Carson out of England qualifier
Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.
Beckham eyes 11 September return
Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.
Queiroz gets six-month suspension
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
McCulloch & Naismith in for Scots
Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith are among six Rangers players in the Scotland team to face Lithuania on Friday.
Curbishley linked with Villa job
Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.
Toshack queries Euro ref choice
John Toshack questions the appointment of referee Anastassios Kakos in Wales' Euro 2012 opener in Montenegro.
Wales hopeful on Morgan fitness
Wales boss John Toshack hopes defender Craig Morgan will shrug off a foot injury to be available for Friday's Euro 2012 qualifying opener in Montenegro.
Craigan set to captain N Ireland
Stephen Craigan is set to captain Northern Ireland in the Euro 2012 qualifying opener against Slovenia in Maribor.
Keane and Dunne likely to be fit
Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne are expected to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.
Trapattoni backs Keane to deliver
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has backed Robbie Keane to deliver in Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.
Healy desperate to show his worth
Northern Ireland striker David Healy is determined to prove his doubters wrong if he plays in the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Slovenia and Italy.
PSV turned down Bebe 'for free'
The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.
Aberdeen chase Udinese defender
Aberdeen expect to sign Udinese defender Nikola Vujadinovic on loan should he receive a work permit.
Footballer threw punches in club
A West Bromwich Albion footballer is given a suspended sentence for throwing punches in a nightclub.
Cricket scandal hits Croydon team
The future of non-league side Croydon Athletic is in doubt due to the club's alleged link to the Pakistan cricket betting scandal.
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