Wellington News

Corey Evans gives Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Slovenia in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Maribor.

Sale Sharks open their new Premiership account with a 35-18 win over a poor Newcastle Falcons side.

Police are questioning the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that the players implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.

Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.

Scotland have to settle for a point as their Euro 2012 qualification campaign begins with frustration in Lithuania.

Ulster beat Magners League champions Ospreys 27-26 in the opening match of the season at Ravenhill.

Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic scores a fine solo goal to condemn Wales to defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.

World number two Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will not defend his Shanghai Masters title because he wants to spend more time with his young family.

Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez cards a 10-under-par 61 to lead by three shots after the second day of the European Masters.

England come from a goal behind to earn a 1-1 draw with South Korea as they continue their unbeaten start to the Women's Hockey World Cup in Argentina.

Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his Twitter tirade, says England coach Andy Flower.

Keith Fahey's 76th-minute goal earns the Republic of Ireland victory in a tense opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan.

Double European champion Mo Farah announces his withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games because of fatigue.

Ben Harmison takes four wickets as champions Durham beat title-chasing Nottinghamshire.

England, Scotland and Northern Ireland all kick off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaigns as Wales lose their opening match in Montenegro.

Formula One's governing body says "a lot of work remains to be completed" before the Yeongam venue is ready for the inaugural Korean Grand Prix.

British sprint hurdler Callum Priestley is banned for two years, and for life from the Olympics, after testing positive for a banned substance.

Defending women';s champion Kim Clijsters is in action on day five at Flushing Meadows, while Andy Murray takes on Dustin Brown at about 2000 BST.

Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.

Euro 2012 qualifying scores