NEIL ASHTON: By the time Real Madrid got down to the nitty-gritty with Manchester United in the negotiations for the transfer of David de Gea, it had been another good day in the life of Jorge Mendes. The self-styled super agent - who boasts a stable of approaching 100 top-class footballers, with transfer values closing in on £1billion - had already been in the thick of the action over the astonishing £58million transfer of Monaco forward Anthony Martial. De Gea should have been another slam dunk, easy money for a man who picks up the phone to speak to Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez up to 20 times a day.
Sol Campbell's most candid interview ever: 'There are no characters like Cantona and Gascoigne left... apart from Rooney they're all bland!'
JONATHAN MCEVOY: The former England defender cuts a sophisticated figure as he sips his drink and spoons up the froth, wearing a pink shirt, grey trousers, light blue summer jacket and brown buckled shoes.
Germany 3-1 Poland: World Cup final hero Gotze scores twice to send Low's side top
Germany's Mario Gotze struck twice as the world champions beat rivals Poland 3-1 in an entertaining Euro 2016 qualifying encounter on Friday to take over top spot in Group D and avenge last year's defeat. Thomas Muller put the hosts in front after 12 minutes and Gotze added a second with a fine solo effort seven minutes later before a third Bayern Munich player, Poland captain Robert Lewandowski, cut the deficit with a diving header from Kamil Grosicki's superb left-wing cross with the outside of his right foot. Gotze, struggling for first-team action in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons, sealed Germany's win eight minutes from time on the rebound.
FA donate four-figure sum to Greaves stroke fund as football calls for 'legend' and 'genius' to be supported
The Football Association are supporting the campaign to raise £30,000 to care for stroke victim Jimmy Greaves. Chairman Greg Dyke has made a discretionary donation, understood to be a four-figure sum, to a fundraising campaign set-up to raise money to support the England legend. Dyke is known to have a close relationship with Greaves; the pair having worked together for ITV during the mid-80s.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This is not a drill... Ireland clash at Twickenham is our last chance to show we can shake the world
Make no mistake, England's starting XV against Ireland on Saturday is the team inked in to play Fiji in the World Cup's opening game. This is absolutely not just a warm-up match. This is a vital game for England and must be seen as preparing for Fiji in everything the team do on and off the pitch. This is the last opportunity to nail everything.
Burgess will prove his doubters wrong, insists fellow league convert Robinson
NIK SIMON: England legend Jason Robinson is backing Sam Burgess to prove his detractors wrong in the same manner the code-switching full-back did at the 2003 World Cup. The retired league convert feels he was written off when Sir Clive Woodward drafted him into his Red Rose squad in 2001, before he wrote his name into rugby's history books.
Not impressed, lads? Rooney and Co inspect San Marino pitch ahead of qualifier
With under 24 hours remaining until England take on San Marino in Serravalle, Roy Hogson's squad have taken to the Stadio Olimpico pitch to have a look around. As is customary with internationals, the squad donned their England tracksuits for a pitch-walk, examining the surface they will walk onto for their Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday. And it appears some of the players were less than satisfied with the state of the grass. As Premier League regulars, the England team will be used to the pristine pitches of the Emirates and Old Trafford, but the Stadio Olimpico surface seemed to be carrying some wear and tear.
Portugal 0-1 France: Manchester United new boy Martial makes international bow as Valbuena earns Euro 2016 hosts Lisbon victory
ADAM CRAFTON IN LISBON: Another day, another landmark. After a whirlwind week in which the name Anthony Martial has dominated the agenda both in England and France, this was another evening of genuine significance for the 19-year-old forward. These have been a mind-boggling few days for Martial. After completing a move that could be worth £58million from Monaco to Manchester United, he has been catapulted to national and international attention like never before.
Hungary and Romania fans involved in violent clashes ahead of Budapest qualifier
Squads of riot police were called upon to diffuse a heated fracas between Hungarian and Romanian football fans ahead of Friday night's Euro 2016 qualifier in Budapest. Glass bottles and other makeshift missiles were hurled by both sets of supporters as shocking scenes emerged from the Hungarian capital. Of course, the intense rivalry between these two sides is nothing new - a similar clash happened ahead of their last meeting back in October last year.
Snakes on a plane? Sterling and Delph laugh off abuse aimed at them after controversial summer transfers as England pair jet away
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has appeared to poke fun at the abuse he suffered following his Liverpool exit by posing for a 'snakes on a plane' snap with Fabian Delph.
REVEALED: One hundred and sixty six
- the staggering number of players currently farmed out on loan by Premier League clubs
Edin Dzeko, Mario Balotelli and Juan Cuadrado are just three of the 166 players currently on loan from Premier League clubs following the end of the summer transfer window. Premier League champions Chelsea are leading the way with 33 of their registered players currently plying their trade away from the club. Harry Redknapp recently criticised Chelsea for being allowed to loan out a whole squad to teams across the world, as it means Jose Mourinho cannot keep a personal check on his playing staff.
Murray has fun at coach's expense... but he must be wary of Federer's new quick trick
MIKE DICKSON AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: Roger Federer took his six-year-old twin daughters Charlene and Myla to the Metropolitan Museum of Art here this week, to look at its current China exhibition. Many in New York are also talking about Federer's own work of genius, one that he has created at the US Open: his new, almost half-volley return of serve that has been working to devastating effect.
Monza on the brink: Historic Italian circuit could be cut from the Formula 1 calendar
JONATHAN MCEVOY: One of the Ferrari-red banners in the grandstand next to the start-finish straight at Monza reads: 'You cannot describe the passion. You can only live it.' 'Go Michael,' says another - the biggest of the lot - in homage to the stricken great, Schumacher. 'Go Kimi,' is written just behind it, in the white and blue of Raikkonen's national flag, of Finland. Just down along the road is one of motor racing's awesome sights, the steeply banked Parabolica curve that leads into the straight.
Chelsea unveil Djilobodji... but is £3m man able to plug Mourinho's dodgy defence?
Papy Djilobodji has been unveiled at Chelsea's Cobham training ground, following his deadline day move to the Premier League champions from Nantes. The 26-year-old central defender arrived at Stamford Bridge for a fee of around £3million and signed a four-year contract, but has been left out of their Champions League squad for the group stages. But Djilobodji, who has taken the No 15 shirt, has been included in their Premier League side.
Donald boosts chances of reaching FedEx Cup play-offs as De Jonge leads at the Deutsche Bank Championship
Luke Donald and Ian Poulter started strongly but it was Brendon de Jonge who took the first-round lead in the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston. De Jonge's six-under-par round of 65 was good enough for a two-stroke lead over a large group of players featuring English pair Donald and Poulter.
THE PICK OF MAILONLINE'S SPORTS WRITING
Dare to smell like Zlatan? Black and white teaser gives Ibrahimovic fans first glimpse of striker's new perfume (called 'ZLA')
It's the scent all real men have been waiting for, but only a few would dare to use. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken to Instagram to reveal his new eagerly-anticipated 'ZLA' perfume as the Paris Saint-Germain striker aims to fire Sweden to Euro 2016 qualification against Russia. While only those able to purchase Ibrahimovic's fragrance in France will know precisely how good it smells, there's every chance the Swedish icon's latest creation is nothing short of superb.
School of hard knocks: Khan posts throwback picture with Campbell, Ogogo and Groves
Amir Khan rolled back the years on Friday, when he posted a throwback picture of Luke Campbell, Anthony Ogogo, George Groves and himself all looking fresh-faced. All four have progressed massively during their careers, with numerous world titles being held between them. Khan has yet to announce his next fight but speculation is mounting that he could face Manny Pacquiao in 2016.
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STARS OF SPORT
- MailOnline Fantasy Football is back... and you can pick Euro stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to boost your Premier League side
- Renaissance man Roy likened to subject of 16th century painting It seems an uncanny likeness to Roy Keane has been giving the evil eye for centuries...
- Eriksen views Denmark clash with Albania from his sofa He's sidelined with a knee injury but that did not prevent him from watching the 0-0 draw
- Sol Campbell's most candid interview ever JONATHAN MCEVOY speaks to a successful footballer, burgeoning businessman, aspirant Conservative politician...
- Martial makes international bow ADAM CRAFTON: After a whirlwind week, 19-year-old Anthony Martial had another evening of genuine significance
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- Man City new boy Sterling 'charged up' ahead of England's clash with San Marino Raheem Sterling has posted a selfie of himself in bed
- Life's a beach for UFC star McGregor as he gears up for Aldo fight Conor McGregor has posted a video of himself working out on the beach ahead of his fight
- Barcelona striker Suarez reveals hidden talent for acting in hilarious new advert Suarez and his many doppelgangers star in a new commercial
- Cuadrado got the chop at Chelsea... but now flop is given a hair-raising welcome by crazy fan at Juventus Cuadrado has joined Juventus on loan
- United legends beat Liverpool counterparts in heated 'friendly' clash Both Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer made rash challenges but Liverpool lost 4-2
- Hero's welcome for Berbatov in front of 10,000 PAOK fans Jubilant PAOK Salonika fans turned up to greet the club's new signing at their Toumba Stadium
- Blind fury as Holland's hopes are hit by Iceland Danny Blind's reign got off to a dismal start as Iceland inflicted a first home defeat in a Euro qualifier on the Dutch
- £52m man De Bruyne shows class in Belgium JACK GAUGHAN: There really is something box office about Kevin De Bruyne and don't Man City just know it
- Konta upsets ninth seed Muguruza in longest ever US Open women's match MIKE DICKSON: Jo Konta played the match of her life to make history
- Sock forced to retire from US Open during New York City heat wave Jack Sock collapsed on court in the fourth set of his second-round match with Ruben Bemelmans
- Hernandez snub for LVG as striker hails former boss Fergie Javier Hernandez gave United boss Louis van Gaal the cold shoulder in his leaving message
- F1 champ Hamilton set to find out if blonds really do have more fun Lewis Hamilton was pictured in Monza with a distinctive new hairdo ahead of the Italian GP
- Jose won me over despite Barca-Real rivalry, says Pedro Pedro has told the Spanish press that he feels part of the Chelsea family already
- Saido Berahino: Some says he's cocky, others reckon he's just misunderstood SPECIAL REPORT as the West Brom striker faces a rocky future
- Great rivals, reunited: Fergie joins Wenger and Co at UEFA forum Top bosses gathered in Nyon... Wenger and Fergie seem to be on better terms these days
- What a difference seven months makes: Grumpy Lennon finds happiness at Everton after permanent return Winger looked smiles better at second unveiling
- What is South Africa star Habana doing wearing a kilt? Bryan Habana joins Drew Mitchell and Jacques Burger with impressions of Home nations
- Premier League transfer window review We asked our reporters to rate how each top-flight club had fared over the last two months. Here's what they think...
- West Brom flop Ideye arrives to flashbulb fanfare after sealing move to Olympiacos He'll be hoping for more luck in Greece after Premier League struggle
- The £36m kid who married his childhood sweetheart and admits to being a telly addict Meet Anthony Martial - Manchester United's newest big-money buy
- Tsunami survivor and Sporting youngster enjoys Ronaldo reunion Martunis, now 17, met up with the Real Madrid superstar at Portugal's team hotel
- De Gea the Real victim as Spanish papers react to transfer collapse Madrid and Man United have a lot to answer for in the David de Gea saga, say Spanish press
- View from France on United's Martial deal The shocking transfer fee for Anthony Martial - it could reach £58m - left some French outlets in disbelief and disillusion
- Schweinsteiger says Germany's double-header with Poland and Scotland is 'must win' The world champions are in an unfamiliar position in Euro Group D
- Bale backed to cope with Cyprus bully boys Wales boss Chris Coleman has warned Cyprus to forget about attempting to bully Gareth Bale in their important Euro 2016 qualifier
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De Gea in Madrid... but star looks sombre after£29m move collapses
Met Spain team-mates in capital on day he was set for Real unveiling... as United answer back
- DEADLINE DAY VIRALS: Relive Sportsmail's light-hearted alternative coverage of transfer deadline day with all the hilarious virals which swept the internet
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Legends of Football: Beckham scoops award at charity event and is reunited with Giggs
David Beckham has been honoured with the Legend of Football Award
- It's time for Jim White's yellow tie and Sky Sports' deadline day circus to move on EDGE OF THE BOX: It was never going to light up our telly screens...
- Meet the American boxer-turned artist who's out to put Brit Smith on the canvas Liam Smith meets John Thompson on October 10 at Manchester Arena
- Sprint king Bolt touches down in London on a segway Just days after being knocked over by a segway, Usain Bolt was pictured riding one himself at Heathrow
- West Ham sign Moses on loan... as winger pens new four-year deal at Chesea Moses moves to Upton Park on season-long loan deal
- Everton midfielder Gibson pleads GUILTY to drink-driving charge after appearing in court accused of crashing £125,000 sports car into cyclist
- Rooney's son meets his idols after spending time with Barcelona stars Messi, Suarez and Neymar Rooney's son watched Barca beat Malaga
- Ronaldo boards private jet for Portugal duty as Europe's top stars prepare for international week For those not involved in transfers, international football is the focus
- Ivanovic dumped out of US Open at first hurdle as former world No 1 loses to Cibulkova Former world No 1 Ana Ivanovic was the first major casualty of the US Open on Monday
- Cycling legend Pendleton finishes second in first competitive race after photo finish Victoria Pendleton's big blue eyes shone out on a grey afternoon at Ripon
- REVEALED: How £500m Stamford Bridge stadium will look Here's some encouragement for Chelsea fans reeling - a first glimpse of their proposed new stadium
- Memphis feels the cold as Holland prepare for Thursday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Iceland United star Memphis seemed to be struggling in the cold in Noordwijk
- The new doctor? Spartak Moscow medic Viktoryia Gameeva sets pulses racing with Chelsea shirt pic Spartak Moscow's doctor Gameeva clearly has a soft spot for Chelsea
- Murray shrugs off fatigue talk as star insists he's fighting fit ahead of US Open Andy Murray put the finishing touches to his preparations in New York
- Hamilton poses alongside 'good friend' Gigi Hadid at VMA party Lewis Hamilton took to Instagram on Sunday as he joined model Gigi Hadid for a night of fun and frolics
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Bale jets back to Wales on a private plane hours after brilliant Madrid double
Wales star heads home in style to prepare for Euro 2016 qualifiers
- Great Britain end Worlds with double relay bronze in the men's and women's 4x400m in Beijing Martyn Rooney and Co celebrate final success
- McGregor stops off in tattoo shop as UFC star enjoys life in California Irish UFC star Conor McGregor takes some time away from the ring in the Golden State
- Wales flanker Lydiate shows off his war wounds from hard fought win in Ireland Dan Lydiate left battered and bruised after Wales' 16-10 win over Ireland
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De Bruyne celebrates City move with meal in Manchester
Belgian star dined out at Chinese restaurant Wing's ahead of £52m to the Etihad
- JONAH LOMU: I just want to stay alive to see my kids make 21... OLIVER HOLT: The long battle with illness has left him with only one remaining ambition...
- Vermaelen's late winner ends torrid year The star trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were reunited, but they needed help from Thomas Vermaelen
- Bale strikes after just 94 seconds and James nets spectacular double Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez hit braces as Rafa Benitez won on his first home game
- Muller and Robben continue perfect start Bayern Munich eased past Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to go top of the Bundesliga, making it three wins from three
- Meram scores late as Lampard's side suffer a disappointing defeat Frank Lampard told his friends coming to Major League Soccer would be anything but a holiday
- Evans completes £6m move to West Brom The 27-year-old centre-half has penned a four-year deal and joins Albion after making 198 appearances for United
- Groves 'ready to rock' ahead of world title fight against Jack in Vegas George Groves has vowed to announce himself as the world's best super middleweight
- Lizzie Jones gets standing ovation after singing Abide With Me There wasn't a dry eye in the house after Danny Jones' widow brought Wembley to its feet
- JONJO SHELVEY: I am not a little kid any more... now it's time to play proper football and earn an England call up Shelvey opens up to RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
- Bony set for spell on sidelines as City striker is seen on crutches with protective boot Wilfried Bony will be out for table-topping Manchester City
- Manchester United new boy Memphis Depay enjoys spot of shopping... and parks his Mercedes in Harvey Nichols loading bay! Can afford parking ticket
- Bolt accepts bracelet apology from cameraman who floored him with a Segway at World Championships No hard feelings was the order of Usain Bolt's day
- Son gets stuck into Spurs training Son Heung-Min has signed for Tottenham and was given the No 7 shirt... and he was soon on the training pitch
- Here comes the Son! Tottenham wrap up £21.9m move for Leverkusen forward But who is the new Spurs forward signed from Leverkusen?
- Athlete or superhero? US star unveils new 'cooling mask' as secret weapon in Beijing Decathlon star Ashton Eaton is trialling the eye-catching design
- Sturridge back in Liverpool training for first time since April as he targets return from injury Hoping to play against Manchester United
- Balotelli's ex Fanny Neguesha is dating West Ham star Kouyate Model posed in Hammer's shirt and says pair are 'best friends forever'in the Instagram post
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Carneiro pictured for the first time since disagreement with Mourinho which cost her job as Chelsea first-team doctor
Eva Carneiro took a stroll - It's nice! Podolski reacts to Galatasaray's Champions League draw... by posting picture of Borat ahead of trip to Kazakhstan Lukas Podolski is excited
LATEST MATCH REPORTS
- Georgia 1-0 Scotland: Gordon Strachan's side draw a blank in Tbilisi as Scots suffer Euro 2016 qualification blow
- Germany 3-1 Poland: Mario Gotze scores twice as Joachim Low's side leapfrog visitors to move top of Group D
- Portugal 0-1 France: Anthony Martial makes international bow as Mathieu Valbuena earns Euro 2016 hosts victory in Lisbon
- Faroe Islands 1-3 Northern Ireland: Gareth McAuley double and Kyle Lafferty strike edge Irish closer to Euro 2016
- Gibraltar 0-4 Republic of Ireland: Robbie Keane grabs brace after Cyrus Christie's opener as Martin O'Neill's men win in Faro
- Cyprus 0-1 Wales: Gareth Bale heads late winner for Chris Coleman's side as visitors take control of Group B
- Belgium 3-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Marouane Fellaini on target but Marc Wilmots' side remain three points behind Wales
- Israel 4-0 Andorra: First half masterclass helps Eli Guttmann's side keep the pressure on Wales for Euro 2016 qualification
- Italy 1-0 Malta: Graziano Pelle nets the winner as Azzurri edge closer to Euro 2016
- England U21 1-0 USA U23: Manchester United striker James Wilson grabs chance to fire timely reminder
- Swansea 2-1 Manchester United: Andre Ayew and Bafetimbi Gomis help Swans come from behind to inflict first defeat on visitors
- Southampton 3-0 Norwich: Graziano Pelle's first-half goal and a brace from Dusan Tadic give hosts victory over 10-man Canaries
- Queen of the South 1-5 Rangers: Mark Warburton enters the record books as winning streak extends to eight
- Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace: Joel Ward nets winner just two minutes after Radamel Falcao had scored first goal as Jose Mourinho suffers second defeat in 100 home Premier League games
LATEST INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Bale touches down on home soil after heading Wales to brink of Euro 2016... and he's nabbed for an autograph seconds later!
Wales fans may not have come crashing back down to earth yet after their win against Cyprus, but their team have touched back down on solid ground. Chris Coleman's side, who are just one win away from their first major tournament since 1958, landed back in Cardiff on Friday looking tired by satisfied. Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, whose thumping header was enough to win the game for his country on Thursday, led the way, stopping to sign autographs for the ground staff at Cardiff airport.
Holland face must-win clash with Turkey to hold on to play-off spot after Iceland defeat
Iceland moved a step closer to clinching a berth at Euro 2016 after a controversial penalty from Gylfi Sigurdsson secured a shock 1-0 victory over 10-man Holland on Thursday. The referee awarded the spot kick in the 51st minute even though Gregory van der Wiel seemed to win the ball in a challenge with Birkir Bjarnason.
De Bruyne keeps pressure on Wales as Belgium come from behind Bosnia
BELGIUM 3-1 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA - JACK GAUGHAN IN BRUSSELS: Opportunity knocked for Kevin De Bruyne. It would not have for many others, but this £52million man is that bit different.
COUNTDOWN TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP
Heaslip relishing final World Cup warm-up match against England at Twickenham
Jamie Heaslip has not forgotten the horror of Ireland's last World Cup warm-up outing against England. 'I distinctly remember it, despite getting concussed,' he said of the 2011 defeat in Dublin. 'I was coming through in the medical room and seeing David Wallace with his family around him and in a bit of pain. I realised how quickly it can all end.'
Will you have World Cup stars training around the corner? Here's your guide to where the 20 teams will soon be based...
The Rugby World Cup is just two weeks away, with this weekend's final warm-up matches offering nations a final chance to put the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the tournament.
Twelve years after England conquered the world, where are Jonny, Johnson and the rest of Sir Clive's heroes of 2003 now?
It is 12 years since England's one and only World Cup triumph to date. Sir Clive Woodward's side won every single match on the way to beating Australia on their own turf. Here, Sportsmail looks at what each member of that squad is doing now...
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
Call that a friendly? Liverpool and United legends don't hold back in tussle
Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-2 in a less that friendly Legends match at the Friends Arena in Stockholm on Thursday. Liverpool's Robbie Fowler kicked out at United's Bojan Djordjic in the first half, and Jason McAteer, playing at right back, was run ragged by Jesper Blomqvist, cynically tripping the man who famously made way for Teddy Sheringham in the 1999 Champions League Final, on a number of occasions, eventually collecting a yellow card.
Roy Keane's doppelganger found in Renaissance painting with fur-clad subject giving evil eye for centuries
Roy Keane's beard didn't last long, but his icy stare is not easy to forget. And it seems an uncanny resemblance to the fiery Irishman has been staring daggers for centuries...
Kop flop Balotelli scores stunning goal three minutes into his second debut for AC Milan
After making the headlines for all the wrong reasons while at Liverpool last season it now looks as if a loan return to Italy with AC Milan could be the perfect way for Mario Balotelli to get his career back on track.
Hero's welcome: Former Man United star Berbatov unveiled in front of 10,000 jubilant fans after signing two-year deal in Greece
Dimitar Berbatov was treated to a hero's welcome on Thursday as 10,000 jubilant PAOK Salonika fans turned up to greet the club's new signing at their Toumba Stadium. The 34-year-old was unveiled to the media after joining the Super League club having been released by Ligue 1 side Monaco in the close season. He is the highest-profile signing in the club's history after agreeing a two-year deal.
Charlie Austin interview: I'm happy to stay at QPR... but I can still get big move
DOMINIC KING: Before Charlie Austin can begin, he wants to apologise. He has arrived a little late for our meeting and he feels obliged to offer an explanation. Had he blamed the slow moving roads of leafy West London, there would have been no need to doubt but Austin wants to give the true reason: his horse, Cautious Optimism, had finished second in the 2pm at Lingfield and he wanted to watch the race before settling down.
DAVID DUNN: It was hard work sitting on Blackburn bench... the Oldham move was a perfect fit for me and my family
David Dunn is making up for lost time. The 35-year-old spent most of last season kicking his heels at first love Blackburn Rovers, playing for just 366 minutes as their long-term relationship fizzled out. Now he has found a new squeeze across Lancashire and Rovers's loss is Oldham Athletic's gain - or at least that is how he sees it.
US OPEN
US Open halted as drone crashes into stands to spark security alert in New York
A mystery drone interrupted the US Open on Thursday as it flew over the court in Louis Armstrong Stadium and crashed into a section of empty seats. The flying object entered the arena towards the end of Flavia Pennetta's 6-1 6-4 win over Monica Niculescu and play had to be temporarily suspended while security examined the device
Retiring Hewitt bows out of US Open after five-set loss to compatriot Tomic
Lleyton Hewitt's US Open career ended with a five-set thriller as the veteran lost his all-Australian tie with Bernard Tomic after spurning two match points. Hewitt, who will retire after his final home grand slam in January, is renowned for his fighting spirit and he showed it again in New York as he battled from two sets and a break down to serve for the match at 5-4 in the decider. Tomic, however, ripped up the script against his friend and mentor to win 6-3 6-2 3-6 5-7 7-5 and book a third-round clash with Richard Gasquet
Murray avoids shock after battling back from two sets down to beat Mannarino in second round
MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Andy Murray battled the unforgiving heat of Flushing Meadows to survive into the third round of the US Open after going two sets down against France's Adrian Mannarino.
FORMULA ONE
F1 ITALIAN GP MEMORIES: Vettel claims first ever grand prix win, Hakkinen is reduced to tears and Brawn taste the winner's champagne for the last time
Monza hosts the Italian Grand Prix as the European season starts to draw to a close in Formula One. So Sportsmail looks back at some of the best historical pictures from one of the crown jewels of F1, which include Sebastian Vettel's first ever grand prix victory and Mika Hakkinen famously bursting into tears of anguish in 1999.
Hamilton lays down gauntlet to Rosberg in practice ahead of Italian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton arrived in Monza on his motorbike and retained his sizzling form to complete a practice double over Nico Rosberg ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
Fierce rivals McGregor and Aldo almost come to blows during UFC's 'Go Big' launch
The pair share a bitter rivalry, so it's no surprise that when you put Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo in the same building, fireworks are likely to be produced. The warring pair were at the UFC's 'Go Big' launch in Las Vegas, when they went toe-to-toe and were close to exchanging blows on stage. They had to be separated by security and president Dana White as the feud threatened to turn nasty before the pair even stepped into the Octagon.
VanZant in no hurry to carve her name into UFC history books ahead of duel with Chambers
Paige VanZant insists she is in no rush to make history despite seemingly being destined to break records in the UFC. The strawweight takes on Alex Chambers at UFC 191 in Las Vegas on Saturday night in her third fight with the promotion.
Cricket fan makes Hughes tribute - a miniature stadium costing £3,000 that took SEVEN MONTHS to complete
When Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died last year after being struck on the head by a bouncer, the sporting world reacted with a series of heartfelt tributes. Players spoke of Hughes' legacy, fans tweeted pictures with their bats outside their doors, and cricket as a whole mourned his passing. Now, almost a year later, one fan has added his own, unique, tribute.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Team-mates think he's cocky and arrogant; others reckon he's quiet and misunderstood. But as Berahino hops on a private jet, he faces rocky future
SPECIAL REPORT: You'd forgive Saido Berahino for waking up with a head full of regret on Wednesday morning. His wish for a move to Tottenham was in tatters, and so was his relationship with West Bromwich Albion following his nuclear post on social media on Tuesday. But if Berahino is looking for someone to blame perhaps he should start with himself.