Saints hold off Vikes to start season
Drew Brees and the Saints extended New Orleans' post-Super Bowl euphoria for at least another week and handed Brett Favre a second straight loss in the Louisiana Superdome. Brees completed 27 of 36 passes for 237 yards and one touchdown, and the Saints survived a hard-fought season opener for a 14-9 victory Thursday night.

Sussex clinch Division Two title
Sussex take the County Championship Division Two title after Glamorgan fail to beat Surrey at The Oval.

Ospreys hit back in Henson saga
The Ospreys claim Gavin Henson has told them he only wants to play for the Liberty Stadium region.

Villa ambition attracted Houllier
Gerard Houllier says Aston Villa's ambition was key to him agreeing to succeed Martin O'Neill as manager.

Wenger worry at Walcott injuries
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned how Theo Walcott's latest injury setback will affect the England international on a mental level.

Favre unable to rally Vikes past Saints
Favre looks his age in the Vikings' loss in New Orleans.

Flynn favourite for Wales job
Brian Flynn emerges as the strong favourite to take over as Wales' caretaker manager for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers.