Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has revealed that Scott McTominay is part of a five-player leadership group. He says the squad's experienced leaders helped persuade him to take the job.
Partick Thistle have dropped to ninth in the SWPL after a three-point deduction over payments to amateur players. The club accepted the verdict and said it had corrected the internal process failure behind the breaches.
Southampton Solent University lecturer Peter Auf der Heyde is seeking the five association nominations needed to challenge Gianni Infantino. He says he would initially accept a salary of $1 a year if elected.
Sophie Ecclestone hit an unbeaten nine from three balls as Adelaide Strikers reached 139-6 to beat Hobart Hurricanes. Nicola Carey's unbeaten 66 had anchored the hosts' innings at Ninja Stadium.
Scott McTominay says he received treatment for an irregular heartbeat two days before Scotland beat Haiti at the World Cup. The Napoli midfielder has returned to Scotland’s squad after a more recent procedure in Manchester.
Formula 1 has stood down Imola's preparations to replace its Middle Eastern finale, BBC Sport reports. Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain on the calendar, but cancellation is still possible if conditions worsen.
