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Beaten Murray upbeat going into US Open (Tennis)
Andy Murray says he has had the 'perfect' preparation for the US Open despite defeat by Mardy Fish in the quarter-final of the Cincinnati Masters.

Injury hampers defeated Clijsters (Tennis)
US Open champion Kim Clijsters is injured as she loses in the last eight of the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

Lineen warns Glasgow's absentees (Rugby)
Sean Lineen is pleased with the showing of Glasgow's young players as they lose 23-22 in a pre-season friendly to Sale Sharks.

Gers sign Rapid's Jelavic for £4m (Football)
Rangers complete the signing of striker Nikica Jelavic from Rapid Vienna, saying the £4m capture is likely to be their last of the transfer window.

Injured Serena will miss US Open (Tennis)
World number one Serena Williams will miss this year's US Open after failing to recover from a foot injury.

Rangers' ambition impresses Weiss (Football)
On-loan Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss says Rangers' persistence and ambition led to him joining them instead of Celtic.

Liebherrs to remain Saints owners (Football)
Southampton Football Club's chief executive confirms the club will continue to be owned by the family of Markus Liebherr, who died last week.

England Women cruise past Ireland (Rugby)
England Women open their World Cup campaign with a 27-0 bonus-point win over Ireland.

Fish beats Murray in Cincinnati (Tennis)
Andy Murray battles hard but is beaten in three sets by American Mardy Fish in the quarter-final of the Cincinnati Masters.

Uefa may act over Guzan barrage (Football)
Uefa will await the referee's report before deciding if action will be taken over Rapid Vienna fans' bombardment of Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan - while the Austrian club issues an apology.

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