BOXING

'He Who Dares'.  Public work-out.  12 Noon.  intu Braehead Centre, G51 4BN

• Ahead of *Friday's big show at Braehead Arena Scottish stars led by Ricky Burns perform a public work-out followed by a fan meet and greet.  Estimated workout times: Willie Limond 12-12:30pm, Stephen Simmons 12:45-1:15pm, Ricky Burns 1:30-2pm.  Directions here
• *We've got two pairs of tickets to give away for Friday night.  Visit our Facebook page to enter!*
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!

BOXING

'He Who Dares'. Weigh-in.  1pm.  intu Braehead Centre, G51 4BN

• The build-up to Ricky Burns return continues, and with just 24 hours to go it's time for all the fighters to weigh-in for 'He Who Dares'.  Tension and eye-balling guaranteed.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!

HORSERACING

Hamilton Park Racecourse.  Gates open 4.30pm.  Hamilton ML3 0DW

• Saints & Sinners Racenight.  An evening of flat racing presented by a racecourse with an ambience that few others can match.  First race at 6.20pm and last race at 9.20pm.  Directions here  
• Tickets in advance?  Yes, purchase online here - an online discount of £2 per ticket when booking in advance. 
• Tickets on the day?  Yes, Single Enclosure.  Adults £22/U18s free accompanied by an adult.
  

BOXING

Championship Boxing: 'He Who Dares'.  Doors 5.30pm.  intu Braehead Arena, G51 4BN

• Matchroom Promotions presents Ricky Burns v Dejan Zlaticanin in an official eliminator for the WBC world lightweight title.  Also on a quality bill are Willie Limond vs Curtis Woodhouse for the British and Commonwealth light-welterweight titles, and a grudge match between Edinburgh's Stephen Simmons vs London's Wadi Camacho.  First fight 6pm: full card here  Directions here
• Tickets in advance?  Yes: priced at £40, £60 & £100 via the Braehead Arena online here or telephone on 0844 499 1700 or in person on Thursday from 12pm-9pm.  VIP tickets priced at £200 available from Matchroom Boxing on 01277 359900 or at www.matchroomboxing.com
• Tickets on the day?  Yes: tickets on sale priced £40, £60 and £100 from the Braehead Box Office.

MOTORSPORT

MCE British Superbike Championship.  Knockhill Racing Circuit, KY12 9TF

• Day 1 of 3.  This year's MCE British Superbike Championship event brings some of the best bike racers in the world back to Knockhill for three days of 180mph wheel-to-wheel action.  Today is practice day as all classes take to the tarmac.  Directions here
• Tickets in advance?  Yes, purchase online here via the 'Book Tickets' tab and by telephone on 01383 723337.  Ticket discounts apply to advance purchases.  
• Tickets on the day?  Yes.  Adults £5/Concessions £3/U12s free.  Info here under 'Prices & Info'.    
  

RUGBY LEAGUE

RL Commonwealth Championships.  1pm.  Cumbernauld G68 9NE

• Pool Matches.  Future world stars are on show as Broadwood Stadium hosts the inaugural Rugby League Commonwealth Championships, an exhibition Nines tournament ahead of Glasgow 2014 featuring Under-19 teams from hosts Scotland, England, Wales, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Canada, South Africa and favourites Australia.  Today's match schedule here Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

East Kilbride Pirates v Yorkshire Rams.  12 noon.   G41 4SN

• Premiership North.  The unbeaten Pirates are looking good as they aim for for another championship title that will see them enter the BritBowl knock-out stages.  The Rams with two wins and two losses so far this season will need to up their game if they are not to be dispatched with ease.  Cartha Queen's Park RFC hosts.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Adults £3/U16s free.
  

MOTORSPORT

MCE British Superbike Championship.  Knockhill Racing Circuit, KY12 9TF

• Day 2 of 3.  This year's MCE British Superbike Championship event brings some of the best bike racers in the world back to Knockhill for three days of 180mph wheel-to-wheel action.  Saturday at the British Superbikes is an event in itself as riders and teams frantically try to set up their bikes for qualifying around the Knockhill Circuit. The day culminates in shootout as the top competitors vie for pole position.  Directions here
• Tickets in advance?  Yes, purchase online here via the 'Book Tickets' tab and by telephone on 01383 723337.  Ticket discounts apply to advance purchases.  
• Tickets on the day?  Yes.  Adults £15/Concessions £9/U12s free.  Info here under 'Prices & Info'.   
  

ROLLER DERBY

GRD's Maiden Grrders vs Newcastle Roller Girls.  1pm.  Glasgow Caledonia Uni ARC Sports Hall, G4 0BA

• A rescheduled fixture of the original away bout in May.  Seeing is believing in this action-packed and family-friendly sport.  Come and cheer the Maidens on as they do battle with the Roller Girls!  Doors open 12.30pm, first whistle 1pm.  Directions here
• Tickets in advance?  Yes: online here  Ticket discount applies to advance purchases.
• Tickets on the day?  Yes, adults £7/U14s free with adult.
  

RUGBY LEAGUE

RL Commonwealth Championships.  1pm.  Cumbernauld G68 9NE

• Semi-finals and Finals.  Future world stars are on show as Broadwood Stadium hosts the inaugural Rugby League Commonwealth Championships, an exhibition Nines tournament ahead of Glasgow 2014 featuring Under-19 teams from hosts Scotland, England, Wales, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Canada, South Africa and favourites Australia.  Today sees the top two from each Pool in semi-final action before the Grand Final later in the day.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Glasgow Tigers v Clyde Valley Blackhawks.  2.30pm.  Pollok Country Park, G41 4SN

• National North.  A true test for Glasgow as they welcome the mighty Blackhawks to Lochinch.  Clyde are unbeaten and the Tigers will need to be hungry and on their mettle if they are to pull off a home win against the odds.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!
  

BASEBALL

Glasgow Comets v Edinburgh Diamond Devils.  1pm. Tollcross Field G32 7BB

• Baseball Scotland.  The Comets welcome the runaway league leaders to Tollcross but can take heart from a 6-3 loss at the beginning of June that was much more competitive than the 13-0 thrashing they suffered in May.  Further improvement could just see this match go to the very last pitch.  First pitch 1pm.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!
  

CRICKET

Ferguslie CC v Aberdeenshire CC.  12 Noon.  Paisley PA2 9PJ

• Scottish Cup quarter-final.  The home team will hope that Zimbabwean professional Keith Dabengwa maintains his good form with three centuries already to his name this season.  An in-form Aberdeenshire side will provide stiff cup competition.  Meikleriggs hosts: directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!

MOTORSPORT

MCE British Superbike Championship.  Knockhill Racing Circuit, KY12 9TF

• Race Day.  The MCE British Superbike Championship event brings some of the best bike racers in the world back to Knockhill, and after two days of build up it's race day and the competitors finally get to prove who is supreme around the tight turns of the Knockhill track.  Action all the way guaranteed as Britain's best bike racers compete flat out on the 1.3 mile circuit. Directions here
• Tickets in advance?  Yes, purchase online here via the 'Book Tickets' tab and by telephone on 01383 723337.  Ticket discounts apply to advance purchases.  
• Tickets on the day?  Yes. Adults £32/Concessions £18/U12s free.  Info here under 'Prices & Info'. 
  

SPEEDWAY

Glasgow Tigers v Plymouth Devils.  Tapes up 3pm.  Ashfield Stadium, G22 6TU

• Premier League.  Having seen off high-flying Ipswich Witches by a score of 53-40 last Sunday the Tigers will fancy their chances of another home win at Ashfield against the Devils.  Points are precious for both teams as they look to climb away from the foot of the league.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Adults £16/Concessions £12/12-15 yrs £6/U12s £1.
  

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Queen's Park v Hamilton Academical FC.  3pm.  Glasgow G46 7HG

• SWPL.  A crucial home match for the home team who desperately need a win if they are to avoid going bottom of the table.  Hamilton in mid-table will have other ideas as they look to put their recent 4-3 home loss to Hibernian behind them.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.  Free entry!

Rangers v Aberdeen.  12 Noon.  Petershill Park, G41 4DD

• SWPL.  Rangers are enjoying a fine season sitting in second spot in the league and maintaining their pursuit Glasgow City in top spot.  Aberdeen in sixth place will not be lacking in confidence having thrashed Dunfermline Athletic 6-1 in the Scottish Cup last weekend.  Directions here
• Tickets: on the day only.