Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson refuses to discuss Wayne Rooney's off-field problems or the hostile reception he might face at Everton on Saturday.

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone hints that team orders could be reinstated when a review of the rule is carried out at the end of the season.

England compound Pakistan's off-field problems with a deserved 24-run win to take a 1-0 lead in the five-game one-day series.

Caroline Wozniacki meets Vera Zvonareva before Venus Williams faces Kim Clijsters on women's semi-finals day at the US Open.

Brian Flynn emerges as the strong favourite to take over as Wales' caretaker manager for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Mark Cavendish wins a second successive stage with victory in stage 13 of the Tour of Spain.

Sussex take the County Championship Division Two title after Glamorgan fail to beat Surrey at The Oval.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned how Theo Walcott's latest injury setback will affect the England international on a mental level.

Gerard Houllier says Aston Villa's ambition was key to him agreeing to succeed Martin O'Neill as manager.

Great Britain's Euan Burton wins a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Tokyo.

The Ospreys claim Gavin Henson has told them he only wants to play for the Liberty Stadium region.

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel steals Ferrari's thunder to set the pace in practice at the Italian Grand Prix.

Second practice for the Italian GP is under way at Monza after McLaren's Jenson Button sets the pace in the opening session.

England Under-21's are drawn against Romania in the play-offs for the 2011 European Championship in Denmark, with Scotland facing Iceland.

Players in Serie A plan to strike in a fortnight's time in a protest over their rights.

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell is ruled out for up to three months with ankle ligament damage.

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora commits his future to the club, signing a new four-year deal.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says there is no chance that Ryan Giggs will succeed John Toshack as Wales manager.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is ruled out for three weeks with an Achilles tendon injury.

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is ruled out for up to three months after having ankle surgery.