The prolific Pat Richards equalled the Engage Super League scoring record as Wigan turned on the style to celebrate their first trophy success for eight years with a 34-12 win over Bradford.
Sale opened the new Aviva Premiership season with a comprehensive 35-18 win over Newcastle at Edgeley Park to mark head coach Mike Brewer’s first game in charge in fine style.
Jermain Defoe relieved some of the gloom after England’s dismal World Cup by netting a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory over Bulgaria in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley.
JERMAIN DEFOE hailed Wayne Rooney’s part in England’s win over Bulgaria
Andy Murray charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant performance against Jamaica’s Dustin Brown.
Northern Ireland got off to a stunning start in their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign by defeating World Cup finalists Slovenia 1-0 in Maribor.
JERMAIN DEFOE’S hat-trick got England’s Euro 2012 qualification campaign off to a flier
The three Pakistan cricketers at the centre of match-fixing allegations were released without charge by police on Friday night.
Scotland failed to capitalise on their territorial advantage in their Euro 2012 opener in Lithuania as Craig Levein’s competitive debut as manager ended goalless.
Mirko Vucinic enhanced his growing reputation by firing Montenegro to a 1-0 win over Wales in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.