Blake moves into third round 22:45, Aug 28 2008 James Blake advanced to the third round of the US Open on Thursday when Belgian Steve Darcis retired in the third set with the American leading 4-6 6-3 1-0. more

Villa ease through 22:15, Aug 28 2008 Aston Villa are through to the first round proper of the UEFA Cup for the first time in seven years despite being held 1-1 by the Icelandic part-timers FH Hafnarfjordur in a low-key second leg at Villa Park. more

Murray edges through 21:45, Aug 28 2008 British number one Andy Murray booked a place in the US Open third round in New York tonight when he overcame Michael Llodra of France in four sets. more

Castillo signs for Everton 20:45, Aug 28 2008 Everton have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Red Star Belgrade. more

Chelsea and United stars get top gongs 19:45, Aug 28 2008 Last year's Champions League finalists Chelsea and Manchester United swept the board at the European Club Footballer awards on Thursday. more

Ferguson 'less optimistic' over deals 19:45, Aug 28 2008 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has described himself as "less optimistic" about new signings at Old Trafford as the clock continues to tick on Dimitar Berbatov's move from Tottenham. more

City do it the hard way 18:45, Aug 28 2008 Manchester City had goalkeeper Joe Hart to thank as they progressed to the UEFA Cup proper with a penalty shoot-out victory over FC Midtjylland. more

Blackburn sign Andrews 18:15, Aug 28 2008 Blackburn have completed the signing of MK Dons midfielder Keith Andrews on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. more

Battle of Britain looms after draw 18:15, Aug 28 2008 Holders Manchester United will face Celtic in the Champions League group stages along with Spanish side Villarreal and Danish club Aalborg in Group E. more

De Guzman move unlikely - agent 17:15, Aug 28 2008 Arsenal target Jonathan de Guzman is unlikely to leave Feyenoord this summer, according to his agent. more

Everton close in on Ecuadorian 17:15, Aug 28 2008 Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo is on Merseyside undergoing a medical ahead of his move to Everton. more

Andrews poised for Rovers move 17:15, Aug 28 2008 MK Dons manager Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed the League One club have agreed a fee with Blackburn for midfielder Keith Andrews. more

Davies staying put 16:15, Aug 28 2008 Bolton have confirmed striker Kevin Davies has signed a new three-year contract, which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2011. more

Wright-Phillips back at City 14:45, Aug 28 2008 Manchester City have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, for an undisclosed fee. more

Pandiani could return to England 14:15, Aug 28 2008 Former Birmingham striker Walter Pandiani is negotiating a return to the Premier League, according to his agent. more

Cuellar close to Villa bow 14:15, Aug 28 2008 Aston Villa's recent signing Carlos Cuellar could finally make his debut in Sunday's home Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Villa Park. more

Kallis confirmed as skipper 14:15, Aug 28 2008 Jacques Kallis has been confirmed as South Africa captain in the absence of the injured Graeme Smith for Friday's NatWest Series match against England at The Oval. more

Keane: We will support Chopra 11:15, Aug 28 2008 Sunderland manager Roy Keane has pledged the club's full backing to striker Michael Chopra as he "deals with some personal problems". more

Chelsea confident of Robinho capture 09:15, Aug 28 2008 Chelsea believe their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Robinho will go "to the wire". more