Today at 11:52:03 - Double European champion Mo Farah announces his withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games because of fatigue.

Today at 03:42:48 - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki cruises into the third round of the US Open with a blistering 6-0 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei's Kai-Chen Changon.

Today at 02:49:51 - Roger Federer overcomes windy conditions to beat Andreas Beck and reach the US Open third round, but seeds Nikolay Davydenko and Maran Cilic crash out.

Today at 02:36:55 - Britain's Andy Murray takes on Dustin Brown of Jamaica in the second round of the US Open, with the threat of Hurricane Earl hanging over New York.

02/09/2010 at 23:09:47 - Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.

02/09/2010 at 18:22:24 - Italian teenager Matteo Manassero shoots a seven-under-par 64 to take a first-round lead in the European Masters.

Today at 13:41:57 - Andrey Arshavin believes he has become "more effective" since joining Arsenal - even if the Russian playmaker feels he is now "less sparkling".

Today at 13:40:08 - Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been inspired by Manchester United's old-timers and aims to carry on playing for another three seasons.

Today at 13:37:44 - Mo Farah has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games to take a break after his gold medal exploits at the European Championships.

Today at 13:24:02 - Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption chief, has denied the spot-fixing crisis points to failures by the ICC.

Today at 13:24:02 - Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption chief, has denied the spot-fixing crisis points to failures by the ICC.

Today at 13:26:13 - The bike leg of Olympic triathlon race at London 2012 will take in a number of iconic locations in the capital.

Today at 13:16:25 - Tennis players use ice packs as they suffer in a New York heat wave.

Today at 12:38:17 - Suspended Pakistan players have "really arguable case to answer", according to ICC anti-corruption chief Ronnie Flanagan.

Today at 12:14:57 - England's medal hopes at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi have been dealt a blow by the withdrawal of Mo Farah.

Today at 12:12:35 - Tom Daley, Britain's diving world champion, says he has no security fears ahead of next month's Commonwealth Games.

Today at 12:47:40 - ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Serbia and Croatia won a haul of medals when they were partners in the former Yugoslavia but on Saturday they will face each other for the first time as independent nations in the ...

Today at 04:45:44 - ROVERETO, Italy (Reuters) - A woman carrying pole vaults in a purpose-built bag struggles to make her way through a crowd of screaming children at an athletics meeting in northern Italy.

Today at 04:42:58 - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rejuvenated by the familiar surroundings of the U.S. Open, New Yorker James Blake promised to deliver some inspired tennis if his broken-down body will allow him to compete at a h ...

Today at 03:09:43 - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A year ago, Kim Clijsters was the mom hogging the spotlight at the U.S. Open. This time it is Mother Nature.

Today at 02:38:55 - NEW YORK (Reuters) - It looms as a mismatch of classic proportions. Andy Murray, the world number four and one of the favorites to win the U.S. Open title against Dustin Brown, a dreadlocked Jamaican ...

Today at 09:28:09 - Roger Federer impressed even himself as he beat Germany's Andreas Beck 6-3 6-4 6-3 in the US Open second round.Related StoriesDjokovic battles through at US OpenSharapova comes from behind to claim w ...

Today at 08:40:03 - England bowler Graham Onions is to have back surgery next week that will rule him out of this winter's Ashes series in Australia.Related StoriesPakistan match set to be overshadowed'Bloodgate' doctor ...

Today at 08:36:42 - David Beckham has targeted an earlier-than-expected return to action with the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 11.Related StoriesSyed wants Beckham at Blackburn

02/09/2010 at 21:41:46 - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir have been provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.Related StoriesEngland drop PietersenPakistani cricketers set to miss friendlyPiete ...

02/09/2010 at 21:32:27 - Europe's leading coaches are in favour of the experiment with two extra officals behind the goals, say UEFA.Related StoriesBenitez blames fitness for Inter's Super Cup lossWalcott not taking form for ...

15/06/2010 at 01:01:36 - Holland got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a 2-0 victory over Denmark in group E.

15/06/2010 at 01:01:00 - Still bruised from their brush with the United States, a group of England players sat down on Sunday night and flicked on the television for a bit of light relief. Then on came Germany.

15/06/2010 at 01:01:00 - Playing too many Twenty20 matches could result in "overkill" for supporters if organisers try to cram the games into the county season, James Anderson, the England fast bowler, warned yesterday.

15/06/2010 at 01:01:00 - Franz Beckenbauer, the iconic figure of German football, has accused England of reverting to the bad old days of "kick and rush" under Fabio Capello.

15/06/2010 at 01:01:00 - "Where do you stand on the vuvuzela?" is the question on people's lips at this World Cup - but, of course, the answer is, you don't stand on it. For the best results, you blow into it from one end. Th ...

Today at 13:22:28 - A new event is hitting the Surrey countryside as competitors are challenged to an extreme cross-country race in England's winter conditions.

Today at 13:10:26 - Hersham FC are looking for new players to join the U11 side this season.

Today at 13:05:36 - Alex Szepietowski, who was recently named Surrey coach of the year, has launched a new business aimed at teaching schoolchildren how to play cricket.

Today at 10:50:57 - Harlequins RL skipper Rob Purdham has quashed talk of a move away from the club by insisted he is committed to the Londoners for next season.

Today at 10:17:06 - Old Rutlishians U21s got their new season off to a winning start with a 17-5 victory at Sutton & Epsom U21 last Friday.

Today at 10:12:22 - Former champion jockeys Ryan Moore, Seb Sanders and Kieren Fallon are all in action at Kempton Park this evening.

Today at 12:41:00 - Corruption in cricket is not widespread, it was claimed today as three Pakistan stars banned from playing over match-fixing allegations were questioned by police.

Today at 12:40:14 - Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has warned winger Charles N'Zogbia he has to prove himself to his team-mates after almost leaving last week.

Today at 12:40:14 - Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Martin O'Neill as Aston Villa manager, it is understood.

Today at 12:06:00 - Davina McCall is to become an 'Ultimate Big Brother' contestant.

Today at 10:40:15 - Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan has accused the International Cricket Council of "trying to play to the public gallery" by suspending the three players allegedly involved in a spot-fixi ...

Today at 12:40:01 - Fabio Capello admits his national status has slumped from a 'god' to a 'monster' since England's World Cup flop but he has promised to fight to save his job.

Today at 11:26:58 - Andrey Arshavin admits he has lost the sparkle that made Arsenal splash out £15million to sign him from Zenit St Petersburg 19 months ago.

Today at 11:15:26 - Rafa Benitez is plotting to scupper Chelsea's patient pursuit of Belgium wonderkid Romelu Lukaku - the powerful 17-year-old striker dubbed the ‘New Drogba'.

Today at 11:05:19 - West Ham winger Valon Behrami admits he is disappointed to still be a West Ham player after a deal to Roma fell through on transfer deadline day.

Today at 10:51:32 - Novak Djokovic ignored fans fighting in the crowd to reach the third round of the US Open. A scuffle broke out between spectators at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Today at 12:20:33 - MacGregor, Wilson, Rowe and Griffiths receive their maiden call-ups

Today at 12:14:54 - Haroon Lorgat, the ICC's chief executive, spoke to Cricinfo on the process that led to the suspension of the three Pakistan players linked to the spot-fixing allegations during the Lord's Test

Today at 11:41:36 - Ravi Bopara and Grant Flower both scored half-centuries as Essex comfortably beat Middlesex by seven wickets at Chelmsford to keep their hopes of reaching the Clydesdale Bank 40 semi-finals very much ...

Today at 09:14:20 - Pakistan's high commissioner to the United Kingdom has said that the ICC was "playing to the public gallery" when it provisionally suspended the three players linked to the spot-fixing scandal

Today at 07:47:41 - West Indies have left out experienced allrounder Pamela Lavine from the squad for the ICC Women's Challenge to be held in South Africa in October