Jelena Jankovic seals first major final spot in US Open
Jelena Jankovic has reached her first ever grand slam final after beating Elena Dementieva in New York.

Bobby Williamson not fazed by rumours of early dismissal drom Uganda role
Williamson will enter Ugandan football's aristocracy should they win in Niger.

Giovanni Trapattoni Nothing but maximum points will do for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland's veteran Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni seeks maximum return from two away trips.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson dismisses talk of City bid for Cristiano Ronaldo
Sir Alex Ferguson the Manchester United manager was dismissive about the takeover by billionaire Arab owners of rivals Manchester City and any attempt to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Judy Murray You dream about this sort of match when you are in the juniors
Judy Murray recalls a very different scene four years ago when the family was in New York for the boys' singles.

US Open winner's pot will exceed 2m
If Andy Murray goes on to win the US Open title he will receive a cheque for 2 million £1.1 million.

Roger Federer's chance to reclaim mystique
The Swiss is attempting to become the first man since American Bill Tilden in 1924 to win a fifth successive US title.

Andy Murray can ride the storm in US Open
Weather threatens to disrupt British No 1's first scheduled appearance in a grand slam semifinal at US Open.

Andorra's goalkeeper Jesus Luis Alvarez set to threaten England's chances
Capello's men seek to prevent Andorra adding to list of woe against minnows.

Robbie Keane and Republic of Ireland spurred on by memory of failure
Robbie Keane has insisted that the fear of missing another World Cup is inspiring the Republic of Ireland on.