Wayne Rooney netted twice as England put a poor first-half performance behind them to overcome the minnows of Kazakhstan 5-1 in Saturday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

Northern Ireland lost 2-0 to suffer their second defeat in three World Cup qualifiers after crumbling late in the Group Three game against Slovenia.

Returning captain Craig Bellamy missed a penalty as Wales made heavy weather of the 2-0 victory at home to Liechtenstein which gave them three vital World Cup qualifying points.

Chris Iwelumo marked his international debut with the worst miss of his career as Scotland were held to a goalless draw in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway.

The Football Association are examining documents sent to them by a newspaper concerning possible match-fixing.

Lewis Hamilton ensured he has the best chance possible of extending his World Championship lead after securing pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix in qualifying.

Olly Barkley kicked Gloucester to a vital 22-10 victory over Biarritz at Kingsholm - but there was little to suggest the west country club will mount a major challenge for Heineken Cup honours this season.

Seve Ballesteros remained in hospital on Saturday, with the results of tests carried out on the golfer expected over the weekend.

A brilliant second-half comeback from Harlequins sealed their dramatic 29-22 Heineken Cup triumph against Scarlets at a stunned Stradey Park.

Harbhajan Singh led an Indian revival at the end of the third day of the first Test in Bangalore after a four-wicket haul from Mitchell Johnson had left the hosts with their backs to the wall.

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