England wrapped up victory in the NatWest Series with a 126-run defeat of South Africa at The Oval.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Newcastle winger James Milner on a four-year contract.

Everton have announced they have agreed to sign Manchester United's Louis Saha, subject to a medical.

Stoke have signed defender Ibrahima Sonko on a three-year deal from Reading for a fee which could be worth up to £2.25million, the club have announced on their website.

Everton will have the chance to add to Belgian club Standard Liege's Merseyside misery after being drawn with them in the first round of the UEFA Cup.

Real Madrid forward Robinho insists that he still hopes to join Chelsea, revealing that negotiations are ongoing.

Liverpool are poised to complete the signing of Albert Riera from Espanyol after the Spanish wide midfielder flew to England for a medical.

British number one Andy Murray insisted he was delighted with his performance against second-round opponent Michael Llodra at the US Open.

World number one Rafael Nadal overcame American Ryler De Heart 6-1 6-2 6-4 in the second round of the US Open on Thursday night.

Top seed Ana Ivanovic crashed out of the US Open on Thursday following a 6-3 4-6 6-3 defeat against second-round opponent Julie Coin.

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