Capello: Rooney at ease with form

11:52pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Fabio Capello insisted Wayne Rooney is not becoming frustrated at his failure to hit peak form for England ahead of Wednesday's vital World Cup qualifier with Croatia in Zagreb.

Khan retains confidence in new trainer

11:52pm 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.

Tigers back with a bang

11:52pm 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.

United would discuss Ronaldo bid

11:52pm 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.

Gold pedal start for Britain

11:52pm 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.

Rovers see off rivals

11:52pm 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.

Agent reveals depth of Robinho misery

11:52pm 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.

Momentous win for magic Murray

11:52pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Andy Murray reached the first grand slam final of his career with the result of his life to beat world number one Rafael Nadal in a rain-delayed US Open semi-final in New York.

Hamilton stripped of Belgian win

11:52pm 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.

Hammers confirm four-name shortlist

11:52pm 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.

Flood fears ease as rains slow

Updated 7:29pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise.

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