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On This Day in Sport (09 August 2008): 1984: British decathlete Daley Thompson set a new world record of 8,847 points to retain his Olympic title in Los Angeles. 1990: Joe Mercer, who guided Manchester City to the league title in 1968, died aged 76. 2000: Italian striker Benito Carbone signed a four-year contract for Premier League Bradford City on a free transfer from Aston Villa for a reported salary of £40,000 a week. 2002: Bradford, now with debts of some £36million and in administration, were granted permission to play their opening game of the season against Wolves after the Football League received assurances over a proposed financial rescue package. 2003: Manchester United youngster Jimmy Davis was killed in a car crash on his way to play on loan for Watford against Coventry. The game was postponed as a mark of respect for the 21-year-old. 2004: West Brom striker Lee Hughes was jailed for six years after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving following a trial at Coventry Crown Court. Headlines (09 August) : Gavin: Price better than Harrison David Price is a better boxer than Sydney 2000 gold medallist Audley Harrison, according to his British team-mate Frankie Gavin. Washbrook staying with Hull Hull stand-off Danny Washbrook has committed his future to the club by signing a new three-year contract. Eduardo hoping for Christmas return Arsenal striker Eduardo is optimistic he will be playing again by Christmas as he continues rehabilitation from a broken leg. Robinho future still undecided Real Madrid star Robinho claims he is mulling over offers from several clubs - including one from Chelsea. Tweddle out of vault and beam British gymnast Beth Tweddle has been forced to withdraw from two disciplines at the Beijing Olympics, it was confirmed on Tuesday. Gabby hopeful of Euro boost Gabriel Agbonlahor is hoping a successful first European campaign with Aston Villa can help him win a first England cap and cement a place in Fabio Capello's squad. Flintoff urges KP not to change Andrew Flintoff has urged Kevin Pietersen not to alter the way he bats after becoming England's new captain. Hammers to investigate Bellamy row West Ham are investigating claims that striker Craig Bellamy verbally abused an opposition football fan. Rovers agree Simpson loan Blackburn have agreed to sign Manchester United full-back Danny Simpson on a one-year loan. Sir Alex claims the bragging rights Sir Alex Ferguson retained the family bragging rights as a goal either side of half-time gave the Premier League and Champions League holders a 2-0 win over son Darren's ambitious Peterborough. International Results Roundup Dateline 08 August 2008 TENNIS ATP Countrywide Classic 1st rd: Marc Gicquel (Fra) bt Zack Fleishman (USA) 6-3 6-0 Denis Gremelmayr (Ger) bt Fabio Fognini (Ita) 6-4 6-2 (6) Mardy Fish (USA) bt Alejandro Falla (Col) 6-2 6-2 Florent Serra (Fra) bt Andrey Golubev (Kaz) 6-4 6-1 BASEBALL Arizona Diamondbacks 13 Pittsburgh Pirates 7 Chicago Cubs 0 Houston Astros 2 Cincinnati Reds 6 Milwaukee Brewers 3 Colorado Rockies 4 Washington Nationals 9 Kansas City Royals 4 Boston Red Sox 3 LA Angels 6 Baltimore Orioles 5 San Francisco Giants 4 Atlanta Braves 2 Seattle Mariners 11 Minnesota Twins 6 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2 Cleveland Indians 5 Texas Rangers 9 New York Yankees 5 Toronto Blue Jays 6 Oakland Athletics 1