Head coach Alex McLeish says Russia's progress at the World Cup finals is a good example for Scotland ahead of the Nations League.

As Gareth Southgate calls for a debate over the number of minutes young English players are playing, BBC Sport looks at the stats prompting his concerns.

The US president may be shifting policy on Syria, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

Two thirds of migraines sufferers live in fear of an attack occurring, a new survey reveals.

Wales manager Ryan Giggs tells his "magnificent" team to stay at the standard that helped them hammer Republic of Ireland 4-1.

British NFL star Jay Ajayi scores two touchdowns for Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles as they beat the Atlanta Falcons 18-12 in the opening game of the season.

Former foreign secretary and wife Marina Wheeler confirm that they have separated.

Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

Demonstrators set fire to key local buildings in unrest that has killed seven protesters this week.

South Africa's top engineer said women were "predisposed to caring" rather than working in business.

What is preventing England from taking the next step? Chris Waddle looks at the success of Russia 2018 and what changes need to happen for further progress.

Former England captain Alastair Cook receives a guard of honour from the India team at The Oval as he opens the batting in his final Test.

The Russian president dismisses Turkey's calls for a ceasefire to prevent a "bloodbath" in Syria.

Amnesty International says Moldova handed over seven school staff - alleged dissidents - to Turkey.

The agency's head says Russia has been "brazen" in its dismissal of "international rules-based order".

Japan's first female finalist Naomi Osaka says she always dreamed of facing Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final.

The British resident and three-year-old remain in hospital following the incident in South Africa.

England stars James Anderson, Joe Root, Stuart Broad and Jonny Bairstow pay tribute to former captain Alastair Cook who will retire from international cricket.

When writing her new song the singer says she had "accepted death", after contracting Lyme disease in 2014.

Simegnew Bekele's death sparked a huge outcry in July as some suspected that he had been murdered.

Reynolds said that, in hindsight, he regretted passing up the chances to play Bond and Han Solo.