Summary

  • Blatter 'staying on as Fifa president'

  • West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

  • Grealish opts for England over Ireland

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  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:00

    That's it! Another busy Sportsday draws to a close, but the action is only just beginning. Make sure you get yourself over to our live text commentary of West Brom v Everton. We'll see you again tomorrow at 08:00 BST. Until then, farewell.

  2. football

    Commentator's notespublished at 18:58

    West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

    Ian Dennis
    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    I witnessed West Brom's win at Villa Park last weekend and naturally Saido Berahino grabbed the headlines.However, it was Jonny Evans who caught my eye. He marshalled the defence and showed leadership qualities in a resilient display.

    Jonny EvansImage source, Getty Images

    A combination of misfortune and lack of discipline were two major reasons why Evans only made 17 appearances for Manchester United last season. The Northern Ireland international will benefit from regular first team football and will thrive under Tony Pulis.

    Both sides boast excellent defensive records in the league which suggests a tight game is in prospect, and after three draws in their last four meetings, I wouldn't be surprised to see another.

  3. football

    Match factspublished at 18:56

    West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

    • West Brom are yet to win at home this season (D1, L2)
    • Everton are unbeaten away from home this season (W1, D2).
    • Eleven of Saido Berahino's 15 Premier League goals since the start of last season have been scored at the Hawthorns
    • Everton have failed to score in three of their last four league games.
    • West Brom will be looking to keep their fourth consecutive top-flight clean sheet for the first time since March 1983
  4. football

    Lawro's predictionspublished at 18:54

    West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

    Everton are unbeaten away from Goodison Park so far this season but I think they will find things tough against a West Brom team that are on the up. Tony Pulis has a few new players in his squad and they are getting used to the way his teams play, and seeing that it works.

    Lawro's full predictions v Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones

  5. football

    What the managers say - Roberto Martinezpublished at 18:52

    West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

    Ross BarkleyImage source, Getty Images

    Martinez on Ross Barkley reaching 100 appearances: "Ross is in a very good moment of form.

    "He has a real good mindset and it is incredible he has already reached that landmark - 100 games is an incredible figure. I see Ross as a very enthusiastic footballer who wants to get better and he hasn't fulfilled his potential yet."

  6. football

    What the managers say - Tony Pulispublished at 18:50

    West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

    Salomon RondonImage source, Getty Images

    Pulis on Salomon Rondon: "We're just hoping he gets a bit more luck in front of goal, but it doesn't seem to affect him. He doesn't seem that type of character.

    "Nothing seems to faze him, he's just a good lad. He could have had four or five easily, I'm sure he'll score the goals."

  7. football

    Konoplyanka blasts Premier Leaguepublished at 18:48

    Football

    Remember when Yevhen Konoplyanka was linked with a move to the Premier League? Like, every day of every transfer window? Well, it never happened and he ended up at Sevilla. And it seems he doesn't regret it.

    The Ukraine winger told ABC de Sevilla: ""If I was two-and-a-half metres tall and didn’t know how to control a ball then I may have gone to England."

    Burn...

    Yevhen KonoplyankaImage source, Getty Images
  8. football

    Team newspublished at 18:43

    West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

  9. football

    High fivepublished at 18:37

    Football

    Greek champions Olympiakos prepared for tomorrow's Champions League tie at Arsenal with a five-star performance at the weekend.

    Olympiakos, who rested a number of key players ahead of the trip to London, thrashed visiting Giannina 5-1 to extend their perfect start in the Superleague to six matches.

  10. football

    Fully focusedpublished at 18:30

    West Brom v Everton (20:00 BST)

    Everton forward Arouna Kone is on the way to the Hawthorns with his team-mates...

  11. cycling (road)

    London pulls out of 2017 Tour de France startpublished at 18:23

    Cycling

    Matt Slater
    BBC Sport

    More on the news that London has pulled out of hosting the start of the 2017 Tour de France.

    London beat bids from Edinburgh, Manchester and several German regions to stage the Grand Depart.

    But Leon Daniels, managing director of surface transport at TfL, told BBC Sport: "To ensure value for money we must make difficult choices.

    "We have always said that the return of the Tour was subject to funding."

    London hosted a hugely successful Grand Depart in 2007 and the finish of the Tour's third stage in 2014.

  12. cycling (road)

    London pulls out of 2017 Tour de France startpublished at 18:14
    Breaking

    Cycling

    Matt Slater
    BBC Sport

    London won the right to host the start of the 2017 Tour de France - then changed its mind at the last minute.

    Transport for London pulled out of hosting the Grand Depart last week, a day before contracts were meant to be signed, the BBC can exclusively reveal.

  13. boxing

    Fury in the Commons?published at 18:06

    Boxing

    Litter on the streets. Unruly tearaways terrorising town centres. What can be done to solve these problems? Step forward an unlikely saviour...

  14. rugby league

    Chase heads four Leigh signingspublished at 17:57

    Rugby League

    Championship club Leigh Centurions have signed Salford Red Devils quartet Rangi Chase, Harrison Hansen, Cory Paterson and Reni Maitua, head of rugby Derek Beaumont has confirmed to BBC Radio Manchester.

    Rangi ChaseImage source, SWPIX.COM

    England international half-back Chase was Super League's Man of Steel in 2011 during his time with Castleford.

    He was suspended by Salford earlier this month pending an internal disciplinary investigation, and told he was free to leave the club last week.

  15. football

    McCall linked with Dundee United rolepublished at 17:49

    Football

    Stuart McCallImage source, Getty Images

    Stuart McCall has distanced himself from the Dundee United manager's job, insisting he is concentrating on his Scotland assistant coach role.

    Jackie McNamara, 41, has been relieved of his duties at Tannadice after a poor start to the season.

    Former Motherwell and Rangers boss McCall, 51, was asked on BBC Scotland's Sportscene if he would be applying for the vacancy.

    "I'm solely focused on the Scotland v Poland game," he said, though he did add: "It goes without saying, Dundee United are one of the bigger clubs in Scotland - really good fan base." Hmm...

  16. football

    Moyes remains under pressurepublished at 17:41

    Football

    dmImage source, Getty Images

    David Moyes' difficult start to the season continued as his Real Sociedad side failed to score for the fourth time in six La Liga games.

    La Real, who only earned their first league win of the campaign on Tuesday, were held to a 0-0 home draw against arch-rivals Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

    The Basque derby, being played for the 141st time, ended goalless for the first time in 16 years.

    And the pressure remains on ex-Everton and Manchester United manager Moyes as his side continue their search for a first home win of the season.

  17. cycling (road)

    Clancy ruled outpublished at 17:33

    Road Cycling

    Ed ClancyImage source, Getty Images

    Two-time Olympic champion Ed Clancy has been ruled out of contention for the Great Britain squad for October's European Track Championships with a slipped disc.

    The 30-year-old will not be available for the event in Grenchen, Switzerland, which takes place from 14-18 October, as a result of picking up the injury in training, British Cycling has announced. 

  18. football

    Wolves owner Morgan quitspublished at 17:25

    Football

    More on the news that Wolves owner Steve Morgan has stepped down.

    In a statement,, external the club said: "After eight eventful and enjoyable years at the club, and after much thought, owner and chairman Steve Morgan has decided to put his 100% shareholding in the Club up for sale. 

    "Steve would like to relay to all concerned that his ongoing commitment and financial support to Wolves will continue until a new owner can be found."

    Steve MorganImage source, Getty Images
  19. football

    Wolves owner Morgan quitspublished at 17:20
    Breaking

    Football

    Wolverhampton Wanderers owner Steve Morgan has stepped down from the board with immediate effect and put the club up for sale.

  20. rugby union

    Lawes doubtful for Australia clashpublished at 17:15

    Rugby World Cup

    Chris Jones
    BBC Sport

    Lock Courtney Lawes is a major doubt for the Australia game on Saturday and won't train today or tomorrow. England will know by late Wednesday/early Thursday morning whether he is fit.

    Jonathan Joseph is "making very good strides and ticking all the boxes" according to backs coach Andy Farrell, as the centre looks to recover from a chest injury, while scrum-half Ben Youngs is "making progress" on a swollen ankle, but he won't be able to train tomorrow.

    Farrell says number eight Ben Morgan is "fully back into training and fine to go".