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Sale open season in style

10:38pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Sale opened the new Aviva Premiership season with a comprehensive 35-18 win over Newcastle at Edgeley Park to mark head coach Mike Brewer's first game in charge in fine style.

Richards equals record in Wigan win

10:34pm Friday 3rd September 2010

The prolific Pat Richards equalled the Engage Super League scoring record as Wigan turned on the style to celebrate their first trophy success for eight years with a 34-12 win over Bradford.

Defoe leads way in England romp

9:56pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Jermain Defoe relieved some of the gloom after England's dismal World Cup by netting a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory over Bulgaria in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley.

Evans wins it for Northern Ireland

9:48pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Northern Ireland got off to a stunning start in their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign by defeating World Cup finalists Slovenia 1-0 in Maribor.

Murray too good for Brown

9:37pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Andy Murray charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant performance against Jamaica's Dustin Brown.

Scotland held in stalemate

9:17pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Scotland failed to capitalise on their territorial advantage in their Euro 2012 opener in Lithuania as Craig Levein's competitive debut as manager ended goalless.

Police free match-fix probe trio

8:57pm Friday 3rd September 2010

The three Pakistan cricketers at the centre of match-fixing allegations were released without charge by police on Friday night.

Wales falter in qualifying opener

8:29pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Mirko Vucinic enhanced his growing reputation by firing Montenegro to a 1-0 win over Wales in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.

Llodra maintains fine form

7:47pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Unseeded Frenchman Michael Llodra continued his superb form at this year's US Open by booking his place in the third round at Flushing Meadows.

ECB act after Pietersen outburst

6:44pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his foul-mouthed Twitter faux pas, in which he accidentally announced his dropping from the England team.