England boss Fabio Capello hails Wayne Rooney, who is the subject of newspaper allegations about his private life, for his performance in the win over Switzerland.

Rafael Nadal beats Feliciano Lopez in straight sets to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

England record their seventh successive victory in Twenty20 internationals and a 2-0 series win over Pakistan with an emphatic six-wicket victory in Cardiff.

Tiger Woods is selected in the United States Ryder Cup team for Celtic Manor, as one of four wildcards along with Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Rickie Fowler.

Stephen McManus scores in the dying seconds to defeat Liechtenstein in their Euro 2012 qualifier and save Scotland from one of their most embarrassing results.

The Republic of Ireland make it two wins from two games in the Euro 2012 qualifiers but have to struggle for periods in the victory over Andorra.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October.

Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.

Two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck is sent home from the Tour of Spain for breaking team rules.

Ferrari will find out at a Formula 1 disciplinary hearing in Paris on Wednesday whether they will be punished further for using banned team orders.