Andy Murray lost to Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of a third successive Grand Slam as the defending champion clinched a 6-4 6-2 3-6 6-2 victory at the US Open last night.

Manchester City goalscorer Stephen Ireland admitted his side felt they had been “robbed” after Liverpool snatched a 2-2 draw in their tense Premier League clash at Anfield.

Alex Ferguson has slammed referee Martin Atkinson’s performance as Manchester United's treble dreams went up in smoke in the FA Cup quarter-finals at Old Trafford.

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle admitted he had hoped for more goals in his side’s 5-0 victory over San Marino at Lansdowne Road tonight.