1425: FOOTBALL - The Football League announce that all league games in the London will go ahead as scheduled this weekend.
1343: BADMINTON - From BBC Sport's Nick Hope at Wembley: Great Britain's Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Badminton World Championships at Wembley Arena. They claimed their second major scalp in as many days, following up a defeat of the eighth seeds from Thailand yesterday, with a three-set (21-17, 15-21, 16-21) victory over Japan's number 15 seeds Shintaro Ikeda and Reiko Shiota. 1339: FOOTBALL - Prime minister David Cameron has said that other Premier League matches in London this weekend could kick-off earlier than scheduled after Tottenham's game against Everton was postponed earlier today. 1333: FOOTBALL: - Liverpool have agreed a fee with Newcastle United for the transfer of Jose Enrique. Liverpool have now been given permission to discuss personal terms with the player. 1232: RUGBY UNION: - Head coach Warren Gatland has selected Gavin Henson at inside centre and James Hook at full-back in Wales' team to face England at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. 1220: BADMINTON: - BBC Olympic Sports reporter Nick Hope on Twitter: Despite a mini fight-back GB go down 21-17 in 1st set to Japanese no.16 seeds Shintaro Ikeda & Reiko Shiota. Brits showed promise mind! Imogen Bankier & Chris Adcock were 11-7 up, Japan battled level. Now 14-13 to GB at Wembley Arena - tense at the Badminton Worlds.1134 CRICKET: - The second day of the third Test between England and India is underway. There is live ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio 4 Long Wave and the BBC Sport website and live text commentary on the website.
1134: FOOTBALL -Chelsea captain John Terry who was due to captain England in Wednesday's friendly against Holland until it too was called off, shared Dawson's sentiments. "It was unfortunate for us, a lot of kids would have been at thegame, but like Michael says, the safety is the most important thing."1127: FOOTBALL -Spurs defender Michael Dawson admitted his disappointment at his delayed start to the season, but understood the reasons for the postponement. "Of course is it is (disappointing)," he said. "We've worked for six weeks trying to get fit and now the first week's not going to be happening for us. "But safety is the main thing, and the police wouldn't have called it off lightly."
1113: FOOTBALL - Chief executive of the Premier League Richard Scudamore: "The very latest situation is that Tottenham and Everton has gone.The police have done a fantastic job, but it's been a crime scene all week and the council have not had enough time to do what they need. "The other nine fixtures are looking positive, subject to any more trouble."At 6pm tonight we will have a very clear picture. The Tottenham game is a real shame but we support the police in what they are doing. "They want these games to go on as much as we do."".
1106: FOOTBALL - Saturday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Everton at White Hart Lane on has been posponed. Chief executive of the Premier League Richard Scudamore has said.
1047 CRICKET: - The second day of the third Test between England and India will now start at 1130 BST due to rain. There is live ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio 4 Long Wave and the BBC Sport website and live text commentary on the website.
1027: FOOTBALL - UEFA have thrown Greek side Volos out of the Europa League because of their involvement in a match-fixing scandal.Volos was scheduled to face Paris Saint-Germain in a playoff tie on Aug 18 and 25.1019: FOOTBALL - Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier clash between Telford and Luton has been postponed after a request by West Mercia Police.
1012: FOOTBALL - Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed talks are ongoing aimed at bringing Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips to the Reebok Stadium."Shaun is a tremendous player," "He is someone I would love to bring to the club. Whether it is possible, only time will tell. said Coyle.
1004: FOOTBALL - BBC Sport's Dan Roan reports Samir Nasri is close to leaving Arsenal - for Manchester City. The 2 clubs are close to agreeing a fee between 22m and 24m.
0954: RUGBY LEAGUE - Castleford forward Stuart Jones has signed a new one-year contract with the club. The 29-year-old, who can play in the back row or at loose forward, joined the Tigers from Huddersfield in 2009 and has gone on to make 73 appearances for the club.
0934: FOOTBALL - Birmingham owner Carson Yeung has been refused permission to travel to the United Kingdom by a magistrate in Hong Kong.Yeung, who is facing charges of money laundering, was forced to surrender his travel documents as part of the conditions of the bail that was granted at the end of June.0923: RUGBY LEAGUE - Dan Sarginson has signed a new, extended two-year deal with Harlequins.The 18-year-old, scored two tries on his debut against Salford last month. "Dan Sarginson's one of the most exciting players London has produced," coach Rob Powell said.
0919: RACING - This afternoon's meeting at Beverley goes ahead as scheduled following a second inspection this morning.
0914: RUGBY LEAGUE - Widnes will return to the Super League next season with their Stobart Stadium sporting an 'i-pitch' - the latest generation of artificial grass. The pitch will be installed in time for the start of pre-season training in December.The Vikings are the first rugby league club to trial the surface.0904: FOOTBALL - Aston Villa boss Alex McLeishinsists veteran striker Emile Heskey still has a major role to play at Aston Villa and that it would be "crazy" not to make use of his vast experience. McLeish said:"There is no guarantee that Emile will play every week - but he has certainly impressed me."
0859: RUGBY UNION - Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Samoan international centre Johnny Leota. The 27-year-old, who has played Super Rugby with the Otago Highlanders inNew Zealand, made his Test debut during the recent Pacific Nations Cup.
0841: RUGBY UNION - Loose forward Scott Higginbotham will make his first test start for Australia, after being named as number eight for their Tri-Nations clash against World Cup champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday.0813: RUGBY LEAGUE - Bradford back Shaun Ainscough has agreed a one-year extension to his contract with the option for a further year.The 21-year-old has made just nine appearances in an injury-hit first season since joining from Wigan Warriors.
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