DREW Brees and the Saints extended New Orleans' post-Super Bowl euphoria after a 14-9 victory over the Vikings.
WALLABIES fly-half Quade Cooper will stay in Australian rugby and target Australia's campaign for World Cup glory next year.
FERNANDO Verdasco could not match the skill in windy conditions nor the daring of Rafael Nadal, who took out their US Open match in straight sets.
INJURED Western Bulldogs defender Dale Morris could make a surprise return if his side advances beyond Saturday night's semi-final.
ROBBIE McEwen will contest his 17th season with Australian-owned Pegasus Sports team after switching from Katusha.
THE early Australian starters have failed to impress in the opening round at the BMW Championship in Lemont, Illinois.
TWO Sydney Roosters rugby league players have been sacked after hotel staff accused them of defecating on tables and floors.
ALL Black Mils Muliaina rates Australia's emerging backline as a "pretty complete package'' heading into tomorrow's final Tri-Nations rugby clash.
SEBASTIAN Vettel has rebuked teammate Mark Webber's suggestion that the Red Bull F1 team should consider backing one driver for the rest of the season.
PAKISTAN bowler Wahab Riaz will stay in Britain to be interviewed by police over spot-fixing and may still play, Pakistan Cricket Board says.
Who do you think will win the 2009 AFL Premiership?
St Kilda
Geelong
Collingwood
West Bulldogs
Total votes - 3092
Who will win Saturday's all-important Hawthorn-Essendon clash and secure a place in the finals?
Hawthorn
Essendon
It will be a draw
Total votes - 315
Who do you think will win the final Ashes Test at the Oval?
Australia
England
Total votes - 115
Do you think Barry Hall will play Australian Rules Football again?
Yes
No
Unsure
Total votes - 230
Who do you think will win the upcoming Ashes Test cricket series in the UK?
Draw
Total votes - 219