Andy Murray lost the US Open final in straight sets to Roger Federer last month. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
If anyone doubted that Andy Murray was the fourth-best in the world - and there have been those who have regarded him, or at least his style, as something of a curiosity, or throw-back to days gone [...]

Angel Di Maria of Argentina wheels away in delight after scoring the only goal of the men’s Olympic final. Photograph: Ceerwan Aziz/Reuters
Under the delighted gaze of Diego Maradona, looking a little chubby but otherwise the picture of health, Argentina retained their Olympic title. A marvellous goal by the 20-year-old Angel Di Maria was enough to [...]