Summary

  • Chelsea and Arsenal in Champions League action tonight

  • Andy Murray into third round at Paris Masters

  • Gareth Bale not included in Wales squad to play the Netherlands

  • Chris Powell sacked as Huddersfield manager

  • Get involved: What would you ban from your club? #BBCSportsday

  1. football

    Fabulous Women Footballpublished at 14:46

    Football

    Good news. BBC Asian Network will be broadcasting their Fabulous Women Football special today between 15:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT on the Noreen Khan Show. 

    The programme, which is about Asian females in football, is well worth a listen. 

  2. tennis

    Murray in controlpublished at 14:38

    Tennis

    Andy Murray has won the first set of his second-round match against Borna Coric 6-1. Easy peasy. The second seed needed just 27 minutes to take a first-set lead against the Croatian teenager. 

    You can listen to live coverage of the match by pressing the 'live coverage' tab on the top of this page. 

    Andy MurrayImage source, Getty Images
  3. cricket

    Anderson confident of victorypublished at 14:36

    Cricket

    James Anderson remains confident England can go for victory in the third Test against Pakistan in Sharjah despite losing two early wickets as they chase atarget of 284. 

    England finished on 46 for two after Moeen Ali went for 22 and Ian Bell was out for a duck, with Shoaib Malik taking both wickets. 

    That has already complicated England's attempts to complete what would be a record run chase in Asia, 75 higher than their best yet in Bangladesh six years ago. 

    But Anderson told Sky Sports 2: "We've got a chance, definitely. We'll have to bat very well and it will be difficult on a fifth-day wicket against their spinners but we'll give it a good shot."

    James AndersonImage source, Getty Images
  4. rugby union

    Sinfield ready for union bowpublished at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2015

    Rugby union

    Kevin Sinfield says he is ready to play this weekend should Yorkshire Carnegie head coach Bryan Redpath select the former Leeds Rhinos captain in his squad to face Bedford in the Championship. 

    The 35-year-old started training with Carnegie last week, less than three weeks after completing the treble with league side Rhinos. 

    "It's very challenging and very different but hopefully it won't be too long before I get to have a run," he said. "I'd love to have a run this weekend but it may be a little too early yet. But if he (Redpath) was to offer me 20 minutes, I'd snap his hand off."

    Kevin SinfeldImage source, Getty Images
  5. cricket

    Kirsten joins Englandpublished at 14:27

    Cricket

    GKImage source, Getty Images

    Some extra meat on the bones to the story we bought you earlier.

    Former South Africa opener, and India World Cup-winning coach, Gary Kirsten is to work with the England Lions in a consultancy role this winter.

    Kirsten will join the Lions in the United Arab Emirates for their 50-over series against Pakistan A in January.

    The 47-year-old's appointment follows similar ones by the ECB in the past two months, for Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene and former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori.

    "One of our primary objectives is to provide the England Lion players with experiences and opportunities that go above what they would get in domestic cricket," said Flower.

  6. get involved

    Get Involved #BBCSportsdaypublished at 14:23

    What you ban at your club and why?

    Dale Walker:, external Fans should not be allowed to boo their team, they should get behind their team, no matter if they win or lose.

    Dave Cheevers:, external Selling tickets to tourists who aren't proper fans and are only there for a day out.

    Leon Crascall:, external Ban ridiculous price tags for players that are not proven. Ban silly TV deals that are killing the quality of the Premier League.

  7. tennis

    Murray breaks Coricpublished at 14:19

    Tennis

    British number one Andy Murray has started his second-round match against Croatia's Borna Coric in the Paris Masters and has already broken the teenager to take a 2-0 lead. 

    You can listen to live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage of that match by visiting the 'live coverage' tab on the top of this page. 

    Andy MurrayImage source, Getty Images
  8. football

    Liverpool Russia-boundpublished at 14:17

    Football

    There's no doubt about it, a picture does not lie, Liverpool's players have flown to Russia for Thursday's Europa League tie against Rubin Kazan. 

    The club has posted pictures on their Instagram, external account and among the travelling party were Philippe Coutinho, Christian Benteke and Roberto Firmino. 

    Liverpool travel to RussiaImage source, Liverpool FC
  9. football

    Dons win like movie scene - Robinsonpublished at 14:12

    Football

    Karl Robinson (left) with Charlton's Karel FraeyeImage source, PA

    MK Dons boss Karl Robinson says his side's reaction to beating Charlton on Tuesday evening was "almost like a scene from Platoon".

    It was only their second win in 10 league games, and moved them four points clear of the Championship's bottom three.

    "Everyone just hit the ground," Robinson told BBC Three Counties Radio. "I always say to the players don't leave anything on the field and they almost left their bodies on it."

  10. football

    Liverpool give Belgian teenager a trialpublished at 14:07

    Football

    Liverpool have handed a trial to teenage Belgian goalkeeper Jonathan de Bie, according to the Daily Mail. , external

    The Belgium youth international began his career with Anderlecht but now plays for KV Mechelen Under 17s and U19s. 

    The 15-year-old has been at Liverpool on a trial, taking part in a couple of games, and is likely to figure in another youth game later this week.

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (right)Image source, Getty Images
  11. football

    Son bonus for Spurspublished at 14:03

    Football

    SHMImage source, Getty Images

    Tottenham frontman Son Heung-min - out for a foot injury since he was injured in the Premier League win over Manchester City in September - is back in contention for Thursday's Europa League tie with Anderlecht.

    In other team news, Nabil Bentaleb is training but not match fit, while Danny Rose is a doubt.

  12. tennis

    Brit Bedene loses first setpublished at 13:59

    Tennis

    And that's the first set gone. Britain's Aljaz Bedene loses the first set against big-serving American John Isner 6-3. The 13th seed American is the favourite to progress at the expense of the British qualifier. 

    Aljaz BedeneImage source, Getty Images
  13. get involved

    Get Involved #BBCSportsdaypublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2015

    What would you ban from your club and why?

    Jay:, external I will ban spitting. It's baffling that a habit this disgusting is acceptable. Don't see tennis/squash/basketball players spit.

    Lee Parkinson:, external I'd ban anyone less than a Billionaire from buying Leeds United.

    Tommy:, external I'd ban us from selling our best players; only God knows where we'd be with Bale and Modric in midfield.

    Jermain Defoe, Rafael van der Vaart, Gareth Bale and Luka ModricImage source, Getty Images
  14. boxing

    Holyfield back on the right roadpublished at 13:56

    Boxing

    gImage source, Getty Images

    "Last time you read about Evander Holyfield, chances are he seemed in a bad way. Maybe he was still dreaming of one last shot (he'll probably never stop). Maybe he was selling his 109-room mansion, all those hard-earned belts and his bloodied gloves and robes.

    Well, I'm pleased to relay that 'The Real Deal' has some new deals in the offing, which might pay dividends. And he seems happy again."

    So starts an excellent feature by Ben Dirs about the former world heavyweight champion.

    Well worth a read, you'll find it here.

  15. tennis

    Bedene down in Parispublished at 13:51

    Tennis

    British number two Aljaz Bedene has fallen behind in the first set of his second-round match against John Isner in the Paris Masters. The American is leading 5-2 with the Briton serving to stay in the set. 

    British number one Andy Murray has just started his second-round match against promising teenager Borna Coric.

    Aljaz BedeneImage source, Getty Images
  16. horse-racing

    Australian jockey falls to death in Singaporepublished at 13:44

    Horse Racing

    Australia's racing community is mourning the death of young jockey Tim Bell who fell to his death from his high-rise apartment block in Singapore.

    Bell, 22, was a rising star, having won the 2013-14 Brisbane Jockey's Premiership in his first senior season.

    How he fell is unclear. One report says he was locked out and was trying to climb up to his 12th-floor property.

  17. athletics

    Missing runner foundpublished at 13:40

    Athletics

    A recovering heroin addict from Italy who went missing after finishing the New York Marathon has been found.

    Gianclaudio Marengo was still in his running gear when he was found on the subway in Manhattan by an off-duty police officer on Tuesday.

    The 30-year-old had last been seen in Central Park on Sunday shortly after finishing in four hours 44 minutes.

  18. cricket

    'Are you mad?' - Pietersenpublished at 13:35

    Cricket

    KPImage source, Getty Images

    Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has derided the idea of day-night Test cricket, accusing administrators of "messing with the greatness" of the five-day game.

    Australia and New Zealand will contest the first day-night Test under lights in Adelaide from 27 November to try out a concept designed to boost crowds.

    Pietersen, 35, told the BBC World Service's Stumped he was "not a fan".

    "Test cricket is the pinnacle. Wickets change at night," he said. "Who wants to see a new ball at certain grounds around the world at 8 o'clock at night under lights. Are you mad?"

  19. cricket

    Uphill battlepublished at 13:24

    Pakistan v England (Third Test)

    PAKImage source, Getty Images

    Day four has come to an end in a sun-soaked United Arab Emirates.

    England are 46-2 and facing an uphill battle tomorrow to score the 284 needed for victory against Pakistan and to level the series.

    Still, on the upside, their best two batsman are at the crease - Alastair Cook (17 not out) and Joe Root (six).

    Root survived a review towards the end and it was very tense stuff. More of the same tomorrow? You can bet you bottom dollar.

    Play resumes at 06:00 GMT, with live text coverage here on the BBC Sport website.

  20. golf

    Rory all poorlypublished at 13:20

    Golf

    RMIImage source, Getty Images

    Rory McIlroy remains hopeful of competing in the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai despite suffering from a severe bout of food poisoning.

    The 26-year-old managed only a couple of practice swings before withdrawing from Wednesday's pro-am after eating a dodgy club sandwich.

    "It wasn't good at all," the world number three told the European Tour website after his aborted pro-am attempt.

    "I just had a piece of toast and a couple of bits of melon for breakfast and I came out thinking that I would just to try to hit a few more balls, but even after making a couple of swings my stomach was too sore even to attempt another shot."