Four Indian wrestlers and a shot-putter were suspended from the next month's games after failing drug tests, according to officials.

Daisuke Matsuzaka, who missed his last scheduled start with a sore back, surrendered four runs in 5 2/3 innings Thursday but his Boston Red Sox held on for a 6-4 victory over Baltimore.

Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the US Open while Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic and Robin Soderling showed why they are title contenders as well.

Conquerors of Europe and then the world, Spain will be seeking to complete an unprecedented treble when they embark upon their qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine.

Britain's Andy Murray breezed into the second round of the US Open on Wednesday while ninth seed Andy Roddick and Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych made early exits fom the year's last Grand Slam event.

American boxer Bernard Hopkins is scheduled to fight Jean Pascal for the World Boxing Council light heavyweight title December 18 in Quebec.

Montpellier's stunning start under former France captain turned coach Fabien Galthie to the Top 14 season continued on Wednesday as they overcame a 16-9 half-time deficit to beat four-time European champions Toulouse 22-21 in a thrilling encounter.

Fabio Capello suffered another injury blow on Wednesday as Peter Crouch was ruled out of the Euro 2012 qualifers against Bulgaria and Switzerland with a back injury.

Manchester City Joe Hart (in green shirt), punches the ball clear of goal during the English Premier League 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane on August 14. Gareth Barry has urged England's players to aim for six points in the opening two games of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign and believes the influence of Manchester City could be crucial in getting them.

US Masters champion Phil Mickelson, seen ehre on August 27, will headline the Singapore Open this year which has boosted its prize money by one million US dollars.