Murray enjoying centre stage

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Andy Murray is relishing his return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for Saturday's US Open semi-final showdown with world number one Rafael Nadal.

Barton banned and fined

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Joey Barton will be a footballing free man by the end of next month, providing he stays out of trouble, after the Football Association handed the Newcastle midfielder a six-match ban - with another six suspended - for his assault on Ousmane Dabo.

Mutu takes case to CAS

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Adrian Mutu has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's order to pay 17.17million euros (£13.84million) compensation to Chelsea.

Hughes: I won't waste golden chance

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Mark Hughes has promised Manchester City's long-suffering fans he will not squander the opportunity to turn the club into European giants.

Magpies rocked by Keegan resignation

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is going back to the drawing board with his dream for the club in tatters in the wake of Kevin Keegan's resignation.

Khan dismisses Prescott bravado

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Amir Khan believes predictions of a four-round knockout to Breidis Prescott simply highlight the one-dimensional gameplan of his Colombian challenger.

Saints clinch Super League top-spot

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Double-chasing St Helens came from behind to secure a 16-16 draw in their last match of the regular season and clinch top spot in the engage Super League for a fourth year in a row.

Flintoff fitter and happier

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Andrew Flintoff is convinced the dark days of his career have helped him develop into an improved cricketer who is better equipped than ever to aid England's development as a Test and one-day side.

Bilic and Mancini cool on Hammers link

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

The shortlist of names in the frame to replace Alan Curbishley as West Ham manager appeared to shrink by two today, after Slaven Bilic and Roberto Mancini distanced themselves from the position.

Ecclestone in Donington warning

10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has warned Donington Park's owners he has a number of options open to him should they fail to fulfil their British Grand Prix contract.

Soldier hoped for Afghan peace

Updated 10:48pm Friday 5th September 2008

A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country.

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