Britain's Andy Murray beats Alejandro Falla at the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles, but the top seed has plenty to work on ahead of his semi-final.

Liverpool line up replacement for Inter Milan-bound Javier Mascherano, plus other rumours

Pat Richards kicks 10 points as Wigan move one step closer to the Super League leader's shield with victory over defending champions Leeds.

Yani Tseng shoots a second successive 68 to open up a four-shot lead at the British Women's Open at Royal Birkdale.

Andy Turner leads Great Britain's medal haul on the fourth day of the European Championships as he takes gold in the 110m hurdles.

England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open.

Elena Baltacha fails to build on her win over top seed Francesca Schiavone as she loses 6-4 6-0 to Germany's Andrea Petkovic at the Istanbul Cup.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon confirms the club have received "a big offer" for midfielder Aiden McGeady.

Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Jockey Tom Queally insists he would not swap his ride on Midday for any of the filly's rivals in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Saturday (1505 BST).

Bristol City sign England goalkeeper David James following his release from Portsmouth.

The second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo ends in an inevitable draw to leave the hosts 1-0 up going into the final match of the series.

Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and brother Frank are to leave the Saxo Bank team and plan to join a new Luxembourg-based outfit.

Red Bull appear to be in control as McLaren struggle during second practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Mohammad Asif completes a five-wicket haul as England collapse to 354 all out on day two at Trent Bridge.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp defends the club's pursuit of West Ham's Scott Parker insisting the Hammers are guilty of unsettling the midfielder.

Ospreys coaching chief Scott Johnson says the door is open for Gavin Henson to talk about a return to rugby with the region.

Andy Murray survives a second-set wobble to beat Tim Smyczek 6-1 4-6 6-2 and book his place in the Farmers Classic quarter-finals in Los Angeles.

British number one Elena Baltacha causes a major upset at the Istanbul Cup by beating French Open champion Francesca Schiavone.

Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins Great Britain's second gold of the European Championships as Martyn Bernard takes high jump bronze.