west brom another thorough and in their side.e's the small matter of champions manchester city on saturday. lose that, and those sounds could be even louder. craig templeton, bbc news. these are all the league cup second round ties this evening. newcastle taking on fellow premier league side burnley. southampton travel to league 2 newport. and there's that west brom—arsenal tie. let's just move onto to another big transfer story. paris st germain have turned down a huge offer for kylian mbappe from real madrid. psg's sporting director leonardo says that £135 million isn't enough for the 22—year—old, but he is in the last year of his contract so could leave for free next summer. i spoke to the spanish football journalist eduardo alvarez. he told me real are knuckle to give up he told me real are knuckle to give up on the players so easily. this he told me real are knuckle to give up on the players so easily.- up on the players so easily. this is the first time _ up on the players so easily. this is the first time that _ up on the

west brom kick off against peterborough in a few minutes — a win and they go level at the top.p. hearts and hibs both won 2—0 today — against dundee united and livingston respectively. rangers and celtic play in the old firm derby tomorrow lunchtime. to drama in qualifying for the belgian grand prix now, which was brought to a halt after a massive crash in treacherous conditions at one of the notorious spots on the circuit. britain's lando norris was lucky to walk away without serious injury. he was going well until then — but it was another brit — george russell — who stole the show with stunning drive to land himself on the front row of the grid tomorrow. nick parrot reports. it can be a dangerous track in the dry and a lottery in the wet. lando norris might�*ve been thinking that his numbers were about to come up. pushing for the first pole of his career, he came unstuck. fortunately for the briton, his mclaren protected him from serious harm and he was quick to tell his team he was ok. i let you down, my bad. and on friday, two drivers spent the night in hospital. it is lik

west brom and stoke city are level on points after they beat blackburn rovers and nottingham forest respectively at bramall lane. there were also wins for cardiff, coventry, preston and birmingham. just two games in the scottish premiership today — but plenty of goals. most of them from celtic — they thumped 10 man st mirren 6—0. david turnbull with his first career hat trick. meanwhile livingston stay bottom of the table after losing 2—1 to motherwell. to rugby now, and hull fc narrowly beat hull kr by 23 points to 22 in a thrilling superleague derby. the two sides were level with just over half an hour's play remaining, when bureta faraimo crossed over to put hull 4 points ahead. but marc sneeds crucial late drop goal proved to be the difference after a late kr try. still to come tonight, castleford host wakefield at 7 oclock sonnyboyliston won the ebor handicap in a photo finish at york. the 10—1 shot, ridden by ben coen, and trained byjonny murtagh, edged out quickthorn with alounak finishing third. pre—race favourite hamish was earlier declared a non—runner back to the cricket and a quick u

they looked to get their campaign up and running against championship side west brom.eason, before goals from nicolas pepe, bukayo saka and alexandre lacazette helped to seal the win away. elsewhere, newcastle lost out to fellow premier league side burnley, it ended 4—3 on penalties at stjames park, with a debut to remember for goalkeeper wayne hennessey. and southampton secured the biggest away win in their history as they beat newport county 8—0. there was two goals from armando bro—ya on his debut and mohamed elyoun—oussi got a hat—trick on his first saints appearance in over two years. and the news that all tottenham fans had been waiting for — harry kane says he'll be staying at the club, despite intense speculation about the england captain's future. in a statement on social media, kane said he's 100% focused on helping the team achieve success, and that the messages of support he's had in the last few weeks have been incredible. manchester city had been keen to sign kane, who says that he will be staying this summer. with the international window just around the

but west brom — relegated from the premier league last season — drew level again thanks to callum robinsonhing that's going on heading into the final weekend in tokyo at the olympics, but that's all your sport for now. this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. as a city in southern afghanistan falls to the taliban, the un's envoy demands the militants end their offensive. we have seen a 50%, five—zero percent, increase in civilian casualties, with the certainty of many more as the cities are attacked. facing the flames, greece issues a nationwide extreme warning as it faces its worst wildfires in decades. it's the penultimate day of action at the olympics, and all eyes are on the women's marathon which is currently under way. i'm mariko oi in tokyo, where host nationjapan is hoping to bring home some medals in the women's endurance event.

jeff astle who played for west brom in england died nearly 20 years ago. coroner ruled he had a brain injury linked to heading. a campaign health with the risks of injury. millions of people around the world including me, this is a much loved sport, but for my dad and all of these other professionals it was just their job and they should be afforded the same protection for known risks as anybody else and any other job. otherjob. the other job. the football association said new guidelines limiting heading in england would take a factor soon. heading for youth teams has already been restricted in each of the uk's nations. the new report may fuel demand for further action. now on bbc news, witness history. hello, i'm nikki fox. thanks forjoining me at the queen elizabeth 0lympic park here in london ahead of the summer 2020 paralympic games. in this special edition of witness history, we're looking back at some important moments in the recent history of disability and sport. coming up: a medallist who competed at the first paralympic games. we'll hear about th

jeff astle, who played for west brom and england died nearly 20 years ago. coroner ruled he had a brain condition linked to heading. his daughter dawn has campaigned for greater recognition of the dangers and she welcomed the new study. football, you know, to millions and millions of people around the world, including me, is a much loved sport. but for my dad and all these other professionals, it was just theirjob and they should be afforded the same protection from known risks as anybody else in any otherjob. the football association said new guidelines limiting heading in training in england would take effect soon. heading for youth teams has already been restricted in each of the uk's nations. but the new report may well fuel demands for further action. hugh pym, bbc news. now on bbc news, the travel show. this week — some of our favourite memories of new york city. from historical landmarks... i think it's what we needed to do to create a real movement, to create real equality. ..to hidden treasures... this view is incredible! ..where creativity is every

dawn astle's father, the former west brom and england strikerjeff astle, died in 2002.onals. this isn'tjust this isn't just about this isn'tjust about my this isn't just about my dad this isn'tjust about my dad or terry— this isn'tjust about my dad or terry or— this isn'tjust about my dad or terry or dennis, it's about the whole — terry or dennis, it's about the whole generation of footballers that played _ whole generation of footballers that played before him, that played with him, played before him, that played with him. and _ played before him, that played with him, and just importantly, the generation of players that are playing — generation of players that are playing now. because if football doesn't — playing now. because if football doesn't start to pull its finger out about— doesn't start to pull its finger out about this — doesn't start to pull its finger out about this and stop sweeping it under— about this and stop sweeping it under the carpet, the future generations of footballers will be a ticking _ generations of footballers will be a ticking time bomb, b

jeff astle, who played for west brom and england died nearly 20 years ago.ter dawn has campaigned for greater recognition of the dangers and she welcomed the new study. football, you know, to millions and millions of people around the world, including me, is a much loved sport. but for my dad and all these other professionals, it wasjust theirjob and they should be afforded the same protection from known risks as anybody else in any otherjob. the football association said new guidelines limiting heading in training in england would take effect soon. heading for youth teams has already been restricted in each of the uk's nations. but the new report may well fuel demands for further action. hugh pym, bbc news. as parliament at westminster starts its summer break, it's a chance for mps of all parties to take the temperature in their constituencies. for the conservatives, who've focused so much on their gains in the north of england and parts of the midlands, there are questions about the impact it's had on their traditional strongholds in the south. with big po

dawn astle's father, the former west brom and england strikerjeff astle, died in 2002.s. she wants more to be done to help former professionals. this is not just this is notjust about my dad or terry or dennis. it is about the whole generation of footballers that played before him. that played with him. and just as importantly the generation of players who are playing now because if football does not start to put its finger out about this and stop sweeping it under the carpet, the future generations of footballers will be a ticking time bomb because this will not go away. after a summer of speculation about his future at tottenham, harry kane is back in their squad for today's trip to wolves in the premier league. the england captain has been named on the bench for nuno espirto santo's return to his former club. kane's wanted by manchester city before the transfer window closes in a fortnight, who are understood to be willing to break their 100 million pound british transfer record to sign him. meanwhile, manchester united's new signing raphael varane is also on the ben

jeff astle, who played for west brom and england, died nearly 20 years ago.angers, and she welcomed the new study. football, you know, to millions and millions of people around the world, including me, is a much—loved sport. but for my dad and for all these other professionals, it wasjust theirjob, and they should be afforded the same protection from known risks as anybody else in any otherjob. the football association said new guidelines limiting heading in training in england would take effect soon. heading for youth teams has already been restricted in each of the uk's nations. but the new report may well fuel demands for further action. hugh pym, bbc news. police in south wales have named a five—year—old boy who was found dead in a river at the weekend. the body of logan mwangi — also known as logan williamson — was discovered in bridgend on saturday morning. a man, a woman and a 13—year—old boy are being questioned, on suspicion of murder. hywel griffith reports from bridgend. struggling to comprehend how a young life could end here, the friends and neig

they looked to get their campaign up and running against championship side west brom.ewcastle lost out to fellow premier league side burnley, it ended 4—3 on penalties at stjames park, with a debut to remember for goalkeeper wayne hennessey. and southampton secured the biggest away win in their history as they beat newport county 8—0. there was two goals from armando bro—ya on his debut and mohamed elyoun—oussi got a hat—trick on his first saints appearance in over two years. and the news that all tottenham fans had been waiting for — harry kane says he'll be staying at the club, despite intense speculation about the england captain's future. in a statement on social media, kane said he's 100% focused on helping the team achieve success, and that the messages of support he's had in the last few weeks have been incredible. manchester city had been keen to sign kane, who says that he will be staying this summer. with the international window just around the corner, fifa president gianni infantino has asked the uk government for exemptions so that premier league players c

the midfielder was on loan at west brom last season and had been expected to go on loan again.— but the gunners, who are bottom of the league with three defeats from three don't want to let him go even though he has been limited to substitute appearances so far. this is what he posted on social media. "all i wanna do is go where i'm wanted and where i'm gona play". followed by three crying emojis the us open gets under way in new york shortly — with six british players in first round action. one of which is andy murray. he faces a tough opening match though — drawn against the third seed stefanos tsitsipas. murray, who won the title in 2012, is unseeded at the tournament that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. let's stick with sport — as we've been hearing there's been more medal success for paralympics gb on day six of the tokyo games. britain's third most successful paralympian, sir lee pearson, earned the 14th gold of his career as great britain retained the para—equestrian team title which they have held since the atlanta games in 1996. i'm de

in italy for two seasons but previously was in chelsea in 2011 and then left and since played for west bromthe premier league. he is 28, really mature now, way more than when he first left chelsea and i think there are few premier league defenders who will be having nightmares with the belgian sugar said to come back to the premier league for the new season. the q very much — league for the new season. the q very much bring — league for the new season. the q very much bring us— league for the new season. the q very much bring us up-to-date. . more movement during this transfer window, but further afield, it's becoming incresingly likely that the barcelona legend lionel messi may be playing for paris saint—germain in the very near future. an emotional messi confirmed it was a possibilty as he announced his depature from the club he has played for since he was 13 years old. barca cannot afford to honour the new contract they agreed with him because of laliga's salary limit, meaning the record six—time ballon d'or—winner is now a free agent. so, is he on his way to paris? french football journ

but west brom — relegated from the premier league last season — drew level again thanks to callum robinsonsome torrential downpours in places much like we saw on friday. it's sitting right on top of the country. lots of isobars on the chart, so it's going to be pretty windy, particularly across the south west and across the far north. gusts of 30—a0 mph. most of the showers will be across northern and western areas to start the day, and then they'll drift their way eastwards, too. again, some of them will be torrential with some thunder and lightning mixed in. probably the best of the sunny spells will be across southern and eastern areas, where we could make 20 degrees. otherwise, for most, the mid to high teens celsius. and then for sunday, low pressure still with us, further sunshine and showers, most of them across central and northern areas. again, some torrential downpours. probably a greater chance of seeing some lengthier spells of sunshine and quieter weather across central and southern england, where we could see 21 degrees. otherwise, again, for most, the high teens celsius. thi

southampton travel to league two newport, and there's that west brom arsenal tie. ide west from. f , ., ,, west from. they've 'ust taken the lead west from. they've 'ust taken the read thanks h west from. they've 'ust taken the lead thanks to _ west from. they've 'ust taken the lead thanks to peer — west from. they've just taken the lead thanks to peer emerick - lead thanks to peer emerick aubameyang. and fifa president, gianni infantino, has asked the uk government for exemptions so that premier league players can travel to red—list countries for world cup qualifiers. english clubs have reluctantly — but unainmously — agreed not to let players travel to matches in countries that require them to quarantine on their return. the rules would apply to nearly 60 players, including everton's richarlison who would miss brazil's world cup qualifier against argentina, while liverpool's mo salah would also miss egypt's qualifiers against angola and gabon. that's all the sport for now. we'll have more for you on the bbc news channel later on. the latest government coronavirus

and arsenal helped themselves to their first win of the season with a 6—0 thumping over a young west bromort website. celtic and rangers both have europa league play—offs later. celtic take a 2—0 lead to az alkmaar while rangers are 1—0 up against alashkert after last weeks first legs. however, rangers have had to travel to armenia without manager steven gerrard and a number of players because of a covid outbreak in the squad. assistant gary mcallister and coach michael beale will lead the team later, and it's unclear if gerrard or the unspecified missing players will be able to return in time for sunday's match against celtic at ibrox. that's all the sport for now. more details on all the goals from this morning in the paralympics on the bbc sport website. back to you in the studio. good morning. covid vaccines are being offered at the reading and leeds festivals this weekend, in an effort to increase take—up in young adults. pop—up clinics will be open at both events, but health officials said people under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be given a jab. it's after two other f

the former west brom and kilmarnock boss ended a 23—year wait for scotland to play at a major tournament return to the top level as quickly as possible. primoz roglic has lost the red jersey at the vuelta a espana, after a fall during stage ten of the race. roglic lost time after a slip on a descent, just two kilometres from the finish line. he was able to continue, but has been overtaken by 0dd christian eiking in the general classification. the stage was won by michael storer of team dsm. we'll have more for you in sportsday at 6.30pm. gavin, thank you for that. bringing you more on that breaking news, charlie watts, the rolling stones drummer, has died at the age of 80. in a statement, his publicist that he passed away peacefully started by family. he was a cherished father, grandfather, and a member of the rolling stones, one of the greatest drummers of his generation. david cilento looks back at his life. i generation. david cilento looks back at his life. , , generation. david cilento looks back at his life. , ., at his life. i played the drums for keith and nick. _ at his life. i

arsenal helped themselves to their first win of the season with a 6—0 thumping over a young west bromy could do that in the premier league. that is your sport. thank you- — it's been eight years since the disney anthem 'let it go' became, arguably, one of cinema's best—known songs, and now another blast of frozen fever could be about to hit london's west end. are you excited about this? is this where we put _ are you excited about this? is this where we put out _ are you excited about this? is this where we put out the _ are you excited about this? is this where we put out the earworm - are you excited about this? is this - where we put out the earworm alarm. yes, the alert, the warning. after nearly a year's delay, curtains will finally go up on frozen: the musical this weekend. tim muffett has been speaking to the cast ahead of the show's opening night. # for the first time in forever, there'll be music, there'll be light. theatres closed for 18 months, an industry in need of a lift. time — it's hoped — to finally... # let it go, let it go! frozen the musical — a stage show based on

the former west brom and kilmarnock boss ended a 23—year wait for scotland to play in a major tournament the hundred series against india ahead of their third test at headingley, despite being 1—0 down after a poor performance at lords. i think parting is all about confidence, if you feel comfortable in your own game and a confidence at the crease, it puts in your own game and a confidence at the crease, it puts you in your own game and a confidence at the crease, it puts you in in your own game and a confidence at the crease, it puts you in a in your own game and a confidence at the crease, it puts you in a nood the crease, it puts you in a good position to be able to get into a strong position to score runs. obviously, test cricket is a totally different baby if you want to put it like that, with all the pressure that comes with it, but if you just do the right things, more often than not, the more often than not you hope you would get the right result. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. back to our top story this afternoon. president biden will deci

in 2002, england and west brom strikerjeff astle died from a brain condition doctors said was causedicised on the way it has - dreadfully sad. the pfa has been criticised on the way it has dealt. criticised on the way it has dealt with this issue. i believe the last time we spoke on bbc sport, you were going to be working with them to try to provide some advice. how has that gone? it to provide some advice. how has that tone? ., , ., , to provide some advice. how has that otne? ., , ., , �* gone? it has gone very well. the pfa are now putting _ gone? it has gone very well. the pfa are now putting in — gone? it has gone very well. the pfa are now putting in place _ gone? it has gone very well. the pfa are now putting in place the - gone? it has gone very well. the pfa are now putting in place the finance i are now putting in place the finance to help with home adaptations to try and keep the player at home as long as possible, help with respite care as possible, help with respite care as well. they are doing a strategy for a full dementia department within the organisation because, my