9am Briefing: Hearts right back Thomson gutted at missing semi-final

Barr hopes

Falkirk boss Eddie May is hopeful that Darren Barr, a transfer target for Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen, will stay with the Bairns until his contract runs out in the summer.

Legend remembered

The death of much-loved rugby commentator Bill McLaren has provoked an outpouring of grief for a man who meant so much to so many inside and outside the game.

Andy's second test

Andy Murray was due to take on Marc Gicquel in the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne this morning.