Introduced by Desmond Lynam
Including at 12.55 News Summary
12.35 Football Focus
Bob Wilson previews the season's traditional curtain-raiser-the FA Charity Shield. This year it's between Liverpool and Manchester United - repeat of last season's Milk Cup Final.
1.0, 1.40, 2.40 International Golf from Fulford Golf Club, York: The Benson and Hedges International Open Third Round
Severiano Ballesteros and Nick Faldo head a strong line-up for the title held by Greg Norman. Faldo is bidding for his fifth win on the European Tour this year while Australian Graham Marsh, twice winner of this event, will be one of the favourites after his brilliant last round 64 in the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Commentators Harry Carpenter, Peter Alliss, Clive Clark, Bruce Critchley and Alex Hay
1.25, 1.55, 2.25 Racing from Chester:
1.30 The Berry Magicoal Surefire Handicap (lm 4f and 65yds)
2.0 The State Express ' Classic' Handicap (7f and 122 yds)
2.30 The Berry Magicoal Matchless Nursery Handicap (7f)
Commentators Peter O'Sullevan, Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley
2.10, 2.40 International Athletics from Crystal Palace: The European Cup Final
Ten European countries are represented In this competition to decide Europe's top athletics nation. The separate men's and women's matches include many top stars from the World Championships in Helsinki last week. Each country has one athlete per event and the competition, decided on a points basis, traditionally produces some very exciting athletics.
The men's finalists are East Germany, USSR, West Germany, Poland, Italy, Hungary, France, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The women's match is between East Germany, USSR, West Germany, Bulgaria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Today's events include the 100 metres, the javelin and the men's 1500 metres.
Commentators David Coleman, Ron Pickering, Brendan Foster and Stuart Storey
(Organised by BAAB, in conjunction with V-Bix copiers)
4.45 Final Score
A round-up of the day's news including the FA Charity Shield at Wembley and the start of the Scottish football season.
