That's all from us - but it promises to back another packed weekend of sport right across the BBC.
I'd recommend you go straight to live coverage of the Rugby World Cup, with the opening ceremony and all the build up to the first game between England and Fiji.
Enjoy!
Tick tock
England v Fiji (20:00 BST)
Just hours away from the start of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham.
England take on Fiji in the opening game, and everyone who is anyone is getting a dose of World Cup fever....
The 33-year-old was also a member of England's squad at the World Cup earlier this year, playing five games as they finished third.
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You need to stay in that bubble
Rugby World Cup
Former England winger Mark Cueto says Stuart Lancaster's squad need to avoid any distractions if they are to life the William Webb Ellis trophy.
“A lot of the time you’re in a bit of a bubble and you need to stay in that bubble because I think if you come out and you see everything that’s going on and you see the anticipation and excitement, it could potentially be a bigger weight on the shoulders than you want.”
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"Today will be a long day, they’ll be itching to get out on that field as soon as they can and so wait until 8pm for kick off tonight," he added.
"There’s a little bit of disruption around the warm up with their usual routine, they won’t be able to go out on the pitch but they’ll be prepared for that and hopefully it won’t affect them at kick off.”
Ansari misses Lord's final
Cricket
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Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari will miss Saturday's One-Day Cup final against Gloucestershire at Lord's after dislocating his thumb while fielding.
The 23-year-old suffered the injury during the Championship match against Lancashire, just hours after he was named in England's squad for the Test series against Pakistan in the UAE.
GB qualify for Rio Paralympics
Rugby Union
Great Britain's wheelchair rugby team have qualified for the Rio Paralympics by beating Germany 53-40 in the semi-finals of the European Championships.
The top two teams from the Championships qualify - the other semi is between Denmark and Sweden and is still ongoing.
Danny Care wishes Ben Youngs well
Rugby World Cup
Danny Carehas sent a message of support to his fellow scrum-halfBen Youngs, who will line up for England against Fiji tonight.
Bamba A Kanyi: What's the differences from when English clubs were dominant?
I think the tide was already starting to turn in the late 2000s, Bamba. Remember what a mess Barcelona made of Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final and again two years later?
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I think there has been a decline in the quality of the English sides and just look at the players at Real Madrid, with Cristiano Ronaldo, who they took from Manchester United, and of course football's greatest forward line at Barcelona with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
They have improved while the English teams are not as good. Fairly simple, actually.
Evans two sets down
Davis Cup Tennis
Dan Evans loses a second set tie-break to Bernard Tomic in the second rubber of Great Britiain's Davis Cup semi-final with Australia.
Jerome Valcketried to secure a pay-off of several million pounds fromFifa, just a week before he was suspended.
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Fifa's secretary general, was suspended by the world governing body on Thursday, pending an investigation into allegations he was implicated in a World Cup tickets scheme. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Valcke's contract had three years to run and it is understood he wanted to be paid out in full for the remainder of the deal A senior Fifa official described Valcke's demands as ludicrous.
England players worst habits?
Rugby Union
They are club and country team-mates as well as flatmates - but how well do Bath and England pair Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson know each other?
Ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji, BBC Points West get the pair to battle it out in a special edition of 'Team-mates'.
Bernard Tomic of Australia is serving to stay in the second set 5-6 down against Dan Evans .
The Brit battled back from losing the first set and being a break down in the second - you can follow that match live right here.
Murray available for doubles
Davis Cup Tennis
Andy Murray has been speaking to the media, while craning his neck to try and keep track of Dan Evans' progress on the big screen, and confirmed that he is up for doubles selection.
While pointing out it is Leon Smith's decision and not his, Murray says: "I think everyone in the team wants to play, wants to try and help."
Ask Phil...
Football
Dominic Clarke: Will the Arsenal board ever sack Arsene Wenger and bring in a manager that will get good players?
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I do not believe the Arsenal board will sack Arsene Wenger - I think he will only leave Arsenal at a time of his choosing. I am not saying this is right, although I should stress I'm not advocating his sacking either, but you've asked me what I think and that is what I think.
I am a huge Wenger admirer but, on your second point, I believe he has made a very big error by not signing a quality defensive midfield player and, even more importantly, a striker in the transfer window. Time will tell just how big.
Pucker up
Baseball
You don't catch many former US presidents doing this.
Buit Jimmy Carter, 90, and his wife wife Rosalynn were caught on the 'Kiss Cam' at a baseball match in Atlanta.
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Louis van Gaal has been explaining the challenge Manchester United face coping without left-back Luke Shaw for the next few months after his double leg break.
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“Memphis and Shaw were a very good combination, and now you have to build up a new combination. You have to start again and that is difficult.
"It’s also difficult for the player who has to replace him. But we have in Blind, Rojo and in Ashley Young, good replacements.”
Play to resume at 5.30pm
Solheim Cup
After heavy rain stopped play between Europe and the USA earlier, the fourballs in the Solheim Cup will resume at 5.30pm.
Nick Seddon: With Luke Shaw looking a serious doubt for the Euros, do you think it's a duel between Kieran Gibbs and Leighton Baines for England's left-back role, or do you think someone else like Joe Gomez could stake a claim?
Gomez has looked excellent for Liverpool but he has shown - perfectly understandable - signs of inexperience.
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Left-back is not his natural position and it would be asking an awful lot to suggest he is an international defender just yet. I'm convinced he will be an England star of the future - though maybe not at left-back.
What is beyond dispute was that Luke Shaw's injury was a serious blow for himself, Manchester United and England. I felt the left-back position had become his to lose.
Now, I suspect it will be between Gibbs and Baines, although Baines is out for a long while as well after ankle surgery.
Evans v Tomic - live
Davis Cup
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
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It is never dull when Louis van Gaal is around.
He looked genuinely concerned as he explained more about the injury to Luke Shaw, admitting it was a "big loss". But he became more spiky when questioned about Marcos Rojo and whether the Argentine was back in the good books having missed much of United's pre-season tour because he forgot his passport.
Always interesting, always colourful, usually unpredictable. Rather like his team.
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
Van Gaal was very spiky on Ronald Koeman, would not say whether he would join the Southampton manager for a post-match glass of wine. They fell out some years back.
Manchester Utd news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
Louis van Gaal has been amazed byLuke Shaw'spositive attitude after his double leg break.
The United youngster could fly back to Manchester as early as tomorrow, but the Dutchman admits he is facing a long road back.
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"I called him last evening," Van Gaal said." He sounds very strong. Amazing for me. Big surprise. A good thing."
"Maybe he shall come back tomorrow. Then a long period of rehabilitaiton. Still a long way to go. I am always saying that it is not physical but also mental."
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
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Wayne Rooney has overcome his injury problems and is fit to start as Manchester United prepare to travel to Southampton this week.
When asked if Rooney was ready to return, United manager Louis van Gaal said: "Yes. It was a minor injury you don't want to take any risks. Now he has had his treatment. I think he can start."
Moreno adamant he got the ball
Football
Hector Moreno has once again apologised for injuring Luke Shaw but claimed, “I got the ball”.
The PSV defender broke Shaw’s leg in the first half of Manchester United’s 2-1 Champions League defeat in Eindhoven on Tuesday.
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Shaw underwent an operation and faces months on the sidelines, but an otherwise incredibly apologetic Moreno still insists that his tackle was fair.
“No, no, I got the ball,” he told Dutch newspaper Eindhoven Dagblad. “I looked back to see where the ball went and it was above the goal."
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
Not long now until we hear from Manchester United's enigmatic managerLouis van Gaal.
Plenty to talk about this week following the injury to Luke Shaw. Aside from that we have Wayne Rooney's fitness, and the manager's relationship with his opposite number this weekend, Ronald Koeman.
We will bring you all the news of what has been said, sung and otherwise just after 16:00 BST.
Play was suspended at 16:25 local time (15:25 BST) because of the threat of lightning. It’s been raining for the past 10 minutes and the water-table is high after the pounding the course has already taken this week.
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For Europe, Anna Nordqvist has been the star of the afternoon with five birdies. Along with fellow Swede Caroline Hedwall she has opened a four-hole lead after 10 holes against Morgan Pressel and Paula Creamer.
Charley Hull is also in fine form and she and Gwladys Nocera are two-up on Alison Lee and Angela Stanford after nine. Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson look a formidable pairing and they are two-up after eight against Melissa Reid and Carlotta Ciganda.
The bottom match is all square after eight holes. The outcome of the contest that pits Sandra Gal and Caroline Masson against Gerina Piller and Brittany Lang may decide the balance of play on this first day. The weather needs to improve first, though.
Man Utd news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Louis van Gaal's revealed Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is fit to return against Southampton on Sunday, while defender Phil Jones is back in training after suffering with mild thrombosis.
Play suspended
Solheim Cup
A torrential downpour has stopped play at the Solheim Cup.
The score it tied at 2-2 after the morning foursomes, with Europe ahead in two, down in one and level in one of the afternoon fourballs.
Stoke City news conference
Stoke City v Leicester City (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
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Mark Hughes was asked if he was feeling the pressure after a winless start. Seems an odd question for a manager who has guided Stoke City to two top 10 finishes in consecutive seasons.
Yes the Potters start has been far from ideal, but there is circumstances behind Stoke’s current bottom three position.
All the talk is about Leicester City ahead of tomorrows game, but Stoke City are more than a match for anyone. It can only be a matter of time before they finally click.
Mata picks his Man Utd all-time XI
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Manchester United winger Juan Mata has picked his all-time Reds XI (not including his current team mates) - do you agree with his selection?
Foo Qiren: Do you think retrospective actions on fouls/misbehaviour committed by players by the relevant authorities is the way forward, even if match officials have seen the incidents and deem heavier punishments unnecessary?
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I would be perfectly comfortable with the idea of retrospective punishment for incidents that have been missed by officials - and also those that have been seen and punished by officials but actually may have required greater sanctions.
While I understand that some say you shouldn't re-referee the game, I am all in favour of greater punishment being handed out to offenders if the initial punishment clearly does not suffice.
Former Bayern coach Cramer dies
Football
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Sad news from Germany, where former Bayern Munich coach Dettmar Cramer has died at the age of 90.
Cramer led the Bavarians to back-to-back European Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1976, adding the Club World Cup in 1976 with a team including the likes of Franz Beckenbauer, Sepp Maier, Uli Hoeness and Gerd Muller.
Murray puts GB ahead in Davis Cup
GB 1-0 Australia
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Andy Murray beats Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3 6-0 6-3 to give Britain a 1-0 lead, in the best-of-five Davis Cup semi-final against Australia, in Glasgow.
You might recall that we asked which three teams have played in a Rugby World Cup semi-final but never in the final.
The answer... Argentina, Scotland and Wales.
Bale has a 'little injury'
Football
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Rafael Benitez held his news conference today and was asked about Gareth Bale, who limped out of Real's 4-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk in midweek.
Benitez expects Bale to be out for two to three weeks with a calf injury.
“It is a little injury, it is not serious and our experience makes us optimistic because he recovered well last time."
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is calling on his team mates to stand up and be counted - starting tomorrow...
Simon Bradley: Which Premier League clubs do you think will be relegated this season?
Well, I did my Premier League predictions and went for Watford, Norwich City and Leicester City. Not looking too clever now is it? But I have to stand by those for good and bad.
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If you asked me if I would worry about clubs I didn't originally predict for the drop, I would put Sunderland right in that category. Still have a feeling Bournemouth will improve but they need more threat and the long-term injury to Max Gradel was a cruel blow.
Don't ask me about Newcastle... I gave up on predictions there a very long time ago.
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
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Eddie Howewas asked about Sunderland strikerJermain Defoeand defenderJohn O'Shea,who both had loan spells at the club during his time as a Bournemouth player.
"He is the best finisher of a ball I've ever seen," he said of Defoe. "We will have to keep him quiet."
And of O'Shea, he added: "I could immediately see how good John was. Playing alongside him was a great experience and something that helped me learn as well."
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle Utd v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
No panic from Mark Hughes, despiteStokebeing in the bottom three.....
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Hughes is also full of praise for Leicester and their manager Claudio Ranieri - but not the Italian's idea to buy pizza for his players...
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
And finally Steve McClaren, some news on his injury list..
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Sounds like Mark Hughes has plenty of options to call upon for their game with Leicester at the Britannia Stadium...
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (sat, 15:00 BST)
Eddie Howe on Sunderland: "They were unlucky to lose to Tottenham last week. They have a number of good players and a strong manager. They will pose a big threat.
"We are under no illusions that these games are huge for us. They could set a platform for the rest our season. We know that."
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has begun talking to the media ahead of their game with Leicester.
The Potters have taken just two points from their opening five games.
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
More from Newcastle manager Steve McClaren...
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Newcastle manager Steve McClaren has been holding his news conference and reacting to the defeat to Monday's West Ham which left his side bottom of the table.
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
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Eddie Howe has arrived and starts by talking about how his players have reacted to defeat at Norwich last weekend...
"They've come back well - the players always do," he said. "Confidence can be a fragile thing and our players have very good mental strength and character. They'll come out fighting on Saturday."
Southampton news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Saints boss Ronald Koeman has been speaking ahead of their match with Manchester United on Sunday, but also faced questions about his own future.
Southampton news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Koeman was also asked about two former Southampton players now at Manchester United - Luke Shaw and Morgan Schneiderlin...
Southampton news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says there is "no issue" between himself and Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, so he will offer him a glass of wine after Sunday's game.
Jed Shaw: What do you feel Liverpool need to do to try to make the top four? What areas and specific players need to play, and do you think Brendan Rodgers should be sacked?
Let me answer your last question first, Jed. No, I don't think Brendan Rodgers should be sacked. Liverpool are only five league games into the season and the owners FSG invested heavily in him in the summer.
Having said that (here we go), Brendan will know as well as anyone that he needs to have Liverpool looking at least like they can be top- four contenders and no-one would expect FSG to oversee a long run of poor results without acting.
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I think central defence remains a serious problem and I am unconvinced by the partnership of Martin Skrtel and Dejan Lovren - £20m was an utterly ridiculous amount of money to spend on him.
Phillipe Coutinho is the player who makes Liverpool tick and they need him on top form, while Rodgers will have to work out how to make a partnership between Christian Benteke and Daniel Sturridge when the latter is finally fit.
West Brom news conference
West Brom v Aston Villa (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Mike Taylor
BBC WM
Tony Pulis is delighted to have been able to focus on his team for a full week for the first time this season, with no distractions from transfer windows, unsettled strikers or international breaks.
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He is encouraged by the arrival of Jonny Evans, who he says has quickly fitted into the squad, but the main focus for Albion fans will surely be on the other end of the team, where they have all too rarely looked like scoring so far this season.
An intriguing derby lies ahead against an Aston Villa team with the opposite problem.
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Mike Taylor
BBC WM
Tony Pulis did accept, though, that some supporters let West Brom down at Villa Park last year.
"You have to realise and recognise that within 45,000 people there's always going to be a certain element of idiots who've gone there hell-bent to cause trouble, and that's what I was really disappointed about.
"Instead of going there to enjoy the occasion and the game, and two teams going head to head, they took it a little bit further, and it spoiled the game."
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Mike Taylor
BBC WM
Tony Pulis also reflected on the trouble at Villa Park last year when Villa fans stormed the pitch and West Brom's supporters reportedly ripped out seats and hurled them onto the pitch.
"That's what disappointed me most last year. They beat us, you have to stick your chest out and take it the way you should take it. And I think most of our supporters did, most of our supporters behaved exceptionally well."
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Mike Hughes
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside Sport
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Mamadou Sakhois very much in the reckoning to return to the Liverpool defence for Sunday's game.
"He was left out of the French squad recently but didn't sulk and has worked hard. He was brilliant last night," said manager Brendan Rodgers of the draw with Bordeaux in France.
Midfielder Joe Allen is fit to return to the squad.
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Finally, we've heard word from Tony Pulis...
The West Brom boss feels a derby game away at Villa Park is the perfect showcase for his players to perform.
"What a great occasion and a great chance for players to show how good they are" he said.
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
More from Rodgers on the return of Sturridge...
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Neil Jones from the Liverpool Echo is listening to Brendan Rodgers, who says that Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge will both be assessed ahead of Sunday's game.
The Anfield manager adds that their return will "add to the squad" and see his side go on a run of games and victories".
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Unlike Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri, Alan Pardew won't be buying any pizzas for the Crystal Palace players for keeping clean sheets, not that he has had to worry about it recently.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
John Southall
BBC Radio Five Live football reporter
It was a talkative, positive Jose Mourinho on Friday, speaking of "better faces around the training ground."
He denied there are rifts in the dressing room, joking that John Terry and Diego Costa must have used a translator to fight.
He also confirmed that Pedro could feature against Arsenal on Saturday.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
The Palace boss actually has sympathy for opponents Tottenham....
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
If you are waiting on news of the West Brom news conference... well, so are we.
We have seen pictures of Tony Pulis sitting there, ready to speak. But since then, it has been all quiet.
Anyone like to speculate what is going on? Let us know #bbcsportsday.
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' news conference has started.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Alan Pardew is hoping Palace can take advantage of Tottenham's tiredness following their Europa League game on Thursday.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Palace manager Alan Pardew has been speaking about his squad ahead of their trip to Tottenham on Sunday.
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Piers Newbery
BBC Sport in Glasgow
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Mike Hughes
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside Sport
Brendan Rodgers is due to speak at 13:30 BST after an encouraging display for a youthful Liverpool team in Bordeaux on Thursday.
But the team for Sunday's game against Norwich will bear no resemblance to that starting XI.
There's still some problem solving for the Reds' manager to do...
Wales news conference
Wales v Uruguay (Sun, 14:30 BST)
Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton are holding a news conference ahead of their World Cup opener against Uruguay on Sunday.
You can follow it live here or by clicking the 'play' button at the top of this page.
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Man City news conference
Man City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Some good news for Manchester City is Argentine full-back Pablo Zabaleta is nearing a return...
Friday Sports Panel
BBC Radio 5 live
Joining Eleanor Oldroyd are former Scotland rugby captain Al Kellock , Ireland cricketer Ed Joyce , Welsh world champion cyclist Elinor Barker and English 400m hurdler Jack Green.
Manuel Pellegrini was also asked about two players hoping for more opportunities at Manchester City, striker Wilfried Bony and defender Nicolas Otamendi...
Man City news conference
Man City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
City boss Manuel Pellegrini is pleased with the way new signings Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling have settled into his squad, and the options they give him.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Emma Jones
BBC London
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This will be Alan Pardew's view as he previews Palace's trip to Tottenham.
I've seen more than one pundit tip Palace to win at White Hart Lane, considering how both sides have started the season.
Pardew's first league game in charge of Palace back in January was a home win against Spurs, so I am planning to ask him what his memories are of that, and whether they will give him extra confidence going into this match.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Jose Mourinho was also asked whether Eden Hazard's skied penalty on Wednesday night, would have been more suited to Twickenham than Stamford Bridge.
"Maybe he an agreement with a sponsor to promote the Rugby World Cup," quipped Mourinho.
Sunderland news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Sunderland midfielderAdam Johnsonwill return to the squad for their trip to Bournemouth.
The 28-year-old, who has not played since the opening day of the season when he dislocated his shoulder at Norwich, will be joined by full-back DeAndre Yedlin, who was ineligible to face parent club Tottenham last weekend under the terms of his loan agreement.
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Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is available after recovering from a knock, but defender Adam Matthews (ankle ligaments) and frontman Duncan Watmore (illness) will miss out.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Jose Mourinho was asked at his news conference about an FA investigation into a complaint that the Chelsea boss used abusive or sexist language towards team doctor Eva Carneiro.
"No reaction," replied Mourinho.
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Man City news conference
Man City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Sergio Aguero is fit for Manchester City's game with West Ham tomorrow, but Blues manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed captain Vincent Kompany leads their list of absentees.
Matthew Wearing: Phil, are you jumping on the bandwagon that English teams cannot compete any more despite us only being one week into the Champions League?
It's not been a great first week, Matthew, and not great that the team who has looked a cut above everyone else in the Premier League - Man City - lost their first home game in the Champions League group stage.
Juventus were last season's finalists, though, so they were playing a quality side.
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I suppose it depends what you mean by compete. Let me say straight away I would be very surprised if any of the English teams won the Champions League this season. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are simply better and others can make that case as well.
With a fair wind in the draw, I could see City and Chelsea making to the last eight and then, of course, we can remind ourselves that anything can happen then, as with Liverpool in 2005 and Chelsea in 2012.
Murray on court first in Davis Cup
Tennis
Piers Newbery
BBC Sport in Glasgow
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Andy Murray and Dan Evans will carry British hopes on day one of the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia in Glasgow.
Victory in the best-of-five tie would take Britain through to a first final since 1978.
Murray plays Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first singles match at 13:00 BST which you can follow here, before Evans plays Australian number one Bernard Tomic.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Mourinho also responded to questions about Eden Hazard's form and his relationship with his captain John Terry
Manager Cox leaves Torquay
Football
Torquay United manager Paul Cox has left the National League club by mutual consent after only three months in charge.
The Gulls are currently 18th in the table after only two wins in their opening 10 games.
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Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Crisis? What crisis? Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says the media are looking for more than what is there in the club's Premier League results this season.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Jose was also asked about his past record against Arsenal, and how he will welcome former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech back at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City news conference
Manchester City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Ian Cheeseman
BBC Radio Manchester's City commentator
First Manchester City news conference since the defeat by Juventus is 15 mins away. I'll bet questions about strikers will be high on the agenda...
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho also refused to criticise individual players after their poor start in the Premier League....
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Willian is the only player definitely out of their game with Arsenal, but several other key players are doubtful.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
John Southall
BBC Radio Five Live football reporter
We await Jose Mourinho... will a victory have brightened his mood ?
James Hughes: At what point do you think Everton will get the recognition they deserve for playing well against the top four sides.
Not sure they deserved that much recognition last season, James. I thought they were very poor for the most part - a win at home to Manchester United apart - and a very dull team to watch.
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This season they seem to have rediscovered the higher tempo that made them so exciting to watch in Roberto Martinez's first season as manager. They were excellent against Chelsea and Jose Mourinho's assertion that his side had the game under control was palpable nonsense.
They've got Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal coming up in three successive games in October. If they get big results in those I'm sure there will be plenty of recognition flying around.
Zlatan's homecoming
Football
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Paris St-Germain and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pulling out all the stops for his return to his former club Malmo in the Champions League on 25 November.
Ibrahimovic has posted on Instagram to say he has "booked the main square" in the Swedish city to broadcast the game to fans.
He also promises "more surprises" on the day.
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
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West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Wales team named
Wales v Uruguay (Sun, 14:30 BST)
Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales
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That's all from us - but it promises to back another packed weekend of sport right across the BBC.
I'd recommend you go straight to live coverage of the Rugby World Cup, with the opening ceremony and all the build up to the first game between England and Fiji.
Enjoy!
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England v Fiji (20:00 BST)
Just hours away from the start of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham.
England take on Fiji in the opening game, and everyone who is anyone is getting a dose of World Cup fever....
Chapman agrees new Blues deal
Chelsea Ladies skipper Katie Chapman has agreed a new two-year contract with the Women's Super League One leaders.
The 33-year-old was also a member of England's squad at the World Cup earlier this year, playing five games as they finished third.
You need to stay in that bubble
Rugby World Cup
Former England winger Mark Cueto says Stuart Lancaster's squad need to avoid any distractions if they are to life the William Webb Ellis trophy.
“A lot of the time you’re in a bit of a bubble and you need to stay in that bubble because I think if you come out and you see everything that’s going on and you see the anticipation and excitement, it could potentially be a bigger weight on the shoulders than you want.”
"Today will be a long day, they’ll be itching to get out on that field as soon as they can and so wait until 8pm for kick off tonight," he added.
"There’s a little bit of disruption around the warm up with their usual routine, they won’t be able to go out on the pitch but they’ll be prepared for that and hopefully it won’t affect them at kick off.”
Ansari misses Lord's final
Cricket
Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari will miss Saturday's One-Day Cup final against Gloucestershire at Lord's after dislocating his thumb while fielding.
The 23-year-old suffered the injury during the Championship match against Lancashire, just hours after he was named in England's squad for the Test series against Pakistan in the UAE.
GB qualify for Rio Paralympics
Rugby Union
Great Britain's wheelchair rugby team have qualified for the Rio Paralympics by beating Germany 53-40 in the semi-finals of the European Championships.
The top two teams from the Championships qualify - the other semi is between Denmark and Sweden and is still ongoing.
Danny Care wishes Ben Youngs well
Rugby World Cup
Danny Carehas sent a message of support to his fellow scrum-halfBen Youngs, who will line up for England against Fiji tonight.
Hamilton fourth in Singapore GP practice
Fomula 1
Lewis Hamilton was only fourth fastest in second practice at the Singapore Grand Prix as Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat set the pace.
Both Mercedes, so dominant in 2015, had a low-key session, as Hamilton's team-mate Nico Rosberg was seventh.
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was second fastest ahead of Kvyat's team-mate Daniel Ricciardo as the top three drivers were covered by only 0.114secs.
Hamilton was 0.337secs off the pace, ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
Yorkshire tour extension rejected
Road Cycling
Matt Slater
BBC Sport
British Cycling has rejected an application to extend the Tour de Yorkshire to a fourth day next year.
The decision, taken by the governing body's board on Monday, comes only days after Prime Minister David Cameron backed plans for an extra day.
"We've nothing but the highest regard for British Cycling," said Sir Gary Verity, the chief executive of co-organisers Welcome to Yorkshire.
"But we are disappointed by the decision not to support our plans."
Ones to watch
Rugby World Cup
BBC Sport picks a dozen players to watch out for at the Rugby World Cup, which starts on 18 September.
The tournament starts tonight with hosts England facing Fiji.
There will be live commentaries on BBC Radio 5 live and sports extra plus live text commentary on every match on the BBC Sport website.
For the latest rugby union news, follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.
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Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Bamba A Kanyi: What's the differences from when English clubs were dominant?
I think the tide was already starting to turn in the late 2000s, Bamba. Remember what a mess Barcelona made of Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final and again two years later?
I think there has been a decline in the quality of the English sides and just look at the players at Real Madrid, with Cristiano Ronaldo, who they took from Manchester United, and of course football's greatest forward line at Barcelona with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
They have improved while the English teams are not as good. Fairly simple, actually.
Evans two sets down
Davis Cup Tennis
Dan Evans loses a second set tie-break to Bernard Tomic in the second rubber of Great Britiain's Davis Cup semi-final with Australia.
There's live coverage of the match right here.
You can also watch the highlights of Andy Murray's win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first rubber.
Valcke tried to secure 'ludicrous' Fifa pay-off
Football
Jerome Valcketried to secure a pay-off of several million pounds fromFifa, just a week before he was suspended.
Fifa's secretary general, was suspended by the world governing body on Thursday, pending an investigation into allegations he was implicated in a World Cup tickets scheme. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Valcke's contract had three years to run and it is understood he wanted to be paid out in full for the remainder of the deal A senior Fifa official described Valcke's demands as ludicrous.
England players worst habits?
Rugby Union
They are club and country team-mates as well as flatmates - but how well do Bath and England pair Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson know each other?
Ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji, BBC Points West get the pair to battle it out in a special edition of 'Team-mates'.
Watch it here.
Evans battles back
Davis Cup Tennis
Bernard Tomic of Australia is serving to stay in the second set 5-6 down against Dan Evans .
The Brit battled back from losing the first set and being a break down in the second - you can follow that match live right here.
Murray available for doubles
Davis Cup Tennis
Andy Murray has been speaking to the media, while craning his neck to try and keep track of Dan Evans' progress on the big screen, and confirmed that he is up for doubles selection.
While pointing out it is Leon Smith's decision and not his, Murray says: "I think everyone in the team wants to play, wants to try and help."
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Football
Dominic Clarke: Will the Arsenal board ever sack Arsene Wenger and bring in a manager that will get good players?
I do not believe the Arsenal board will sack Arsene Wenger - I think he will only leave Arsenal at a time of his choosing. I am not saying this is right, although I should stress I'm not advocating his sacking either, but you've asked me what I think and that is what I think.
I am a huge Wenger admirer but, on your second point, I believe he has made a very big error by not signing a quality defensive midfield player and, even more importantly, a striker in the transfer window. Time will tell just how big.
Pucker up
Baseball
You don't catch many former US presidents doing this.
Buit Jimmy Carter, 90, and his wife wife Rosalynn were caught on the 'Kiss Cam' at a baseball match in Atlanta.
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Louis van Gaal has been explaining the challenge Manchester United face coping without left-back Luke Shaw for the next few months after his double leg break.
“Memphis and Shaw were a very good combination, and now you have to build up a new combination. You have to start again and that is difficult.
"It’s also difficult for the player who has to replace him. But we have in Blind, Rojo and in Ashley Young, good replacements.”
Play to resume at 5.30pm
Solheim Cup
After heavy rain stopped play between Europe and the USA earlier, the fourballs in the Solheim Cup will resume at 5.30pm.
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Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Stuart Massie: Do you agree Louis van Gaal peaked in 1994?
Well, seeing as he won the Champions League with Ajax in 1995, probably not.
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Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Nick Seddon: With Luke Shaw looking a serious doubt for the Euros, do you think it's a duel between Kieran Gibbs and Leighton Baines for England's left-back role, or do you think someone else like Joe Gomez could stake a claim?
Gomez has looked excellent for Liverpool but he has shown - perfectly understandable - signs of inexperience.
Left-back is not his natural position and it would be asking an awful lot to suggest he is an international defender just yet. I'm convinced he will be an England star of the future - though maybe not at left-back.
What is beyond dispute was that Luke Shaw's injury was a serious blow for himself, Manchester United and England. I felt the left-back position had become his to lose.
Now, I suspect it will be between Gibbs and Baines, although Baines is out for a long while as well after ankle surgery.
Evans v Tomic - live
Davis Cup
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
It is never dull when Louis van Gaal is around.
He looked genuinely concerned as he explained more about the injury to Luke Shaw, admitting it was a "big loss". But he became more spiky when questioned about Marcos Rojo and whether the Argentine was back in the good books having missed much of United's pre-season tour because he forgot his passport.
Always interesting, always colourful, usually unpredictable. Rather like his team.
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
Van Gaal was very spiky on Ronald Koeman, would not say whether he would join the Southampton manager for a post-match glass of wine. They fell out some years back.
Manchester Utd news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
Louis van Gaal has been amazed byLuke Shaw'spositive attitude after his double leg break.
The United youngster could fly back to Manchester as early as tomorrow, but the Dutchman admits he is facing a long road back.
"I called him last evening," Van Gaal said." He sounds very strong. Amazing for me. Big surprise. A good thing."
"Maybe he shall come back tomorrow. Then a long period of rehabilitaiton. Still a long way to go. I am always saying that it is not physical but also mental."
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
Wayne Rooney has overcome his injury problems and is fit to start as Manchester United prepare to travel to Southampton this week.
When asked if Rooney was ready to return, United manager Louis van Gaal said: "Yes. It was a minor injury you don't want to take any risks. Now he has had his treatment. I think he can start."
Moreno adamant he got the ball
Football
Hector Moreno has once again apologised for injuring Luke Shaw but claimed, “I got the ball”.
The PSV defender broke Shaw’s leg in the first half of Manchester United’s 2-1 Champions League defeat in Eindhoven on Tuesday.
Shaw underwent an operation and faces months on the sidelines, but an otherwise incredibly apologetic Moreno still insists that his tackle was fair.
“No, no, I got the ball,” he told Dutch newspaper Eindhoven Dagblad. “I looked back to see where the ball went and it was above the goal."
Manchester United news conference
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Ben Smith
BBC Sport
Not long now until we hear from Manchester United's enigmatic managerLouis van Gaal.
Plenty to talk about this week following the injury to Luke Shaw. Aside from that we have Wayne Rooney's fitness, and the manager's relationship with his opposite number this weekend, Ronald Koeman.
We will bring you all the news of what has been said, sung and otherwise just after 16:00 BST.
Play suspended
Solheim Cup
Iain Carter
BBC Sport in Heidelberg
Play was suspended at 16:25 local time (15:25 BST) because of the threat of lightning. It’s been raining for the past 10 minutes and the water-table is high after the pounding the course has already taken this week.
For Europe, Anna Nordqvist has been the star of the afternoon with five birdies. Along with fellow Swede Caroline Hedwall she has opened a four-hole lead after 10 holes against Morgan Pressel and Paula Creamer.
Charley Hull is also in fine form and she and Gwladys Nocera are two-up on Alison Lee and Angela Stanford after nine. Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson look a formidable pairing and they are two-up after eight against Melissa Reid and Carlotta Ciganda.
The bottom match is all square after eight holes. The outcome of the contest that pits Sandra Gal and Caroline Masson against Gerina Piller and Brittany Lang may decide the balance of play on this first day. The weather needs to improve first, though.
Man Utd news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Louis van Gaal's revealed Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is fit to return against Southampton on Sunday, while defender Phil Jones is back in training after suffering with mild thrombosis.
Play suspended
Solheim Cup
A torrential downpour has stopped play at the Solheim Cup.
The score it tied at 2-2 after the morning foursomes, with Europe ahead in two, down in one and level in one of the afternoon fourballs.
Stoke City news conference
Stoke City v Leicester City (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Matt Sandoz
Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke
Mark Hughes was asked if he was feeling the pressure after a winless start. Seems an odd question for a manager who has guided Stoke City to two top 10 finishes in consecutive seasons.
Yes the Potters start has been far from ideal, but there is circumstances behind Stoke’s current bottom three position.
All the talk is about Leicester City ahead of tomorrows game, but Stoke City are more than a match for anyone. It can only be a matter of time before they finally click.
Mata picks his Man Utd all-time XI
Southampton v Manchester Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Manchester United winger Juan Mata has picked his all-time Reds XI (not including his current team mates) - do you agree with his selection?
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Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Foo Qiren: Do you think retrospective actions on fouls/misbehaviour committed by players by the relevant authorities is the way forward, even if match officials have seen the incidents and deem heavier punishments unnecessary?
I would be perfectly comfortable with the idea of retrospective punishment for incidents that have been missed by officials - and also those that have been seen and punished by officials but actually may have required greater sanctions.
While I understand that some say you shouldn't re-referee the game, I am all in favour of greater punishment being handed out to offenders if the initial punishment clearly does not suffice.
Former Bayern coach Cramer dies
Football
Sad news from Germany, where former Bayern Munich coach Dettmar Cramer has died at the age of 90.
Cramer led the Bavarians to back-to-back European Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1976, adding the Club World Cup in 1976 with a team including the likes of Franz Beckenbauer, Sepp Maier, Uli Hoeness and Gerd Muller.
Murray puts GB ahead in Davis Cup
GB 1-0 Australia
Andy Murray beats Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3 6-0 6-3 to give Britain a 1-0 lead, in the best-of-five Davis Cup semi-final against Australia, in Glasgow.
Zico on Neymar
Football
World Cup milestone
Football
Question time
Rugby union
A Question of Sport Teaser
You might recall that we asked which three teams have played in a Rugby World Cup semi-final but never in the final.
The answer... Argentina, Scotland and Wales.
Bale has a 'little injury'
Football
Rafael Benitez held his news conference today and was asked about Gareth Bale, who limped out of Real's 4-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk in midweek.
Benitez expects Bale to be out for two to three weeks with a calf injury.
“It is a little injury, it is not serious and our experience makes us optimistic because he recovered well last time."
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is calling on his team mates to stand up and be counted - starting tomorrow...
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Bad news for Newcastle in defence
Ask Phil...
Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Simon Bradley: Which Premier League clubs do you think will be relegated this season?
Well, I did my Premier League predictions and went for Watford, Norwich City and Leicester City. Not looking too clever now is it? But I have to stand by those for good and bad.
If you asked me if I would worry about clubs I didn't originally predict for the drop, I would put Sunderland right in that category. Still have a feeling Bournemouth will improve but they need more threat and the long-term injury to Max Gradel was a cruel blow.
Don't ask me about Newcastle... I gave up on predictions there a very long time ago.
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Eddie Howewas asked about Sunderland strikerJermain Defoeand defenderJohn O'Shea,who both had loan spells at the club during his time as a Bournemouth player.
"He is the best finisher of a ball I've ever seen," he said of Defoe. "We will have to keep him quiet."
And of O'Shea, he added: "I could immediately see how good John was. Playing alongside him was a great experience and something that helped me learn as well."
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle Utd v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
No panic from Mark Hughes, despiteStokebeing in the bottom three.....
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Hughes is also full of praise for Leicester and their manager Claudio Ranieri - but not the Italian's idea to buy pizza for his players...
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
And finally Steve McClaren, some news on his injury list..
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Sounds like Mark Hughes has plenty of options to call upon for their game with Leicester at the Britannia Stadium...
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (sat, 15:00 BST)
Eddie Howe on Sunderland: "They were unlucky to lose to Tottenham last week. They have a number of good players and a strong manager. They will pose a big threat.
"We are under no illusions that these games are huge for us. They could set a platform for the rest our season. We know that."
Stoke news conference
Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has begun talking to the media ahead of their game with Leicester.
The Potters have taken just two points from their opening five games.
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
More from Newcastle manager Steve McClaren...
Newcastle news conference
Newcastle v Watford (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Newcastle manager Steve McClaren has been holding his news conference and reacting to the defeat to Monday's West Ham which left his side bottom of the table.
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Eddie Howe has arrived and starts by talking about how his players have reacted to defeat at Norwich last weekend...
"They've come back well - the players always do," he said. "Confidence can be a fragile thing and our players have very good mental strength and character. They'll come out fighting on Saturday."
Southampton news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Saints boss Ronald Koeman has been speaking ahead of their match with Manchester United on Sunday, but also faced questions about his own future.
Southampton news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Koeman was also asked about two former Southampton players now at Manchester United - Luke Shaw and Morgan Schneiderlin...
Southampton news conference
Southampton v Man Utd (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says there is "no issue" between himself and Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, so he will offer him a glass of wine after Sunday's game.
GB v Australia
Davis Cup
Ask Phil...
Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Jed Shaw: What do you feel Liverpool need to do to try to make the top four? What areas and specific players need to play, and do you think Brendan Rodgers should be sacked?
Let me answer your last question first, Jed. No, I don't think Brendan Rodgers should be sacked. Liverpool are only five league games into the season and the owners FSG invested heavily in him in the summer.
Having said that (here we go), Brendan will know as well as anyone that he needs to have Liverpool looking at least like they can be top- four contenders and no-one would expect FSG to oversee a long run of poor results without acting.
I think central defence remains a serious problem and I am unconvinced by the partnership of Martin Skrtel and Dejan Lovren - £20m was an utterly ridiculous amount of money to spend on him.
Phillipe Coutinho is the player who makes Liverpool tick and they need him on top form, while Rodgers will have to work out how to make a partnership between Christian Benteke and Daniel Sturridge when the latter is finally fit.
West Brom news conference
West Brom v Aston Villa (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Mike Taylor
BBC WM
Tony Pulis is delighted to have been able to focus on his team for a full week for the first time this season, with no distractions from transfer windows, unsettled strikers or international breaks.
He is encouraged by the arrival of Jonny Evans, who he says has quickly fitted into the squad, but the main focus for Albion fans will surely be on the other end of the team, where they have all too rarely looked like scoring so far this season.
An intriguing derby lies ahead against an Aston Villa team with the opposite problem.
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Mike Taylor
BBC WM
Tony Pulis did accept, though, that some supporters let West Brom down at Villa Park last year.
"You have to realise and recognise that within 45,000 people there's always going to be a certain element of idiots who've gone there hell-bent to cause trouble, and that's what I was really disappointed about.
"Instead of going there to enjoy the occasion and the game, and two teams going head to head, they took it a little bit further, and it spoiled the game."
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Mike Taylor
BBC WM
Tony Pulis also reflected on the trouble at Villa Park last year when Villa fans stormed the pitch and West Brom's supporters reportedly ripped out seats and hurled them onto the pitch.
"That's what disappointed me most last year. They beat us, you have to stick your chest out and take it the way you should take it. And I think most of our supporters did, most of our supporters behaved exceptionally well."
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Mike Hughes
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside Sport
Mamadou Sakhois very much in the reckoning to return to the Liverpool defence for Sunday's game.
"He was left out of the French squad recently but didn't sulk and has worked hard. He was brilliant last night," said manager Brendan Rodgers of the draw with Bordeaux in France.
Midfielder Joe Allen is fit to return to the squad.
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Finally, we've heard word from Tony Pulis...
The West Brom boss feels a derby game away at Villa Park is the perfect showcase for his players to perform.
"What a great occasion and a great chance for players to show how good they are" he said.
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
More from Rodgers on the return of Sturridge...
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Neil Jones from the Liverpool Echo is listening to Brendan Rodgers, who says that Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge will both be assessed ahead of Sunday's game.
The Anfield manager adds that their return will "add to the squad" and see his side go on a run of games and victories".
Bournemouth news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Unlike Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri, Alan Pardew won't be buying any pizzas for the Crystal Palace players for keeping clean sheets, not that he has had to worry about it recently.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
John Southall
BBC Radio Five Live football reporter
It was a talkative, positive Jose Mourinho on Friday, speaking of "better faces around the training ground."
He denied there are rifts in the dressing room, joking that John Terry and Diego Costa must have used a translator to fight.
He also confirmed that Pedro could feature against Arsenal on Saturday.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
The Palace boss actually has sympathy for opponents Tottenham....
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
If you are waiting on news of the West Brom news conference... well, so are we.
We have seen pictures of Tony Pulis sitting there, ready to speak. But since then, it has been all quiet.
Anyone like to speculate what is going on? Let us know #bbcsportsday.
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' news conference has started.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Alan Pardew is hoping Palace can take advantage of Tottenham's tiredness following their Europa League game on Thursday.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Palace manager Alan Pardew has been speaking about his squad ahead of their trip to Tottenham on Sunday.
Davis Cup
Piers Newbery
BBC Sport in Glasgow
Liverpool news conference
Liverpool v Norwich (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Mike Hughes
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside Sport
Brendan Rodgers is due to speak at 13:30 BST after an encouraging display for a youthful Liverpool team in Bordeaux on Thursday.
But the team for Sunday's game against Norwich will bear no resemblance to that starting XI.
There's still some problem solving for the Reds' manager to do...
Wales news conference
Wales v Uruguay (Sun, 14:30 BST)
Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton are holding a news conference ahead of their World Cup opener against Uruguay on Sunday.
You can follow it live here or by clicking the 'play' button at the top of this page.
Man City news conference
Man City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Some good news for Manchester City is Argentine full-back Pablo Zabaleta is nearing a return...
Friday Sports Panel
BBC Radio 5 live
Joining Eleanor Oldroyd are former Scotland rugby captain Al Kellock , Ireland cricketer Ed Joyce , Welsh world champion cyclist Elinor Barker and English 400m hurdler Jack Green.
Listen live here
Man City news conference
Man City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Manuel Pellegrini was also asked about two players hoping for more opportunities at Manchester City, striker Wilfried Bony and defender Nicolas Otamendi...
Man City news conference
Man City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
City boss Manuel Pellegrini is pleased with the way new signings Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling have settled into his squad, and the options they give him.
Crystal Palace news conference
Tottenham v Crystal Palace (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Emma Jones
BBC London
This will be Alan Pardew's view as he previews Palace's trip to Tottenham.
I've seen more than one pundit tip Palace to win at White Hart Lane, considering how both sides have started the season.
Pardew's first league game in charge of Palace back in January was a home win against Spurs, so I am planning to ask him what his memories are of that, and whether they will give him extra confidence going into this match.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Jose Mourinho was also asked whether Eden Hazard's skied penalty on Wednesday night, would have been more suited to Twickenham than Stamford Bridge.
"Maybe he an agreement with a sponsor to promote the Rugby World Cup," quipped Mourinho.
Sunderland news conference
Bournemouth v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Sunderland midfielderAdam Johnsonwill return to the squad for their trip to Bournemouth.
The 28-year-old, who has not played since the opening day of the season when he dislocated his shoulder at Norwich, will be joined by full-back DeAndre Yedlin, who was ineligible to face parent club Tottenham last weekend under the terms of his loan agreement.
Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is available after recovering from a knock, but defender Adam Matthews (ankle ligaments) and frontman Duncan Watmore (illness) will miss out.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Jose Mourinho was asked at his news conference about an FA investigation into a complaint that the Chelsea boss used abusive or sexist language towards team doctor Eva Carneiro.
"No reaction," replied Mourinho.
Man City news conference
Man City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Sergio Aguero is fit for Manchester City's game with West Ham tomorrow, but Blues manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed captain Vincent Kompany leads their list of absentees.
Ask Phil...
Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Matthew Wearing: Phil, are you jumping on the bandwagon that English teams cannot compete any more despite us only being one week into the Champions League?
It's not been a great first week, Matthew, and not great that the team who has looked a cut above everyone else in the Premier League - Man City - lost their first home game in the Champions League group stage.
Juventus were last season's finalists, though, so they were playing a quality side.
I suppose it depends what you mean by compete. Let me say straight away I would be very surprised if any of the English teams won the Champions League this season. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are simply better and others can make that case as well.
With a fair wind in the draw, I could see City and Chelsea making to the last eight and then, of course, we can remind ourselves that anything can happen then, as with Liverpool in 2005 and Chelsea in 2012.
Murray on court first in Davis Cup
Tennis
Piers Newbery
BBC Sport in Glasgow
Andy Murray and Dan Evans will carry British hopes on day one of the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia in Glasgow.
Victory in the best-of-five tie would take Britain through to a first final since 1978.
Murray plays Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first singles match at 13:00 BST which you can follow here, before Evans plays Australian number one Bernard Tomic.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Mourinho also responded to questions about Eden Hazard's form and his relationship with his captain John Terry
Manager Cox leaves Torquay
Football
Torquay United manager Paul Cox has left the National League club by mutual consent after only three months in charge.
The Gulls are currently 18th in the table after only two wins in their opening 10 games.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Crisis? What crisis? Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says the media are looking for more than what is there in the club's Premier League results this season.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Jose was also asked about his past record against Arsenal, and how he will welcome former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech back at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City news conference
Manchester City v West Ham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Ian Cheeseman
BBC Radio Manchester's City commentator
First Manchester City news conference since the defeat by Juventus is 15 mins away. I'll bet questions about strikers will be high on the agenda...
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho also refused to criticise individual players after their poor start in the Premier League....
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Willian is the only player definitely out of their game with Arsenal, but several other key players are doubtful.
Chelsea news conference
Chelsea v Arsenal (Sat, 12:45 BST)
John Southall
BBC Radio Five Live football reporter
We await Jose Mourinho... will a victory have brightened his mood ?
Ask Phil..
Football
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
James Hughes: At what point do you think Everton will get the recognition they deserve for playing well against the top four sides.
Not sure they deserved that much recognition last season, James. I thought they were very poor for the most part - a win at home to Manchester United apart - and a very dull team to watch.
This season they seem to have rediscovered the higher tempo that made them so exciting to watch in Roberto Martinez's first season as manager. They were excellent against Chelsea and Jose Mourinho's assertion that his side had the game under control was palpable nonsense.
They've got Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal coming up in three successive games in October. If they get big results in those I'm sure there will be plenty of recognition flying around.
Zlatan's homecoming
Football
Paris St-Germain and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pulling out all the stops for his return to his former club Malmo in the Champions League on 25 November.
Ibrahimovic has posted on Instagram to say he has "booked the main square" in the Swedish city to broadcast the game to fans.
He also promises "more surprises" on the day.
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
West Brom news conference
Aston Villa v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Wales team named
Wales v Uruguay (Sun, 14:30 BST)
Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales
BreakingWales team named
Wales v Uruguay (Sun, 14:30 BST)
What's it like to bat at the Oval?
Cricket
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum wore a camera on his helmet for a charity match at Surrey's Oval on Thursday night, as he batted with Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene.
Watch the video here.