Murray: Past successes meaningless Andy Murray goes into the US Open final against Roger Federer knowing his winning record against the four-time defending champion will be meaningless in his first grand slam final.The British number one and sixth seed played the match of his life to upset top seed Rafael Nadal in their rain-delayed semi-final and now meets former world number one Federer having won two of their three previous meetings. (08/09/2008) 
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Williams wins US Open Serena Williams claimed her third US Open women's title on Sunday with a 6-4 7-5 victory over Jelena Jankovic at Flushing Meadows.Despite making 39 unforced errors, the fourth seed prevailed in just over two hours against the second seeded Serbian, who has yet to win a grand slam title. (08/09/2008)
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Bilic unimpressed by England Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has dismissed England as "predictable" and insisted he "expects" his side to win their World Cup qualifying group.The countries meet in Zagreb on Wednesday with England looking for revenge after two defeats by Croatia saw them miss out on qualifying for Euro 2008. (08/09/2008)
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Capello happy to take England test Fabio Capello admits he relishes the "bigger challenges" as England prepare for the first real test of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Croatia in Zagreb on Wednesday.And the Italian insisted he would not be setting out to try and play for a share of the spoils, instead putting the emphasis on collecting three points against Slaven Bilic's side. (08/09/2008)
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Zola tops Hammers wish list Michael Laudrup will be interviewed by West Ham officials on Monday but Gianfranco Zola has moved into pole position in the race to be the club's next manager.Danish legend Laudrup resigned as manager of Spanish club Getafe at the end of last season despite impressing during his year in charge, and is looking for a new challenge. (08/09/2008)
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Bilic: I'll turn down Hammers Slaven Bilic has insisted he will not leave his post with Croatia to take over as manager at West Ham.The club have identified the former Hammers defender as one of their top targets to succeed Alan Curbishley at Upton Park. (08/09/2008)
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McLaren to appeal Hamilton decision McLaren are to launch an appeal against the decision to strip Lewis Hamilton of his victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.The Briton was handed a 25-second penalty, dropping him to third, as he was deemed to have gained an advantage when cutting the chicane on lap 42. (08/09/2008)
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Hibbard agrees new Ospreys dealHooker Richard Hibbard has signed a four-year contract with the Ospreys.Hibbard, capped by Wales during their summer tour to South Africa, will remain with the Welsh regional side until 2012. (08/09/2008)
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City to enhance youth set-up Mark Hughes has insisted Manchester City will not abandon their famed youth policy.Under coach Jim Cassell, City's academy has become the benchmark for the Premier League as well over 20 first-teamers have emerged through the Blues ranks in recent years, including Shaun Wright-Phillips, who rejoined the Eastlands outfit having been sold to Chelsea for £21million last month. (08/09/2008)
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Khan retains confidence in new trainer 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.A stunning 54-second knockout defeat in Manchester on Saturday night left his world title dreams in tatters, but Khan insisted he still has complete confidence in new trainer Jorge Rubio, despite the Cuban suggesting Prescott as an opponent. (08/09/2008)
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