Hearts and Rangers begin their season in Champions League qualifying group-stage action on Wednesday. BBC Football frames the draw as a tough opening challenge, with preparation now the central question.
Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes being unaccounted for after the Commonwealth Games ended on Sunday. The situation is unresolved based on the supplied facts, so the key issue is process, welfare, and post-Games accountability rather than speculation.
UK Sport will no longer channel skiing and snowboarding investment through GB Snowsport, but BBC Sport reports athletes are not expected to be affected. The change matters because it separates athlete support from confidence in the governing body's funding role.
Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has accused Gianni Infantino's FIFA administration of threatening to block funds unless Jordan backed Infantino's re-election bid. The allegation adds governance pressure around FIFA at a time when political support inside regional confederations matters.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed a three-year extension with Bijan Robinson that will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The deal signals a major commitment to Robinson as a central piece of Atlanta's offense.
Milan has mourned Franco Baresi after the former Italy and Milan defender died last week aged 66. His funeral took place at the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, with former teammates and large crowds paying respects.
