Weather holds up Murray

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

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.

Agent reveals depth of Robinho misery

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Manchester City new boy Robinho told Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon he would "rather be a travelling salesman" than remain at the Bernabeu, the Brazilian's agent has revealed.

Rooney unconcerned by goals record

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Wayne Rooney insists his international goalscoring record is not weighing on his mind as he approaches England's World Cup qualifier in Zagreb.

Khan retains confidence in new trainer

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Amir Khan believes the first defeat of his career has given him a "kick up the backside" after being spectacularly knocked out in less than a minute by Colombian Breidis Prescott.

Gold pedal start for Britain

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Great Britain enjoyed a tremendous opening day of the Paralympic Games with three cycling gold medals before also triumphing at the Water Cube.

Tigers back with a bang

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Leicester ensured a winning start for new boss Heyneke Meyer as the Tigers reeled off a third successive Guinness Premiership victory, beating Gloucester 20-8 at Kingsholm.

Hammers confirm four-name shortlist

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

West Ham have confirmed that four names remain in the frame to be the club's next manager: Slaven Bilic, Gianfranco Zola, Roberto Donadoni and Michael Laudrup.

Rovers see off rivals

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Hull KR brought the curtain down on their season in style, winning their third derby of the year against arch-rivals Hull FC 36-8.

United would discuss Ronaldo bid

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has insisted he is treating suggestions of a £135million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo "with a pinch of salt" but revealed the club would discuss an offer of that magnitude.

Hamilton stripped of Belgian win

7:08pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Lewis Hamilton was stripped of victory following Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after stewards imposed a 25-second penalty on the McLaren driver.

Sats 'set to be scrapped next year'

Updated 7:29pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Next year's Sats tests could be the last, Schools Secretary Ed Balls has signalled.

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