US Open: Novak Djokovic topples Stanislas Wawrinka after five-set epic in New York

Novak Djokovic twice had to come from a set down to see off Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6 7-6 (7/4) 3-6 6-3 6-4 and reach the final of the US Open for the fourth successive year.

The Serbian was pushed to the limits by the ninth seed in a titanic battle on Arthur Ashe that included one game that lasted over 20 minutes.

Wawrinka, who had knocked out reigning champion Andy Murray to reach the last four, took the opening set 6-2 and despite letting slip a lead in a second that was eventually settled by a tie-break, recovered to take the lead again.

US Open: Victoria Azarenka ends run of Flavia Pennetta in semi-finals in New York

Victoria Azarenka is through to her second successive US Open final after a see-saw 6-4 6-2 victory over Flavia Pennetta at Flushing Meadows.

The second seed put an end to the fairytale run in New York for the unseeded Italian with a straight sets triumph after one hour and 34 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

"I am so excited to be back in the final and get the chance to fight for the trophy."

However, the final scoreline did not do justice to how hard Pennetta - who knocked out three seeds to make the last four of a grand slam for the first time - made the 2012 runner-up work to reach Sunday's showpiece.

Simon Cowell Feels 'Very Paternal' After Seeing Baby's Sonogram

The 'X Factor (US)' judge says seeing his child through the sonogram scan feels 'surreal' for him.

Simon Cowell has seen the first picture of his unborn baby through a sonogram scan. The British TV mogul says in an interview with The Times of London that he is excited and looking forward to being a dad now that he got a first glimpse at his child.

"It is just surreal," the judge on "The X Factor (US)" gushed. "You literally see this thing which is now alive moving around. I feel very paternal right now. So I am very happy." But the soon-to-be dad added quickly, "I can assure you: I won't go soft."

Actress Laide Bakare welcomes baby boy

The actress welcomed a baby boy around 7:45 yesterday morning Friday May 31 in New York. Congrats to her!

Kim and Kanye reunite in New York

Kanye West finally returned to New York today after spending months in Paris, France. His pregnant girlfriend Kim K and buddy Jay Z showed up at his NY apartment to welcome him back.

Vilanova to return to Barcelona this week

The Blaugrana have announced on their official website that the coach is set to depart America and come back home in the coming days

Barcelona have revealed that Tito Vilanova will return home this week after spending the past two months in New York recovering from surgery on parotid gland cancer.

The 44-year-old went under the knife on December 20, and then underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy for six weeks.

Vilanova left for New York for further treatment in January, and is now ready to return home again after two months in the USA.

Pep Guardiola's former assistant took charge of Barcelona in the summer of 2012 after his mentor decided to leave the club and take a one-year sabbatical, and guided the Blaugrana to their best-ever Liga start before being struck by health issues late in 2012.

Vilanova was replaced by Jordi Roura during his absence, with the latter now returning to his role as assistant coach once more.