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Montanes through to last 16

5:38pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Spain's Albert Montanes became the first man into the last 16 of the US Open after Japan's Kei Nishikori was forced to retire from their third-round match at Flushing Meadows.

Murray draws on memorable wins

5:06pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Andy Murray will call on memories of two of the best wins of his career when he takes on Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round of the US Open.

Dawson news better than expected

4:45pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Michael Dawson has been ruled out of action for up to eight weeks after spraining left knee ligaments and a left ankle ligament during his full England debut.

Houllier quiet on Villa speculation

3:08pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is remaining tight-lipped amid speculation he is being lined up for a role with Aston Villa.

Nigel promises Italy a Worthy fight

2:12pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is promising Italy "a hell of a game" at Windsor Park next month when the teams meet in a Euro 2012 qualifier.

Gerrard: Win was a 'statement'

1:36pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Steven Gerrard insists England's World Cup ills have not been cured overnight but claims the 4-0 thumping of Bulgaria was a "statement" of intent from his side.

Birmingham reopen Larsson talks

1:18pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Birmingham have re-opened talks with midfielder Sebastian Larsson over a new contract.

No Swiss role for Dawson

12:55pm Saturday 4th September 2010

Michael Dawson has returned to Tottenham after being ruled out of England's Euro 2012 qualifier in Switzerland on Tuesday.

Keane cleared for Andorra clash

11:58am Saturday 4th September 2010

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane is fit for Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra after he suffered no reaction to his knee injury in Armenia.

Flower happy with Mushtaq

10:31am Saturday 4th September 2010

England coach Andy Flower launched a strong defence of Mushtaq Ahmed after the spin-bowling coach was dragged into the spotlight as the 'spot-fixing' crisis continued.