Sussex's fourth batting bonus point ensures promotion back to Division One of the County Championship.

The Scottish FA apologises to Liechtenstein for the "disgraceful" booing of their national anthem before the Euro 2012 qualifier.

England women are beaten on penalties in the World Cup semi-final by world and Olympic champions the Netherlands.

Stephen McManus insists Scotland's last-gasp victory over Liechtenstein was down to character rather than luck.

Yorkshire aim to press home their advantage against leaders Nottinghamshire after blowing the County Championship title race wide open, while Sussex close in on promotion.

Rafael Nadal beats Feliciano Lopez in straight sets to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

England boss Fabio Capello hails Wayne Rooney, who is the subject of newspaper allegations about his private life, for his performance in the win over Switzerland.

Man of the match Kevin Doyle is content after the Republic of Ireland move to the top of their Euro 2012 qualifying group by beating Andorra.

John Higgins is cleared of all match-fixing allegations but admits bringing snooker into disrepute, resulting in a £75,000 fine and a ban until November.

England striker Wayne Rooney scores to help his side beat Switzerland 3-1 in Basle in their Euro 2012 qualifier.

Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.

World champion Tom Daley still aims to compete at October's Commonwealth games despite pulling out of the 10m platform competition at the World Youth Championships.

Kevin Pietersen is out for a second-ball duck before captain Rory Hamilton-Brown rescues Surrey against promotion-chasing Glamorgan.

Andrew Gale scores a century as Yorkshire dominate day one of the Championship match with Notts to throw the title-race wide open.

Chris Maguire's superb late strike sends Scotland into the European Championship play-offs with a win over Austria.

Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters are in US Open quarter-final action, while Rafael Nadal also plays on day nine at Flushing Meadows.

David Haye will make the second defence of his WBA heavyweight title against fellow Brit and Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says there is no chance that Ryan Giggs will succeed John Toshack as Wales manager.

Nottinghamshire target the Championship title while relegation and promotion issues are at stake as the county season builds towards a climax.

Gloucestershire agree to let Steve Kirby leave the club two years before the end of his contract.