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Hammers look forward

West Ham maintain there are "positive" times ahead at Upton Park, despite the resignation and stinging criticism of manager Alan Curbishley. Read

Roeder slams Newcastle 'tragedy'

Former Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has labelled the club "a tragedy" going "from one disaster to another" as Kevin Keegan's position as manager remains unclear for a third day. Read

Murray keen to relax

Andy Murray will spend the next two days trying to avoid any thought of playing his first grand slam semi-final against world number one Rafael Nadal. Read

Scruton joins Bulls

Bradford have confirmed the signing of prop forward Nick Scruton from Leeds. Read

Harrington backs Faldo's choices

Padraig Harrington insists he has no problem with Nick Faldo choosing Paul Casey and Ian Poulter as his two captain's picks for the European Ryder Cup team. Read

Nadal still on course

Rafael Nadal hit back from a set down against Mardy Fish to secure a place in the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time in his career. Read

Serena secures semi-final spot

Fourth seed Serena Williams edged a tightly contested quarter-final clash with sister Venus 7-6 (8/6) 7-6 (9/7) to book a place in the last four of the US Open on Wednesday. Read

Murray battles into semis

Andy Murray will play in his first grand slam semi-final after beating Juan Martin Del Potro in an astonishing four-hour epic at the US Open tonight. Read

Clarke joins Bears

Former Derbyshire captain Rikki Clarke has joined Warwickshire on a three-year deal. Read

International duo set for debuts

International forwards Steve Borthwick and Michael Owen will both make their Guinness Premiership debuts for Saracens on Saturday. Read

England whitewash washed out

England's hopes of inflicting a whitewash on South Africa disappeared in the Cardiff rain as the final NatWest Series match was abandoned, with only three overs possible. Read

Broad wicket provides bright spot

Stuart Broad claimed an early breakthrough for England before rain again interrupted their bid for a whitewash in the final match of the NatWest Series against South Africa on Wednesday. Read

Mayweather to train Hatton

Ricky Hatton will be trained by Floyd Mayweather snr for his fight against IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas on November 22. Read

England frustrated by the weather

England were unable to get under way on time in today's final NatWest Series match against South Africa - because of the volume of rain which has fallen at the SWALEC Stadium this week. Read

Curbishley resigns as West Ham boss

Alan Curbishley has resigned as manager of West Ham, the club have confirmed. Read

Agent arrested after Downing complaint

A licensed football agent has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after a formal complaint by Middlesbrough and England midfielder Stewart Downing. Read

Niemi announces retirement

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has announced his retirement from football, the club have revealed on their website. Read

Phelan named United assistant

Manchester United have appointed Mike Phelan as assistant manager, replacing Carlos Queiroz who left Old Trafford to become Portugal coach in July. Read

Keegan talks ongoing

Newcastle on Wednesday confirmed that talks between manager Kevin Keegan and the club are ongoing. Read

Mathers agrees Warriors deal

Wigan full-back Richard Mathers has signed a one-year contract extension at the engage Super League club, with the option of a further year. Read

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