Gold pedal start for Britain

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Great Britain enjoyed a tremendous opening day of the Paralympic Games with three cycling gold medals before also triumphing at the Water Cube.

Weather holds up Murray

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 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.

Rovers see off rivals

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Hull KR brought the curtain down on their season in style, winning their third derby of the year against arch-rivals Hull FC 36-8.

Burley buoyed by display

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Scotland manager George Burley branded his players "outstanding" against Macedonia - despite crashing to defeat in their first World Cup qualifying game.

Hamilton wins dramatic Grand Prix

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Lewis Hamilton claimed his fifth win of the year after a dramatic conclusion to a remarkable Belgian Grand Prix.

Hammers confirm four-name shortlist

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

West Ham have confirmed that four names remain in the frame to be the club's next manager: Slaven Bilic, Gianfranco Zola, Roberto Donadoni and Michael Laudrup.

Robson: Wise role undermined Keegan

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Sir Bobby Robson believes "no manager worth his salt" will be interested in succeeding Kevin Keegan at Newcastle unless there is fundamental change at St James' Park.

United would discuss Ronaldo bid

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has insisted he is treating suggestions of a £135million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo "with a pinch of salt" but revealed the club would discuss an offer of that magnitude.

Khan retains confidence in new trainer

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Amir Khan believes the first defeat of his career has given him a "kick up the backside" after being spectacularly knocked out in less than a minute by Colombian Breidis Prescott.

Terry not out for revenge

4:37pm Sunday 7th September 2008

John Terry and David Beckham have insisted three points rather than revenge will be on their minds when England tackle Croatia in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Zagreb.

Call for higher tax for super rich

Updated 5:22pm Sunday 7th September 2008

High earners on more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates to help achieve greater equality between the rich and poor, the TUC has urged.

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