Summary

  • Sporting computer games debate #bbcsportsday

  • Six Premier League news conferences

  • USA 'is best place for Gerrard'

  1. football

    Paterson out of Forest gamepublished at 18:29

    Huddersfield v Nottingham Forest (Thu, 19:45 BST)

    Huddersfield's on-loan winger Jamie Paterson is unavailable to play against his parent club as Nottingham Forest tonight.

    Goalkeeper Joe Murphy, midfielder Mark Hudson and striker James Vaughan are all still out injured for the Terriers.

    Forest will be without midfielder Ben Osborn, who has a groin strain, but manager Dougie Freedman is hopeful defender Matt Mills will be available.

    Mills picked up a hamstring injury in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Middlesbrough.

    Jamie PatersonImage source, Getty Images
  2. rugby league

    Fages joins Saints from Salfordpublished at 18:26

    Rugby League

    St Helens have signed Salford half-back Theo Fages for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract from 2016.

    The 21-year-old had a transfer request rejected in June and was told he would only be sold for a world record fee.

    Theo FagesImage source, SWPix

    Two months later the France international resigned from the club for an alleged breach of contract, and on Monday he was released by Salford.

    "Theo is a super player and I am really pleased to add him to our squad," said Saints head coach Keiron Cunningham.

  3. football

    'Crunch time' for Rodgers at Liverpoolpublished at 18:21

    Football

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer

    Brendan RodgersImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers faces a "massive" 10 days that could decide his future at the club, according to former Reds defender Mark Lawrenson.

    Rodgers's side edged past Carlisle in the League Cup at Anfield on Wednesday, beating the League Two side 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

    They face Aston Villa and Everton in their next two league games, either side of a Europa League tie with Sion.

    Lawrenson said Rodgers was "in danger" and the team "lacked character".

  4. formula 1

    Like driving on icepublished at 18:18

    Formula 1

    Lewis Hamilton

    In his BBC Sport column Lewis Hamilton looks ahead to one of his favourite races this weekend in Japan, and describes how racing in the wet is a bit like driving on ice.

  5. rugby union

    Cane to captain All Blackspublished at 18:15

    New Zealand v Namibia (Thu, 20:00 BST)

    Sam Cane will captain New Zealand for the first time tonight when the defending champions take on Namibia at London's Olympic Stadium.

    Cane replaces Richie McCaw at flanker and, aged 23 years and eight months, becomes their fifth youngest captain.

    Coach Steve Hansen has made 12 changes to the team which beat Argentina, with Sonny Bill Williams starting after impressing from the bench on Sunday.

    Sam Whitelock is the only player to remain in the pack from Sunday's win.

    Sam CaneImage source, PA
  6. rugby union

    Gatland confused by Wales warningpublished at 18:08

    England v Wales (Sat, 20:00 BST)

    Warren GatlandImage source, Getty Images

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has defended his use of non-World Cup squad players during training sessions after being warned by tournament organisers.

    World Rugby said "no deliberate breach was intended" but Wales contravened "the spirit" of the rules by inviting omitted players omitted to training.

    Gatland's side face England at Twickenham on Saturday (20:00 BST) in their second match of the tournament.

    "We haven't broken any rules. I don't know what we have done wrong," he said.

  7. rugby league

    Helicopter on stand-by for Super League shieldpublished at 18:01

    Rugby League

    Super League officials are hiring a helicopter to ensure the league leaders' shield can be presented on Friday night. 

    In the closest finish yet to a Super League campaign, with only one point separating the top four clubs, any one of them can still claim the shield, although St Helens' chances are slim. 

    Wigan WarriorsImage source, SWPix.com

    The trophy will be at Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium for the kick-off between current leaders Leeds and the third-placed Giants along with Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood, who will be ready to make the presentation. 

    However, a helicopter is being put on stand-by at the golf driving range next to the stadium, ready to whisk the trophy, accompanied by Super League general manager Blake Solly and Ed Cam of sponsors First Utility, on a 30-minute flight to Wigan if the Warriors claim top spot after their home game against Castleford. 

  8. football

    West Brom fans forgive 'naughty child' Berahinopublished at 17:58

    Football

    Manager Tony Pulis has praised West Brom fans for forgiving striker Saido Berahino for wanting to leave.

    Berahino, threatened never to play for the club again after chairman Jeremy Peace rejected two transfer deadline-day bids from Tottenham on 1 September.

    The 22-year-old scored the only goal in Saturday's 1-0 win at Aston Villa, his second game since asking to leave.

    "They've embraced him and brought him back into the fold - that naughty child," said Pulis.

    Tony PulisImage source, Getty Images
  9. horse-racing

    Moore third on Newmarket returnpublished at 17:54

    Horse Racing

    Ryan MooreImage source, Getty Images

    Jockey Ryan Moore finished third on his return at Newmarket after more than two months out with a neck injury.

    Three-time champion Moore, 32, rode Peterhof for trainer Sir Michael Stoute in the Arkle Finance Handicap, which was won by Rare Rhythm.

    "I've not really targeted this week, but I am pleased to be back and ready for some good races," he said.

    Moore, 32, was injured at Newmarket's July Festival when his horse Newton's Law became trapped in the stalls.

  10. football

    Koeman 'settled' at Southamptonpublished at 17:50

    Football

    Ronald KoemanImage source, Getty Images

    Southampton boss Ronald Koemansays he is happy at the club amid fresh speculation , external he could be offered the Netherlands manager's job next month.

    The Dutch have two Euro 2016 qualifiers in October and need Turkey to drop points to make the play-offs.

    "I'm very settled here. I have a contract with Southampton until the end of next season," Koeman said.

    "What will happen after that nobody knows, but until that date I am the coach of Southampton."

  11. get involved

    Get Involved - Denise Lewis' heptathlon gamepublished at 17:47

    Send us your top score using #bbcsportsday

    Plus some of you were held back by multi-tasking.....

    Keir Husband: 9209 points. Three world records, but somewhat compromised by having to answer phone during the 800m.

    Denise LewisImage source, .
  12. football

    Bournemouth without captain for Stoke gamepublished at 17:37

    Stoke v Bournemouth (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Chris Wise
    BBC Radio Solent

    “Eddie Howe played down any remaining theories that Stoke City are solely a long-ball, one dimensional side. He spoke of his great respect for Potters boss Mark Hughes and how the expansive styles of the two teams are comparable.

    “The Cherries will again be without their skipper Tommy Elphick who has gone to Sweden to see a specialist about his ankle injury. The loss of Elphick is a blow but summer signing Sylvain Distin looked calm and composed in his absence last weekend against Sunderland in what was his first Premier League appearance for the Cherries.”

    Tommy ElphickImage source, Getty Images
  13. get involved

    Get Involved - Denise Lewis' heptathlon gamepublished at 17:33

    Cheat

    Honourable mention (or should that be dishonourable?) for this effort from Mark Williams, which was the highest score anyone sent us today.

    Cheating is not something we condone though - which is why you didn't make the leaderboard.

    Thanks to all who got involved though - and if you had actual work to do then don't worry, you can still play the game here.

    DeniseImage source, Mark Williams
  14. cricket

    England right not to recall me - Pietersenpublished at 17:30

    Cricket

    Kevin PietersenImage source, Getty Images

    Kevin Pietersen says England winning the Ashes proved director of cricket Andrew Strauss made the "right decision" not to recall him.

    The batsman said in May he was "angry and hurt" after Strauss told him he was excluded because "trust had eroded".

    But, speaking on Thursday, the 35-year-old said: "He made his decision and it's turned out absolutely fine."

    Meanwhile, Pietersen has agreed to play in the inaugural T20 Pakistan Super League to be held in Qatar in February.

  15. rugby union

    'No panic' as England drop Fordpublished at 17:23

    England v Wales (Sat, 20:00 BST)

    EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    England head coach Stuart Lancaster says he has not panicked by replacing fly-half George Ford with Owen Farrell for Saturday's game with Wales.

    Ford, 22, started last week's 35-11 World Cup Pool A win over Fiji, but Farrell impressed off the bench.

    Sam Burgess has been selected at inside centre after Jonathan Joseph was ruled out with a chest injury.

    "I don't think putting an in-form and confident Owen Farrell into the team is a risk," said Lancaster.

  16. football

    Rojo out with hamstring injurypublished at 17:14

    Football

    Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal may have to play Ashley Young at left-back against Sunderland on Saturday, after confirming Marcos Rojo will not be fit for the match at Old Trafford. 

    Paddy McNair is also injured which leaves United short of options in defence.

    "The left-footed players, Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo, are injured, so I have a problem," van Gaal said.

    Marcos RojoImage source, Getty Images
  17. football

    Courtois begins rehabilitationpublished at 17:08

    Football

    Thibaut CourtoisImage source, Thibaut Courtois

    Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has posted a picture on his official Facebook page, external with ice on his knee, with the caption "my rehabilitation has started".

    The 23-year-old is expected to be out until December after damaging his medial ligaments during training earlier this month.

  18. get involved

    Get Involved - Denise Lewis' heptathlon gamepublished at 17:01

    GAME OVER

    FINAL LEADERBOARD: 

    1.  Andy Tunnicliffe - 16979 

    .Image source, .

    2.  Colin Tye - 16751

    3.  George Hattrell - 15988

    4.  James Williams - 14143

    5.  Matt Friday - 13754

    Special mention to Adam Hickling who we were not sure if your score of 22,109 was genuine but if it wasn't, you were JUST out of time! Sorry!

    Thank you all for your efforts. You are all winners.

  19. rugby union

    Robshaw faced huge pressure - O'Sheapublished at 16:55

    Rugby Union

    Chris RobshawImage source, Getty Images

    England captain Chris Robshaw has been under "huge mental and physical pressure" in the run-up to the Rugby World Cup, according to his club coach Conor O'Shea.

    The Harlequins director of rugby removed the club captaincy from Robshaw in August 2014 to help him concentrate on his duties as international skipper. 

    O'Shea told BBC London the decision has reaped dividends for all parties as Robshaw prepares to lead England out for the 40th time against Wales on Saturday, overtaking Martin Johnson as England's second-most capped captain.