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Manchester City wins to keep United at bay in title race

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:54:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) - Manchester City kept fierce rival Manchester United at arm's length in the Premier League title race on Sunday, winning 1-0 at Aston Villa to maintain its two-point lead.

Suarez says sorry, but Liverpool condemn their star

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:26:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Liverpool chiefs have accused Luis Suarez of misleading them after claiming the Uruguay striker had guaranteed he would shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra before Saturday's clash at Old Trafford.

Redknapp focused on Champions League spot

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Harry Redknapp insists he will not allow the speculation linking him with the England job to distract him from his task of securing Champions League qualification for Tottenham Hotspur.

All Blacks great Lomu needs new kidney transplant

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:04:00 GMT

(REUTERS) - Former All Blacks great Jonah Lomu needs a new kidney transplant and has lost 30kg in weight since last September, the 36-year-old has told a New Zealand magazine in an interview.

Mancini admits Tevez could return from City exile

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:23:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits unsettled striker Carlos Tevez could still have a role to play in his side's challenge for the Premier League title.

Ferdinand loses respect for Suarez over Evra row

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:09:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits he has no respect for Luis Suarez after the Liverpool striker refused to shake hands with Patrice Evra before Saturday's match at Old Trafford.

Milan in top spot after 2-1 win at Udinese in Serie A

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:27:00 GMT

ROME (AP) - AC Milan new signing Maxi Lopez scored his first goal for the Serie A champion to help it come from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 and take over top spot in the Italian league.

Mali beats Ghana 2-0 for 3rd place at African Cup

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:18:00 GMT

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) - Mali beat 10-man Ghana 2-0 in the third-place match at the African Cup of Nations on Saturday for its best finish since it lost the 1972 final.

Blake second in 400, Bolt no-show at Kingston

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:10:00 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) - World 100m champion Yohan Blake opened his season with a 400m personal best on Saturday at the Camperdown Classic while 100m world-record holder Usain Bolt skipped the Jamaican meet.

Federer and Swiss knocked out by US in Davis Cup

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:14:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) - The Davis Cup was beyond Roger Federer's reach for another year, while defending champion Spain, Argentina, the Czech Republic and United States advanced to the quarterfinals on Saturday.

Fergie lashes 'disgrace' Suarez as United go top

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:54:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a 'disgrace' as the racism feud between Manchester United and Liverpool exploded once more in a stormy Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Tiger Woods claws his way back into contention

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:53:00 GMT

PEBBLE BEACH, California (AFP) - Tiger Woods made a charge up the leaderboard on Saturday with four birdies in five holes to pull within striking distance of leader Charlie Wi at the PGA Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Happy homecoming for Redknapp as Spurs run riot

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:18:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Harry Redknapp's emotional week ended on a high when his Tottenham Hotspur side crushed Newcastle United 5-0 at White Hart Lane.

Rooney backs Gerrard for England armband

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:07:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Wayne Rooney said he would cherish the opportunity to become England captain, but backed Steven Gerrard to get the job once a new coach is installed to replace Fabio Capello.

Man United regain top spot after 2-1 victory over Liverpool

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Manchester United regained top spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday in a stormy clash marred by fresh controversy stemming from the Luis Suarez racism affair.

Super Lin-tendo scores 38 points against Kobe Bryant's Lakers

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AFP) - Jeremy Lin passed his biggest test since bursting onto the NBA scene last weekend, scoring a career-high 38 points to lead the Knicks to victory over Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers.

Barcelona confident Guardiola will renew contract

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

MADRID (AFP) - Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta said on Friday he is confident that coach Pep Guardiola will prolong his contract with the Spanish and European champions beyond the end of the current season.

2 Malaysian athletes face ban after failing doping test

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:14:00 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Two medal-winning Malaysian athletes at November 2011's Southeast Asian Games will likely face a two-year ban and their medals stripped after failing second doping test, a top official said on Saturday.

Manchester City can handle title pressure, insists Mancini

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:50:00 GMT

MANCHESTER (AFP) - Roberto Mancini has denied suggestions his Manchester City players are buckling under the strain of leading the Premier League. City have topped the table for most of the season but they could find themselves deposed by Manchester United this weekend.

Lin-sanity shocks Knicks' new NBA star guard

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:24:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AFP) - Jeremy Lin had never heard so many plays on words involving his last name as he has this week since going from the end of the bench for the NBA New York Knicks to a historic starting role.

Federer crashes to shock Davis Cup defeat

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:59:00 GMT

PARIS (AFP) - Roger Federer slumped to his first Davis Cup defeat in nine years on Friday when he was shocked 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 by John Isner as the United States opened up a 2-0 lead over Switzerland.

Redknapp to stay with Spurs amid England clamour

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:56:00 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Harry Redknapp may be the fans' favourite to become the next England manager but the man himself was in no hurry to take on the job on Friday, saying he wanted to see out the season with Tottenham Hotspur.

Giggs extends United contract for another year

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (REUTERS) - Manchester United's 38-year-old midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year extension to his contract, the Premier League champions said on Friday.

Alex Ferguson backs Harry Redknapp for England job

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:52:00 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Tottehnam Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is 'the best man' to replace Fabio Capello as England coach.

Catholic church prays for NHL Canadiens team

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:07:00 GMT

MONTREAL (AFP) - When only a miracle can save the Montreal Canadiens's dismal season, the Roman Catholic Church stepped in on Thursday asking the faithful to pray for the ice hockey team.