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Chelsea beat Man Utd to go five points clear

LONDON, Nov 9 — Captain John Terry headed Chelsea five points clear at the top of the Premier League yesterday when his 76th-minute goal secured a 1-0 home victory over champions Manchester United. The eagerly-awaited showdown had been meandering towards a disappointing goalless draw until Terry was left unmarked to glance in a Frank Lampard free kick — with striker Nicolas Anelka claiming he got the final touch.... Read More...

Sunderland goalkeeper out with broken arm

LONDON, Nov 8 — Scotland and Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon broke his arm in yesterday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat by Tottenham Hotspur, the club said. The 26-year-old, who was substituted in the second half at White Hart Lane after colliding with Jermain Defoe, was taken to hospital where X-rays confirmed the fracture of his left forearm. ... Read More...

Aoyama clinches last ever 250cc title in Valencia

VALENCIA, Nov 8 — Hiroshi Aoyama of Japan won the last ever 250cc world title when he recovered from running off the circuit to finish seventh at the Valencia Grand Prix today. The Honda rider needed to come in 11th or higher to secure his first championship and the final 250cc title before the category is replaced by the new Moto2 class from next year. He... Read More...

I am Matthaeus, worship me

BERLIN, Nov 8 — World Cup winner Lothar Matthaeus said today he was one of the greatest players ever to emerge from Germany yet had been shunned by his own country. “In other countries they treat idols differently and I am an idol in Germany,” said the former Germany captain, who has coached clubs abroad but never in his homeland. “This may sound a little cocky bu... Read More...

Liverpool will not sell key players, says Hicks

LONDON, Nov 8 — Liverpool will not be forced to sell off key players if the club make an early exit from the Champions League, co-owner Tom Hicks said. “None of our star players will be sold, regardless of results,” the American told the Sunday Mirror newspaper. “The club is doing very well due to rapidly growing commercial revenues. “We ... Read More...

Haye hopes for ‘mega-showdown’ with Klitschko

LONDON, Nov 8 — David Haye is hoping for a “mega-showdown” with Ukraine’s WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko after stripping Russian giant Nikolai Valuev of the WBA belt. The Briton, who overcame a colossal weight and height disadvantage to outpoint the towering “Beast from the East” in Germany yesterday, must next fight the WBA’s mandatory American challenger ... Read More...

Italy wins second Fed Cup

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy, Nov 8 — Italy surged to their second Fed Cup title by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over the United States in the final today. Flavia Pennetta charged past Melanie Oudin 7-5 6-2 in the third singles rubber to wrap up an easy victory for the hosts. Italy, who first won the trophy in 2006, had never beaten the US in nine previous Fed Cup ties. ... Read More...

Capello issues World Cup warning to England players

LONDON, Nov 8 — Established England regulars like centre-back Rio Ferdinand and goalkeeper David James will not go to the World Cup finals next year unless they have been playing regularly and are fit, England coach Fabio Capello has said. The Italian, who will name his ... Read More...

Negeri lift the Malaysia Cup, after 61 years

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — After a long wait, Negeri Sembilan succeeded in lifting the prestigious Malaysia Cup when they beat Kelantan 3-1 in the final at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil last night. The last time Negeri Sembilan won the cup was 61 years ago, when it was the HMS Malaya Cup in 1948. The ‘underdog’ status clearly was not reflected in the game put up by the squad led by Wan Jamak Wan Hassan when they opened accounts as early as the 18th minute. ... Read More...

Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

VALENCIA, Nov 8 — Top seed Andy Murray battled past Fernando Verdasco in the semi-finals of the Valencia Open on Saturday, beating the fourth-seeded Spaniard 6-3 2-6 6-3 to set up a final against Mikhail Youzhny. World number four Murray, who before this week had not played on the ATP tour since September’s US Open due to a wrist injury, cruised through the first set but lost his way in the second as Verdasco unleashed some powerful winners. The Scot rallied to grab a crucial break of serve in the sixth game of the deciding set and converted his first match point when Verdas... Read More...

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