Khan retains confidence in new trainer
6:35pm 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.
Hamilton stripped of Belgian win
6:35pm 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.
Burley buoyed by display
6:35pm Sunday 7th September 2008
Scotland manager George Burley branded his players "outstanding" against Macedonia - despite crashing to defeat in their first World Cup qualifying game.
Terry not out for revenge
6:35pm Sunday 7th September 2008
John Terry and David Beckham have insisted three points rather than revenge will be on their minds when England tackle Croatia in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Zagreb.
Weather holds up Murray
6:35pm Sunday 7th September 2008
Andy Murray's electrifying start to his first grand slam semi-final was halted by rain in New York on Saturday with the British number one leading US Open top seed Rafael Nadal two sets to love.
United would discuss Ronaldo bid
6:35pm 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.
Rovers see off rivals
6:35pm 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.
Gold pedal start for Britain
6:35pm 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.
Tigers back with a bang
6:35pm 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.
Hammers confirm four-name shortlist
6:35pm 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.
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Lost data disc 'not in wrong hands'
Updated 6:16pm Sunday 7th September 2008
A lost computer disc containing personal details about thousands of justice staff is not thought to have fallen into the wrong hands, a Government minister said.
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