Sale head coach Mike Brewer praised the pace and intensity of his side's performance after they comprehensively defeated Newcastle 35-18 on the opening night of the new Aviva Premiership season at Edgeley Park.Read
Modest hero Pat Richards expressed his relief after equalling Andy Farrell's Engage Super League record for points in a season in Wigan's 34-12 victory over Bradford on Friday night.Read
Andy Murray enjoyed silencing Dustin Brown's noisy fans as he charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant display at Flushing Meadows.Read
Scotland manager Craig Levein admitted there was plenty of room for improvement following the goalless draw in Lithuania - but he feels his players' effort has restored some pride in the national team.Read
Veteran goalkeeper Maik Taylor turns 39 on Saturday and intends to party after Northern Ireland's stunning victory against Slovenia in their Euro 2012 qualifier.Read
Fabio Capello watched his England side race off to a perfect start in the European Championship qualifiers with a 4-0 victory against Bulgaria and then revealed how he had rejuvenated Wayne Rooney.Read
Defending champion Kim Clijsters will face former world number one Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round of the US Open after easy wins were the order of day five at Flushing Meadows.Read
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.Read
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.Read
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.Read
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.Read
