National Sport for 28 August 2008

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Blake moves into third round Aug 28 2008

James Blake advanced to the third round of the US Open on Thursday when Belgian Steve Darcis retired in the third set with the American leading 4-6 6-3 1-0.Read

Villa ease through Aug 28 2008

Aston Villa are through to the first round proper of the UEFA Cup for the first time in seven years despite being held 1-1 by the Icelandic part-timers FH Hafnarfjordur in a low-key second leg at Villa Park.Read

Murray edges through Aug 28 2008

British number one Andy Murray booked a place in the US Open third round in New York tonight when he overcame Michael Llodra of France in four sets.Read

Castillo signs for Everton Aug 28 2008

Everton have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Red Star Belgrade.Read

Chelsea and United stars get top gongs Aug 28 2008

Last year's Champions League finalists Chelsea and Manchester United swept the board at the European Club Footballer awards on Thursday.Read

Ferguson 'less optimistic' over deals Aug 28 2008

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has described himself as "less optimistic" about new signings at Old Trafford as the clock continues to tick on Dimitar Berbatov's move from Tottenham.Read

City do it the hard way Aug 28 2008

Manchester City had goalkeeper Joe Hart to thank as they progressed to the UEFA Cup proper with a penalty shoot-out victory over FC Midtjylland.Read

Blackburn sign Andrews Aug 28 2008

Blackburn have completed the signing of MK Dons midfielder Keith Andrews on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.Read

Battle of Britain looms after draw Aug 28 2008

Holders Manchester United will face Celtic in the Champions League group stages along with Spanish side Villarreal and Danish club Aalborg in Group E.Read

De Guzman move unlikely - agent Aug 28 2008

Arsenal target Jonathan de Guzman is unlikely to leave Feyenoord this summer, according to his agent.Read

Andrews poised for Rovers move Aug 28 2008

MK Dons manager Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed the League One club have agreed a fee with Blackburn for midfielder Keith Andrews.Read

Everton close in on Ecuadorian Aug 28 2008

Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo is on Merseyside undergoing a medical ahead of his move to Everton.Read

Davies staying put Aug 28 2008

Bolton have confirmed striker Kevin Davies has signed a new three-year contract, which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2011.Read

Wright-Phillips back at City Aug 28 2008

Manchester City have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, for an undisclosed fee.Read

Cuellar close to Villa bow Aug 28 2008

Aston Villa's recent signing Carlos Cuellar could finally make his debut in Sunday's home Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Villa Park.Read

Pandiani could return to England Aug 28 2008

Former Birmingham striker Walter Pandiani is negotiating a return to the Premier League, according to his agent.Read

Kallis confirmed as skipper Aug 28 2008

Jacques Kallis has been confirmed as South Africa captain in the absence of the injured Graeme Smith for Friday's NatWest Series match against England at The Oval.Read

Keane: We will support Chopra Aug 28 2008

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has pledged the club's full backing to striker Michael Chopra as he "deals with some personal problems".Read

Chelsea confident of Robinho capture Aug 28 2008

Chelsea believe their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Robinho will go "to the wire".Read

Westwood commits to Wolves Aug 28 2008

Warrington's England international Ben Westwood has signed a two-year extension to his contract, which will keep him at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of the 2011 season.Read

PFA defend Milner request Aug 28 2008

The Professional Footballers' Association insist Newcastle midfielder James Milner has remained "professional" in his attitude after handing in a transfer request.Read

Hodgson chases Etuhu deal Aug 28 2008

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson will try to strengthen his squad with the signing of Sunderland's Nigerian midfielder Dickson Etuhu despite a proposed swap deal with Northern Ireland striker David Healy breaking down.Read

Wenger thrilled with Gunners Aug 28 2008

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal passed a "big mental test" with a comprehensive 4-0 (6-0 aggregate) demolition of Steve McClaren's FC Twente to secure a place in the draw for the Champions League group stage.Read

Benitez praises 'amazing' Dutch ace Aug 28 2008

Rafael Benitez hailed his European lucky charm Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool scrambled their way into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night.Read

A-Rod powers through US opener Aug 28 2008

World number eight Andy Roddick produced a serving masterclass to begin his quest for a second US Open title with a comfortable 6-2 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory over Fabrice Santoro on Wednesday.Read

Djokovic through despite ankle trouble Aug 28 2008

Novak Djokovic overcame an ankle injury to defeat Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-3 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the US Open on Wednesday.Read

Jankovic and Kuznetsova survive scares Aug 28 2008

Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova both endured some tense moments before advancing to the third round at the US Open.Read

Groin op rules out Gerrard Aug 28 2008

Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin problem.Read

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