In-form Queens Park Rangers striker Jamie Mackie is to be handed an international call-up by Scotland coach Craig Levein. (Daily Record)

Gary Caldwell's chances of making Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifiers next month have improved after the defender played in a bounce game for Wigan as he recovers from two hip operations. (Daily Record)

Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson could return to action with Middlesbrough within a fortnight after recovering faster than expected from a broken leg. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen striker Josh Magennis hopes to get Kyle Lafferty sent off on Sunday, saying that the Rangers forward is easy to wind up. (Various)

Rangers manager Walter Smith says Scottish clubs would do better in European competitions if the Scottish Premier League altered its fixture list to help clubs involved. (Various)

Rangers are waiting for confirmation from the football association in France that they can sign midfielder Salim Kerkar. (the Sun)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon wants Mexico to lift their six-month international ban on Efrain Juarez because of a case of mistaken identity after the midfielder and Arsenal's Carlos Vela were punished for a late-night party. (Daily Record)

Bursaspor will not wear their Celtic-style green and white away strip when they play Rangers at Ibrox in the Champions League after discussions with Uefa. (Various)

St Mirren have signed Jamie McCluskey until the end of the season after the former Hibernian winger left Wrexham. (Daily Record)

Hearts target Jonathan Toto has signed for Morton on an amateur basis until January, when he could move to the Edinburgh club if they can sort out confusion about possible compensation. (Various)

The Scottish Cup kicks off today without a sponsor, but the Scottish Football Association should announce a non-alcohol backer before the second round on 23 October. (the Scotsman)

Glasgow Rocks have ditched Hugh Barnett after just two games of the season and made a move for GB international Kieron Achara following the Stirling-born basketball player's move to Barcelona fell through. (the Sun)

Scrum-half Peter Jericevich will make a quick debut today for Doncaster Knights against Worcester in the English Championship after a surprise switch from Glasgow Hawks. (Daily Express)

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