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Richards' relief at record

7:16am Saturday 4th September 2010

Modest hero Pat Richards expressed his relief after equalling Andy Farrell's Engage Super League record for points in a season in Wigan's 34-12 victory over Bradford on Friday night.

Brewer praise for sharp Sharks

7:16am Saturday 4th September 2010

Sale head coach Mike Brewer praised the pace and intensity of his side's performance after they comprehensively defeated Newcastle 35-18 on the opening night of the new Aviva Premiership season at Edgeley Park.

Murray sinks showman Brown

7:02am Saturday 4th September 2010

Andy Murray enjoyed silencing Dustin Brown's noisy fans as he charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant display at Flushing Meadows.

Toshack angry over Collins injury

6:48am Saturday 4th September 2010

John Toshack feared for Wales' Euro 2012 hopes after a defeat in Montenegro that left him seething about an injury to key player James Collins.

Trapattoni happy with result

6:48am Saturday 4th September 2010

Giovanni Trapattoni was happy to settle for a 1-0 victory in Armenia as the Republic of Ireland survived a test of their Euro 2012 credentials.

Levein looks for positives

6:48am Saturday 4th September 2010

Scotland manager Craig Levein admitted there was plenty of room for improvement following the goalless draw in Lithuania - but he feels his players' effort has restored some pride in the national team.

Taylor plans party after shock win

6:48am Saturday 4th September 2010

Veteran goalkeeper Maik Taylor turns 39 on Saturday and intends to party after Northern Ireland's stunning victory against Slovenia in their Euro 2012 qualifier.

Capello happy with Rooney role

6:48am Saturday 4th September 2010

Fabio Capello watched his England side race off to a perfect start in the European Championship qualifiers with a 4-0 victory against Bulgaria and then revealed how he had rejuvenated Wayne Rooney.

Nadal digs deep for win

6:18am Saturday 4th September 2010

Top seed Rafael Nadal displayed all his renowned fighting spirit to beat Denis Istomin and complete the third round line-up at the US Open.

Clijsters set to face Ivanovic

6:18am Saturday 4th September 2010

Defending champion Kim Clijsters will face former world number one Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round of the US Open after easy wins were the order of day five at Flushing Meadows.