The best pictures from the last 24 hours in sport

Newcastle United fans took to the streets in protest after the second coming of the 'Messiah' ended in resignation Photograph: Lee Smith/Action images

Jamie Murray and partner Liezel Huber were beaten in the US Open mixed doubles final, going down 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 to fifth seeds Leander Paes and Cara Black Photograph: Scott Heavey/Action Images

Novak Djokovic was booed by sections of the crowd after beating Andy Roddick 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5) to reach the semi-finals of the US Open Photograph: Shaun Best/Reuters

The Japanese women's wheelchair basketball team warm up during a pre-Paralympic Games training session Photograph: Greg Baker/AP

Swimmers from the US Paralympic team wait for their time in the pool Photograph: Greg Baker/AP

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis is tackled by RW McQuarters of the New York Giants in the opening game of the NFL season. The reigning champions won 16-7 Photograph: Ray Stubblebine/Reuters

The Giants' Plaxico Burress lands on his head after making a successful completion Photograph: Justin Lane/EPA

Rory McIlroy plays a chip at the Omega European Masters in Crans Montana, Switzerland Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty

Thanimpat Visaratanunta, of Thailand, prepares to play a shot during a Boccia training session ahead of the Paralympic Games in Beijing Photograph: Greg Baker/AP

Mexico's Christopher Tronco Sanchez trains at Beijing's National Aquatics Centre ahead of the Paralympic Games opening ceremony tomorrow Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty

With the Belgian grand prix looming, Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is a study in concentration during practice Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images/Getty