London Press

Defending champion Roger Federer wasted little time in progressing to the fourth round of the US Open on Sunday.

Guinea defender Kamil Zayatte has joined Hull City on loan from Young Boys for the rest of the season, the Swiss club has announced.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is sweating over the fitness of striker Fernando Torres - as he finally closes in on Espanyol midfielder Albert Riera.

England coach Fabio Capello has sprung a major surprise by including Jimmy Bullard in his squad to face Andorra and Croatia for the World Cup qualifiers which get under way next weekend.

Europe captain Nick Faldo has handed Ryder Cup wild cards to Ian Poulter and Paul Casey.

Rafael Benitez saw his Liverpool side miss out on the chance to go top of the Barclays Premier League after a goalless draw against Aston Villa.

Shaun Wright-Phillips scored twice to launch his second spell as a Manchester City player in spectacular fashion and help seal a 3-0 win over Sunderland.

Owais Shah kept England on track for a NatWest Series whitewash over South Africa, with a seven-wicket victory at rainy Lord’s.

Bolton have confirmed the signing of Poland international Ebi Smolarek on a season-long loan from La Liga side Racing Santander.

England spinner Monty Panesar has signed a new two-year deal at Northamptonshire.