National Sport for 6 September 2008

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Weather holds up Murray Sep 06 2008

Andy Murray's electrifying start to his first grand slam semi-final was halted by rain in New York on Saturday with the British number one leading US Open top seed Rafael Nadal two sets to love.Read

Cole double gives England winning start Sep 06 2008

Joe Cole came to Fabio Capello's rescue again after England had been booed off at half-time in their World Cup qualifying opener against Andorra.Read

Sloppy Wolves beaten again Sep 06 2008

Warrington missed out on a home tie in the engage Super League play-offs after crashing to a surprise 38-20 home defeat to a Huddersfield side who belied their lowly league position.Read

Federer through to final Sep 06 2008

Roger Federer remains on course for a fifth successive US Open crown after battling past Novak Djokovic in four sets in the semi-finals on Saturday.Read

Whelan on target in Republic win Sep 06 2008

Glenn Whelan's first senior international goal cemented an opening World Cup qualifying victory for the Republic of Ireland as they eased past 2-1 Georgia in Mainz.Read

Northern Ireland crash in Slovakia Sep 06 2008

Goals from Martin Skrtel and Marek Hamsik condemned Northern Ireland to a 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat against Slovakia.Read

Wasps stung on opening day Sep 06 2008

Wasps endured a torrid start to their Guinness Premiership title defence with London Irish emerging easy 26-14 winners from the season's curtain-raiser at Twickenham.Read

Vokes spares Wales' blushes Sep 06 2008

Teenager Sam Vokes marked his first appearance at the Millennium Stadium with a goal to give Wales a deserved 1-0 victory in the opening game of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan.Read

Scots start with defeat Sep 06 2008

Scotland suffered a disappointing start to their World Cup qualifying campaign when they slumped to 1-0 defeat against Macedonia in their opening match.Read

Hamilton secures pole Sep 06 2008

Lewis Hamilton cruised to the 11th pole position of his 30-race Formula One career ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.Read

Heidfeld sets the pace Sep 06 2008

Nick Heidfeld took the honours in the final practice session ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.Read

City boss: Hughes still calls shots Sep 06 2008

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook insists manager Mark Hughes will retain full control of all footballing matters at the club.Read

Hamilton wary of Raikkonen challenge Sep 06 2008

Lewis Hamilton is refusing to write off Kimi Raikkonen's chances of retaining his Formula One world title.Read

Good-behaviour incentive for Barton Sep 06 2008

The Football Association are hoping Joey Barton will put his troubled past behind him after choosing to give the Newcastle midfielder an incentive to stay out of trouble.Read

New Derbyshire deal for Hinds Sep 06 2008

Former West Indies all-rounder Wavell Hinds has signed a deal which will keep him at Derbyshire next season, with the option of a further year in 2010.Read

Shearer adds to Toon misery Sep 06 2008

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has poured fuel on the fire at Newcastle by claiming he would not take the manager's job under the current set-up.Read

Australia finish off Bangladesh Sep 06 2008

Australia defended a below-par total to complete a 3-0 whitewash over Bangladesh with a 73-run win in the final one-day international in Darwin.Read

Anderson happy to clinch top spot Sep 06 2008

St Helens missed the chance to set a club record but coach Daniel Anderson was delighted with his team's 16-16 draw with Wigan which secured top spot in the engage Super League for a fourth successive year.Read

Terry calls for confidence Sep 06 2008

England skipper John Terry has challenged his team-mates to overcome their fear of failure on the international stage and show the confidence they exhibit in club football.Read

Di Canio talks up Hammers prospects Sep 06 2008

Former West Ham favourite Paolo Di Canio has revealed his "pride" at being linked with the Upton Park managerial vacancy and claimed the claret and blue shirt "still feels like a second skin".Read

Refreshed Harrington in contention Sep 06 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.Read

Serena Williams through to final Sep 06 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.Read

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