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On This Day in Sport (27 August 2009): 1908: Sir Donald Bradman was born. The Australian master batsman scored 28,067 runs in first-class cricket between 1927 and 1949. In 52 Test matches, he scored 6,996 runs at an average of 99.94 per innings. He died in February 2001. 1990: Graham Gooch scored 88 in England's second innings in the third and final Test against India at The Oval, taking his total in the six Tests that summer to 1,058 runs. Sir Donald Bradman's previous record of 974 for a series had stood since 1930. 2000: Celtic romped to an emphatic 6-2 win over Old Firm rivals Rangers. 2002: England lost six wickets for 44 runs as they slumped to defeat against India on the final day of the third Test at Headingley. 2004: Five days after breaking down in tears during the Olympic marathon, Paula Radcliffe pulled up eight-and-a-half laps from the end of the 10,000 metres final in Athens. 2006: Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. Headlines (27 August) : Zola 'completely shocked' by trouble West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola described his shock after the 3-1 Carling Cup second-round victory over Millwall was scarred by pitch invasions and ugly clashes between fans in and around Upton Park. Murray seeded second in US Open Andy Murray will start a grand slam tournament at the bottom of the draw for the first time after being seeded second for next week's US Open. Lescott raring to get started Joleon Lescott will finally get a chance to train with his new team-mates on Wednesday morning after completing his move to Manchester City on a five-year deal. Anderson vows to fight for place Anderson has admitted he is frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities so far this season but insists he does not want to leave Manchester United. McShane to seal Tigers switch Hull are expected to complete the signing of Sunderland defender Paul McShane on Wednesday morning. Wenger: Eduardo set for 'massive season' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes this will be a "massive season" for Croatia striker Eduardo. RFU express 'concern' over Williams testimony The Rugby Football Union have expressed their "concern" over Tom Williams' claims that he felt under pressure from Harlequins not to make a full disclosure on the events behind the 'Bloodgate' scandal. Redknapp talks up English stars Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hopes Wednesday night's Carling Cup clash against Doncaster will be the first step for Peter Crouch to get himself to the World Cup. No rest for Prior and co Half a dozen of England's Ashes heroes will shake off any effects of celebratory hangovers with a net session in Belfast on Wednesday morning. Lorenzo commits to Yamaha Jorge Lorenzo has signed a 12-month contract extension to remain with Yamaha. International Results Roundup Dateline 26 August 2009 FOOTBALL UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Offs 2nd Leg Apoel Nicosia 3 FC Copenhagen 1 Apoel Nicosia won 3-2 on aggregate Arsenal 3 Celtic 1 Arsenal won 5-1 on aggregate Fiorentina 1 Sporting 1 Agg: 3-3, Fiorentina won on away goals Olympiacos 1 FC Sheriff 0 Olympiacos won 3-0 on aggregate VfB Stuttgart 0 Politehnica Timisoara 0 VfB Stuttgart won 2-0 on aggregate Carling Cup Second Round Blackpool 4 Wigan 1 Bristol City 0 Carlisle 2 Cardiff 3 Bristol Rovers 1 Doncaster 1 Tottenham 5 Leyton Orient 0 Stoke 1 Stoke won after extra-time Newcastle 4 Huddersfield 3 West Brom 4 Rotherham 3