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Flash of genius from Federer

Roger Federer lit up the opening day of the US Open with another moment of sheer genius during his first-round victory at Flushing Meadows.Read

Mascherano ready to battle

Javier Mascherano is not expecting to walk straight into Barcelona's star-studded midfield after completing his move to the Catalan giants from Liverpool.Read

Happy day for Roddick

American Andy Roddick celebrated his 28th birthday on Monday with a comfortable first round victory in the US Open at Flushing Meadows.Read

Mascherano completes Barca switch

Javier Mascherano has completed his move from Liverpool to Barcelona after successfully undergoing a medical at the club.Read

Begovic denies going on strike

Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has denied claims that he went on strike in an effort to engineer a move away from the Britannia Stadium.Read

Baltacha cruises into second round

Britain's Elena Baltacha cruised into the second round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows with a commanding win over Croatia's Petra Martic.Read

Mascherano proves a medical marvel

Javier Mascherano has passed his medical as he puts the finishing touches on his move from Liverpool to Barcelona.Read

West Brom sign Scharner

West Brom have bulked up their squad ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline by signing former Wigan player Paul Scharner on a two-year contract.Read

Players warned over ICC action

The Pakistan cricketers at the centre of corruption allegations were warned they face swift and firm punishment if the claims against them are proved.Read

Murray ready to be hot shot

Andy Murray insists he is ready to cope with everything the New York weather can throw at him as he waits to begin his US Open title bid at Flushing Meadows.Read

Pakistan press ahead with tour

The under-fire Pakistan team are expected to proceed as planned with preparations for their limited-overs series against England despite the match-fixing allegations surrounding the squad.Read

Duff out of Armenia game

Damien Duff has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's European Championship qualifier in Armenia on Friday through injury.Read

Hodgson happy with summer business

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson admits bringing in a new striker would be "the icing on the cake" but he is happy with the business he has done this summer.Read

Blues close on Jiranek

Birmingham are understood to be closing in on a deal to sign Spartak Moscow defender Martin JiranekRead

Scotland trio to miss qualifier

Scotland manager Craig Levein has confirmed Chris Iwelumo, Lee Wallace and Kevin McNaughton will miss Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania.Read

Pakistan leave London for Somerset

Pakistan's one-day squad have left their London hotel as allegations of spot-fixing continue to engulf the tourists.Read

Ainscough joins Bulls

Bradford Bulls have signed young Wigan winger Shaun Ainscough on a one-year contract.Read

Bruce desperate for new addition

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is hoping chairman Niall Quinn can make a breakthrough in the transfer market after striker Fraizer Campbell was sidelined by a potentially serious injury.Read

Pardew sacked by Saints

Southampton have sacked manager Alan Pardew - just two days after the team's 4-0 win at Bristol Rovers.Read

Hodgson hopes to sign striker

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has not given up hope of signing a new forward before the transfer window closes, after star forward Fernando Torres scored the winning goal and showed glimpses of a return to form in Sunday's 1-0 win over West Brom.Read

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