Scots start with defeat Scotland suffered a disappointing start to their World Cup qualifying campaign when they slumped to 1-0 defeat against Macedonia in their opening match.The home side took the lead after just five minutes and Ilcho Naumoski's strike proved to be decisive as Srecko Katanec's men held on to claim all three points. (06/09/2008) 
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Vokes spares Wales' blushes Teenager Sam Vokes marked his first appearance at the Millennium Stadium with a goal to give Wales a deserved 1-0 victory in the opening game of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan.The 18-year-old Wolves striker, winning only his third cap, scored from close range after a frustrating day for Wales. (06/09/2008)
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Di Canio talks up Hammers prospects Former West Ham favourite Paolo Di Canio has revealed his "pride" at being linked with the Upton Park managerial vacancy and claimed the claret and blue shirt "still feels like a second skin".The 40-year-old Italian, who played for the Hammers between 1999 and 2003, is one of the names being touted as Alan Curbishley's successor following his resignation on Wednesday. (06/09/2008)
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Shearer adds to Toon misery Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has poured fuel on the fire at Newcastle by claiming he would not take the manager's job under the current set-up.The Magpies record scorer has once again been linked with the St James' Park hotseat following the resignation of Kevin Keegan. (06/09/2008)
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City boss: Hughes still calls shots Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook insists manager Mark Hughes will retain full control of all footballing matters at the club.Kevin Keegan and Alan Curbishley this week quit their posts at Newcastle and West Ham respectively citing differences with their club boards over transfer policy, but - following City's take over by the Abu Dhabi United Group - Cook states Hughes will still have the final say. (06/09/2008)
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Hamilton secures pole Lewis Hamilton cruised to the 11th pole position of his 30-race Formula One career ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.The world championship leader produced a stunning display around the Spa circuit to leave title rivals Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen in his wake. (06/09/2008)
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Wasps stung on opening day Wasps endured a torrid start to their Guinness Premiership title defence with London Irish emerging easy 26-14 winners from the season's curtain-raiser at Twickenham.The champions' frailties at the lineout were exposed by Chris Hala'ufia and Richard Thorpe who crossed for Irish after capitalising on errors at the set-piece. (06/09/2008)
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Serena Williams through to final Serena Williams is relishing the chance to capture her first US Open title in six years after the fourth-seeded American moved into the final on Friday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over sixth-seeded Dinara Safina of Russia.Williams will go for her ninth Grand Slam title - and first since the 2007 Australian Open - on Saturday against Serbia's Jelena Jankovic, who defeated Elena Demetieva of Russia in the earlier semi-final. (06/09/2008)
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New Derbyshire deal for Hinds Former West Indies all-rounder Wavell Hinds has signed a deal which will keep him at Derbyshire next season, with the option of a further year in 2010.Hinds, has been playing for Derbyshire as a Kolpak player this season, despite initially seeing his registration rejected by the England and Wales Cricket Board. (06/09/2008)
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Anderson happy to clinch top spot St Helens missed the chance to set a club record but coach Daniel Anderson was delighted with his team's 16-16 draw with Wigan which secured top spot in the engage Super League for a fourth successive year.The Challenge Cup kings battled back from 12-0 down to secure the all-important point that kept them ahead of defending champions Leeds, who must visit Knowsley Road in the qualifying semi-final in a fortnight's time. (06/09/2008)
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