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St Johnstone assistant manager Callum Davidson would like a first leg lead from their Europa League first leg with Spartak Trnava of Slovakia.

"They [Spartak] will probably be a little bit more direct and will keep their shape," he says. "A win in the first leg is not imperative but it would be nice."
Football

Posted at13:56

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes says his team are confident they can produce a positive result in the Europa League against Real Sociedad in San Sebastian on Thursday.

The Dons trained in the Anoeta stadium with only Clark Robertson missing.

"We want to do as best we can," McInnes says. "We feel we as a team are in a good place just now and take the confidence from the start we have had to our season."
Formula 1

Posted at13:51

Daniel Ricciardo will not rule himself out of the chance to win this season's Formula 1world title until it is mathematically impossible.

The Mercedes duo of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton occupy first and second in the drivers' championship respectively, with Red Bull's Ricciardo third, 71 points off the top.

"Realistically we're still a long way off," he says. "But Seb (team-mate Vettel) is right in saying until it's mathematically over it isn't."
Arsenal's deadly duo?

Posted at13:42

S.A.S (Suarez and Sturridge) may be no more but what about W.A.S?

Arsenal's Theo Walcott posted a picture of himself alongside new signing Alexis Sanchez on Twitter, along with the message "Watch out Premier League. Me and Alexis Sanchez will be a deadly force!! #afc #COYG #SpeedMatters."
Football

Posted at13:37

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew remains interested in France striker Loic Remy, after a move to Liverpool from Queens Park Rangers collapsed.

Remy, 27, scored 14 goals on loan with the Magpies last term, prompting a bid from Liverpool this summer. However, the transfer fell through, leaving the ex-Marseille forward to return to QPR for pre-season.

"It's a straightforward deal if Loic and QPR decide to do business with us," Pardew tells BBC Newcastle.
Football

Posted at13:31

West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison is remanded in custody at Manchester Magistrates' Court until 7 August after being charged with two counts of common assault against two women.
"Rooney is logical England captain"

Posted at13:29

Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton tells BBC Radio Suffolk that Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is the 'logical' choice to be the national team captain.

The skipper's position is vacant after Steven Gerrard retired from England duty earlier this month, and Shilton says: "Wayne Rooney the most experienced player. I think he had a decent World Cup. I think he's probably a logical choice. He's still got a couple of good years in him.

"You only come together 10 or so times a year. It's more of a figurehead-type role. It has to be somebody who can lead on the pitch."
Tennis

Posted at13:23

Rafael Nadal posts a photo on Facebook showing the cast he has on his injured right wrist.

The world number two has to wear the cast for up to three weeks, putting his US Open participation in doubt.

The tournament starts on 25 August.
Football

Posted at13:16

Teams in the three divisions of the Football Conference will be allowed to play their matches on artificial pitches from the 2015-16 season. A statement on Thursday confirmed the proposal had provisionally been approved.
Football

Posted at13:10

Ugly scenes marred Wednesday's Milk Cup Elite match between Northern Ireland andMexico U20s in Coleraine as brawls saw four players sent off.

The trouble occurred in the second half of the match which Northern Ireland won 2-1.

One of the Mexicans aimed a kick at the head of a Northern Ireland player lying on the ground during the disturbances. Mexicans Raul Monala Gudino, Carlos Arreola and Kevin Gutierrez were sent off with Northern Ireland's Robbie McDaid also dismissed.
A Schurrle thing?

Posted at13:03

Atletico Madrid are set to sign Andre Schurrle from Chelsea in a move that would see defender Miranda heading to Stamford Bridge, reports Spanish daily Marca.

Forward Schurrle, who was a member of Germany's World Cup-winning squad, has had a bit-part role under Blues boss Jose Mourinho after moving to Stamford Bridge last summer.

According to Marca, Atletico remain on the hunt for attacking reinforcements after seeing Diego Costa, David Villa and Adrian leave.
England beat India in third Test

Posted at12:53

England win the third Test at the Rose Bowl, beating India by 266 runs to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Alastair Cook walks round his team, shaking them firmly by the hand - reserving a particular warm embrace for his senior players. Back slaps all round. It is England's first Test match win since last August, and at the 11th attempt.

Follow all the reaction via Test Match Special in our separate live text commentary here.
Football

Posted at12:49

Manchester United forward Wilfried Zaha on Twitter: "Good day at the White House with the lads."
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Cavani happy at PSG

Posted at12:40

Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani says he is happy at the club despite reports suggesting he had asked to leave this summer.

The 27-year-old Uruguayan has been linked with a number of clubs, including Manchester United, but says he has no plans to leave France.

"I am sure to stay, why would I not?" he told L'Equipe while with PSG in Beijing on Thursday. "I'm well in Paris. I have a contract to honour. I'm calm, I'd rather be here. I feel good here. However, I know it does not depend solely on the player but also on the club."
Done deal

Posted at12:32

Scunthorpe United sign defender Miguel Llera on a 12-month deal, with the option of a further year.

The 34-year-old Spaniard was available on a free transfer after being released by Sheffield Wednesday in May and has recently been on trial with the Iron.

He began his career in England with MK Dons in 2008 before spells with Charlton, Blackpool and Brentford.
Pardew picks up another win

Friendlies round-up

Posted at12:28

Ayoze Perez scored the only goal as Newcastle United edged out Sheffield Wednesday in a pre-season friendly at Hillsborough.

Perez, 20, who signed from Tenerife last month, capped a flowing counter-attack by the visitors in Wednesday's game with a finish beyond Chris Kirkland after 66 minutes.

The victory was the third in eight days for Alan Pardew's side.
Cricket

Posted at12:26

England are closing in on victory in the third Test against India which will square the series.

India have lost four wickets this morning and are 152-8, chasing a target of 445.

Follow the action via live text and Test Match Special commentary here.
Horse Racing

Posted at12:20

The Queen's horse Estimate will run at the Glorious Goodwood meeting later on Thursday despite recently testing positive for morphine.

The five-year-old mare, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, is the favourite for the Goodwood Cup at 15:10 BST.

She faces competition from last year's winner Brown Panther, co-owned by former England footballer Michael Owen.

Estimate was one of seven horses to test positive, with the result blamed on feed contaminated by poppy seeds.
Back boost for Neymar

Posted at12:15

Brazil striker Neymar arrived in Japan earlier today to promote mattresses, as you do, but he has also provided an update on his back injury, saying it is "almost 100%".

Neymar suffered the injury during this summer's World Cup, but is confident he will back training with his club Barcelona soon.

"It's all good - my back is improving," he says. "I'm looking forward to joining my Barcelona team-mates and helping them win the title."