National Sport for 31 August 2008

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Federer cruises through Aug 31 2008

Defending champion Roger Federer wasted little time in progressing to the fourth round of the US Open on Sunday.Read

Hull snap up Zayatte Aug 31 2008

Guinea defender Kamil Zayatte has joined Hull City on loan from Young Boys for the rest of the season, the Swiss club has announced.Read

Benitez holds breath over Torres Aug 31 2008

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is sweating over the fitness of striker Fernando Torres - as he finally closes in on Espanyol midfielder Albert Riera.Read

Bullard in England squad Aug 31 2008

England coach Fabio Capello has sprung a major surprise by including Jimmy Bullard in his squad to face Andorra and Croatia for the World Cup qualifiers which get under way next weekend.Read

Shah keeps England on track Aug 31 2008

Owais Shah kept England on track for a NatWest Series whitewash over South Africa, with a seven-wicket victory at rainy Lord's.Read

Faldo confirms wild cards Aug 31 2008

Europe captain Nick Faldo tonight handed Ryder Cup wild cards to Ian Poulter and Paul Casey.Read

Reds miss chance to hit summit Aug 31 2008

Rafael Benitez saw his Liverpool side miss out on the chance to go top of the Barclays Premier League after a goalless draw against Aston Villa.Read

Wright-Phillips inspires City win Aug 31 2008

Shaun Wright-Phillips paid off the first instalment of his transfer fee with a double to ease Manchester City to victory at Sunderland.Read

Flintoff shines despite the rain Aug 31 2008

England's formidable seam attack prevented South Africa from posting a major total in today's weather-hit fourth match of the NatWest Series at Lord's.Read

Bolton sign Smolarek Aug 31 2008

Bolton have confirmed the signing of Poland international Ebi Smolarek on a season-long loan from La Liga side Racing Santander.Read

Panesar signs new deal Aug 31 2008

England spinner Monty Panesar has signed a new two-year deal at Northamptonshire.Read

Bent poaches point for Spurs Aug 31 2008

Tottenham striker Darren Bent provided the attacking threat in the absence of Dimitar Berbatov by poaching a point from a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and ending Chelsea's perfect start to the season.Read

Miller brace stuns Celtic Aug 31 2008

Rangers striker Kenny Miller returned to haunt Celtic with a brace against his former club in a 4-2 victory in which two players were sent off.Read

Miller returns to haunt Celtic Aug 31 2008

Kenny Miller returned to haunt Celtic as the first two goals of his second spell at Rangers helped the Ibrox club achieve a comprehensive win 4-2 in the first Old Firm derby of the season.Read

City swoop for defenders Aug 31 2008

Manchester City have signed Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta from Spanish side Espanyol for an undisclosed fee, the club confirmed on Sunday.Read

Surrey chasing Shoaib deal Aug 31 2008

Surrey are hoping to sign Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to help their fight against relegation over the next month.Read

Robinho: I'm unhappy at Madrid Aug 31 2008

Wantaway winger Robinho has admitted he is "unhappy" at Real Madrid and has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea.Read

Murray delighted with second great escape Aug 31 2008

Andy Murray believes his memorable US Open victory over Jurgen Melzer in New York last night was even better than his epic Wimbledon win over Richard Gasquet earlier this summer.Read

Owen offered new deal Aug 31 2008

Newcastle striker Michael Owen has been offered an improved three-year deal to keep him on Tyneside.Read

Zabaleta signs for City Aug 31 2008

Manchester City have signed Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta from Spanish side Espanyol for an undisclosed fee, the club confirmed on Sunday.Read

Heavy rain delays start at Lord's Aug 31 2008

England's prospects of another NatWest Series victory over South Africa hit an early snag at Lord's on Sunday morning when heavy rain prevented a prompt start.Read

Mowbray hails battling Baggies Aug 31 2008

West Brom manager Tony Mowbray praised his team after they withstood a "bombardment" from Bolton to record their first point back in the Barclays Premier League with a 0-0 draw at the Reebok Stadium.Read

Mixed feelings for Southgate Aug 31 2008

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate have made their best start in nine seasons after a home win against Stoke - but manager Gareth Southgate admitted he was slightly disappointed by their record so far.Read

Curbishley makes Bellamy plea Aug 31 2008

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley implored striker Craig Bellamy not to play for Wales next week after a 20-minute cameo which clinched a flattering 4-1 victory over Blackburn at Upton Park.Read

Brown takes the positives Aug 31 2008

Hull boss Phil Brown remained upbeat despite admitting watching his side get beaten 5-0 by Wigan was "a tough one to swallow."Read

Keegan: Barton did nothing wrong Aug 31 2008

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan launched a stern defence of Joey Barton after the controversial midfielder endured a hot reception on his return to action in Saturday's 3-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Arsenal.Read

Redknapp hails England hopefuls Aug 31 2008

Harry Redknapp hailed his England quartet after they combined to defeat Everton 3-0 and lift Portsmouth off the bottom of the Barclays Premier League.Read

Williams sisters ease through Aug 31 2008

Venus Williams easily moved into the fourth round at the US Open on Saturday with a 6-2 6-1 victory over Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine.Read

Nadal though while Ferrer falls Aug 31 2008

Rafael Nadal moved into the fourth round at the US Open after a push in the second set opened up a closely contested match, lifting him to a 6-4 6-3 6-0 victory over Viktor Troicki of Serbia yesterday.Read

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