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Weather holds up Murray

Andy Murray's electrifying start to his first grand slam semi-final was halted by rain in New York on Saturday with the British number one leading US Open top seed Rafael Nadal two sets to love. Read

Cole double gives England winning start

Joe Cole came to Fabio Capello's rescue again after England had been booed off at half-time in their World Cup qualifying opener against Andorra. Read

Sloppy Wolves beaten again

Warrington missed out on a home tie in the engage Super League play-offs after crashing to a surprise 38-20 home defeat to a Huddersfield side who belied their lowly league position. Read

Federer through to final

Roger Federer remains on course for a fifth successive US Open crown after battling past Novak Djokovic in four sets in the semi-finals on Saturday. Read

Whelan on target in Republic win

Glenn Whelan's first senior international goal cemented an opening World Cup qualifying victory for the Republic of Ireland as they eased past 2-1 Georgia in Mainz. Read

Northern Ireland crash in Slovakia

Goals from Martin Skrtel and Marek Hamsik condemned Northern Ireland to a 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat against Slovakia. Read

Wasps stung on opening day

Wasps endured a torrid start to their Guinness Premiership title defence with London Irish emerging easy 26-14 winners from the season's curtain-raiser at Twickenham. Read

Vokes spares Wales' blushes

Teenager Sam Vokes marked his first appearance at the Millennium Stadium with a goal to give Wales a deserved 1-0 victory in the opening game of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan. Read

Scots start with defeat

Scotland suffered a disappointing start to their World Cup qualifying campaign when they slumped to 1-0 defeat against Macedonia in their opening match. Read

Hamilton secures pole

Lewis Hamilton cruised to the 11th pole position of his 30-race Formula One career ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. Read

Heidfeld sets the pace

Nick Heidfeld took the honours in the final practice session ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. Read

City boss: Hughes still calls shots

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook insists manager Mark Hughes will retain full control of all footballing matters at the club. Read

Hamilton wary of Raikkonen challenge

Lewis Hamilton is refusing to write off Kimi Raikkonen's chances of retaining his Formula One world title. Read

Good-behaviour incentive for Barton

The Football Association are hoping Joey Barton will put his troubled past behind him after choosing to give the Newcastle midfielder an incentive to stay out of trouble. Read

New Derbyshire deal for Hinds

Former West Indies all-rounder Wavell Hinds has signed a deal which will keep him at Derbyshire next season, with the option of a further year in 2010. Read

Shearer adds to Toon misery

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has poured fuel on the fire at Newcastle by claiming he would not take the manager's job under the current set-up. Read

Australia finish off Bangladesh

Australia defended a below-par total to complete a 3-0 whitewash over Bangladesh with a 73-run win in the final one-day international in Darwin. Read

Anderson happy to clinch top spot

St Helens missed the chance to set a club record but coach Daniel Anderson was delighted with his team's 16-16 draw with Wigan which secured top spot in the engage Super League for a fourth successive year. Read

Terry calls for confidence

England skipper John Terry has challenged his team-mates to overcome their fear of failure on the international stage and show the confidence they exhibit in club football. Read

Di Canio talks up Hammers prospects

Former West Ham favourite Paolo Di Canio has revealed his "pride" at being linked with the Upton Park managerial vacancy and claimed the claret and blue shirt "still feels like a second skin". Read