Alan Curbishley became the first Premier League manager to depart this season when he resigned as West Ham United's boss after less than two years at Upton Park.

The U.S. Open should really come alive on Wednesday when the Williams sisters clash in a blockbuster quarter-final and men's top seed Rafael Nadal bids for a semi-final place.

England were denied the chance to climb to second in the one-day international rankings when the fifth and final match of the series against South Africa was abandoned after only three overs on Wednesday.

Alan Curbishley said that a "breach of trust and confidence" led to his resignation as West Ham United manager on Wednesday after less than two years at Upton Park.

Second seed Jelena Jankovic cruised into the U.S. Open semi-finals with a 6-1 6-4 win over 29th seed Sybille Bammer on Tuesday.

The future of Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan remained uncertain on Wednesday following a day of speculation that he had been sacked after just eight months in the job.

World record holder Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay spearhead one of the strongest 100-metre lineups assembled at a Golden League meeting when they clash in Brussels on Friday.

David James insists having to watch Euro 2008 from afar will inspire England when they launch their 2010 World Cup qualification on Saturday.

Harry Redknapp predicts the Premier League will soon be dominated by foreign owners whose interference will erode the art of management.

Newcastle have issued a statement to confirm that Kevin Keegan is still their manager - but that talks between him and the board are ongoing.

South Africa midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi could join Fulham in January after he failed to obtain a work permit to sign before deadline day.

Ajax technical director Danny Blind insists the club have not considered selling Klaas Jan Huntelaar despite receiving "a few mega offers".

Stewart Downing's former agent Ian Elliott has been arrested by police following a complaint by the Middlesbrough and England winger.

The hooliganism that marred Napoli's Serie A opener at AS Roma last weekend may have been orchestrated by the Naples Mafia, Italy's police chief Antonio Manganelli said on Wednesday.

The future of Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan remained uncertain on Wednesday following a day of speculation that he had been sacked after just eight months in the job.

Tottenham director of football Damien Comolli has revealed the club just missed out on signing an "experienced striker" on deadline day.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has denied controversial Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton was a target on transfer-deadline day.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is confident Steven Gerrard will be fit to face Manchester United in next week's Premier League clash at Anfield.

Fulham's veteran goalkeeper Antti Niemi has announced his retirement from football, the club have revealed on their website.

Manchester United have appointed Mike Phelan as assistant manager, replacing Carlos Queiroz who left to become Portugal coach in July.