Alex Sanderson and Phil Dowson, directors of rugby at Sale and Northampton respectively, oversee recruitment processes that increasingly lean on data
Women's world number three Fallon Sherrock has been named among 24 contestants bidding to beat Luke Littler and walk away with £501,000.
Non-league clubs Altrincham and Cray Wanderers will stage the BBC's two chosen FA Cup first-round ties next month.
Manchester City have won their first seven Premier League games of the season but will their 100% record survive Saturday's trip to an improving Aston Villa side?
So speaking to Leeds-born Felix Balshaw - the 20-year-old son of England Rugby World Cup winner Iain - it quickly becomes clear why he is representing France on his climb up the professional tennis ladder.
Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott has been released by the Tennessee Titans after he pulled a gun in the car park of the team facility.
Bournemouth's 3-0 win against AC Milan further illustrated the dominance of Premier League sides against their European counterparts.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has spelled out the "tough" economic state of the game in Wales - despite suggesting its financial position was "pretty good" just five months ago.
Yan Diomande, Carlos Espi and Endrick will give Real Madrid manager Mourinho selection choices over the next three league matches
Swansea City have suffered an injury blow after in-form winger Ronald was ruled out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring problem.
Briton Freddie Slater will have his first experience of a Formula 1 car on a grand prix weekend when he drives for Audi in first practice in Mexico City on 30 October.
