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Andy Murray said it was "tough" to see his run of 18 successive Grand Slam quarter-finals end with defeat by South Africa's Kevin Anderson at the US Open.

The 14th seed won their fourth-round match 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 6-7 (2-7) 7-6 (7-0) in four hours and 18 minutes.

It is the first time since 2010 that Murray has not reached at least the last eight at a Grand Slam.

"Many years' work have gone into building that sort of consistency. To lose that is tough," said the British number one.

Here's something you don't see every day - a centre-back scoring a stunning volley.

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Everton and England defender Phil Jagielka score a superb volley in training ahead of tonight's Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland.

Wayne Rooney reckons Jagielka hasn't stopped banging on about it since.

You can watch the video of the strike right here.

And here's something else you can get involved in.

A vote has just opened on the Sportsday page and we're asking you tell us how many of the Home Nations you think will qualify for Euro 2016.

Just England, or will Northern Ireland and Wales get the results they need. And will one of the Republic and Scotland make it as well?

Vote now if you would, we want to know what you think.

Your turn to get in on the action.

You've seen this story we assume? Luxembourg have had a slightly unfortunate build-up to their Euro 2016 qualifier against Belarus ... 16 players coming down with "stomach ache" (let's cut to the chase, that means acute diarrhea) after eating a dodgy spaghetti bolognaise at the team hotel.

So we want to know this... What sporting mishap have you or your team had?

For instance the mini-bus transporting my junior team to a seven-a-side competition in Anglesey got lost and we ended up - don't ask - in Cheltenham.

Get in touch with yours right now at #mysportingsickie or the BBC Sport Facebook page and we'll publish the best.

France midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, has hinted he could leave Juventus next year, according to Talksport, external.

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The former Manchester United player was linked with a move to Chelsea during the summer.    

Speaking of Federer v Isner, we're no experts but we think there may have been a bit of a height difference between the two.

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A little more tennis news from overnight.

Five-time champion Roger Federer won a battle of the serves to beat John Isner in round four of the US Open.

Swiss Federer, seeded second, won 7-6 (7-0) 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 and set up a quarter-final against French 12th seed Richard Gasquet.

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Fifth seed Stan Wawrinka beat American Donald Young and will next face Andy Murray's conqueror, Kevin Anderson.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has been reacting to the news that Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny will miss the World Cup.

"It is extremely disappointing for them," Gatland said. "They have worked exceptionally hard to establish themselves on the world stage and to prepare for the tournament and we wish them all the best with their recovery.

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"After announcing the squad we spoke about the need for players to remain ready for action and is a great opportunity for Mike and Eli. It's great that we can call on players of this calibre. To bring Mike's experience into the squad is a bonus along with Eli's exciting talent."  

We're not sure what Paul Collingwood has for breakfast but we want some.

Despite turning 40 next year, Collingwood has signed a one-year extension to remain at Durham for the 2016 season. 

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"I've always said I want to carry on playing as long as I possibly can while I am still enjoying it and worthy of a place in the team," he said.

Impressive.

The during replace Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny, both of whom were injured in Saturday's win over Italy.