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Spanish newspaper AS, external are reporting that Real Madrid's Gareth Bale will be out for two weeks with his calf injury, and is expected to be back for the derby against Atletico Madrid on 4 October.

Their prognosis would mean Bale would be fit for Wales' crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

BBC Radio Wales' Mark Poyser: 

"Garry Monk's Swansea have been one of the standout teams of the Premier League so far this season but failed to live up to their own high standards last week at Watford. He will be looking for a response from his team when they face Everton at the Liberty Stadium this weekend. Everton's former Swans Boss Roberto Martinez has this morning praised Monk's influence at the Welsh side over the last few years, he will resume rivalries with his former captain at the weekend."

Stoke City winger Bojan Krkic has thanked Paul Hollywood of Great British Bake Off, external fame for helping him be crowned champion in the club's "Battle of the Bakers" challenge.

Bojan beat team mates Marc Muniesa and Joselu in a competition judged by Hollywood.

American Richard Browne, runner-up to Jonnie Peacock at the  London 2012 Paralympics and the IPC Worlds in 2013, has been reacting to the Briton's absence with a leg injury from the 2015 Worlds in Doha.

"I'm not quite surprised, but it’s sad," Browne told BBC World Service.

"I still have to get ready for Doha as if Jonnie was there anyway."

Norwich will be without striker Gary Hooper for their trip to Anfield due to an ankle injury, but another forward  Lewis Grabban is in contention after training with the squad this week. He apologised but wasn't picked for the win over Bournemouth last week, after reports he walked out of the team hotel before their Capital One Cup tie against Rotherham

The Norwich boss also says his opposite numberBrendan Rodgershas nothing to prove despite recent defeats by West Ham and Manchester United.

Norwich City manager Alex Neil says the Premier League experience in his squad will play an important part in the season ahead.

Former Australian doubles player Todd Woodbridge is confident Bernard Tomic can avenge a previous defeat to Dan Evans in the David Cup on Friday.

Andy Murray will be on court first for Great Britain in their Davis Cup semi-final against Thanasi Kokkinakis on Friday at 13:00 BST, followed by Dan Evans taking on Bernard Tomic.

There will be coverage of Davis Cup on Friday on BBC Two, 5 live Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website from 13:00.

Norwich City midfielder Alex Tettey is looking forward to Sunday's game at Liverpool, but is also glad that Luis Suarez is no longer in the Reds team.

Bottom club Worcestershire have declared at lunch on 217-9 to set Durham a target of 291 in a minimum of 71 overs. 

Brett D'Oliveira made 49 from 56 balls and England Lions call-up Ross Whiteley 47 from just 21 balls with eight fours and a six as 175 were added in the morning session.

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Tracey Neville has been appointed as the permanent head coach of England.

The former Manchester Thunder coach guided England to a bronze medal at the Netball World Cup in Australia last month, where they sealed third place with an emphatic 66-44 victory over Jamaica.

She said: "The focus is now for England to become the best in the world and I am passionate that we reach this goal."

Essex are set for a final day run-chase at Grace Road after the two captains agreed to set up a positive finish to their rain-hit match.

The visitors declared their first innings after five overs and by lunch Leicestershire had extended their lead to 306 for the loss of Ned Eckersley (30).

Norwich City midfielder Alex Tettey has been speaking ahead of their game at Liverpool on Sunday about their start to the season.

BBC Somerset's Anthony Gibson at Hove:

"Just about the perfect morning for Somerset, with 125 added without loss to their overnight 114-2, Marcus Trescothick moving as majestically as ever to a third century of the season, and James Hildreth proceeding as fluently as ever to his eighth 50. 

"The Sussex bowlers plugged away manfully on an unyielding pitch, but apart from a Trescothick edge which was put down by wicketkeeper Ben Brown off Ashar Zaidi, with no result."

BBC Radio Lancashire's Scott Read at Old Trafford:

"Ashwell Prince received standing ovation walking out to bat for the last time at Old Trafford and an even louder one shortly after when he edged to first slip of the bowling of Matt Dunn.  

"Surrey's celebrations after taking such a key wicket were halted for a few moments as they applauded the South African off the field. 

"The Division Two title has arrived at Old Trafford and could well be presented to Surrey later on today."

Watford head coach Quique Flores says it's business as usual despite the pressure of picking up their first Premier League win of the season now being off.

 "We are working the same way as before the first win. We try not to change things. Most important is to win again." 

It's a trip to bottom club Newcastle on Saturday so might his team be considered favourites? "I don't like to talk about that. I respect too much and never underestimate the other team. They will be very competitive, they need a victory."

BBC Solent's Kevan James at the Ageas Bowl:, external

"There is all to play for after the captains agreed to ‘set up a game’ on the last day. 

"Whilst spectators here will applaud that decision, I’m not sure what supporters of Sussex, Somerset and Worcestershire will think about it, given the precarious nature of all four sides as regards their first division status for next season.

"Hampshire have gambled by risking a potential seven more points to achieve 16."

Andy Murray says he will donate £50 for every ace he hits from now until the end of the year to help the cause of refugees.

Murray, who is playing for Britain in this week's Davis Cup semi-finals against Australia in Glasgow, decided on the idea after seeing images of migrants coming to Europe on the news.

His donations will be matched by one of his sponsors, along with the Association of Tennis Professionals and the Lawn Tennis Association, making each ace worth £200.

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"I felt I had to do something to help the millions of children and their families who have been forced to flee their homes'' Murray said.

"I'll get that little bit more satisfaction from each ace I hit.''