Roger Federer takes on Paul-Henri Mathieu after wins for Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova and a shock defeat for Jelena Jankovic on day six of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Australia edge a classic Tri-Nations encounter in Bloemfontein, a last-ditch penalty from Kurtley Beale settling the outcome in favour of the visitors.

A lawyer for the three Pakistan players at the centre of allegations of corruption says they are keen for a "timely and satisfactory outcome" to the affair.

Rabah Saadane quits as Algeria coach, a day after his team's 1-1 home draw with Tanzania in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic is knocked out of the US Open in the third round 6-2 7-6 by Estonia's Kaia Kanepi.

Gerard Houllier is remaining coy amid reports that he is about to be handed a managerial role at Aston Villa.

England and Tottenham defender Michael Dawson will miss the game with Switzerland after being ruled out for at least six weeks.

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane will be fit for Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra.

Hispania Racing's Karun Chandhok gives the Korean Grand Prix venue the thumbs-up after being the first F1 driver to drive it.

Spain's Dani Pedrosa clinches pole position for Sunday's race in San Marino ahead of Jorge Lorenzo.

England coach Andy Flower says he is satisfied with spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed's role within the team despite previous links with illegal bookmakers.

England captain Paul Collingwood says his side are "100% prepared" for Sunday's first Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Cardiff.

Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez holds a three-shot lead over Italian Ryder Cup team-mate Edoardo Molinari heading into the European Masters final round.

The second event of the FedEx Cup play-offs is under way in Boston.

Italian side Benetton Treviso announce their arrival in the Magners League with a stunning home victory over the Scarlets.