Rafael Nadal will attempt to crown the year’s most compelling comeback when he meets world number one Novak Djokovic for the 37th time in Monday’s US Open final.

World number one Novak Djokovic ripped the US Open for their scheduling of his matches on Saturday and made it clear that he is no fan of the new Monday final programme debuting this year.

Australia beat England by 88 runs to win the second one-day international at Manchester’s Old Trafford on Sunday.

Wrestling, as expected, regained its place on the Olympic Games sports roster after a vote by International Olympic Committee members in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

Syrian rebels, including jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda, have taken control of the historic Christian town of Maalula, north of Damascus, a watchdog and a resident said on Sunday.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari stepped down Sunday, leaving his official residence after a record five years in power overshadowed by worsening security and a weakening economy.

Critics have tipped movies from Britain, Japan and the United States to win Venice’s Golden Lion prize this year, due to be announced at the world’s oldest film festival on Saturday.

Australian billionaire James Packer and his second wife Erica Baxter have announced their separation after six years of marriage.

Usain Bolt signed off another season where he dominated men’s sprinting with victory in the 100m in the season-ending Diamond League meet in Brussels on Friday.

World number one Serena Williams will try to capture her 17th Grand Slam title and become the oldest women’s champion in US Open history in a finals rematch Sunday with second seed Victoria Azarenka.