also tonight, west brom missed the chance to move into the championship top three after being held to birmingham's point takes them clear of the bottom three but they were dominant for long periods of this game. they took the lead when jota scored from close range in the first half, but the spaniard then missed the chance to put garry monk's side two up from the penalty spot. west brom punished them soon afterwards when matt phillips found the equaliser, but a point keeps the baggies three points off the league leaders. let's have a quick look at some of the other stories around today. kimi raikkonen was fastest in second practise at the singapore grand prix, leading lewis hamilton byjust over a hunderth of a second. hamilton's title rival sebastian vettel was on course to clock the fastest time until he hit the wall and finished ninth. the world anti—doping agency's compliance committee has recommended that the russian anti—doping agency should be reinstated. the country's athletics federation have been suspended since 2015, but concerted efforts from the russian authorities to compl

west brom missed the chance to move into the championship top three after being held to a 1—1 draw againstominant for long periods of this game. they took the lead when jota scored from close range in the first half but the spaniard then missed the chance to put garry monk's side two up from the penalty spot. west brom punished them soon after with matt phillips finding the equaliser, but a point keeps the baggies three points off the league leaders. dan da n eva ns dan evans beat denis istomin in five sets. cameron norrie has lost tonight. gb is without andy murray and kyle edmund. they must win the best—of—5 tie to be seeded in next few‘s new look david scott format. steph curry is regarded as one of nba's best point guards. the highest paid player in the league and considered by many as an all—time great. well, today, he's in east london inspiring a new generation of basketball players on this side of the atlantic. he took some time out to tell our sports editor dan roan that he can relate to serena williams‘ outburst on court during the us open final and says it's important to start a

there were also wins for aston villa, stoke, wigan and west brom, who are up to third after a 4—2 winst another of the sides who came down from the top flight last year. joe allen's goal sealed a 1—0 victory over swansea city, but it was a disputed finish with allen appearing to be offside when he put the ball in. the bolton defender stephen darby has retired at the age of 29, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. darby came through the youth ranks at liverpool before moving to bradford in 2012 and joining bolton last summer. he hasn't played since december. manager phil parkinson said "this is heartbreaking news for stephen and his family, he's an outstanding professional and a fantastic person". england cricketers ben stokes and alex hales have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute, in connection with an incident outside a nightclub last year. stokes was cleared of affray after a trial in august. the all—rounder missed the ashes tour in australia last winter and now along with team—mate alex hales, who faced no criminal charges, but was with stokes at the ti

blackburn won at stoke, west brom beat millwall 00:14:38,1000 --> 00:14:39,562 2—0. in the late kickp today. premier division in the second qualifying round. from brett williams, helped torquay to a thumping 7—0 victory. for lymington! of the football league, head over to the bbc sport wesite. for the first time this season. they were held to a goaless draw by third—placed livingstone. stephen naismith actually had a penalty saved for hearts. aberdeen beat motherwell1—0. hibs are second after their 3—0 win at dundee. dundee still without a point this season. hamilton beat st mirren 3—0. rangers face stjohnstone. celtic are at kilmarnock tomorrow. holly is back. you is welcome that were used to live! rubbish football team though! as wasps win at sale for the first time in 8 years. in rugby league's super 8's. fortnight before bringing an early close to his season. surgery back in january. to get ready for next year. getting myself back competing for the biggest tournament again. the biggest tournament again. been really positive, the last few months. months. i think i've made big stri

dwight gayle scored twice in west brom's victory against stoke.d have plenty to do if they're to seal a win in southampton and with it take the series against india, as more wickets fell cheaply on day three of the fourth test. the hosts have a lead of 233, and remain in contention thanks largely to jos butler who top scored with 69. adam wild reports. for some, the start of september marks the end of summer. in southampton, it may not have felt like it. but for this england side, this season could be about to change. alastair cook's batting once ran like clockwork. but as of late, it appears in glimpses. if you aren't paying attention, you mayjust miss it. his early dismissals now becoming all too regular. here he was the first to fall. a change in approach, moeen ali promoted up the order a surprise appearance, just a cameo. others faring better, jennings has often been questioned. here he often provided enough to keep spirits up. concentration wavered as lunch loomed. jennings out with a last ball before the break. if that promised time to regr

blackburn won at stoke, west brom beat millwall 2—0.ad lots of ties in the fa cup today. sixth—tier torquay united beat lymington town of the wessex league premier division, the second qualifying round, this is. five second—half goals, including this driven effort from brett williams, helped torquay to a thumping 7—0 victory. all the results of today's fa cup results and of the football league, head over to the bbc sport wesite. the scottish premiership leaders hearts have dropped points for the first time this season. they were held to a goaless draw by third—placed livingstone. stephen naismith actually had a penalty saved for hearts. aberdeen beat motherwell1—0. hibs are second after their 3—0 win at dundee. dundee still without a point this season. rangers face stjohnstone. celtic are at kilmarnock tomorrow. hamilton moved up to ninth in the table after beating st mirren 3—0. mickel miller struck twice. his second was the pick of the bunch. holly is back. said you would be, didn't i? ? the programme. —— 20 more on the programme. we'

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