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On This Day in Sport (22 September 2009): 1927: The world heavyweight title fight which became known as the `Battle of the Long Count' took place. In the seventh round Jack Dempsey knocked down Gene Tunney and stood over his opponent, but referee Dave Barry refused to start the count until Dempsey had retreated to a neutral corner. Tunney was on the canvas for 15 seconds before he got back to his feet and went on to win the title. 1995: The 45-year-old former British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight champion Joe Bugner made a winning comeback to boxing after an eight-year absence, capturing the Australian heavyweight title with a 12-round unanimous points decision over Vince Cervi. 1996: America's women golfers lifted the Solheim Cup after crushing Europe 10-2 in the final day singles to win 17-11 at St Pierre, Chepstow. 2000: Steve Redgrave, at the age of 38, became the greatest Olympian in an endurance sport with a fifth consecutive gold medal as - alongside Matthew Pinsent, Tim Foster and James Cracknell - he led the coxless fours crew to victory at the Sydney Olympics. 2003: Former Italy, Juventus and Middlesbrough striker Fabrizio Ravanelli signed a two-year contract with Scottish Premier League side Dundee. 2005: Jonathan Woodgate scored an own goal and was sent off on his Real Madrid debut. Headlines (22 September) : Piquet Jnr hoping for F1 return Nelson Piquet Junior is hoping to be given another shot at Formula One, even though he knows there will not be many likely to forgive or forget. Flower: Batsmen must go back to basics England coach Andy Flower has told his batsmen they must eradicate the "soft dismissals" that plagued them during the 6-1 series defeat to Australia if they are to have any chance of winning the Champions Trophy in South Africa. Renault survive Singapore scandal FIA president Max Mosley has confirmed Renault remain committed to Formula One after avoiding severe sanctions over their involvement in fixing last year's Singapore Grand Prix. Wenger backs Senderos to improve Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos has his best years still to come, according to manager Arsene Wenger. Lineker leads Robson tributes Former England striker Gary Lineker led the tributes to Sir Bobby Robson as football said goodbye to one of the game's favourite sons at Durham Cathedral. Murray could miss Cup matches - Draper Lawn Tennis Association chief executive Roger Draper would not object to Andy Murray taking time out from Davis Cup duty following the team's slump into Euro/Africa Zone Group II. Evra feared cut and blow Patrice Evra has admitted Sir Alex Ferguson's famous hairdryer would have been ready if Manchester United had failed to beat City in the derby-day thriller at Old Trafford on Sunday. Benitez wants cup of joy Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez already has his sights set on the Carling Cup final as his team prepare for their opening test against Leeds. Garrido accuses United of hostility Manchester City defender Javier Garrido has accused derby rivals Manchester United of creating a hostile climate between the two clubs. Harris set for Wales job Iestyn Harris is today expected to be unveiled as Wales' new coach in succession to Australian John Dixon. International Results Roundup Dateline 21 September 2009 TENNIS WTA Tashkent Open 1st rd: (8) Galina Voskoboeva (Kaz) bt Neuza Silva (Por) 6-4 3-6 6-4 (5) Stefanie Voegele (Swi) bt Vitalia Diatchenko (Rus) 6-3 7-5 ATP BCR Open Romania 1st rd: Peter Luczak (Aus) bt Karol Beck (Svk) 7-5 7-6 (8-6) Marcel Granollers-Pujol (Spa) bt Petru-Alexandru Luncanu (Rom) 6-2 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 ATP Open de Moselle 1st rd: Bjorn Phau (Ger) bt Rainer Schuettler (Ger) 7-6 (7-1) 7-6 (7-5) (7) Andreas Beck (Ger) bt Yen-Hsun Lu (Tpe) 6-4 6-2