Serena Williams through to final

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Serena Williams is relishing the chance to capture her first US Open title in six years after the fourth-seeded American moved into the final on Friday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over sixth-seeded Dinara Safina of Russia.

Flintoff fitter and happier

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Andrew Flintoff is convinced the dark days of his career have helped him develop into an improved cricketer who is better equipped than ever to aid England's development as a Test and one-day side.

Barton banned and fined

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Joey Barton will be a footballing free man by the end of next month, providing he stays out of trouble, after the Football Association handed the Newcastle midfielder a six-match ban - with another six suspended - for his assault on Ousmane Dabo.

Mutu takes case to CAS

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Adrian Mutu has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's order to pay 17.17million euros (£13.84million) compensation to Chelsea.

Magpies rocked by Keegan resignation

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is going back to the drawing board with his dream for the club in tatters in the wake of Kevin Keegan's resignation.

Refreshed Harrington in contention

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Padraig Harrington, feeling refreshed again after a draining summer, carded a respectable one-under-par 69 in the opening round at the BMW Championship on Friday.

Bilic and Mancini cool on Hammers link

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

The shortlist of names in the frame to replace Alan Curbishley as West Ham manager appeared to shrink by two today, after Slaven Bilic and Roberto Mancini distanced themselves from the position.

Saints clinch Super League top-spot

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Double-chasing St Helens came from behind to secure a 16-16 draw in their last match of the regular season and clinch top spot in the engage Super League for a fourth year in a row.

Hughes: I won't waste golden chance

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Mark Hughes has promised Manchester City's long-suffering fans he will not squander the opportunity to turn the club into European giants.

Khan dismisses Prescott bravado

1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008

Amir Khan believes predictions of a four-round knockout to Breidis Prescott simply highlight the one-dimensional gameplan of his Colombian challenger.

Hundreds facing scan delays

Updated 2:08am Saturday 6th September 2008

Hundreds of patients face delays to vital scans for cancer and other diseases due to a "severe shortage" of imaging agents, experts have warned.

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