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British duo claim open water medals

Britain made it five swimming medals in Beijing as Keri-Anne Payne and Cassie Patten claimed silver and bronze in the open water event. Read

Australia set to snub Champions Trophy

Australia appear on the verge of pulling out of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan after it was revealed last week's meeting with the International Cricket Council failed to ease players' fears regarding security in the strife-torn country. Read

Brilliant Ohuruogu lands 400m gold

Christine Ohuruogu sank to her knees in disbelief on Tuesday night after becoming the first British woman ever to win the Olympic 400metres title. Read

Mason earns high jump silver

Germaine Mason secured Britain's first athletics medal of the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday with silver in the men's high jump. Read

Sunderland boxer guaranteed Olympic medal

Sunderland boxer Tony Jeffries is guaranteed an Olympic medal after winning his quarter-final fight. Read

FIFA switch Republic qualifier

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Georgia on September 6 is to be switched to a neutral venue owing to security concerns in the wake of recent events in Georgia, FIFA have confirmed. Read

Miller and McFadden to fire Scots

George Burley has confirmed James McFadden and Kenny Miller will lead Scotland's attack in Wednesday's friendly against Northern Ireland. Read

Hoy celebrates gold hat-trick

Chris Hoy has become the first British athlete for 100 years to win three gold medals at a single Olympics with victory in the men's individual sprint. Read

Pendleton strikes gold

Victoria Pendleton won Britain's seventh cycling gold of the Beijing Olympics with victory in the women's sprint. Read

Terry handed England captaincy

John Terry has retained the England captaincy with manager Fabio Capello preferring to keep faith with the Chelsea defender in preference to Rio Ferdinand. Read

Hoy closes in on gold hat-trick

Chris Hoy moved a step closer to a hat-trick of gold medals after coming through his semi-final against Mickael Bourgain of France. Read

Davies completes Potters switch

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has made his sixth signing of the summer with the recruitment of Southampton defender Andrew Davies for an undisclosed fee. Read

Mbia eager for Everton switch

Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia is desperate to complete a move to Everton now he has returned from the Olympic Games in Beijing. Read

Moore signs new Pears deal

Worcestershire director of cricket Steven Rhodes has revealed that batsman Stephen Moore has signed a new three-year deal which will keep him at New Road until 2011. Read

Pietersen: Shah will bat at three

Kevin Pietersen has made the first decisive step towards instilling a greater intent in England's one-day performances by giving Owais Shah a licence to play at the top of the order. Read

Ameobi close to Ipswich move

Ipswich manager Jim Magilton has confirmed the club are poised to sign Shola Ameobi from Newcastle after a transfer fee was agreed for the player. Read

Wenger wants Adebayor backing

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for the club's fans to get behind striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract. Read

Capello ready to name new captain

Fabio Capello will make his first major mark on the England team on Tuesday - with Joe Cole confirming the Italian's vast CV commands instant respect in the dressing room. Read

Johnson furious despite qualifying

Britain's Jade Johnson was furious with herself despite qualifying for the Olympic long jump final by just two centimetres with her last attempt. Read

Gold for Goodison

Paul Goodison made up for the disappointment of just missing out on an Olympic medal four years ago as he claimed gold in the Laser class at the Olympic sailing regatta on Tuesday. Read