in 2008.

    Dinamo are back in the Champions League after two year away, and on a 41-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.

  17. football

    How time flies...published at 17:22

    Football

  18. horse-racing

    Yarmouth abandonedpublished at 17:16

    Horse Racing

    Tomorrow's race meeting at Yarmouth has been abandoned.

    Today's meet was halted after just four races, after concerns over slippery conditions. 

    Racing only returned to the track last month following remedial work over the winter to level the course due to ridges which had formed over time.

    You can follow the latest racing results from elsewhere on the BBC Sport website.

  19. football

    West Ham 'disappointed' with Olympic Stadium deal decisionpublished at 17:11

    Football

    Olympic Stadium West HamImage source, West Ham

    West Ham say they are "disappointed" with a ruling that the terms of their rental of the Olympic Stadium from next season should be made public.

    The London Legacy Development Corporation - which manages the publicly-owned stadium - has been told to publish details of the move.

    London mayor Boris Johnson, who oversees the LLDC, says he is "perfectly happy" with the decision.

    West Ham say it will prevent them "securing the best deal for taxpayers".

  20. tennis

    Good luck boyspublished at 17:07

    Tennis