Wales can qualify for their first major tournament since 1958 if they beat Israel on Sunday evening. History beckons for Chris Coleman and his team in Cardiff as they seek the three points needed to reach next summer's European Championships in France. Join DAN RIPLEY for live coverage with updates from LAURIE WHITWELL in Cardiff
Is this the moment Hamilton won his third world title? Rosberg's hopes go up in smoke as engine catches fire leaving Brit to romp home... but Mercedes victory in doubt amid tyre probe
JONATHAN McEVOY AT MONZA: Lewis Hamilton's victory at the Italian Grand Prix is under investigation by the stewards on suspicion of his Mercedes having illegal tyre pressure. This came to light after he was given a mysterious late instruction to speed up - presumably to give him a large enough lead to withstand a time penalty or drive-through. For the majority of the afternoon this was not a thrill-a-minute feast for the neutrals - or indeed the partisan Tifosi with their red flags and horns - but, subject to the stewards' decision, it proved another big step towards Hamilton's third world title victory, when Nico Rosberg's engine blew two laps from the end.
What is wrong with Costa? Under fire in Spain for lack of goals and struggling with Chelsea, striker is pale imitation of the beast who ripped Premier League apart a year ago
ADAM SHERGOLD: Well, that didn't take long. Just eight games into his international career for Spain and Diego Costa is already being bombarded with criticism. After again drawing a blank for his adopted national team in Saturday's 2-0 win over Slovakia in Euro 2016 qualifying, Costa was seemingly the only topic of conversation. His coach Vicente del Bosque pleaded for patience, saying he believed Costa had the 'most difficult job' on the pitch and reiterating his belief that the goals will be flooding in soon.
High-fliers Ibe and Gomez are centre of attention as England U21s jet off to Norway ahead of Euro 2017 qualifier
Liverpool pair Jordon Ibe and Joe Gomez were among the England Under 21s squad who have travelled to Norway ahead of their opening Euro 2017 qualifier. The Young Lions are preparing to face their European rivals on Monday and will be looking to get their qualifying campaign off to the perfect start.
The new Henry? Martial has the same pace, skill and hatred of losing as Thierry had, reveals coach who taught both as kids
ADAM CRAFTON IN PARIS: It is the morning after the night before in the Paris suburb of Les Ulis and the scene is one of frenzied excitement. Inside the clubhouse of the local football club, coach Mamadou Niakaté flicks through the newspapers and switches on the TV, eagerly awaiting his appearance on the major sports channel. At the entrance, the charming mayor of the district, Francoise Marhuenda, has arrived to congratulate the club on the prestige and attention that they have bestowed on her town.
Ace! Neymar steals cheeky kiss from Bouchard's twin sister Beatrice in New York
New York is currently playing host to an array of sporting talent, with Brazil's national football team and the world of tennis descending on the US city. The two sports collided on Saturday night, when the twin sister of Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard shared a snap with Barcelona forward Neymar at the Red Bull Arena.
Murray on the march: Brit produces best performance of US Open so far to beat Bellucci and set up Anderson test in last 16
MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Given the potential assault course that lies ahead of him this week, Andy Murray needed an unmemorable night on the Arthur Ashe Stadium Court. And that was what he gave himself through his most solid performance of the US Open so far, a 6-3 6-2 7-5 victory over Brazil's world No 30 Thomas Bellucci
Rooney equals Sir Bobby's England goals record (and Coleen and Kai were there to see it) as Roy's boys secure Euro 2016 spot
ROB DRAPER IN SAN MARINO: Amidst rolling hills, basking in a balmy late summer sunset and over-looked by a mountain-top castle, a little piece of English football history was secured on Saturday night. The San Marino Stadium - capacity 4.378 - is not one most-intimidating arenas known to international football, nor is it home to the most-formidable opponents but that will not matter a great deal to Wayne Rooney.
OLIVER HOLT: Rooney is a legend whose feats must not be downplayed
Sir Bobby Charlton scored his 49th goal for England in a friendly against Colombia in Bogota on May 20, 1970. Charlton and his team-mates won at a stroll and he scored the third in a 4-0 victory, sidestepping a challenge on the edge of the box and sweeping the ball past the goalkeeper with a crisp right-foot shot.
VanZant continues impressive impact in UFC win with relentless win over Chambers
21-year-old rising star '12 Gauge' Paige VanZant banked her third win in as many UFC outings at the MGM Grand on Saturday night as she submitted Australian Alex Chambers via armbar in the third round of their UFC 191 meeting. The Team Alpha Male proponent pushed a relentless pace throughout the bout, utilising a clinch to land devastating knees to the body of Chambers.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Lancaster will have slept well after a hugely improved showing as back-row trio lead the way
That performance was so much better than Paris two weeks ago and I would not change the starting XV for the World Cup opener against Fiji. Much of the rugby England produced in a fine first half was top drawer and although the intensity slipped a little after half time and there is plenty to work on, the positives still shone through brightly. Remember this was a quality Ireland team - ranked third in the world and Six Nations champions - who were never going to just roll over. It was also important to expunge the memory of that poor England performance and defeat in Dublin earlier this year because these two could meet in the World Cup semi-final next month.
Gatland waiting on Halfpenny and Webb injury verdicts before calling on World Cup replacements as Wales face up to nightmare scenario
Wales boss Warren Gatland looks set to summon World Cup replacements this week after being hit by a savage double blow just a fortnight before his team's opening game.
England fury at Australia as Stokes is given out for obstructing his wicket after an appeal to turn 2nd ODI on its head at Lord's
LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: The second one-day international at Lord's descended into acrimony as Eoin Morgan and Steve Smith exchanged angry barbs following the controversial dismissal of Ben Stokes. Stokes became only the second England player in 138 years of international cricket to be given out obstructing the field - after Len Hutton in 1951 - when he was hit on the glove by a throw from Mitchell Starc.
Brit Konta through to US Open last 16 after impressive straight sets victory over No 18 seed Petkovic
MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Britain's Jo Konta is fast turning into the surprise package of the whole US Open after taking another prestige scalp to make the fourth round. Having beaten world No 9 Garbine Muguruza she followed it up with the upset of Germany's world No 18 Andrea Petkovic in the opening match of the day, collecting a 7-6, 6-3 victory which underscored her remarkable improvement this summer.
Chelsea legend Drogba scores perfect hat-trick on first start for Montreal Impact
MLS ROUND-UP: Didier Drogba scored a hat-trick in his first start for Montreal, leading the Impact to a 4-3 home win against Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer on Saturday night. Elsewhere, Seattle's stars Obafemi Martins and Clint Dempsey both scored to give the Sounders a 2-1 home win against Toronto, moving into a share of third place in the tightly contested Western Conference
Chile 3-2 Paraguay: Sanchez seals late win for the Copa America champions
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez scored in the 82nd minute as Chile beat an under-strength Paraguay 3-2 on Saturday, in their first match after winning their first Copa America in July.
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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
- Drogba scores perfect hat-trick on first start for Montreal Impact Chelsea legend Didier Drogba leads Impact to 4-3 home win against Chicago Fire
- Beatrice Bouchard claims Neymar is the 'cutest' as pair meet in New York Eugenie Bouchard's twin sister Beatrice shares snap with Brazil ace
- Ibe and Gomez flying high as England U21s jet off to Norway Liverpool pair among the England youngsters as squad target victory in Euro 2017 qualifier
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Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate Rosberg retires late on
Lewis Hamilton earns his seventh win of the season in Monza
MORE STARS OF SPORT
- Great Scot! Murray produces best all-round performance of US Open so far to beat Bellucci British No 1 sets up clash with Kevin Anderson
- VanZant continues UFC winning streak with victory over Chambers 21-year-old starlet Paige VanZant earns third win in as many UFC outings at MGM Grand
- Secrets of new Henry ADAM CRAFTON: Anthony Martial's move may have shocked many, but a Premier League legend says he can light up Old Trafford
- Ronaldo shares ride in cockpit with Quaresma Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Quaresma made sure they got the best seats on the plane to Albania... in the cockpit
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Bouchard ruled out of US Open doubles after suffering head injury
STUART FRASER: Eugenie Bouchard sustained a head injury in the locker room
- Messi poses next to Watt as Argentina train in Texas ahead of Mexico friendly Lionel Messi may have some difficulty getting past NFL star JJ Watt
- Davids rolls back the years with screamers Edgar Davids scored two long-range strikes in charity match between Laureus All Stars and Real Madrid Legends
- 16 in a row for Konta as qualifier makes it to US Open last 16 MIKE DICKSON: Jo Konta beat Andrea Petkovic in the opening match of the day
- Alba and Iniesta on target as Spain go top PETE JENSON: David Silva took his stunning Premier League form on to the international stage to lead Spain to victory
- Sheringham is playing his cards right at Stevenage JOE BERNSTEIN on Teddy Sheringham, who is out to prove a good bet at Broadhall Way
- Webb and Halfpenny risk missing World Cup NIK SIMON: The grim reaper of the Group of Death showed his face as Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny
- Libertines frontman (and QPR fan) Doherty serenades Austin... who looks like he can't stand it on Soccer AM Pete Doherty is happy Charlie Austin is staying
- Hayne makes 49ers final 53-man roster Efe Obada's Cinderella story took a backward step, but Jarryd Hayne's inexorable march to the NFL was confirmed
- Yours for just £790... a car painted with Rooney overhead kick and more iconic United moments Manchester United memorabilia comes in all shapes and sizes
- No need for hashtags: One Ronaldo tweet is worth... £169,000! Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo is top... but who else makes sport's power list on Twitter?
- 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...
- 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...
LATEST MATCH REPORTS
- San Marino 0-6 England: Wayne Rooney equals Sir Bobby Charlton goal record as Roy Hodgson's side seal Euro 2016 qualification
- Argentina 7-0 Bolivia: Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi both net braces as Manchester City striker dazzles in friendly thrashing
- 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
LATEST INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Watch shocking scenes as Romania fans turn on each other to fight in the stands as football returns to dark ages in Euro clash
Football returned to the dark ages as violence erupted between what were believed to be rival Romanian fans amid shocking scenes during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Hungary. What were thought to be Dinamo and Steaua Bucharest supporters squared off in the stands in Budapest before a flurry of blows were traded between the hooligans in footage captured on a mobile phone. There was also trouble outside of the stadium ahead of the game as riot police were called in after fans from both countries clashed in the Hungarian capital before the home side were held to a goalless draw.
No wonder he's smiling! Bale roars with laughter with Wales on brink of Euro 2016 as team trains ahead of date with destiny
Chris Coleman promises his Wales side will not be distracted by the hype as they enter uncharted territory. Victory over Israel in Cardiff on Sunday evening will stamp Wales' ticket to next summer's Euro 2016 finals and end a 58-year wait for the nation to play at a major championship.
The Aguero and Messi show: Superstar duo run riot with four goals between them as Argentina smash SEVEN past Bolivia
A virtuoso performance from Sergio Aguero led Argentina to a 7-0 friendly win over Bolivia in Houston. The Manchester City forward is recognised as one of the world's premier goalscorers and a pair of deft finishes were in keeping with that reputation. But unusually, it was his creativity that stood out with wonderful passes for both of strike partner Ezequiel Lavezzi's first-half goals as Gerardo Martino's side led 3-0 at the break.
COUNTDOWN TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP
England in for a giant shock in their World Cup opener: Meet Fijian winger Nadolo, who at 6ft 5in and 20st is bigger than Lomu was
SAM PETERS - INTERVIEW: Nemani Nadolo has already achieved something remarkable. In a world inhabited by impossibly big men, the 6ft 5in and 20st Fijian winger manages to stand out among the crowd. Truly, the man is a giant. It is 20 years since Jonah Lomu trampled all over England's World Cup dreams with a four-try demolition job. With the advent of professionalism, rugby players have grown in size to such an extent that, if Lomu were to appear on the scene today, the man Will Carling described as a 'freak' would barely warrant a second glance. Nadolo, however, does. He is two stones heavier than Lomu was in his pomp - and just as quick.
Argentina defeat Leicester in Ayerza Testimonial in final warm-up match
Argentina paid a fitting tribute to prop Marcos Ayerza and enjoyed a nine-try romp as they beat Leicester 55-34 in their last Rugby World Cup warm-up on Saturday. Ayerza was given a testimonial after nine years service at Leicester which saw him play 214 games and win four Premiership titles.
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.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
Did super agent Mendes cause De Gea deal to collapse? Man behind Ronaldo, Mourinho and more advised on United's £58m Martial move... but did he push Real too far?
SPECIAL REPORT BY 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.
Davids scores two long-range screamers in charity match against Real Madrid Legends
Edgar Davids rolled back the years to score two phenomenal long-range strikes during the charity match between Laureus All Stars and Real Madrid Legends on Saturday.
Messi poses next to 6ft 5in NFL star JJ Watt as Argentina train in Texas ahead of Mexico friendly
Lionel Messi is used to running rings around burly centre backs week in week out but you fear the Barcelona forward may have slightly more difficulty getting past NFL star JJ Watt.
Sheringham won the Champions League, played under Ferguson and Clough... now he faces a new challenge at Stevenage
JOE BERNSTEIN: For Teddy Sheringham, having 51 England caps and a Champions League winners' medal was not much of an advantage when he took his first team meeting at League Two Stevenage. 'I've been in dressing rooms as one of a crowd but never had 26 human beings looking at me waiting to be led,' says the former Manchester United and Tottenham star, who has just begun a managerial career at one of the England's smallest professional clubs.
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.
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...
US OPEN
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.
Nadal misery continues as Fognini fights back from two sets down to to KO Spaniard at US Open
Rafael Nadal's miserable year continued as the 14-time major champion threw away a two-set lead to lose to Italy's Fabio Fognini at the US Open. Nadal outplayed Fognini for over an hour under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium but the Italian found a different gear as he came storming back to win 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
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
FORMULA ONE
Honda at WAR: McLaren call for the sacking of engine boss as season hits new low
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Internal feuding broke out in leafy Monza. Down at McLaren, where they have shown the patience of Job with engine makers Honda, fingers are finally being pointed in the direction of Japan. For the Mail on Sunday has learned that McLaren are so exasperated at Honda's woeful performance that they have written to the company's president, Takahiro Hachigo, calling on him to replace the head of their F1 division, Yasuhisa Arai. Little wonder. Honda's engine is both unreliable and underpowered. The litany of problems continued yesterday in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, with Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso 16th and 17th fastest - more than four-and-a-half seconds behind pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton.
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.
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.
Warrington beats Brunker on points decision to retain Commonwealth belt
Josh Warrington successfully defended his Commonwealth featherweight title by claiming victory by unanimous decision against Australia's Joel Brunker.
Mayweather thanks tattooed 'superfan' for his support as he prepares for Berto Las Vegas bout
Floyd Mayweather has taken to social media to thank one of his most loyal supporters. Mayweather posted a picture of a superfan, who has his back emblazoned with tattoos of the boxer, to his Instagram account.
RACING
THE BEST WRITING IN SPORT
Sol Campbell's most candid interview ever: 'There are no characters like Eric Cantona and Paul Gascoigne left in football... apart from Wayne Rooney they're all bland!'
JONATHAN McEVOY: An Italian coffee shop in Chelsea is a long way from a cramped house in Plaistow, where Sol Campbell grew up the 12th and last child of Jamaican immigrants. 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.