09.09.14
Top Four
- Serena Williams, who won her 18th Grand Slam over a 15 year period in convincing fashion at the US Open. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/serena-williams-18-grand-slam-wins-n198651
- Reprieves: the pressure is off Roy Hodgson, for now, after England’s 2-0 win over Switzerland last night. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2191704-win-in-switzerland-provides-breathing-space-for-roy-hodgsons-england
- Premiership Rugby fans, who can expect an excellent season after the opening weekend brought tries aplenty and some closely fought contests (as well as a couple of drubbings…) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/english-premiership/results
- Mo Farah added yet more accolades to his name, becoming the first British man to win the Great North Run for 29 years http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2746742/Mo-Farah-wins-Great-North-Run-British-man-claim-victory-19-years.html
In the relegation zone
- Ongoing records tumble as Marin Cilic wins the first grand slam final since 2005 that didn’t feature Federer, Nadal or Djokovic. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/29120117
- Fan behaviour as Indian cricket fans booed Moeen Ali at Edgbaston during England’s narrow win over India in a thriller http://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/sport/story/341837.html
- Clean sprinting, as controversial, twice-banned athlete Justin Gatlin dominates at The Diamond League http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/sep/05/justin-gatlin-100m-brussels-diamond-league
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