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		November 22, 2009 Irish fans protest at French embassy, demand replay Under-fire Balotelli helps Inter win China complete clean sweep in Asian TT Advani crashes out of World Snooker C'ship Bolt leads line-up for new Diamond League Schumacher not driving for us: Mercedes Rubin Kazan win consecutive Russian League title Cambodian Open: Kapur retains Asian Tour card, ends tied 3rd Auxerre win, Bordeaux suffer shock defeat Real down Santander to top La Liga, Barca held Dutch League: Twente stay top after ninth straight win Henry made a mistake and is no cheat: Zidane German police nab match-fixing suspects November 21, 2009 Chelsea thrash Wolves, Arsenal lose Sethi in World Snooker quarters Sandeep ruled out of Champions Challenge I Indian challenge ends in Asian TT Murray optimistic of winning grand slam soon Beckham wants to play for England even after World Cup Sanam bags maiden gold in Asian archery Pallikal nominated in World Squash Awards Iraq appeals FIFA ban World weightlifting body to take strong action against India Cambodian Open: Kapur slips to tied 6th Squash: Suchude advances to Rhode Island Open quarters, Ghosal loses FIFA bans Iraq after government interference Europe's biggest match-fixing ring exposed November 20, 2009 A replay would be fairest solution: Henry Asian TT: Sharath crashes out, Indian women disappoint India 135 in FIFA rankings Smooth sailing for Advani, Sethi, Merchant Upcoming English Premier League matches Cambodia Open: Shiv Kapur in title contention Indian men's compound team wins gold FIH defends its decision to postpone HI polls FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay Ecclestone sets Silverstone a December deadline China reaffirm Asian supremacy in TT Multi-stage CWG preparation plan to help paddlers: coach Sandeep fit to play in Champions Challenge and WC: Mattoo Harsh-Huey move to semis of ATP Challenger Bayern Munich bosses lash out at coach van Gaal Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay I am outside of my comfort zone now: Button Beckham says he never considered quitting MLS November 19, 2009 Irish FA calls on FIFA to replay France play-off IAAF agrees to Semenya keeping World title World snooker: Sethi, Advani score Anand finishes second in World Blitz Hockey coach Brasa dismisses revolt reports Henry admits handball in build-up to controversial goal India men 2nd, Banerjee shines in Asian archery Failed Barry bid haunts Benitez as Man City loom Wenger reveals Arsenal's secret to beautiful football Asian TT body to review new team format Padolski late goal rescues Germany Eduardo seals new long-term deal with Arsenal Gerrard fit and ready for Man City face-off IAAF puts debate on Semenya case on hold Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up Controversial Gallas goal sees France through November 18, 2009 Button teams up with Hamilton at McLaren Mixed day Indians in China Open Indian men crash out of team event in Asian TT World Snooker: Alok Kumar in knock-out stage Senior hockey players unhappy with Brasa? Federer to face Del Potro, Murray at Tour finals Olympic champion Ramzi stripped of gold medal Raikkonen to take year out of Formula One Shiv Kapur's Asian Tour card hangs by a thread Van Persie's special crackpot treatment Brazil fail to shine in 2-0 win over Oman Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals Your future is with us, Brawn tells Button Beckham has silenced critics: Arena November 17, 2009 Sethi beaten, easy for Advani Glock signs for new Manor F1 team Iraq threatened with expulsion by FIFA If Torres goes then I go: Benitez Button to sign three-year deal with McLaren, says report Senna ready to carve a niche for himself in F1 No dividends for Button after Mercedes deal France, Portugal face final battle for WC spot November 16, 2009 Sethi survives a scare in World Snooker C'ship Davis Cup final: Nadal, Verdasco back for Spain Berbatov eyes goal-scoring record Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn Sharath Kamal eyeing top-50 ranking New Zealand rally to qualify for 2010 Hockey WC India drub Kuwait 3-0 to salvage pride 'IWF should apologise to the nation for dope shame' Thousands honour Germany's Enke Dunga mocks England after Brazil win friendly Injured Van Persie sidelined for up to six weeks Alonso's first public appearance for Ferrari Djokovic Masters Monfils to clich Paris title Maradona fined, gets two month ban over outburst November 15, 2009 Sandeep will miss 2010 World Cup due to injury, says Brasa Indian F1 GP back on track Liverpool ready to buy Eduardo from Arsenal Bilyaletdinov gives Russia 2-1 win over Slovenia Italy and Netherlands in drab friendly draw, Buffon picks 100th cap France, Portugal, Uruguay eye World Cup spots Cameroon, Nigeria qualify, Egypt to play again Brazil cruise past England, Argentina beaten November 14, 2009 Djokovic cruises past Nadal in Paris semis Anticipating ban, India to not field lifting team at World C'ships Anand draws with Gelfand, stays joint 2nd in Tal Memorial Salgaocar, JCT play lacklustre draw Bopanna-Aisam advance to Germany Challenger final IOA seeks Govt help for popularising golf Maradona feels mistreated by the media Ghosal crashes out of Santiago Open Nadal sets up semi-final against Djokovic I am happy at Manchester City: Robinho Rajpal eyeing winning start to his captaincy stint November 13, 2009 Churchill Bros beat Chirag United Hockey India polls scheduled for early Feb Anand held by Morozevich in Tal Memorial chess Chowrasia slips to tied 12th in Hong Kong Open France face Irish test, Portugal without Ronaldo Fed Cup win puts Italians in spotlight India register consolation win, beat Afghanistan 4-1 Rajpal replaces Sandeep as India hockey captain No regrets, Agassi wrote tell-all for his kids Nigerian football star sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan Premier League says no to Celtic and Rangers Nadal does it the hard way again in Paris November 12, 2009 FA punish United boss Ferguson with ban and fine Muritala's hat-trick sinks Air India Hammond shines in East Bengal's win over Lajong FC India gets two more medals, 4th in medal tally Dempo rally to beat Viva Kerala Newcombe shows Agassi 'much-needed' support Chowrasia regains touch, tied 7th in Hong Kong Open Shuttlers bow out of HK Super Series Ferguson is a complicated man: Nani Spotted: Saina Nehwal at Copenhagen Curtains down on 'bad boy' Safin's career Bhupathi, Paes crash out of Paris Masters Unhappy Pavlyuchenko wants to leave Spurs Chelsea's Bosingwa out for three months Chandhok sees three chances of F1 drive next year 'Depression led to keeper Enke's suicide' Mike Tyson arrested after LA airport scuffle Error-prone Federer makes early Paris exit November 11, 2009 Safin ends career with Paris Masters defeat Om Prakash wins gold in shot put in Asian Athletics Ronaldo ruled out of Bosnia World Cup playoff Germany stunned by goalkeeper Enke's death Out of shape Phelps hits the wall in Stockholm Maradona faces FIFA's disciplinary hearing on Sunday Faldo receives knighthood from Queen Nadal slams WADA's tough testing rules Alcorcon complete Real Madrid's humiliation in Cup Germany goalkeeper Enke dies in apparent suicide November 10, 2009 AFC U-19: India squander 3-1 lead, lose to Oman Safin to Agassi: Give back titles and prize money Arsenal are definite Premiership contenders this season: Terry Controversy, more injuries add to Benitez's cup of woes Safin delays farewell with nail-biting win Gerrard penalty spares Liverpool's blushes WADA's decade of hope against dope November 09, 2009 We need a full-time psychologist: Kaushik Pakistan qualify for 2010 hockey WC in India Bayern fine Lahm, Toni on disciplinary grounds Somdev drops to 124, Amritraj gains 19 places Agassi reveals his deep hatred for tennis 60-member Indian squad to take part in Asian Athletics Join the party in Rio! Magician Santoro produces final disappearing act Chelsea open gap at the top but long road ahead European roundup - Chelsea, Barcelona maintain lead November 08, 2009 Chelsea beat Man Utd to go five points clear Federer loses to Djokovic in home final Real, Portugal clash over injured Ronaldo Hull rally to 2-1 win over Stoke Yadav stars as Mumbai FC crush JCT 'Liverpool will not sell key players regardless of results' Indian eves lose to China in Asia Cup final Italy 'rewrite' Fed Cup history by crushing US 3-2 Randhawa misses top-5 finish, ends tied 19th at WGC Bartoli retires against Rezai in Bali final Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final Haye shocks Valuev in WBA heavyweight title bout Djokovic to face Federer in Basel final Arsenal go second, Man City draw again November 07, 2009 Time for final tricks from 'magician' Santoro Teen sensation Matip helps Schalke hold Bayern Injury-hit East Bengal squeeze past Air India Hockey fraternity showers praises on Indian women's team India end up with 40 medals, finish 7th at Asian Indoor Games Somdev in semis, Sanam goes down fighting at ATP event Bartoli to face Rezai in Bali final Pennetta hammers Glatch, Italy go 1-0 up in Fed final Beckham beats Messi to become world's richest footballer Advani clinches bronze at Asian Indoor Games WGC: Randhawa tied sixth after Rd 3 Murray mauls Montanes to reach Valencia semis Federer breezes into semis, Djokovic rallies November 06, 2009 Viva Kerala take a point off Mahindra United Chirag beat Salgaocar to take top position Hockey India lauds eves' good show in Asia Cup India in women's Asia Cup hockey final, book 2010 World Cup berth CAS suspend Chelsea's ban on signing players Ritwik to lead Indian challenge in PSA Masters Randhawa keeps Asian hopes alive in Shanghai Prakash, Purav bow out of Korea Challenger EPL weekend fixtures 'Real United will show up at Chelsea' Renault to decide Formula 1 future by end of year Chelsea consider selling stadium naming rights Europa delight for Shakhtar, Werder Disney to rebrand sports complex as ESPN in Feb WADA looks to governments to help fight drugs Agassi asks for compassion for drug use Djokovic whitewashes Hernych to reach quarters November 05, 2009 ASA apologises to Semenya over gender tests issue Bagan takes Bhutia issue to FIFA Ferrari blame Mosley for F1 exodus I hope Ronaldo recovers after Madrid derby: Simao It is difficult but not impossible for us to qualify: Benitez Gerrard still hurt by Alonso departure Delhi CWG gets 1620 crore boost Mike Tyson rules out return to boxing ring Renault board meets to discuss F1 future - report Images: Arsenal sizzle, Liverpool disappoint Federer eases into home-town quarter-finals Late goals foil Liverpool, revive Inter Milan November 04, 2009 India in Asia Cup hockey semis after draw with Malaysia Mary Kom, Kavita win gold at Asian Indoors Qureshi beats Federer in Basel doubles Mammootty, Mohanlal to don sports cap for Kerala How to make the Commonwealth Games terror free Hamilton determined to get back on top Queen plants first tree at 2012 Olympics site Images: Drogba lifts Chelsea, Man Utd survive Toyota pulls out of Formula One Champions League: Chelsea, Man Utd advance November 03, 2009 Prakash stuns Kyu Tae in Korea Challenger Mumbai lass Swapnali Yadav makes swimming history French Open could leave Roland Garros India hold China in women's Asia Cup hockey Advani keeps medal hope alive in Indoor Asian Games Anand beats Karpov in four-game series Doug Barron banned for doping by PGA Tour My dream has always been to play with Tiger Woods: Muniyappa Surgery could keep Torres out of action for two months Kaka expects friendly welcome at San Siro Serena earns record prize money in single season Champions League outing can help me regain England spot: Owen Federer downs Rochus to successfully start Swiss title defence Fit Ashley Cole ready for Champions League action Injury-hit Liverpool's hopes hang by a thread Beckham's World Cup chances brighten with Milan loan deal November 02, 2009 Indian athletes end disappointing show with two medals Mary Kom, three others in Asian Indoor Games finals Goalkeeper Nithinalal shines as Mumbai FC beat Bagan Sporting and Chirag United split points Williams sign Barrichello and Hulkenberg for 2010 season Advani crashes out of Asian Indoor Games Somdev gains five places to rank 116 in ATP list India eyeing at least one point against China Bridgestone to quit F1 in late 2010 Armaan ends F2 season with a top 10 finish Formula 1 comes to the desert I don't have to win a trophy: Benitez Serena beats Venus to win WTA Championships Melzer upsets Cilic to win Vienna Open Ljubicic wins first title in two years in Lyon Inter go seven clear as Sampdoria draw Ajax hit five against nine-man Feyenoord Villarreal fire five past Tenerife Man City held to fourth successive draw November 01, 2009 Japan, South Korea in Asia Cup semis Churchill squeeze past Air India Images from the Abu Dhabi GP Vettel wins first Abu Dhabi GP Anand takes early lead against Karpov Chirag seek to maintain momentum against Sporting Film on Tevez's journey from poverty to stardom Mary Kom survives two warnings to win her bout in Asian Indoor Merga retains Delhi Half Marathon title Leverkusen go top despite draw at Schalke Milan set to seal Adiyiah, Beckham deal Venus sets up final showdown with Serena Higuain leads Real to victory as Barca are held Liverpool suffer sixth defeat in seven games October 31, 2009 Liverpool see red in rout by Fulham Safin knocked out of St Petersburg Open Hamilton secures front row in Abu Dhabi India whip Thailand in women's Asia Cup hockey Great start for women boxers at Indoor Asian Games UEFA won't postpone Champions League tie over H1N1 scare Sahaj Grover becomes International Master Saina, Jwala-Diju lose in French Super Series Jeev bows out of World matchplay after successive defeats Cilic stays on course for Vienna title Jankovic through to Doha semis October 30, 2009 Hamilton says he would be happy to partner Button Somdev bows out of Seoul Challenger Thierry Henry tops Castrol football rankings Mary Kom to lead Indian charge in Indoor Asiad I'm not Real Madrid's saviour, says Ronaldo Ronaldo, Kaka on FIFA's world player shortlist Don't focus on individuals, focus on issues: Hooper Hooper stays in Delhi, monitoring panel put on hold Button hints at sensational switch to McLaren Raikkonen determined to keep on rallying Jeev stuns world no 5 Westwood Inter beat Palermo 5-3 in game of two halves 'If Agassi cheated he should've been punished' Button looks forward to stress-free race in Abu Dhabi Drugs tainted image is not here to stay: Bolt Wozniacki fights pain barrier, Serena into semis Simon still on course for Finals with Lyon win Maradona's insults made 'in state of violent emotion' Ajax secure extra-time Cup win Wigan Athletic's King jailed for punching woman October 29, 2009 Bagan come from behind to beat Lajong Eneke's late strike holds East Bengal India handed 2010 Commonwealth Games baton India whip Singapore in women's Asia Cup hockey Rosberg to leave Williams after Abu Dhabi GP Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock CWG 2010 to be covered in HDTV Saina advances in French Super Series League Cup: Young Arsenal side see off Liverpool Juventus crush Sampadoria, Milan revival stalls Bayern move into German Cup quarters Serena crowned No.1 as desert duel goes flat All eyes on Pellegrini's future at Real Madrid October 28, 2009 Indian women face Singapore in Asia Cup opener Pune FC rally to hold Churchill 1-1 Injury-hit Bagan face upbeat Lajong Heidfeld expects special race as Abu Dhabi makes F1 debut EB eye first win against Salgaocar Somdev advances to quarter-finals in Seoul Real suffer Cup humbling at third-tier Alcorcon Dementieva stuns Venus in Doha Owen helps Man United into League Cup quarters Agassi admits having used crystal meth drug October 27, 2009 Drogba has Tambling's record in sights Chirag hold Mahindra, lead I-League table Somdev, Prakash advance in Seoul ATP Challenger Pune FC look for elusive win against Churchill Jeev becomes first Indian to play in Volvo World Matchplay Serena reveals another aspect of her persona Force India hope to sign off with points Abu Dhabi track will demand respect, says Coulthard IWF to move Asian junior meet out of India Spotted: Saina Nehwal Obviously I miss playing tennis: Kournikova Spaniard Ramos sacked as CSKA Moscow coach Strachan takes 'special job' at Middlesbrough Safina reclaims world number one spot Beckham's return to Milan 100 per cent certain October 26, 2009 Subhash Bhowmick resigns as East Bengal coach OC asks Federations to renew contracts with foreign coaches Delhi seeks Rs 1,000 crore more for CWG Brawn confident of keeping Button I should quit, says Bhowmick after loss to Bagan Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations Soderling confirms participation at Chennai Open India to kick-off SAFF Cup campaign against Afghanistan Weekend round-up of Leagues around Europe Liverpool's gamble on Torres pays off Baghdatis wins Stockholm Open Youzhny and Schiavone triumph in Moscow Juventus beat Siena, Milan win with Nesta double HINI flu forces postponement of key match Twente hammer Groningen to stay top Barca thrash Zaragoza to go three points clear Late Kuranyi strike earns Schalke 3-3 draw October 25, 2009 Torres inspires Liverpool victory over Manchester United Chidi shines in Mohun Bagan's historic triumph Brazilian Parreira named South Africa coach Title eludes Himmat Rai, finishes tied 3rd Italy's Rossi crowned world champion Valentino Rossi factfile India win Canada hockey series 6-0 Constantini hoping for good performance in Asian TT Depleted Real Madrid held by Sporting Gijon EPL: Chelsea crush Blackburn Late Van Buyten goal gives Bayern victory October 24, 2009 Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held Baghdatis through to final as Soderling retires India bag six gold in Asian Archery GP Rossi breaks own pole record in KL Leverkusen, Dortmund split points Indian lifters sweep team trophies Kalmadi blames Mani Shankar Aiyar for tardy Games preparations Honour to be part of India's QBR contingent: Kapil We will provide fool-proof security for Games: Chidambaram Prakash out, Harsh in line for title at US ATP Challenger A win on Sunday will put us back on track: Benitez Soderling survives Lopez scare to enter Stockholm semis October 23, 2009 Climax scores in injury time to help Dempo hold ten-man Mahindra I-League: Churchill hold JCT after late surge Todt replaces Mosley as FIA president Prakash Amritraj advances to quarters of challenger event It's anyone's game on Sunday: Ferguson AIFF mulls cap on foreign players quota Atletico coach Resino gets the boot Training in China will improve India's medal-winning chances at CWG: TT coach Shivendra's twin strike helps India maul Canada, take 5-0 series lead Benfica thump Everton in Europa League Enqvist replaces Wilander as Sweden Davis Cup coach Rafa Benitez fears he may lose his Liverpool job Soderling cruises into last eight in Stockholm I want to be in top-50 in next three years: Devvarman October 22, 2009 Tintu Luka wins gold in 800m Top seed Zvonareva crushed in Moscow Controversial Mosley era to end with Paris vote Chelsea appeal to CAS over FIFA punishment Rogge says he trusts Brazil on Games security Indian lifters' medal haul continues in C'wealth C'ships Monaco F1 date change approved, Canada uncertain Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia Dempo bank on home advantage against Mahindra Saina is PSPB Sports Person of the Year Motherhood keeps Sorenstam happy Baljit eyeing Commonwealth Games return Raul equals Mueller's record Champions League Images: Real'ity' bites Davydenko knocked out by Safin in Moscow Loeb will not compete in Formula One finale Messi set to sweep player awards, predicts Platini Top seed Soderling cruises in Stockholm Champions League: AC Milan surprise Real Madrid Late Valencia strike gives Man United 1-0 win in Moscow October 21, 2009 India take day one honours Sahara takes 15 shooters under wings 6 gold for Indian lifters at C'Weath championships I-League clubs have one foreigner too many: Bhutia Jeev skips Frys.com Open due to ankle injury Gerrard, Torres absence exposes Liverpool's lack of depth Prakash advances into pre-quarters of ATP Challenger Henin set for Brisbane comeback We need to push ourselves and keep going: Benitez I didn't feel like we played bad: Guardiola Brawn is a Formula One phenomenon Wilander quits as Sweden Davis Cup coach Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup Barcelona stunned by Rubin, Lyon beat Liverpool October 20, 2009 Praful Patel elected AIFF president Barca have the edge over Real, says Ronaldo Roddick secures World Tour Finals place EPL weekend fixtures Amritraj-Kuznetsov in last 8 of Calabasas Challenger France draw Ireland in World Cup playoffs Button spends sleepless night as F1 champion Toyota make Raikkonen an offer he can refuse Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks Usain Bolt just craves a little peace and quiet October 19, 2009 Button wants to cut new deal with Brawn Torres ruled out of Lyon clash Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah Border Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash Indian lifters leave for C'wealth C'ships in doping backdrop Images from the 2009 Brazilian GP in Sao Paulo Trulli fined for showdown with Sutil Wenger slams 'stupid' Birmingham fans Milan have work cut out against Real, Liverpool search for form McLaren fined $50,000 for pitlane flash fire Champions League: Injury issues for Barca ahead of Rubin visit Bolt blasts and bowls Gayle in return to his roots Xerez stun Villarreal, Atletico slide down the heap 'Kalmadi-Hooper public spat shouldn't have happened' I am the champion: Button Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada Button and Brawn celebrate F1 title double October 18, 2009 Button finishes fifth in Brazil, claims 2009 F1 world championship Wigan hold ten-man Man City, Blackburn down Burnley Bundesliga: Wolfsburg edge past Gladbach Sampdoria draw at Lazio, miss top spot Muritala Ali trick helps Mahindra hammer Salgaocar Briatore drags FIA to court Work machine Davydenko gets his reward Force India's Liuzzi penalised Ronaldo, Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or Master stroke: Davydenko stuns Nadal to win Shanghai title Five-star Inter crush Genoa Nervy Real ride on Raul brace, Sevilla lose Leverkusen draws with Hamburg, Bayern win Beckham detained at LA airport Barrichello's pole is Button's nightmare October 17, 2009 Arsenal, Man United win, Liverpool beaten Dragulescu tumbles to glory on floor exercise Bayern Munich win at Freiburg Villa punish poor Chelsea defending with 2-1 win Davydenko downs Djokovic, sets up Nadal meeting India down Canada to seal series Hamilton pays respects at Senna's grave Maradona could face ban and fine for outburst Alonso fastest in Brazilian GP practice Sania sent packing by Schiavone at Japan Open Liverpool title hopes hanging by thread October 16, 2009 Nadal through to semis after Ljubicic retires Plucky Mumbai FC hold Churchill Unseeded Lacko stuns Rochus in Tashkent Challenger Sporting brace for tough fight against Pune FC CWG OC renew demand for ouster of Games CEO English Premier League fixtures Hargreaves likely to return in three weeks CWG CEO banned from talking to media India rise 11 places in FIFA rankings; Brazil No 1 Age no obstacle at World Masters Games Sania makes it to Japan Open semis Sweet dreams for Button as F1 title beckons Alonso says Massa comments will not hurt relations CGF president rejects Kalmadi's demands Messi admits he wasn't at his best for Argentina October 15, 2009 Indian challenge at Tashkent Challenger ends 'Hooper misbehaved with staff' Kalmadi outburst unfortunate:Hooper Nadal, Djokovic power on in Shanghai National Games postponed due to elections Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup Three more Indian weightlifters test positive IOA forms four-member committee on lifters' dope flunk MFC vows to collect points against Churchill Sandeep scores four but Canada force draw Sania-Vania out of doubles event of Japan Open Negredo completes perfect 10 for Spain Government sanctions 828 cr for Commonwealth Games Weightlifter Shailaja pleads innocence Maradona turns on critics after Argentina qualify Images from the 2010 World Cup qualifiers Force India ring changes at the top Beckham cameo draws comparisons with Obama Lotus ready to test new F1 car in wind tunnel Late goal puts Maradona's Argentina in World Cup October 14, 2009 Nadal through in Shanghai, Del Potro retires Somdev bows out of Tashkent Challenger Safin leaves China with swipes at Berdych and Roddick Hewitt slams Australian tennis Manavjit eyes Commonwealth gold Australia concerned over Commonwealth Games security Sania storms into Japan Open quarters Australian aboriginals could have outrun Bolt We have to make a compromise: Djokovic Barrichello confirms Williams talks, denies signing Quality forwards make Maradona's Argentina dangerous Dutch coaches make a mark around the world October 13, 2009 Chirag fightback to hold Air India to 3-3 draw Totti tipped to make World Cup return Roddick's Shanghai campaign cut-short by injury Cilic to defend Chennai Open title Del Potro to replace doubtful Federer at Kooyong Hewitt humbles Isner in Shanghai Resurgent Portugal have World Cup spot in sight FIA boss Max Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi Being booed is no problem for Drogba IWF faces ban after third lifter tests positive October 12, 2009 India go 2-0 up in Canada hockey Tests CGF suspends Fiji's membership CGF chief tells India 'time is your enemy' Gonzalez goes through after Zverev retires Mohun Bagan post first win in I-League Italy captain Cannavaro cleared of doping Massa feels like his old self behind wheel Delhi govt seeks more central funds for C'Wealth Games Coulthard faces 14 lakh fine for speeding on Bandra Worli Sea Link Roddick blasts tour calendar Weightlifters Shailaja, Vicky shame India again Somdev advances, Bopanna exits Tashkent Challenger Massa back on track in F1 car Sania rallies to down Peer Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers There are challenges but India will deliver: Kalmadi Bielsa marks Chile's team, business and political leaders Argentina no certainties for direct WC qualification Henin given wildcard for Australian Open 'Delhi's CWG preparations aren't accurate but the government has assured us' Ferrari opt to delay Massa's return Ronaldo sidelined for up to four weeks Rooney out of England's final qualifier Tsonga tramples Youzhny to win Japan Open October 11, 2009 Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals East Bengal, JCT dish out tame draw Argentina survive to set up last-day decider Coulthard enthralls Mumbai F1 fans Rookie Muniyappa wins Indian Open Djokovic overpowers erroneous Cilic to clinch China Open Prince Edward happy with Commonwealth Games infrastructure Images: World Cup 2010 qualifiers Neurological tests show Massa fit to race IAF commandos may guard Commonwealth Games Kobayashi replaces injured Glock in Brazil October 10, 2009 Karnataka triumph at National Aquatic C'ships Noom beats Joshna for squash title CWG chief happy with preparation: Committee Sukhwinder Singh expects tough battle against East Bengal in I-League clash Bagan, EB are failing to produce new talent: Bhattacharya Coulthard wants to go flat out on sea link Ferguson apologises for taking gibe at ref Cilic stuns Nadal at China Open October 09, 2009 We'll go for a win: Capello Nadal stops Safin to reach China semis Surender claims second gold medal Joshna enters final of WISPA event Mahesh Bhupathi's marriage breaks up Muniyappa makes a mark at Hero Honda Open Edmilson stars in Chirag United's win over Mumbai FC Force India is doing a good job: Coulthard Golf, rugby get Olympics nod Fabio meets doping officials Massa to return for test drive Rooney hopes Portugal fail in World Cup qualifiers FIA should have punished Piquet too: Coulthard IOC chief Rogge re-elected for second term until 2013 'Commonwealth Games delegation has gone back happy' Maradona faces toughest test as Argentina coach Cannavaro fails doping test after treatment Mauresmo considering end of career Massa says dream Abu Dhabi return unlikely October 08, 2009 Lajong shock Sporting clube de Goa in I-League I-League: JCT stun Mohun Bagan Joshna, Dipika in WISPA Challenger-2 semis Joseph wins National 400m hurdles with record time Lakshmi Mittal tops 2009 UK football rich list Serena goes out, Nadal progresses in China Massa to wave chequered flag in Brazil 'CGF delegation impressed with Games Village' Ivanovic to join Clijsters at Brisbane International Nadal battles past Blake to enter China Open QF Murray pulls out of Shanghai Masters England need Beckham to boost 2018 World Cup bid 'The president knows very little about football' Maradona to review Argentina role Avram Grant returns to Portsmouth October 07, 2009 Dempo hold Salgaocar I-League images: Mahindra United vs East Bengal Muritala Ali scores twice in Mahindra win Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault Sharapova beaten by China shock specialist Peng 2010-2012 Games TV deals at record $3.8 billion Mary Kom's suspension revoked Safina no imposter but Serena the real No.1 October 06, 2009 Massa expected to return next week Churchill Brothers beat Viva Kerala 'Mary Kom suspension can be revoked' Bhowmick unhappy over lack of practice Serena back at number one Sports fraternity demand inquiry into Usha's ill-treatment Marriage is no stumbling block: Mary Kom Bulgaria match scrapped after team left with 6 men Usha accomodation row just a case of communication gap: AFI Del Potro stunned by French qualifier in Tokyo Villa ruled out for three weeks I feel insulted: PT Usha Man City draw at Villa to climb to fourth 'I am not disappointed with the whole season so far but...' Robert Kubica to join Renault Spotted: Sir Alex Ferguson October 05, 2009 Chirag United upset Mohun Bagan in I-League Mary Kom suspended for 'unsporting behaviour' F1 ace Coulthard to drive on Bandra-Worli Sea Link Safina, Venus crash out of China Open Armaan hoping to finish season on a high Premier League title is Chelsea's to lose, says Ancelotti Real Madrid suffer shock defeat at Sevilla Rangers edge past rivals Celtic Juve suffer first defeat, Ronaldinho saves Milan Nadal 'a little bit scared' after 'a difficult year' 'We can score goals and Fabregas is always in the middle of it' Twente go top as PSV drop points October 04, 2009 Chelsea return to top, Arsenal thrash Blackburn JCT drub Shilliong-Lajong Serena stutters as number one duel begins Colaco elected SAFF gen secy Mohun Bagan begin their I-league campaign against Chirag United Rusty Safina eases past Roberta Vinci Vettel roars back with Japanese GP win Force India return empty-handed from Japanese GP Leaders Man Utd saved by late own goal October 03, 2009 Joan Laporta receives death threats Dempo thrash Mumbai FC 3-1 in I-League tie Button, Barichello hit with grid penalties Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals India finish 18th at Squash Worlds Vettel on pole after crash-hit qualifying Sharapova wins comeback title in Tokyo Tsonga recovers to reach Thai Open semis Norman and Evert go separate ways October 02, 2009 Rio de Janeiro wins race to host 2016 Games Keegan wins claim against Newcastle Utd Anand Pawar stuns Chetan Anand in Bitburger Open English Premier League fixtures Australia to send largest contingent for Delhi CWG Sutil shines on wet Suzuka track Dempo pack too many guns against Mumbai FC Sharapova, Jankovic in Tokyo final October 01, 2009 Adebayor escapes ban for goal celebration Ten-man Churchill hold Mahindra United Owen ruled out for up to three weeks Security for 2010 CWG adequate: Chidambaram Sharapova sweeps into Tokyo semis Raikkonen could walk away from Formula One Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso 'No security guarantee for CWG athletes' 'Now every foreign manager arrives on a red carpet' Nadal returns to action at China Open 'Expectations are high, and so is the confidence' 'We're clearly superior for the second 45 minutes' Ferrari deal agreed months ago, says Alonso Sharapova gives Pan Pacific Open a facelift To create chances is important: Van Gaal September 30, 2009 Alonso to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari I will take time to settle down: Bhutia AIFF's 'lackadaisical' attitude on Bhutia issue flayed 22-man hockey squad for Canada tour Chetan, Arvind, Pawar in second round of Bitburger Open Bopanna-Qureshi crash out of Malaysian Open Alonso move jumpstarts F1 merry-go-round 'It's obviously like a second career when you're not feared anymore' Jovetic double helps Fiorentina stun Liverpool Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at Heathrow Fiorentina stun Liverpool; Arsenal cruise September 29, 2009 Massa takes wheel for first time since accident Race to host 2016 Games reaches climax Bopanna wins, Somdev loses 2010 clock starting to tick for Glock Baljit to have lens implanted into injured eye Wolfsburg look to upset Man United Wenger praises rookie Mannone's form Dementieva, Wozniacki join rush for Tokyo exit Heads of state muscle in on 2016 Games vote Vijender becomes world number one 'Fernando Torres is not for sale at any price' Arsene Wenger set to become longest serving Gunners boss Venus Williams targets 'world domination' in 2010 Tevez double lifts Man City to win over West Ham September 28, 2009 Hamilton tells Button to keep on pushing FA charge West Ham and Millwall Saudi firm in talks to buy Liverpool FC stake? Sania crashes out of Pan Pacific Open Henry doubtful as Barca face Kiev test Distraught Safina shocked by qualifier Chang September 27, 2009 Lahiri wins Haryana Open Hamilton storms to victory as Button extends lead Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix NADA to conduct doping tests for CWG Ivanovic's blues continue with Tokyo wipe-out Barca beat Malaga, Real see off Tenerife Safina plans 'choke-free' 2010 Hamburg down Bayern to stay top Sampdoria stun Inter to go top of Serie A Late Gomis winner sends Lyon top Hamilton storms to Singapore pole September 26, 2009 Chelsea's dream run halted, Man Utd top Bhutia gets interim relief, Bagan to file petition Ronaldo, Messi on fire for top clubs Hamilton lashes 'dangerous' Singapore circuit My next target 2010 CWG, London Olympics: Ramesh Kumar September 25, 2009 Good day for Indians in Czech International After ISSF World Cup, India loses out Walther Open 2009 Ghosal crashes out of Sky Open Cairo Championship Bhutia-Bagan row gets murkier "Betrayed" Briatore vows to fight back Grosjean repeats Piquet crash in Singapore practice Be part of the Commonwealth Games team Massa to race again in kart event in Brazil FIFA, police to clamp down on fake World Cup tickets Weary Federer withdraws from Japan, Shanghai events 'Ferguson gets benefit of time at Old Trafford' Wenger demands clearer explanation of stoppage time rules Clijsters opts for quality over quantity Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan September 24, 2009 Alonso defends his 2008 Singapore GP victory Drivers seek to draw line under Renault F1 scandal Clijsters to play all four Grand Slams in 2010 Why England football players miss penalties Ronaldo, Kaka give Real 2-0 win at Villarreal Uzbek team for South Asian rugby Inter down Napoli, Milan lose Ramesh Kumar creates history, bags bronze in World Wrestling 'I enjoy playing for my country but...' 'Being substituted makes me insecure' Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in Johannesburg Raikkonen future in doubt, say Ferrari September 23, 2009 Saina suffers first round exit at Japan Open Renault keen to stay in F1 No decision yet on Bhutia-Bagan row Bhutia dons East Bengal colours Davis Cup World Group draw India face Russia in Davis Cup World Group opener next year Bryan Robson set to coach Thailand 'Garish' colours of Games logo infuriates architect FA spares Bellamy, Neville Kasparov beats Karpov in first rematch Premier league is looking like a 'two-horse race' Messi and Ibrahimovic put Racing to the sword Spotted: Kim Clijsters in Cincinnati In van Buyten lies van Gaal's trust Liverpool beat old rivals Leeds in League Cup 'Witness X' sealed Briatore's F1 exit September 22, 2009 Odafe 'trick' gives Churchill Durand Cup Somdev climbs up to 131 in ATP singles ranking Kasparov and Karpov face off again English Premier League fixtures Sushil misses medal at world meet Saina set for a tough return Talukdar eyes World Cup gold 'Delhiites should change behaviour before Commonwealth Games' Henin poised to announce comeback World's footballing family bids farewell to Robson Hockey coach plays down India's World Cup chances How the Renault race-fixing scandal unfolded Injured Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open South Korea and Canada on 2010 F1 calendar Adidas and Puma bury hatchet after more than 60 years September 21, 2009 Renault given two-year suspended ban Santhi derives hope from Semenya case Ronaldo double leads Real to 5-0 rout of Xerez Bagan eyeing revenge, Churchill 2nd title of season Spain's rich talent pool a pleasant headache for Costa Alonso attends Renault race-fixing hearing Milito inspires Inter victory Hamburg draw with Frankfurt to stay top September 20, 2009 Owen settles epic derby, Chelsea see off Spurs I had full confidence in my abilities: Somdev Owen injury time goal gives Man United win Davis Cup: Super Somdev leads India to elite World Group South Africa's ruling ANC disgusted at IAAF over Semenya Federer triumphs to seal Swiss win over Italy Chidi's double guides Bagan into Durand final Bhullar pips Randhawa to win DLF Masters Gebrselassie maintains Berlin domination Factbox: Formula One's previous penalties Key issues in Renault race-fixing case Shamed Renault wait to hear fate Spain to face Czech Republic in Davis Cup final Liverpool battle to victory at West Ham Fully fit Saina ready to fire at Japan Open Messi double helps Barcelona rout Atletico September 19, 2009 Vermaelen double helps Arsenal thrash Wigan Bayern beat Nuremberg to move into third place Churchill squeeze past Dempo to enter Durand final Verdict on Bhutia-Bagan row next week Bhupathi's injury dents India's chances SA athletics chief lied about Semenya tests Messi to stay at Barca till 2016 Sculptor creates Formula One cars with meaning September 18, 2009 Spain, Switzerland secure easy wins Steady Bhullar leaps into lead Anju eyes comeback at Doha GP in May Bagan to lock horns with Mahindra in Durand semis Vijender to pack the punch in reality show Liverpool are our biggest rivals: Ferguson Chelsea deal helps Croatian club avoid bankruptcy Somdev, Bopanna win opening singles against SA EPL weekend action FIFA satisfied with Mumbai football ground Piquet Sr raised concerns last year: Report Foreign footballers under Customs scanner Bhupathi to give his best in Davis Cup tie 'ACL too competitive for Indian clubs' Ghoshal to lead India at World Team C'ship Moyes unhappy with additional officials Europa League: Shakhtar off to flier, Roma lose 2010 shooting World Cup in Delhi cancelled US Open champion Del Potro returns home in triumph Spotted: Leander Paes at the US Open 'Renault scandal will not impact Singapore GP' September 17, 2009 Churchill, Dempo in Durand Cup semis Adebayor gets three-match ban Images: Dirt bikers rev it up in Jaipur England job will be my last, says Capello Famous cases of cheating in sport Manchester City face United on level terms Somdev holds key against South Africa Some whistled, but it's normal: Ibrahimovic Del Potro targets Masters, No.1 ranking Spotted: Leander Paes at US Open Reprieved Eduardo seals superb Arsenal fightback September 16, 2009 First look: Del Potro atop Empire State Building East Bengal shocked by Lajong, out of Durand Cup Kalmadi seeks to dispel all doubts about Games Golf hopes to create buzz with Twenty20 format Renault admit race-fixing charge, team bosses leave Playing on indoor court affected my chances: Yuki I knew the goals would come: Ronaldo Jamaica honors Bolt with ambassadorship, highway BMW sell F1 team to Swiss-based Qadbak Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan Mothers of sporting comebacks Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at the US Open September 15, 2009 Churchill beat Sporting Clube-de-Goa in Durand Cup FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor Champions League football ready to kick-off Sports Minister MS Gill summons Kalmadi over Fennell letter Champions League football schedule Yuki to replace Paes for Davis Cup tie against SA Federer finds consolations in defeat Injury forces Paes out of Davis Cup Malaysian money brings Lotus back to F1 For Clijsters, family finds priority over rankings I want to groom next generation of players: Paes Lotus named 13th team for 2010 F1 c'ship 'Spain and England have a great chance' I had two dreams this week: Del Potro Arsenal's Eduardo wins appeal against diving ban Venus and Serena Williams win US doubles crown Bolt says long jump 'five years away' Del Potro stuns Federer to win US Open September 14, 2009 Delhi CM 'satisfied but nervous' over Commonwealth Games progress Durand Cup: Dempo rout Air India Engine rules killed title hopes: Red Bull Magical Federer conjures 'greatest shot' of career I wasn't sure if I would play the final: Paes Liverpool bank $130m StanChart shirt deal No Indian is good enough for F1: Mallya Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes Bolt ends stellar year on high at World Athletics Final A perfect comeback for Clijsters 'To come back and be ...this consistent feels pretty good' Villa ensures comprehensive win for Valencia FA to investigate Adebayor conduct Feyenoord beat Tilburg, Ajax thrash NAC Monaco hand PSG first defeat in Ligue 1 This is the best year I've ever had on tour: Paes Clijsters crowns comeback with US Open title Serena fined for semi-final outburst Federer beats Djokovic to set up Del Potro final Paes-Dlouhy win US Open men's doubles Del Potro knocks out Nadal to reach US Open final Del Potro knocks out Nadal to reach US Open final September 13, 2009 Eto'o, Milito ensure Inter win over Parma Barrichello cuts Button's lead to 14 points Ronaldo secures Real win, Ibra inspires Barca Barrichello wins Italian Grand Prix, Sutil finishes fourth Agbonlahor grabs late winner for Villa Chandhok 19th in GP2 first race Yuki's campaign comes to a halt at US Open Bayern Munich offer a thrilling taste of what they can do Serie A: Juve win, Milan held Van Persie accuses Adebayor of 'malicious' stamp PSV go top as Den Haag stun Alkmaar CSKA give new boss Juande Ramos winning start Gouffran keeps Bordeaux top Clijsters's win marred by controversial finish Man City beat Arsenal, Man Utd win at Spurs Clijsters, Wozniacki to clash in US Open final Nadal downs Gonzalez to reach US Open semis September 12, 2009 Force India back at the front again Man City sink Arsenal, late win for Chelsea Vijender Singh denies breach of contract Mallya looking to float Indian sports assets Odafa antics help Churchill clinch IFA Shield Hamilton pips Sutil for Italian GP pole Chandhok eyeing F1 debut in 2010 Jordan inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame Rain washes out play; US Open to end Monday Vijender loses in World Boxing Championships semis September 11, 2009 Piquet offered immunity if he tells truth South Africa threatens "third world war" over Semenya East Bengal player beats up team-mate Sutil puts Force India on top at Monza Fatigued Bolt cancels Asia trip Renault accuse Piquet of blackmail US Open Images: Day 11 World 800m champ Semenya is a hermaphrodite, says report Alonso surprised by race fixing allegations Images: Mixed fortunes for India at the US Open Something old, something new in women's semis Spotted: Leander Paes Yuki moves into quarter-finals Del Potro takes a bite out of the Big Apple Rain stops Nadal-Gonzalez quarter-final Paes-Black go down tamely in mixed doubles final September 10, 2009 Paes relishing Bhupathi showdown in final Bagan laughs-off Bhutia's defamation charge Images from the football World Cup qualifiers Joshna crashes out of British Open 'This entire Indian issue has got too dramatised' Mercedes to take 75 per cent stake in Brawn Italy turn on style to beat Bulgaria Argentina in danger of missing out on World Cup US Open Images (Day 10): Paes on target for double 'I have broken another jinx for India' Paes, Bhupathi showdown in US Open men's doubles final September 09, 2009 Bhutia makes defamation claim on Mohun Bagan Paes-Dlouhy stun Bryans to enter US Open final Williams and Force India rejoin teams association Ten-man Bagan beat United to enter IFA Shield final Fisichella adds to the pressure on Button Speedo extends sponsor deal with Michael Phelps World Women's Chess: Mary Ann stars in India's victory Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi and Sitaram Sudarwa Bolt undecided on Asia trip 'I'd have liked to see Karun in the Force India car' US Open Images (Day IX): Clijsters surprised Argentines struggle to keep faith in Maradona Paes survives tough test Vijender in World Championship quarterfinals 'I'm obviously very disappointed' Yuki Bhambri gets Davis Cup call Bhupathi-Knowles, Paes-Dlouhy in US Open semis September 08, 2009 Paes-Dlouhy in US Open men's doubles semis Capello thanks Bilic for motivating England Churchill Brothers in IFA Shield final Monza will be a challenge for drivers: Liuzzi Now, Man City face poaching charges English Premier League fixtures Yuki Bhambri gets Davis Cup call-up England, Serbia close in on World Cup berth Dinesh Kumar in World boxing quarter-finals Games for a rainy day I hope my title provides inspiration to other cueists: Advani Man Utd threaten to sue Le Havre over Pogba transfer row Massa undergoes successful surgery Celebs keep coming to the Flushing Meadows Paes stays on course for title 'Nothing happened on Friday' US Open: Images (Day VIII) Meet the Cinderella from Georgia Capello has restored belief in England team, says Beckham Paes, Bhupathi in US Open mixed doubles semis Teenager Oudin continues cull of Russian seeds Davydenko retirement hands Soderling last eight berth September 07, 2009 Mercedes tight-lipped on Brawn rumours Chess: Indian eves crush Vietnam Billiards fraternity salutes World champ Advani Massa said I was right choice: Fisichella Dinesh Kumar joins Vijender, Jai in last 16 of World boxing Ghana defy odds to qualify for WC finals The web's most dangerous Indian sports celebrities Air India hoping to upset depleted Churchill Spotted: Leander Paes at the US Open Liuzzi replaces Fisichella at Force India Sania's campaign in US Open ends Pennetta saves six match points to stop Zvonareva 'I am ready to sweat blood for Manchester United' Pankaj Advani wins World billiards title Maradona choice may come back to haunt Argentina Comeback mum Clijsters stuns Venus September 06, 2009 Mohun Bagan hold Mahindra, enter semis Spain, Italy move closer to qualifying for 2010 WC MotoGP: Rossi surges to victory at Misano Brazil seal WC berth, Argentina dice with death US Open: Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles Advani to clash with Russel in World Billiards final Force India closes the KERS option Diminutive Oudin stands tall at the US Open Images: Roddick slumps out, Oudin's dream alive Vijender starts off with a win at Worlds Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina Djokovic hoping bad match is out of the way Brazil beat Argentina, qualify for World Cup finals Oudin puts former champ Sharapova out Isner upsets Roddick in fifth-set tie-breaker Below par Federer stops Hewitt in four sets September 05, 2009 Two-time badminton world champion Xie to retire United SC, Air India in IFA Shield semis Netherlands rout Japan 3-0 in friendly Renault face Singapore race fixing charges Rossi says talked with Ferrari about Monza Tale of two draws - men's seeds sail, women fail Ferguson backs UEFA on Eduardo ban Sania out of doubles, Bhupathi advances Indian group keen to buy BMW Sauber F1 team Three Indians book semis berth at World Professional billiards Images from day five of the US Open Nadal enjoys Kiefer's late-night challenge Fiery Serena, stoic Murray advance at US Open Bolt coasts to victory, trio share $1 million Tired Bolt yearns for home, calmer 2010 September 04, 2009 Churchill book IFA shield semis berth, Bagan win Jai Bhagwan in World boxing pre-quarters Ghosal crashes out of US Open squash Indian eves go down to China in World chess c'ship Spurs sponsor Indian Slum Team for Homeless WC football Spotted: Fisichella and Sutil Man Utd in poaching row over French teen transfer Akhil laid low for six weeks with wrist injury Jeev, Shiv make strong start at Omega Masters No need to worry about 'next great' American talent: Roddick Sania-Nestor off to a flier Nanao punches his way into second round Fisi's exit won't affect team's prospects: Mallya Argentina expect Messi to deliver against Brazil US Open Images (Day IV): Safina survives Sania, Leander and Mahesh advance Cannavaro's career advice irks Inter boss Mourinho 'I still can't believe that the dream of my life has come true' Defeated Devvarman looks on bright side September 03, 2009 TFA knock out East Bengal from IFA Shield FIFA bans Chelsea from buying players until 2011 Force India's Fisichella gets dream drive with Ferrari Sania, Bhupathi will not team up at US Open Mixed fortunes for Sethi on opening day of Professional Billiards C'Ship Senior advocate made arbitrator to resolve Bhutia-Bagan issue Belgium podium on par with IPL final: Mallya France desperate to gain points and fans' love against Romania Akhil loses, Jai Bhagwan scores at World boxing Good results for rivals can hurt Argentina Jeev's Singapore Open title defence gets tougher as Els, Harrington return I'm not a track legend yet, says Usain Bolt 'From that moment it was time for a change' It Paes to have a family European countries focusing on World Cup finals I am more fresh, yeah. Fresher than ever: Nadal Leave my sister alone, pleads Safin September 02, 2009 Pennetta whitewashes Sania to enter third round IFA Shield: Churchill, Douanes held Uncapped Cahill gets call-up to England squad Indian eves held at World team chess Jeev eyes top finish at Omega European Masters No shortage of sponsors in F1, says Ecclestone Indian archers fail to qualify for knock-out stage at World championships Jitender disqualified in first round bout No Ribery deal with Real for next season, say Bayern Munich India climb seven places in FIFA rankings Paes-Dlouhy in second round of US Open US Open (Images from Day II): Ivanovic upset Monza should be very good for Force India Why Maradona wants to be younger Arsenal's Eduardo handed two-match ban by UEFA Ranieri poised to take over from Spalletti at Roma Sharapova inspired by 'the architecture of New York' September 01, 2009 Images: India celebrate Nehru Cup triumph Houghton advises Chhetri to play in continental Europe 9 out of 12 hockey World Cup berths booked Indian boxers ready to pack a punch at Worlds Spotted: India football coach Bob Houghton US Open: Images from Day 1 Things are looking up: Sania Devvarman, Mirza set a first for India Ibrahimovic opens Barcelona account Like old times, an ovation for Agassi at New York August 31, 2009 Badoer says it would be absurd to replace him now Goalkeeper Paul shines as India win Nehru Cup United's tactics worse than diving, says Wenger US Open: Aces in the pack Gill, Mallya in Formula One duel My goal is to win important tournaments: Nadal Jwala-Diju aim top-five by year end We've delivered on promise: Mallya 'I didn't cry then and I won't go mad now' Diego nets twice in Juve win over Roma Federer and Serena begin title defence in New York August 30, 2009 Robben scores two on debut in Bayern's first win Point eludes Chandhok in Belgium Man City preserve perfect record as Pompey lose again Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix, Fisichella 2nd Fisichella delivers Force India's first F1 points Gutta, Diju create history, win GP Gold title in Taipei Ronaldo on target in winning start for Real Inter hammer woeful Milan 4-0 in derby Verdasco beats Querrey for New Haven title Indian Grand Prix still on track, says Mallya French League: Lyon go top with win Chelsea striker Shevchenko agrees Kiev return Somdev qualifies for US Open singles EPL: Manchester United rally to down Arsenal August 29, 2009 Fisichella flat out to impress Ferrari India fail Syrian 'test', lose 0-1 Somdev closes in on US Open singles main draw Fisichella gives Force India first pole Three Khel Ratnas shine bright at Rashtrapati Bhawan Chhetri's English dream over, work permit denied Barcelona add Super Cup to haul of trophies Sneijder completes move to Inter Milan Bolt wins gold and Isinbayeva breaks world record Schumacher may return if Ferrari get third car August 28, 2009 Nehru Cup: Kyrgyzstan sign off with big win Shevchenko to quit Chelsea for regular football Eduardo charged with trying to deceive referee Bayern sign Dutch winger Robben from Real Nehru Cup: Despite entering final India serious about Syria Spain-Italy ties dominate Champions League draw Somdev a win away from US Open main draw Sania nursing wrist trouble ahead of US Open Federer wants to thank fans with sixth US slam 'Mother of Judo' receives her gold 50 years on US Open: Federer and Serena start out against wildcards Bolt says he may take up long jump Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener Rafa and the US Open: An odd couple Tevez scores first goal for Man City Messi named European Club Player of the Year Barca face Inter, Real play Milan in Champions League August 27, 2009 Syria seal berth in Nehru Cup final Bopanna-Moser in semis of Italy ATP Challenger Free-scoring Arsenal prepare for Man Utd test Sneijder joins Inter, says treated poorly at Real Team is shaping well for hockey World Cup: Sandeep Singh RC Race2win Challenge 'I'm positive about my tennis future' Indian F1 Grand Prix hits roadblock Champions League: Arsenal ease into group stages The one they all want to avoid in New York Jankovic reignites her game, Ivanovic looking for spark Spurs good form continues with 5-1 Cup win August 26, 2009 Somdev clears first hurdle at US Open qualifier Mahindra United signs Serb Mijin Nehru Cup: India down Sri Lanka for second win Off-road drive for Pajero owners Spotted: Viswanathan Anand in Zurich Sharapova plays down US Open chances 'At 22, I feel like I've achieved quite a lot for my age' Lisandro hits hat-trick as Lyon qualify Federer, Safina named top seeds for the U.S. Open West Ham win amid crowd violence August 25, 2009 F1 is not purely sports but entertainment: GoI South African runner in gender row returns home a heroine 'It takes a lot of time for adjustments on your serve' Ribery returns to training Liverpool slump to home defeat by Aston Villa Hunger is the key for Serena Van Nistelrooy returns after long injury layoff Track and field goes nuts over Bolt August 24, 2009 Nehru Cup: Syria crush high-flying Lankans A year after Vijender's Olympic bronze ...And Jamaica challenged American hegemony Dementieva denies Sharapova in Toronto final Ferrari leave options open after Badoer struggles Messi helps Barca win Spanish Super Cup Bekele completes world distance double Imperious Federer eases to Cincinnati title Inter held despite Eto'o goal Feyenoord go top in Dutch league Champions Wolfsburg stunned 4-2 by Hamburg Gourcuff double helps Bordeaux rout Nice Man City agree deal with Everton to sign Lescott August 23, 2009 Fans clash after local football match in Kolkata Bhutia shines in India's victory over Kyrgyzstan Spurs maintain perfect start with win Ecclestone hands Donington British F1 deadline Suzuka to host 2010 Japanese GP Barrichello ends five year wait for victory Never thought I would come this far: Bhutia 'Bhutia is God's gift to Indian football' Cincinnati: Bhupathi-Knowles ousted in semi-finals Bolt eyes clubbing, beach after world titles Drivers supportive of struggling Badoer Dementieva beats Serena to enter Toronto final Ronaldinho inspires Milan win More gold for Bolt as Jamaica win relays Federer, Djokovic set up Cincinnati final Issadeen 'tricks' as Sri Lanka stun Lebanon August 22, 2009 Rooney gets United back on track Creamer helps U.S. make bright Solheim start Hamilton on pole for first time in 2009 Sneijder digs in his heels at Real Madrid McLaren expect Alonso to move to Ferrari Kleybanova upsets Jankovic to reach Toronto semi-finals Defoe can top Premier League scoring chart, says Redknapp Serena, Dementieva set up repeat of Wimbledon thriller World's top four set up Cincinnati showdowns Felix, Merritt win; US relay team out August 21, 2009 Slow start for Ferrari stand-in Badoer Bhat bows out of Macau Open Rain forces postponement of Nehru Cup match EPL weekend action, August 22-23 Key facts on gender testing Dispute over runner's gender angers South Africans Images: Sharapova, Jankovic thunder into quarters Vlasic wins the battle of the Beauties Even Michael Johnson astonished by Bolt's progress Brazil recall Adriano for Argentina, Chile qualifiers Serena cruises into Toronto quarters Federer, Murray on collision course 'Sir Usain Bolt would sound very nice' Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold Bolt wins 200m gold with World record August 20, 2009 Syria score easy win over Kyrgyzstan One Andy or the other will win U.S. Open, says McEnroe Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan Anand, Bhat in last 8 of Macau Open YouTube co-founder backing new U.S. F1 team Bhupathi-Knowles in quarters of Cincinnati Masters Gender controversy overshadows Semenya's gold Champions Man United suffer shock defeat at Burnley President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony Father Federer still keeping his eye on the ball Safina falls in Toronto Nadal writes off title chances in Cincinnati, Roddick upset Williams sisters looking to buy share of Miami Dolphins Ibrahimovic makes Barca debut in Man City defeat Salgado joins Blackburn after leaving Real Madrid Lyon, Atletico close in on Champions League places August 19, 2009 Nehru Cup: India go down fighting to Lebanon Anand, Bhat in last 16 at Macau Men's Nat hockey championship postponed The Most Beautiful Athletes in the World Europe rely on big hitters for Solheim Cup bid Bolt eases through 200m heat in morning chill Arsenal set to qualify for Champions League Lampard ties Greaves total as Chelsea win again Venus ousted by qualifier Bondarenko in Toronto Hewitt survives Soderling onslaught Force India taking major upgrade to Valencia August 18, 2009 Four Indians advance in Macau Open badminton Bopanna-Moser in second round of Italy Challenger Chhetri makes it to India's Nehru Cup squad SA pick Moodie for India Davis Cup tie Nehru Cup football: India ready for Lebanon test Images from the world athletics championships Slow and steady the order of the day for Nadal The 100m runs from 9.9s to 9.58! Sharapova topples 10th seed Petrova in Toronto Fraser wins 100 gold, four in row for Bekele Renault cleared to race in Valencia Federer plays down Murray's US Open chances August 17, 2009 India end European tour with draw against Holland Sania fails to qualify for Toronto event PSV see off Ajax in seven-goal thriller Koren golfer Yang lives a dream Mind-blowing Bolt lights up worlds Images from the English Premier League Bhupathi-Knowles win Rogers Cup title Jankovic upsets Safina for Cincinnati title Murray caps memorable week with Masters win Korean Yang upstages Woods with Hazeltine win Bolt wins 100m in 9.58 seconds August 16, 2009 Lin Dan completes World Championship hat-trick Valentino Rossi wins Czech MotoGP Kaniskina races to 20km walk gold Rooney gets Man United off to winning start PC buys ticket for WBC finals, watches from spectators gallery Gomez helps Bayern draw Bremen Chamakh double helps Bordeaux to second win New number two Murray to face Del Potro in final Safina to play rejuvenated Jankovic in Cincinnati final EPL: Arsenal humiliate Everton Big three sparkle in 100m Thomas one step away from title August 15, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles in semis of Montreal Masters Drogba double gives Ancelotti winning start Powell cuts it fine as big guns advance in 100 metres India lose 3-5 to Holland in first hockey Test Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters All eyes on Bolt-Gay showdown Safina ends Clijsters's comeback at Cincinnati English Premier League club-by-club guide August 14, 2009 Saina bows out of World Championships Hidayat halts Jorgensen, Zhou toppled Jwala-Diju crash out in quarter-finals EPL weekend schedule India better than what FIFA ranking shows: Coach Houghton Gay says he too can break 100m world record In Brazil, the ball is the world Women's boxing to make bow at 2012 Olympics Golf, rugby sevens shortlisted for 2016 Olympics Federer completes top eight party at Montreal Jeev tied 69th after back nine blues Sizzling Tiger takes command at Hazeltine Nadal dances his way into quarters at Montreal Clijsters marches on, Williams sisters ousted EPL Preview: Consistency the key for Liverpool Saina, Gutta-Diju in World Championships quarters August 13, 2009 Gade vows to go all out against Dan Lin Dan sets up last eight clash with Peter Gade India lose final hockey Test against Spain Premier League battle will be a fight to the death, says Terry Bhupathi-Knowles in quarter-finals of Rogers Cup Sania-Schiavone bow out of Cincinnati Open Images: England survive, Argentina and Brazil win Preview: All eyes on major hungry Woods Aborting comeback was tough: Schumacher France squeeze past Faroes, Germany toil in Baku One false start and you are out from 2010: IAAF Fabiano strike gives Brazil win over Estonia Argentina edge Russia in friendly thriller Defoe double helps England hold Netherlands AC Milan interested in having Beckham back Clijsters sets up clash with Kuznetsova Nadal's knees pass brief test at Montreal August 12, 2009 Saina off to winning start, Chetan advances Somdev shocked in first round, Amritraj survives Woods gives thumbs-up to competing at the Olympics Man City begin challenge to join the elite Badoer ready for Ferrari challenge Safina pulls off Cincinnati escape New dad Federer wins on return in Montreal August 11, 2009 Kashyap keeps India in hunt at World championship England pull-out does not affect badminton c'ship Malaysian coach quarantined at world badminton championships Everton reject Lescott transfer request Two Kashmiri footballers to get coaching in Spain Schumacher pulls plug on Formula One return Impossible is something for Marat Safin Swine flu scare at Badminton worlds in Hyderabad Nadal's knees survive first test in Montreal Schumacher to test 2007 Ferrari again Belgian Clijsters makes stunning return August 10, 2009 Chetan only Indian to win on first day We did not get appropriate security in Hyderabad: England Espanyol captain Jarque dies on pre-season tour National shooting camp in Pune called off due to swine flu Gade makes winning start, Bao toppled Woods again rules as Harrington slips Owen must prove himself again: Capello Ancelotti turns his attention to season opener Clijsters dreaming of winning Wimbledon Chelsea's Shield win offers few clues to season Sania finishes second best in Vancouver final Lazio stun Inter to win Super Cup PSV still seeking first win after draw at Twente Del Potro wins to spoil Roddick return Pennetta disarms Stosur to win LA Title August 09, 2009 Chelsea beat United on penalties to win Community Shield Rookie Pandya stuns Sethi to enter All India Snooker quarters Sharapova stunned by Pennetta in LA England pull out of badminton worlds amid attack fears August 08, 2009 India go down fighting to Brazil in semis Lazio stun Inter to win Super Cup Nadal fears may not be fully fit for US Open Saina to promote Deccan Chargers Jeev Milkha Singh eyes major glory Champions Wolfsburg off to a flying start Roddick, Del Potro reach semis at Washington Sharapova battles into LA semis India retain SAARC carrom title Sania in semis of Vancouver ITF event Federer-Nadal rivalry to resume at Montreal Masters India finish third at World Junior Squash Indian archers bow out of World Cup August 07, 2009 India win Belgium hockey Test series India lose in semis of women's World Junior squash BMW rejects Sauber bid for F1 team Celtic, Arsenal paired in Champions League qualifiers Sania in Vancuover ITF tourney quarters Six athletes to represent India in Berlin World Championships Inter's Mourinho complains of Chelsea inflation Milan snap up Huntelaar from Real Madrid Schumacher warms up for F1 return in karts Roddick notches 500th career win Somdev no match for Karlovic Man City and Villa can join big four, says Wenger Pirlo will finish career at Milan, says Berlusconi Zheng fights back to stun Safina in Los Angeles Open August 06, 2009 India in semis of women's World Jr squash Sandeep Singh gives India win over Belgium India end Barcelona sojourn with victory India take on Palestine in Nehru Cup opener Sania wins opener in Vancouver ITF event Sharapova, Safina lead Russian charge at Los Angeles Eto'o fired up for Italian Super Cup Recovering Woods relaxes major standard for 2009 Baghdatis too good for Prakash Drogba renews contract with Chelsea Andy Roddick on cruise control 'I don't want to take any risks for the match against Brazil,' says Maradona Lyon prepared for new era without dynamic duo Alonso to take 'conductor' role at Real When a spring fractured Massa's skull... August 05, 2009 Women's World Jr squash: India beat England Amritraj to meet Baghdatis in Vancouver Open Neck pain poses problem for slim Schumacher Five Brazilian athletes fail doping tests Van der Sar faces eight-week layoff with broken finger Jr women's hockey WC: India trounce Belarus Somdev stuns Cilic, avenges Chennai Open defeat Vinokourov enjoys 'great comeback' from doping ban Massa needs no further surgery, only rest Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real August 04, 2009 'Schumacher test block is unsporting' Schumi's return will be an education for F1 rivals: Ecclestone Vispy Kapadia to guide Indian karatekas in Bangkok Sania, Bhupathi urge cricketers to sign WADA code Jr hockey World Cup: India stun Australia in opener CWG village to be ready by March 2010: Sports Ministry Red Bull and Williams against Schumacher test Indian football seeks cricket cash Indian sports awards policies need to be better I'm number one, like it or not says Safina Sharapova makes a winning start 'I'm having difficulty separating Wimbledon from the rest of the year' Nadal will return to action in Montreal Hewitt advances in Washington Chelsea damages decision is profoundly unjust, say Mutu Piquet dropped by Renault, slams Briatore August 03, 2009 Somdev qualifies for Legg Mason Classic Massa says Schumacher is best choice Massa leaves hospital, flies home to Brazil Phelps outshines those dressed for success in Rome Anand finishes tied third in Mainz chess Opening wins for Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV held Bartoli stuns Venus to win Stanford title Phelps bags fifth gold to confirm supremacy Querrey wins second ATP title Tiger Woods wins Buick Open Wie named as wild card for Solheim Cup August 02, 2009 India go down 2-3 to England, lose hockey series Querrey stuns Haas, will face Ball in LA final Phelps reels in Cavic to stay butterfly king Arsenal must replace the greats, says Toure Anand out of title contention July 31, 2009 'Bobby Robson will never be forgotten' Keane strikes twice as Spurs claim Asia Trophy Dipika romps into semi-finals CAS rejects Mutu appeal against Chelsea damages Rupesh-Thomas pair in New Zealand Open final England football legend Bobby Robson dies Goalkeeper Baljit's eye to be treated in US Contador turns down Astana offer Top seed Wawrinka out of Swiss Open Cielo Filho breaks 47 seconds in record flood Massa's doctor expects full recovery Hamilton 'honoured' to race Schumacher July 30, 2009 India's doubles teams in New Zealand badminton semis Spotted: Leander Paes in California Chicken pox lays Saina Nehwal low Britain beat India in first hockey Test Deepika wins Youth World Archery title Play it again, Schu Arbeloa set to join Real Madrid Valencia earns Ferguson praise after scoring on debut Sharapova, Dementieva reach quarters Phelps regains sparkle as records tumble again Manchester City sign Arsenal defender Toure Massa on his feet again, to leave ICU July 29, 2009 Schumacher set to replace Massa at Ferrari I deserved Khel Ratna, says Sushil Anand Pawar in New Zealand GP quarters 'Dronacharya award is a huge honour' Khel Ratna for Mary Kom, Vijender, Sushil Williams sisters power through to second round BMW to leave F1 at end of '09 'It is an honour to have Mourinho as coach' England awarded 2015 Rugby World Cup Suits row could keep Phelps out of pool Ronaldo scores first Real goal Massa may leave hospital within 10 days Somdev, Becker ousted in first round July 28, 2009 Spofforth breaks backstroke record Massa recovering, eye undamaged Schumacher unlikely to step in for Massa Khel Ratna, Arjuna prize-money increased Formula One shuts down for summer break Sridhar, Pawar in NZ Open pre-quarters Massa may leave hospital within 10 days, says doctor Sjostrom steals the show in fresh record glut 'India can follow Chinese formula in TT' Rusty Sharapova scrapes past Sugiyama Tour de France winner Contador slams Armstrong Somdev makes main draw of LA Open Ibrahimovic and Eto'o complete Inter-Barca swap Massa off respirator, out of coma July 27, 2009 Massa out of immediate danger, doctor says Hero Honda title sponsor for 2010 hockey World Cup Massa's condition improving Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut Sania Mirza wins Lexington Challenger 'I was never going to leave Chelsea' Mexico crush US to win Gold Cup Ginepri wins second Indianapolis title Davydenko wins German Open 'Barca move will make me happiest man alive' Dinara Safina wins Slovenia Open July 26, 2009 Contador wins Tour de France Images from the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix Giggs 'tricks' Man United to big win Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix Sania in final of Lexington Challenger Schumacher must replace Massa: Lauda Massa under sedation after brain scan Can Spaniard Brasa revive Indian hockey? Bhullar wins maiden Asian Tour title Massa in intensive care after operation Massa stable after surgery, to have brain scan July 25, 2009 Indian fencers test positive for swine flu Massa to have surgery after Hungary crash Alonso on pole and Massa in hospital Sania in semis of Lexington Challenger event Ferguson wants plenty of goals from Owen Hamilton keeps McLaren on top in Hungary practice Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan Top seed Tursunov knocked out at Indianapolis Doubles teams shine in Australian GP badminton Berbatov sinks Seoul in Man Utd's comeback win Beckham fined for incident with Galaxy fan Bolt cruises in London GP July 24, 2009 Five Jamaicans test positive, says doping official Gerrard cleared over bar brawl Barrichello makes peace with Brawn Singapore's Liverpool fans dig deep 'He has only gotten a lot more famous' For this 15-year-old, diving is a 'Daley' routine Federer's wife gives birth to twins Real Madrid struggling to sell players Eto'o agrees terms with Inter July 23, 2009 Webber to stay another year at Red Bull Powell to pull no punches against Bolt in London Stranded Indian hockey team blames SAI Bhullar tied 15th after strong opening round Gerrard denies losing cool in bar brawl Man U committed to its 'exceptional' Asian fanbase Murray loses in humble county match Safina advances in Slovenia 'I'm not here for the money but for the challenge' Club America sink AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool held 1-1 by Thailand July 22, 2009 Man tells court of "attack" by Gerrard Jr Asia Cup girls' hockey: China hold India Sridhar, Prakash in Aus Open GP pre-quarters Spotted: Angelo Mosca in Canada Wild card Brands stuns top seed Simon Mumbai girl for international swim marathon Spain climb golden stairway to synchronised heaven Baljit's return will be my redemption, says goalkeeping coach A cuddle from dad ruffles Daley CWG chief impressed by India's progress 'Dronacharya award is a responsibility' Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over World Badminton: Favourable draw for Indians Gerrard lost cool in bar brawl: QC Astarloza tames mountains to win stage Milan expect Beckham to be back UAE's Al-Fahim takes over Portsmouth Eriksson joins Notts County Stich doubles comeback ends with defeat I won't attack Contador, says Armstrong July 21, 2009 Spotted: Pullela Gopichand in Hyderabad Arsenal midfielder Nasri suffers broken leg Bolt says he can run 9.54s 100 metres Extent of damage to Baljit's eye assessed Maradona given choice of venue for Brazil qualifier Ronaldo makes quiet Real debut Spotted: Vijay Amritraj and Michael Stich July 20, 2009 'I felt it was time to let Eto'o go' Deepika wins gold in Youth World Archery Alguersuari to become youngest F1 driver Somdev rises to career-best 127 Leonardo opens door to Beckham return to Milan Rossi wins German MotoGP Beckham confronts LA boo-boys Armstrong on Contador's side Henry Surtees killed in F2 race American Cink wins British Open Chardy clinches maiden title in Stuttgart July 19, 2009 Soderling wins Swedish Open Man City add Adebayor to formidable attack Somdev loses in Aptos Challenger July 18, 2009 Ivanov win crash marred 14th stage Top Indian boxers for World Elite event KERS has few friends in Formula One Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles Owen shines on Man United debut Tour de France riders shot with air rifles Somdev storms into semis Bolt wins 100m in his best time this year Barca, Inter agree Ibrahimovic for Eto'o swap Tiger Woods misses British Open cut July 17, 2009 Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles Marino defies elements at Turnberry Bhullar's hopes blown away Debutant Bhullar equals Woods's score at British Open Amritraj ousted from Aegon Pro Series Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe Man United cancel Jakarta game after bombings Lyle reopens Montgomerie row with 'drama queen' remark A subdued Beckham returns to Galaxy Ronaldo headers spur Corinthians to 4-3 win KERS has few friends in Formula One July 16, 2009 Watson leads, Tiger toils at British Open India to host next Davis Cup tie vs Australia Four Indians in last 16 of Asian U-19 badminton Somdev in quarters of Aptos Challenger Toro Rosso dump struggling Bourdais Brazil's Lucio joins Inter Milan Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe Estudiantes win Copa Libertadores Gasquet cleared to return to tour Safin tumbles out of Swedish Open Italian Super Cup @ Bird's Nest 'Talisman' Terry not for sale at any price July 15, 2009 Cavendish wins to equal British record Powell to race Bolt over 100m in London Mosley says Todt his ideal successor I am getting used to all these records: Saina Some Real training for Ronaldo 'Winning gold at Olympics is still my dream' Tevez joins Man City, criticises Ferguson Bayern won't even discuss selling Ribery July 14, 2009 Spotted: Carlos Tevez in Manchester Manchester City complete Tevez signing India win 14 medals in junior Asian wrestling Sohrab Mirza watches Sania practice Sania's new partner gets clicking Israel launches 'Jewish Olympics' Has Venus Williams switched sports? When Obama played host Michael Owen presented in Man U colours Manchester City agree to sign Tevez July 13, 2009 Swimmer Khade wins silver medal in 50m butterfly Former Wales striker Hartson has brain cancer Man United's Macheda robbed at home Lead, follow or get out of the bull's way First look: Scolari back at work Davis Cup: Spain survive, US and Argentina ousted Australia appoint Woodbridge as Davis Cup coach July 12, 2009 Barrichello rages at Brawn Points elude Force India again Images from the German F1 Grand Prix Elated Webber wins at last Saina eyes Olympic gold Bryans keep the US in the hunt for semis Nedved turns down Inter and Juve Seles inducted into International Hall of Fame Spain take doubles to open 2-1 lead over Germany July 11, 2009 Israel beat Russia to reach Davis Cup semi-final Bryans keep US in hunt for Davis Cup semis berth Webber celebrates first F1 pole position Gay runs year's fastest 100m Real Madrid still after Alonso Manchester City end interest in Barca's Eto'o Hamilton surprise fastest in Germany Davis Cup: Croatia grind down US Sania gets engaged to childhood friend July 10, 2009 'They are only rumours,' says Alonso 'We make winners, others buy them' What's Ana Ivanovic doing on a golf course? Robinho finally ties the knot Benzema presented at Bernabeu Phelps back in record-smashing form Sania's engagement today amid tight security July 09, 2009 Mumbai Marathon registration opens Indian shooters excel Peirsol reclaims 100m backstroke world record Threat of F1 breakaway series revived Ronaldo hits hat-trick in Corinthians win When Nadia met Nastase... Milan's Pato marries TV actress in Rio When Schumi played ball Man United complete Obertan signing July 08, 2009 Manchester United complete Obertan signing Spotted: Ronaldinho in Dubai Button can turn tables on Vettel F1 teams told unanimity needed on 2010 rules Van Persie signs new long-term deal with Arsenal Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten July 07, 2009 MHA committee suspends secretary Hockey India names 23-man squad for European tour Lyon agree fee for Porto striker Lopez Pele urges FIFA to bring in salary cap France's Montcourt dies aged 24 Toyota's Fuji circuit pulls plug on F1 Prakash in Hall of Fame second round Ronaldo gets spectacular welcome from Real fans July 06, 2009 Spotted: Saina Nehwal in Hyderabad Rs 3073 allocated to Sports Ministry Ancelotti starts with Zhirkov signing Federer comes full circle Sampras hails Federer as greatest Roddick seeks crumbs of comfort Wimbledon: The Champions' league Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP Velez win Argentine Clausura championship Federer clinches sixth Wimbledon title Paes-Black go down in final Records tumble at Wimbledon July 05, 2009 Who was better: Federer or Roddick? Roger Federer factfile Federer beats Roddick in epic final Chetan, Sayali lift Tata Open titles Sampras watches Federer in final Serena too hot for Venus to handle July 04, 2009 'I'll prove I'm worth it' Serena downs Venus to win third crown Two in, 10 out will complete Real deals Rooney hospitalised, discharged Owen completes surprise Man U move 'Number one is still a distant dream' Roddick destroys Murray's dream July 03, 2009 Paes-Black cruise into final at Wimbledon National champ Bhat ousted by qualifier Federer storms to seventh straight Wimbledon final Venus set on path to success by Serena Chelsea reject ambitious Man City bid for Terry Sports to stay in State list Owen could be on brink of Man Utd move Swimsuits row refuses to sink ahead of worlds Different semis, same old results for Williamses Gloves off as Murray prepares for Roddick bout July 02, 2009 Paes-Black romp into semi-finals Venus crushes top seed Safina Doubles gives India edge against South Africa, says Somdev Serena rallies from the brink to reach final Murray's return the key as Haas plots revenge When rain played spoilsport... Celebs @ Wimbledon 2009 It's Real Madrid or nothing for Ribery Brazil regain FIFA top spot Advocaat appointed Belgium coach 'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame The 'grunt' factor in women's tennis Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid Roddick outlasts Hewitt to enter semis July 01, 2009 Quickfire Murray, Federer on course Bhupathi-Knowles go down fighting Haas topples fourth seed Djokovic Spotted: Roger Federer in Singapore Federer downs Karlovic to reach semis Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real France striker Benzema to join Real: report Kaka ushers in new galactico era in Madrid WAGs @ Wimbledon 2009 Kaka gets Hollywood treatment at Real Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's June 30, 2009 Serena downs Azarenka to book semi-final spot Venus restores order after Murray epic Venus, Safina to meet in semis 'Saina's achievement bigger than Sania's' Nadal to miss Spain's Davis Cup tie against Germany Indian challenge at junior Wimbledon over Carvalho group sweeps Mumbai hockey elections Murray relieved, frustrated at classic battle Paes wins battle of three Indians Milito completes Inter Milan move Germany outclass England in Euro Under-21 final Roddick outguns Berdych to set up Hewitt clash Safina digs deep to outlast Mauresmo FAQ: How F1 died and came back to life June 29, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles reach Wimbledon quarter-finals Federer sees off Soderling challenge Reigning in the rain Ivanovic retirement puts Venus in last 8 Azarenka battles past Petrova Dementieva waltzes past Vesnina Davenport gives birth to baby girl Brazil rallies to beat US in Confed Cup final Eto'o mulling Man City offer Brazil fight back to sink US in Confederations Cup final Alonso free kick gives Spain third in Confederations Cup June 28, 2009 We almost have nothing to lose: Aisam-ul-Haq Ivanovic to use past lessons in Venus clash Federer ready to make Soderling feel queasy Murray gets down to business against Swiss Stan Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally flagged off in Mumbai Badminton ace Saina Nehwal returns home India win women's Champions Challenge II June 27, 2009 American teenager Oudin shocks Jankovic Roddick serves big to advance as Melzer melts Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16 Sania-Chia ousted from women's doubles Montezemolo unflustered by new Mosley threat Murray fever returns to Wimbledon Indian women in Champions Challenge hockey final England, Germany reach Euro under-21 final Images from Day 5 at Wimbledon Djokovic tiptoes into fourth round Ronaldo completes Real Madrid move Karlovic booms past Tsonga Jackson ultimate celebrity to Serena June 26, 2009 Bhupathi, Amritraj set up showdown Federer sees off Kohlschreiber fightback Saina bows out of Malaysian Open Roof closed for first time as rain arrives Mosley calls F1 deal into question Real spending spree continues... Hewitt offers Federer some fatherly advice Late goal takes Brazil past South Africa Murray too good for Gulbis June 25, 2009 Vintage Hewitt stuns Del Potro Paes-Dlouhy crash out in first round Sania-Chuang in second round Saina rallies to enter quarter-finals Sharapova sent packing by Dulko US caught us by surprise, says Spain coach US stun Spain, enter Confederations Cup final June 24, 2009 Federer strolls past Spaniard into third round Saina in pre-quarter-finals Sharapova sent packing by Dulko Bhupathi-Knowles survive Somdev-Anderson scare Sania's Wimbledon jinx continues Deal reached to avoid breakaway F1 series Brazil provide ultimate test for South Africa India becomes franchisee in World Series of Boxing Safina struggles against injury to chase dream Women wouldn't last five sets, says Hewitt Safin draws a blank at last Wimbledon Argentine capital not among 2011 Copa America venues Murray maniacs left sweating for a while June 23, 2009 Venus enjoys solid work-out in opener Date Krumm puts up fight on return after 13 yrs Champion Zhu dropped from China squad for worlds Egypt blame Cup exit on media 'lies' about prostitutes Beckham wins damages over topless model slur Saina leads India's challenge at Malaysian Open Briatore wants to stay friends with Bernie Hungry Spain scent another trophy Glover holds nerve to triumph at Bethpage Federer starts with military precision Cricket-loving Sania glad to be back June 22, 2009 Serena grinds her way into second round Federer starts campaign with military precision Bhutia signs for East Bengal Ritu Rani 'tricks' in India eves' big win Sania beats Groenefeld to enter second round at Wimbledon 'Serena and I often talk about that' 'I'm very sad for Rafa' Practice makes them perfect Brazil send Italy out of Confed Cup June 21, 2009 Images: Vettel wins British Grand Prix Fisichella tenth in British GP Images: Saina Nehwal reigns in Indonesia Podium finish for Karun at British GP FIH confirms India as hockey World Cup host Vettel wins British GP in Red Bull one-two 'It has to be my best win' Congratulate Saina Nadal's Wimbledon pull-out upsets Federer Saina Nehwal scripts history, wins Indonesian Open Spain set world record for successive wins Tursunov wins Eastbourne but injures ankle Becker, Tamarine win Den Bosch Open June 20, 2009 Indian colts finish lowly ninth Saina in Indonesian Open final Bhutia set to ink deal with East Bengal Wozniacki beats Razzano to take Eastbourne title Vettel takes pole in Britain Wimbledon preview: Ladies special Tevez parts company with United Tevez parts company with United Champion Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon June 19, 2009 ITF to consider India appeal over Australia penalty FIA to sue Ferrari, breakaway teams Saina in semis of Indonesian Open Injury-hit Nadal to face Clement F1 plunged into chaos Top men contenders at Wimbledon 2009 Nadal's Wimbledon defence still in the balance Safina through to Den Bosch semis Now we must beat Brazil, says Lippi Egypt stun world champions Italy Saina in last 8 of Indonesian Super Series June 18, 2009 Brazil whip up storm to thrash US Prakash, Somdev in Wimbledon doubles draw Somdev qualifies for Wimbledon men's doubles Charlton says Ronaldo will regret leaving Utd for 'vulgar' fee FIFA bans pitchside TV monitors India face Tunisia in Under-21 World Volleyball opener Santosh Trophy most nonsensical, says Houghton Maria Sharapova's latest fashion statement F1 teams make last-ditch compromise bid Safina reaches last eight in Den Bosch Dementieva, Mauresmo lose in Eastbourne Confederations Cup: Spain qualify for semis with 14th successive win Parker pens script in South Africa win North Korea qualify for World Cup June 17, 2009 Drogba and Bosingwa banned by UEFA Nadal named Wimbledon top seed ahead of Federer Kevin Pietersen set to cheer for Force India in Silverstone Paes-Dlouhy seeded 3rd, Bhupathi-Knowles 4th at Wimbledon Brand Wimbledon is recession proof Borg makes U-turn, backs Federer for Big W Jankovic, Kuznetsova slump in Eastbourne June 16, 2009 FIH grants Hockey India recognition F1 crisis deepens after FIA says talks stalled Pawar in main draw of Indonesian Open Bhupathi-Knowles advance in Eastbourne Real spree stalls following Villa and Ribery setbacks Murray doesn't get carried away Dementieva wins, Ivanovic shocked Rossi double fires Italy to win over US Brazil beat Egypt with last-gasp penalty June 15, 2009 Prakash scores, Somdev loses in Wimbledon qualifiers India thrash Belgium Jr WC hockey play-off Sania withdraws from Eastbourne event Sania improves singles ranking to 78 Michael Phelps suffers twin defeats Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout Anna Nordqvist wins LPGA Championship 'I am the right man for the job' June 14, 2009 Murray is king at Queen's Goa beat Bengal to win Santosh Trophy Olympic badminton champs shocked by British pair Rybarikova wins first WTA title Haas downs Djokovic to win Halle title India rout Japan in Jr WC hockey play-off Ferguson says Ronaldo move was inevitable Sania-Chuang fall in semis Gill's IHF joins hands with Hockey India June 13, 2009 Djokovic labours past Rochus Murray hurries into Queen's final Rybarikova stops Sania in semis Djokovic cruises into Halle semis Suranjoy wins Asian boxing gold Spotted: Dhanraj Pillay in Panvel Former Australian Open champion Johansson retires June 12, 2009 Murray, Roddick closer to final showdown More controversy over F1 entry list Three Indian pugilists in Asian finals India fail to make last eight of Jr World Cup hockey Saina, Sridhar exit Singapore Open Sania stuns Czink to enter semis Bolt makes a splash with 100m win in rainy Toronto All existing F1 teams on 2010 entry list WWE's Kane on sarees, curry and The Great Khali! Ronaldo hails 'historic' deal Khali makes me feel small, says Kane Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Madrid, via Manchester Djokovic stages great escape Sharapova wins twice in a day Roddick downs Hewitt at Queen's Sania battles her way into last eight June 11, 2009 Sridhar shocks Gade to enter last eight Goa down TN to enter final Saina in Singapore Open quarter-finals Jr hockey World Cup: Weerden's hat-trick sinks India Vijender, Suranjoy in Asian boxing semis Man United accept record Real bid for Ronaldo Real bid 80 million pounds for Ronaldo Tevez misses penalty as Argentina lose Murray makes winning start Haas downs Tsonga as Germans dominate Dutch beat Norway 2-0 to maintain perfect record England rout Andorra 6-0 June 10, 2009 Bengal beat Services, enter Santosh Trophy final 'English football susceptible to match rigging' Spotted: Sania Mirza in Charleston Japan end Qatar's World Cup hopes Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas Sania in pre-quarter-finals of WTA Aegon Classic Dinesh, Jitender, Jai in semis Saina, Sridhar enter pre-quarters Sania advances in Birmingham WTA Saina advances in Singapore Open Scolari heads for Uzbekistan Federer pulls out of Halle Open June 09, 2009 Vijender, Nanao shine in Asian boxing Nadal will fight to be fit for Wimbledon Bhutia to take on Mohun Bagan India drop points to New Zealand Spotted: Cesc Fabregas in Dubai Singapore Open: Sridhar advances, Anand exits Vijender in Asian boxing quarter-finals Winning on clay is special: Paes Anand wins 5-3 against Leko Sharapova begins grasscourt season in style Kaka: ciao Milan, hola Madrid Madrid sign Kaka from Milan June 08, 2009 Mohun Bagan suspends Bhutia for six months India trounce Singapore in Jr WC opener Jitender in Asian boxing quarter-finals Newcastle up for sale @ 100 million pounds French Open 2009: Champions' gallery Federer proves he is the greatest Brazil serve up lethal cocktail in Uruguay Maradona needs to look for an alternative June 07, 2009 Services, Goa complete semi-final line-up Federer clinches first French Open title Pressure is off for rest of my career, says Federer Images: Button celebrates sixth win in seven races Button wins Turkish Grand Prix Federer clinches first French Open title Champion Nadal doubtful for Wimbledon Orange army South Africa bound Paes, Kuznetsova triumph at French Open June 06, 2009 The F1 2009 report card, Vol 1 England beat Kazahkstan to stay unbeaten Paes-Dlouhy win French Open Kuznetsova clinches French Open title Vettel puts Red Bull on pole in Turkey Muthu's 'trick' puts TN in semis Federer wary of final obstacle before summit Prakash Amritraj in quarters of Nottingham challenger Anand keeps lead after two more draws Federer overcomes Del Potro to reach final June 05, 2009 Karnataka, Goa keep semis hopes alive Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray Force India face suspension from F1 team body Soderling downs Gonzalez to reach final Injury forces Nadal out of Queen's Safina is the favourite: Kuznetsova Liverpool owners lose 42.6 million pounds 'I have never used cocaine' American duo claim mixed doubles crown June 04, 2009 Kuznetsova scrapes past Stosur to reach final Santosh Trophy: Bengal held by Manipur Paes-Dlouhy in French Open final Safina downs Cibulkova to enter French Open final Olympians slam move to form Hockey India Anand draws first blood against Leko Spotted: Viswanathan Anand Man United in shirt sponsorship deal with Aon Nadal's foundation to launch tennis school in India Somdev ousted, Bopanna advances in Nottingham Challenger Milan to decide Kaka's fate on Monday Jitters fail to trip up Del Potro Fit-again Stosur energised by semi-final run June 03, 2009 Federer on course for Slam number 14 Kuznetsova holds off Serena to reach last four Maharashtra go down to Services IOA finally forms Hockey India Stosur ejects Romanian student Cirstea FIFA World Cup trophy coming to India Massa, Button vie for four wins in a row Spain complete year-long reign Kaka to join Real Madrid June 02, 2009 Ten-man TN hold Bengal Cibulkova too good for Sharapova Murray's clay dream crushed by Gonzalez Holders Punjab upset by Manipur Safina survives Azarenka test to reach semis Soderling strolls past Davydenko into semis French Open Day Nine Images Roddick goes down to Monfils Jankovic toppled by Romanian teenager Cirstea June 01, 2009 A whole new ballgame Ancelotti combines shy persona with wry smile Jeev signs off tied fifth in European Open Federer fights back to reach last eight Spotted: Nico Rosberg in Malaysia Paes-Dlouhy in semi-finals Serena romps into last eight Rasquinha named Olympic Gold Quest COO Ancelotti named new Chelsea manager Santosh Trophy quarter-finalists French Open Day Eight Images Bhupathi-Knowles bow out of French Open Ancelotti heads for Stamford Bridge sans Kaka May 31, 2009 Swede ends Nadal's 'Swede' dreams Shuttler Kashyap in final of Open Volant d'Or Relegated Newcastle put on sale Murray reaches quarterfinal Safina, Cibulkova, Gonzalez enter quarter-finals Jeev braves wind, stays on top at the European Open Never a dull moment for drama queen Serena Djokovic sent crashing by Kohlschreiber May 30, 2009 Roddick dazzles Paris as Dementieva fades Chelsea win FA Cup to give Hiddink perfect leaving gift Sania-Bhupathi out of French Open mixed doubles FIFA sanctions 10 artificial pitches for India Bhupathi-Knowles in pre-quarters of French Open Helpless Dementieva stunned by Stosur Paes-Dlouhy in French Open quarters Jeev in joint lead at European Open Saina rises to 7th in rankings Images from day six of the French Open 'Robinho not satisfied at Man City' Federer doing it for the golden oldies May 29, 2009 Nadal makes light work of passive Hewitt Bhupathi-Knowles enter second round Paes-Dlouhy in pre-quarters, Sania-Chuang out What a racket! Portuguese squeals deafen Paris Podolski earns Germany draw vs China Indian pugilists bag 3 bronze Ferrari join F1 teams signing up for 2010 Venus knocked out of French Open Impressive Ivanovic storms into fourth round Sania gets engaged to Hyderabad businessman French Open Day Five Images Torres signs improved contract with Liverpool May 28, 2009 Paes-Black in second round of mixed doubles Federer and Venus avoid Paris nightmares Federer through after choppy ride McEnroe urges Federer to change tactics Williams suspended by F1 teams association Venus saves match-point to beat Safarova Spotted: Sania Mirza in Paris Spotted: Shikha Uberoi in Los Angeles Who turned it Barcelona's way? Messi or Iniesta? Sahara Group close to Man U shirt deal Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops Paes-Dlouhy in second round FA Cup final offers path to glory or consolation French Open Day Four Images Barcelona win Champions League Barcelona beat Man United to win Champions League May 27, 2009 Henry and Iniesta start for Barcelona Indian athletes win two gold in Asian GP Sharapova digs deep to advance Bopanna-Erlich bow out Dempo fail to qualify for AFC Cup quarter-finals Murray, Safina on course in Paris Tactical preview of Champions League final Man Utd to wear all-white in final Mike Tyson's daughter dies after accident French Open Day Three Images Ajax name Jol as head coach 'I haven't had too much practice' May 26, 2009 Serena scrapes past stubborn Zakopalova Yuki pulls out of French Open Sania makes first round exit at French Open Dream final not just about all-out attack Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap Defensive worries for Man U, Barca French Open - Day 2 Images Mourinho extends Inter Milan contract May 25, 2009 Federer, Nadal make winning starts Images from day one of the French Open Murray cruises, Maursemo knocked out Totti ruins Maldini's farewell Newcastle, Middlesbrough relegated May 24, 2009 Hewitt slams ITF over Davis Cup furore Button masters Monaco for fifth win in six Fisichella misses point by whisker in Monaco Button wins Monaco GP in Brawn 1-2 Ivanovic scrapes past Errani in first round Sevilla secure third place in Primera Liga Wolfsburg land first Bundesliga title May 23, 2009 Surender Singh wins 3000m Asian GP gold Five Indian archers in medal round of Asian GP Newcomers Serbia clinch World Team Cup Force India gets its best start in Monaco Button on pole for Monaco Grand Prix Korea's Kang wins Mumbai ITF Futures crown Can Federer stop Nadal's French run? India runners-up in Commonwealth team TT Germany to meet Serbia in World Team Cup final May 22, 2009 Australia fined US $10,000 for India Davis Cup tie boycott UEFA charge Drogba, Bosingwa Somdev fails to make French Open main draw Chun-Yan shocks top seed Anastasia Nadal handed tricky path to fifth French Open title Sania gets easy first round at French Open Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad F1 teams to meet Mosley again on Friday Barca deserve to win Champions League: Messi Lampard scoops record hat-trick of Chelsea awards A look at the women contenders in Paris Federer lurks as Nadal chases fifth French title May 21, 2009 Hamilton back up to speed in Monaco Manchester United can field weakened team vs Hull Isha, Rushmi crash out Australia reassured on Delhi Games security Mickelson suspends play, wife has cancer Ivanovic battling fitness to defend French Open title Relaxed Mauresmo wants some French Open fun Credit crunch weighs on Monaco GP Isha in ITF Women's Futures quarters Shakhtar secure UEFA Cup final win Sharapova loses to Bondarenko May 20, 2009 Ferrari fight on after court defeat Court rejects Ferrari injunction Button may not have his way in Monaco French court to rule on Ferrari action Somdev in 2nd round of French Open qualifiers May 19, 2009 Prakash Amritraj ousted from French Open qualifiers Al Karamah rout Mohun Bagan Dempo enter AFC Cup quarters Nadal seals London berth Shakhtar braced for Bremen brawn Diwakar to lead India at Jr hockey World Cup Juventus bring back Cannavaro New Wimbledon rekindles old memories for Graf Van Basten in talks with Milan? Maradona to launch sports cafe in Dubai James ruled out of England qualifiers Sutil still haunted by Monaco memories Zheng sees record ranking as new start Sex scandal prompts tears and promises Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger Sharapova wins first singles match after injury May 18, 2009 Ranieri sacked as Juventus coach Beckham helps England to launch World Cup bid Phelps ends comeback meet on a losing note Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan Bolt clocks world 150 metres best Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval Real Mallorca spoil Barca's celebrations Ferrari International Assistance sounds hollow now Inter's Mourinho confirms Milito bid Kapur ends tied 35th, Chowrasia tied 61st at Irish Open West Brom suspend Bednar after drug allegations Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof May 17, 2009 Liverpool, Chelsea win; West Brom go down Wolfsburg close in on Bundesliga title Boxing: Suranjoy bags lone gold Federer stuns clay king Nadal in Madrid final Safina overpowers Wozniacki to seal Madrid title Prakash, Harsh finish runners-up Images: The Champions' roll Phelps tastes first defeat in a year Inter land Serie A title after Milan lose Barcelona champions after Real Madrid lose Nadal, Federer to clash in final Newcastle lose as relegation dogfight goes to the wire May 16, 2009 Man United clinch third straight league title Manchester United win English Premier League Safina ousts Schnyder to reach Madrid Open final Kapur, Chowrasia make cut at Irish Open Prakash and Harsh in finals of ATP Challenger events Sania-Chuang ousted from Madrid Open Nalbandian has hip surgery, could miss four months Phelps makes splash with triumphant return Murray falls in Madrid but Rafa goes through Federer, Djokovic through to Madrid semis May 15, 2009 Ferrari take legal action against F1 body Mohun Bagan serves notice to Bhutia India beat Japan 5-1, finish fifth Sania-Chuang through to Madrid semis Ancelotti set to take over at Chelsea Abhinav Bindra's father arrested CWG 2010 preparations behind schedule Man City ready to swoop for Drogba Safina tested in Madrid, Jankovic cruises Nadal gets walkover, Federer through May 14, 2009 Sania-Chuang enter Madrid quarters Safina survives, Dementieva doesn't Van Gaal to coach Bayern Munich Lazio lift fifth Italian Cup Barca rout Bilbao to win King's Cup Nadal and Djokovic seal easy wins at Madrid Open United set for crowning glory against Arsenal Late goal leaves United on verge of title Renault echo Ferrari's pullout threat May 13, 2009 Chelsea surprise for Abhishek Bachchan Kiev could lose right to stage Euro 2012 final Kiev and 4 Polish cities to host Euro 2012 Sudirman Cup: India rout Scotland 5-0 Venus bundled out in Madrid but Jankovic through Ferrari will quit F1 if 2010 rules stand Murray and Federer through in Madrid Gerrard named Footballer of the Year May 12, 2009 India play South Africa in World Group play-off Asia Cup hockey: India fail to make semis after draw Red Bull are our biggest rivals, says Brawn British Grand Prix could skip a year Bolt cleared to race in Manchester Defiant Southgate vows to fight on Champions League final ban for Fletcher Serena retires injured in Madrid Newcastle beat Middlesbrough 3-1 May 11, 2009 US $13 bn to prepare Delhi for 2010 Games Foreign boxing coaches not needed: Vijender Vijender ready to return to the ring Unlucky Abidal to miss two finals ITF suspends Gasquet for failed drugs test Futures remain unclear for Ancelotti, Ranieri Dynamo Kiev clinch Ukrainian league India rout Australia in Sudirman opener Barrichello will ignore team orders Massa writes off Ferrari's title hopes Images from the Spanish F1 Grand Prix I can still rattle Nadal, says Federer Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine Man United back on top, Chelsea secure third May 10, 2009 Inter must wait for title United beats City to go back to top Button wins Spanish Grand Prix India lose 2-3 to Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener Dinara Safina lifts Italian Open Tevez ready to leave Old Trafford Real defeat leaves Barca on brink of title Liverpool go top as West Brom dare to dream Talukdar wins individual gold, India win Archery World Cup West Brom win and dream of another great escape May 09, 2009 Button pips Vettel to Spanish GP pole Pakistan held 1-1 by China in Asia Cup Areshchenko wins title, Humpy second India to open campaign against Pakistan Anand wins chess Oscar for sixth time Safina beats Venus in epic semi-final Henry may miss Champions League final May 08, 2009 Indian archers in World Cup final Queen Elizabeth's horse fails dope test Confident India determined to defend Asia Cup hockey title Asian chief Bin Hammam retains FIFA seat Karthikeyan joins Kolles for Le Mans Shakhtar Donetsk to face Werder Bremen in final Drogba apologises for behaviour Man U appeal to UEFA over Fletcher ban May 07, 2009 Talukdar in archery World Cup final Kuznetsova ends Jankovic's reign in Italy Jelena Dokic's father Damir arrested Drogba faces UEFA ire after berating ref Bendtner issues apology after nightclub photos Hiddink slams referee after Chelsea exit Images: Barcelona vs Chelsea Last-gasp Iniesta strike puts Barcelona in final Thorkildsen eyes javelin world record May 06, 2009 Ivanovic knocked out of Italian Open by Radwanska F1 chief Max Mosley's son found dead Prakash, Bopanna advance Bagan whipped by Al Wehdat Dempo go down to Al Maged Ferguson praises Ronaldo Super Aguri mull return to F1 Barcelona keep defensive cards hidden Force India put KERS system on hold Shock of the new for Formula One Serena felled by Schnyder in Italian opener Images: Manchester United vs Arsenal Manchester United charge into Champions final Raikkonen gets a quicker Ferrari May 05, 2009 Hockey coach Brasa sets sights on Asiad gold Chinese sweep at World TT Tiger eager to prowl at Bethpage Black Van Persie passed fit for confident Arsenal Man U plan Arsenal counter-attack Higgins eases to third world snooker title Carew goal keeps Hull sweating May 04, 2009 'Formula One can live without Ferrari' Hyypia to join Leverkusen after decade with Liverpool Barcelona, Man United face capital tests of steel Karthikeyan ends A1GP in 12th place Mauresmo falls in Rome opener Arsenal must strike right balance against United May 03, 2009 Nadal defeats Djokovic for record fourth win in Rome Kuznetsova stuns Safina to win Stuttgart final Liverpool beat Newcastle to keep up title hopes Rossi powers to Spanish GP victory Hatton loses title to Pacquiao Injury forces Prakash out Former US politician, football star Jack Kemp dies Barcelona hit Real for six Safina fights back to reach Stuttgart final Nadal, Djokovic meet in Rome Masters final May 02, 2009 Djokovic into Rome final after Federer slumps Djokovic into Rome final after Federer slumps Kuznetsova crushes Dementieva United go six points after win at Boro Pennetta knocks out third seed Jankovic Gerrard back to boost Liverpool Nadal overcomes Verdasco to reach semis May 01, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles in semis of Rome event Federer sets up Djokovic semi-final Sharath loses in third round Brasa named Indian hockey coach Formula One cost cap set at 40 million pounds Shakhtar, Dynamo Kiev draw 1-1 Hamburg stun Werder Bremen Formula One cars to get heavier in 2010 Bartoli ousts Wozniacki in Stuttgart Nadal crushes Soderling to reach Rome quarters April 30, 2009 Paes, Bhupathi in last eight Djokovic, Federer in Rome last eight Sharath in third round at World TT Nadal and Federer advance in Rome Beijing 1,500 gold medallist tests positive Olympic champion Bolt hurt in Jamaican car crash Manchester United take slender first leg lead over Arsenal April 29, 2009 Murray knocked out by qualifier Monaco Army XI wins Bombay Gold Cup hockey McLaren handed suspended three-race ban Former world number three Coria quits Gerets to leave Marseille Ref admits error in United penalty Sporting events feel the shivers as swine flu fears grow Formula One's McLaren hearing IOC finds seven more positive tests from Beijing Barca held goalless at home by battling Chelsea April 28, 2009 Indians make winning start at World TT Championships Arsenal pin faith on Fabregas Triumphant Button heads into the unknown Newcastle in trouble after 0-0 draw April 27, 2009 Mahindra United win Mumbai League Stopping Messi main concern for Chelsea's Hiddink Italy beat Russia to reach final with US Bayern Munich sack Klinsmann Bolt thinks he can lower 100m record to 9.4 seconds Italy beat Russia to reach Fed Cup final Mamma Mia, says relieved Ferrari boss Evergreen Giggs wins PFA award Inter lose, Raul hits hat-trick for Real April 26, 2009 Milan surge clear in second, Juve draw Nadal wins fifth straight Barcelona title Fabregas double extends Arsenal's unbeaten run Button completes hat-trick of wins Olympic champion Wanjiru wins London marathon Sandeep Singh to lead Asia Cup hockey team West Ham's Zola signs new contract Lorenzo beats Rossi in Yamaha one-two Fiorentina crush Roma PSG dent Lyon's title hopes Schalke dent Bayern's title hopes Henry rescues point for Barca Australia forfeits Davis Cup match; India declared winner Man U stage amazing comeback against Spurs April 25, 2009 Nadal to face Ferrer in Barcelona final Wolves crowned second divison champions Liverpool win 3-1 at Hull Italy grab shock lead over holders Russia Sutil fined for impeding Webber Trulli leads Toyota front row sweep McLaren await their fate after letter of apology Tennis Australia "arrogant": AITA Sporting forfeits through security concerns Lippi plays down Juventus link, Ranieri safe Australia refuses to send Davis Cup team to India April 24, 2009 Australia Davis Cup tie to stay in India Rosberg back on top in Bahrain Six hurdles left for champions Manchester United Sampdoria, Lazio in Italian Cup final Nalbandian injury puts Nadal in semis Legal action threatens British GP future Van Persie out with groin strain Kubica to use KERS system in Bahrain April 23, 2009 Desert heat makes Brawn hard to beat, says Button Mahindra United part ways with coach Pereira Prakash in quarters of US Challenger Nadal makes sure-footed start on Barcelona clay Neville and O'Shea injured for United Robinho has no regrets at joining City Olympic marathon champion targets world record Milan want Beckham back in January Manchester Utd go three points clear April 22, 2009 Force India to use interim diffuser in Bahrain GP Paes-Dlouhy bow out of Barcelona Open Factbox: Wimbledon's Centre Court roof British Open to introduce drug tests Red Bull rule out new diffuser AFC Cup: Al Kuwait humiliate Mohun Bagan Real edge Getafe in thriller Arshavin hits four in Liverpool draw McLaren's Twente in Cup final April 21, 2009 Late goal helps Muharraq sink Dempo Late goal helps Muharraq sink Dempo Amritraj advances, Somdev exits Davis Cup: Tennis Australia files appeal Spanish football facing 'financial disaster' Ecclestone confident about China but... 'El Clasico' to decide Spanish title Juve to play behind closed doors April 20, 2009 No quick fixes for Ferrari 'I did it four years. That's nothing' Lisicki crushes Wozniacki Marseille on top, Lyon down to third Inzaghi treble fires in-form Milan Valencia win over Sevilla Everton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup April 19, 2009 Van Gaal's Alkmaar land second Dutch title Nadal wins fifth Monte Carlo title Spurs send Newcastle closer to the drop Australia to appeal Davis Cup venue choice Heartbreak for Sutil, Force India Wozniacki upsets Dementieva Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final Red Bull's Vettel wins Chinese GP Drogba strikes late to put Chelsea in FA Cup final April 18, 2009 Ferrari cannot compete with current car: Raikkonen Dementieva, Wozniacki reach semis Vettel on pole for Chinese Grand Prix Nadal and Murray win twice to set up semi-final April 17, 2009 Prakash in QF of Mexico Challenger Nadal blasts past Lapentti Button quickest in China GP practice Lisicki stuns Venus, Petrova also exits Federer stunned by Wawrinka in Monte Carlo UEFA Cup final to be German v Ukrainian showdown April 16, 2009 Churchill Brothers win I-League McLaren's Dennis bows out of Formula One Wenger relishing showdown with Ferguson Dhoni, Harbhajan's casualness flayed Nadal, Federer advance in Monte Carlo Robinho struggling in EPL: Hughes Venus survives tough test from Sania Paes-Dlouhy enter quarterfinal Man United, Arsenal seal semi-final berths April 15, 2009 Button aims for three in a row in China Sloppy Nadal into Monte Carlo third round F1 appeal court rules Brawn diffuser is legal Gagan Narang wins gold, his second World Cup medal Sania sets up clash with Venus Beckham's LA story: from star to unknown De La Hoya announces his retirement India on track for 2011 F1 race Safin brings Hewitt down to earth Barcelona draw at Bayern to ease through Chelsea in semis after thrilling draw with Liverpool April 14, 2009 Man Utd dominate PFA award nominations Murray in third round at Monte Carlo Man Utd look to shake off defensive woes in Porto Buoyant Arsenal ready to finish Villarreal Stoner completes Qatar hat-trick Jeev given honorary Asian Tour membership 'Coming back on clay is always special' Guus will leave, Jose won't return Federer still a formidable opponent April 13, 2009 Barcelona wary of Bayern's wounded pride Five red cards in Brazilian 'peace' match Hewitt wins first title in two years Inter go 10 clear, Lyon knocked off top Cabrera wins Green Jacket Sania-Chuang pair clinches title April 12, 2009 Villa, Everton and Fulham hunt for Europa places Mohun Bagan defeats Dempo in I-League Dalglish recalls Hillsborough Jankovic beats Suarez Navarro to take Andalucia title AFI President Umrao Singh dies Djourou doubtful for Champions League India lifts Azlan Shah title after 13 years Mankad-Oudsema falter in final Sania-Chuang in final of MPS Group Championships Federer marries pregnant girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec Jankovic, Navarro in final April 11, 2009 Macheda is Man Utd hero again with late winner India beat Pakistan 2-1, qualify for Azlan Shah final Mankad in final, Somdev crashes out of ATP Challenger Sania-Chuang enter semi-finals Man U feel heat of Liverpool chase Jankovic battles past Vinci into semis Jeev misses cut at Masters April 10, 2009 Somdev, Mankad in doubles semis Gagan Narang gets bronze at World Cup Football blossoms despite recession Hamburg, Werder move towards all-German semi-final April 09, 2009 Armstrong breached anti-doping rules India could lose hockey World Cup: FIH LA: Somdev loses in singles India held by New Zealand in Azlan Shah Kaka wants to stay at AC Milan Malaysian team may be banished from home after violence Five junior Chinese swimmers banned for doping Kashyap in quarter-finals Sania-Chuang enter quarter-finals Safina to replace Serena as no.1 Serena upset by Zakopalova Chelsea upset Liverpool, Barcelona thrash Bayern April 08, 2009 NBA legend calls for professional league in India India back on track with win over Malaysia Somdev, Mankad advance in US Challenger AFC Cup: Dempo held by Al Muharraq Saina Nehwal handed first round defeat at Asian meet Jeev in august company at Augusta Man United, Arsenal held McLaren charged for lying to stewards April 07, 2009 Indian shuttlers disappoint Force India test driver Liuzzi to race in A1 GP Al Kuwait beat Mohun Bagan Fourteen-year-old Keys wins on WTA Tour debut Sania loses in first round Lazio president slams transfer system over Macheda No charges for Robinho Malaysian F1 chiefs ponder new start April 06, 2009 Azlan Shah hockey: Pakistan slump to second defeat Old rivalries renewed in Champions League gala Eyes on Europe after F1's Asian openers McLaren, Ferrari pay the price of success: Brawn Teenager Macheda makes his mark Indian trio clinch recurve World Cup gold Valencia up to fifth as Atletico tumble Own goal sends Inter nine clear American Lincicome wins first major title Murray beats Djokovic to win Miami title April 05, 2009 Azlan hockey: Egypt hold India with late goal Man United score last-gasp win over Villa Button wins Malaysian GP McLaren play down Hamilton quit threat La Liga: Barcelona, Real win Liverpool beat Fulham to go top Azarenka beats Serena for Miami title April 04, 2009 Chelsea ruin Shearer homecoming with 2-0 win McEnroe offers to help struggling Federer Button on pole for second race in a row Force India to start 18th, 19th in Malaysian Grand Prix Contrite Hamilton says he was misled Barrichello to get five-place penalty Djokovic stuns Federer, meets Murray in final April 03, 2009 Indian archers continue to shine at World Cup Spotted: Ribery and Altintop in Makkah Fisichella damages car after crash in practice Sweden punished for barring Davis Cup fans Ferrari set the early pace at Sepang Button says failure has prepared him for success Rosberg leads Williams 1-2 in Malaysia practice Serena beats Venus to enter final Del Potro knocks out Nadal in Miami thriller Hamilton faces further sanctions Mexico sack Eriksson after defeat by Honduras April 02, 2009 Sania-Chuang in last four Indian archers make good start at World Cup Fabiano scores twice in easy Brazil win Saina Nehwal rises to eight Hamilton stripped of Australian GP podium Hamilton summoned over F1 incident Maradona's Argentina thrashed 6-1 Serena, Venus to clash in Miami semis Federer outdoes Roddick to meet Djokovic Inspired Spain sink Turkey, Italy held Terry's late goal helps sink Ukraine April 01, 2009 Toyota not to appeal Trulli penalty Australia on brink of WC qualification Mallya believes Force India close to scoring points Mumbai FC draw goalless with Chirag Paes-Dlouhy bow out of Miami Masters Capello and Ferdinand praise in-form Rooney New plans for Spurs stadium include hotel Crouch to start for England vs Ukraine Bright chance for India to win Commonwealth tennis gold Shearer to become Newcastle manager Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami That magnificent Brawn and his flying machines March 31, 2009 Mumbai schoolgirl swims into Limca Book of Records Kissinger to promote US WC bid Van Persie pulls out of Dutch squad FIFA to investigate Northern Ireland coin-throwing incident Shevchenko still a major threat: Lampard Serena struggles through, Dementieva out Woods attracts highest TV rating since 2008 US Open Sania-Chuang in Miami Masters quarterfinals Nadal and Murray through in Miami The best is yet to come, says Button March 30, 2009 Keeper Julio Cesar earns Brazil a draw Ferrari endure worst start in 17 years Kroenke increases Arsenal stake Jankovic faces crisis of confidence Komal Kumar takes gold in US fencing tournament Woods scores thrilling comeback victory Stadium crush in Abidjan leaves at least 19 dead Jwala-Diju fail at final hurdle Hidayat, Hongyan clinch India Open badminton March 29, 2009 Button leads Brawn one-two in Australia Perfect home debut for Maradona Brawn stuns Formula One's big guns Toyota drivers sent to back of grid 'Brawn could dominate season' Williams sisters ease into third round Big guns march on in Europe England rout Slovakia 4-0 Beckham breaks Moore's record March 28, 2009 JCT, Mohun Bagan draw 1-1 Chirag United holds Dempo in I-League I-League: Air India score late goal to hold Churchill Hidayat storms into Indian Open final Force India to start 15th and 16th after Toyotas punished Button on pole as Brawn sweep front row Branson sees Brawn as clean fuel leaders Virgin Group to sponsor Brawn GP team Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Korat Challenger Paes, Sania advance in Miami Kaka to miss Brazil's Ecuador qualifier Federer, Djokovic ease through in Miami March 27, 2009 Saina crashes out of Indian Open KERS raises safety fears for drivers Monika's 'B' sample test returns positive, faces two year ban Sutil sizzles, new car promises better future for Force India Aronian tops Amber; Anand joint-second Rosberg dominates first day of F1 practice 'Important for me to have a good season' Serena wins WTA Player of the Year award McEnroe duped in $88 million art scam Nadal even better than you think, says Roddick March 26, 2009 Clijsters announces return to WTA tour Saina in Indian Open quarter-finals Stewards clear Brawn, Williams and Toyota Manchester United eye Tata Group as sponsor Australia want Davis Cup tie moved from India Formula One teams face protests Anand slips against Morozevich Chennai will host India-Aus Davis tie Sania, Yuki lose in first round Nadal named ATP player of 2008 Woods defends appearance fee for Australian Masters Armstrong recovering after collarbone surgery Aggression not analysis key to revival says Federer UEFA charges Macedonian club with match-fixing March 25, 2009 7 Indian shuttlers in last 16 of Indian Open Coulthard on standby as Red Bull reserve Anand, Sridhar in second round F1 points system remains unchanged Anand draws with Topalov, loses sole lead World no 1 Lee falls at first hurdle in India Force India's main goal is reliability: Sutil March 24, 2009 Gavaskar, Sethi and Amritraj at WhartonIndia Economic Forum Indian shuttlers make good start Armstrong breaks collarbone March 23, 2009 Dempo beat Mahindra United in I-League Mohun Bagan down Chirag United Anand beats Kramnik to take sole lead Suspected collarbone fracture for Armstrong Woods could lose world No. 1 spot to Mickelson Title race still on after United wobble FIA puts brakes on winner-takes-all system Highest-level security for 2010 CWG: IOA Man United lose, Inter seven clear Nadal crushes Murray in Indian Wells final Gerrard hat-trick helps Liverpool crush Villa March 22, 2009 I-League: Churchill beat East Bengal Air India beat Vasco by lone goal to end winless stretch Force India will score points in 2009: Mallya Anand beats Karjakin, shares top spot Beckham's Milan move pleases Capello United slump at Fulham, Chelsea lose at Spurs Murray, Nadal to clash in Indian Wells final March 21, 2009 Man United crash at Fulham, two sent off Anand beats Radjabov, now joint second in Amber chess Bopanna-Qureshi fail to reach final England badminton players to miss India Open over security Fitter Roddick looks 'out-Nadal' world number one Ivanovic, Zvonareva in Indian Wells final Roddick crushes Djokovic UEFA Cup QF: Hamburg draw Man City March 20, 2009 Hamilton criticises governing body over F1 changes Liverpool face Chelsea again Federer must feel way against Murray Gerrard assault charge dropped Anand beats Ivanchuk Murray, Federer to clash in semis Koneru Humpy wins Istanbul GP chess Force India on the move, says new boss Murray, Hawk-Eye spoil Ljubicic's birthday UEFA Cup holders Zenit knocked out by Udinese March 19, 2009 Nadal pulls off incredible comeback to beat Nalbandian Ferguson says five trophies unlikely Maradona hurt by Boca fans' rebuke Humpy beats Stefanova to regain lead Beaten Safina misses chance to take top spot Van der Sar turns down Netherlands' request to return Marseille, Werder Bremen in UEFA Cup QF Benitez signs new deal at Liverpool Federer battles past Gonzalez to reach quarters March 18, 2009 AFC Cup: Dempo down Al Faisaly Amber chess: Anand draws with Aronian Humpy's title hopes diminish Van der Sar turns down request FIFA to discuss WC and 6+5 plans Enigmatic Raikkonen needs to raise his game No plans for 'European Super League' Clijsters may make a comeback Nadal, Djokovic score contrasting wins Gallas goal secures Arsenal win March 17, 2009 Race wins to decide F1 title Somdev, Prakash out; Bopanna advances Istanbul chess: Humpy stays third India-Australia Davis Cup tie in Chennai AFC Cup: Al Wehdat beat Mohun Bagan Paes, Bhupathi bow out of Indian Wells Ivanovic advances at Indian Wells Federer, Murray safely through at Indian Wells Akhil eyes Asian Championship Amber: Anand shocked by Carlsen Iraqi soccer fan shoots player dead March 16, 2009 Settlement reached in Tevez dispute Man United defender Vidic banned for two matches Anand beats Kamsky, overall joint 3rd Inter win, Inzaghi nets 300th goal Jeev reaches career-best 29th Inzaghi vows to play on Safina battles, Mauresmo beaten Nadal romps into third round Mixed start for Anand at Amber Ailing Mickelson wins despite virus Jeev finishes fourth at World Golf Championship Chelsea go second, Villa falter March 15, 2009 Sporting Goa hold East Bengal Chelsea edge Man City to go second Humpy loses to Yifan, slips to third Churchill jumps to top with 3-2 win A Klaas act from Real Sania out, Paes advances Giovinco shines in Juve win Jankovic, Dementieva dumped out Jeev Milkha tied third in Doral Mohammedan edge out Vasco March 14, 2009 I-League: Mahindra United rout Air India 3-1 Liverpool stun Manchester United 4-1 to revive title race Top seed Safina survives test, Kuznetsova beaten Jeev slips to tied 8th after round 2 Bhupathi advances, Sania out of doubles I don't deserve quitter tag, says Djokovic Rooney's 'hatred' for Liverpool dulled Humpy beats Maia to stay second Villa not interested in Man City move March 13, 2009 Gerrard is world's best footballer, says Zidane Hamilton's new McLaren too slow India stun Pakistan 3-1, reach final of four-nation hockey EPL set for Battle of the Reds Marseille gain slim UEFA Cup lead Jeev in joint lead at WGC-CA Championship Federer to become a father for the first time Sania rallies to beat Koryttseva 'Security for Commonwealth Games remains a big issue' March 12, 2009 Everton striker mistaken for robber Inter deny claim Mourinho punched fan Fisichella 8th fastest in testing Blackburn climb out of relegation zone Riquelme solves Maradona's biggest dilemma Button puts Brawn on top Man United see off Inter, Barcelona maul Lyon March 11, 2009 Beckenbauer likens Bayern to Liverpool Istanbul chess: Humpy slips to joint third AFC Cup: Bagan go down to Al Karama Benitez surprised by Liverpool's thrashing of Real Riquelme quits Argentina, blames Maradona Liverpool rout Real, Chelsea eliminate Juve March 10, 2009 Hamilton awarded MBE by his Royal fan AFC Cup: Dempo beat Al Maged 1-0 Humpy held in 2nd round 'Senna still has F1 future' Mourinho wary of United's attacking riches Juventus braced for Chelsea war machine Benayoun doubt for Real Madrid tie March 09, 2009 Cole targets pre-season comeback Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes Fitness trainer lauds 'athletic' Sania Ruthless Nadal fires Spain Randhawa storms to Thailand Open victory Jeev 36th in golf rankings Ronaldo scores first goal for Corinthians French league: PSG close in on Lyon Inzaghi treble seals Milan win Sevilla win, Valencia lose Koneru Humpy in sole lead March 08, 2009 Beckham extends Milan loan in deal Arsenal reach FA Cup last eight I-League: Mumbai FC beat Vasco 2-1 Wenger fears militant attack on football Somdev beats Lu to clinch Davis Cup tie Govt sanctions Rs 80 crore for CWG security Beckham poised for new role at AC Milan Inter win but lose more defenders Barcelona back to winning ways Croatia, Argentina enter Davis Cup quarters Man Utd and Chelsea into FA Cup semis March 07, 2009 Ferguson fears idea of retirement FA Cup: Chelsea beat Coventry JCT snatch last minute draw Okoro saves Mohd Sporting the blushes Why Beckham missed Brooklyn's birthday? Lee-Hesh win, give India 2-1 lead Linares chess: Anand draws again Thailand Open: Randhawa, Chowrasia in joint lead March 06, 2009 Hiddink disciplines Cole and warns players Owen ready to return and keep Newcastle up Chelsea's Ferreira out for season I-League: Mahindra United beat East Bengal 2-1 Blatter fears global influence of Premier League Abhinav Bindra to train ITBP men Anand draws with Ivanchuk, slips to joint fourth Davis Cup: Somdev wins, Bopanna loses Ronaldo frightened by media frenzy Ashley Cole arrested Former Honda F1 team saved March 05, 2009 Sampdoria batter Inter 3-0 Chelsea defender Cole arrested Messi helps Barcelona reach final Holders Bayern out of German Cup Manchester United beat Newcastle to restore lead March 04, 2009 Double strike from Kalu sinks Bagan Saina, Chetan crash out Lazio take first leg lead over Juve Toro Rosso to unveil new F1 car next week Lazio president given two-year jail sentence Ancelotti safe with Champions League berth India plan massive security for 2010 Commonwealth Games Indonesia cancels New Zealand match Mourinho lays into rivals after penalty row 'India should keep 2010 Commonwealth Games' Chelsea, Liverpool keep Manchester United in sight March 03, 2009 Spotted: Leander Paes in a Dubai mall Two good GP2 years before I consider Chandhok for Force India: Mallya Honda close to deal on F1 sale Anand held by Dominguez Italy to bid for Euro 2016 Anand held again, slips to fifth spot Foster in the clear after using iPod during final March 02, 2009 Saina faces Hongyan in All England opener Whitmarsh named McLaren team principal Fisichella has made me stronger, says Sutil Virus forces Murray out of Davis Cup Spotted: Riquelme at the Frankfurt airport Ogilvy beats Casey in Match Play final Bayern's home woes continue Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona Leaders Inter draw 3-3 with Roma Fish wins Delray Beach title Villa blow chance to pull away from Arsenal Manchester United win League Cup on penalties March 01, 2009 I-League: Rafi scores brace in Mahindra's rout of Vasco Force India chasing regular points after empty 2008 India beat New Zealand in fourth hockey Test, win series 2-0 Anand held by Radjabov February 28, 2009 Liverpool lose at Boro and Chelsea go second East Bengal, Mohd Sporting draw 2-2 Djokovic beats Ferrer to win Dubai Championships I-League: Air India hold a dominant Mumbai FC to a 1-1 draw Hockey: New Zealand draw against India 1-1 Djokovic, Ferrer in Dubai final February 27, 2009 Djokovic sets Dubai final date with Ferrer Chirag United hold Sporting Goa Indian tennis at its healthiest, says Sania Bhupathi-Knowles upset at Dubai ATP event Anand stays fourth after draw with Grischuk Hull battle into FA Cup quarters Djokovic reaches Dubai semis Woods slumps out of Match Play Werder knock Milan out of UEFA Cup February 26, 2009 Juventus's Pavel Nedved to retire Murray withdraws from Dubai Open Raul likely to quit Real in 2011 Churchill Brothers down JCT with late goal India postpones Commonwealth boxing Will Delhi be ready for C'wealth Games? Tiger wins opening match on return Murray cruises, Djokovic struggles Linares: Anand shocked by Carlsen Bayern run riot; Liverpool, Chelsea win February 25, 2009 Dempo go down 0-3, fail to qualify for AFC Champions League Nalbandian stunned by unseeded Koellerer Nishikori warned over bleeping cellphone WADA firm on athletes' whereabouts rules US team gears up for Formula One entry in 2010 Miraculous escape saves Anand Barcelona, Man United held away in Champions League February 24, 2009 Football clubs cut prices to help fans during recession Armed men raid Man Utd player's home Spotted: Tirkey, Khandekar and Sandeep in Rourkela Sports minister salutes India's 1956 football team Ferguson banking on away goal Barca look to regain focus for Lyon visit Mourinho expects Man United to go on the defensive Querrey uses big serve to overpower Canas Murray advances after Stakhovsky retires injured Woodgate header gives Spurs win at Hull Force India's new car to debut on Sunday February 23, 2009 Sahara offers contracts for boxers, wrestlers Anand beats Wang Yue Seedorf fires AC Milan past Cagliari Robredo scores second successive win Roddick claims Memphis title Liverpool draw leaves United 7 points clear February 22, 2009 Tsonga wins Marseille Open Linares: Anand held by Dominguez Sporting down Mumbai FC Serie A: Inter Milan maintain lead India rally to beat New Zealand 2-1 Tsonga powers past Djokovic Venus beats Razzano to win 40th title Roddick edges Hewitt to set up Stepanek final February 21, 2009 Anelka gives Chelsea victory at Villa Tsonga overpowers Djokovic to reach final Roddick enters Memphis semis Roddick pulls out of Dubai event Mahindra, Mohd Sporting in goalless draw F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid Hockey: India, New Zealand draw 1-1 Linares: Anand loses to Aronian, slips to tied 3rd Tsonga sets up Djokovic semi-final Dubai event fined record $300,000 for Peer ban February 20, 2009 Venus to face Razzano in Dubai final Okolie scores six as Churchill whip Vasco Air India take a point off Dempo Anand beats Radjabov in Linares opener Woods to make PGA Tour comeback next week Flawless Roddick in Memphis last eight Bernie backs Branson Honda bid Djokovic struggles to reach quarters Eduardo out for two weeks February 19, 2009 Bopanna returns to Davis Cup squad Israel's Ram given visa to play in Dubai Bopanna returns to Davis Cup squad Spotted: Sania Mirza after the Pattaya Open final Dubai Open: Sania-Santangelo beaten Israeli ban threatens Gulf sport hopes Hewitt upsets Blake in Memphis 'It's between us and Liverpool now' Djokovic makes a winning return Milan foiled by late Diego equaliser Man United go five points clear February 18, 2009 Australian Development squad too good for India Memphis ATP: Serra upsets ailing Soderling Hewitt recalled to lead Australia's Davis Cup campaign Hockey: India suffer 3-5 defeat Adriano escapes punishment Ferrari suffer problems with KERS system February 17, 2009 Erratic Safina falls to Razzano in Dubai Kanepi sends Sania packing Dubai feared fans' boycott if Peer had played Spotted: Sania Mirza at the Pattaya Open Phelps escapes drug prosecution China to launch pro diving league Ecclestone working to save Honda F1 team Beckham ready for desperate measures Eduardo is back, with a bang Sania in second round at Dubai February 16, 2009 Armstrong has bike stolen, Mancebo wins stage Renault say cost cuts will keep team in F1 Nadal says he needs rest to recover from knee complaint Spotted: Vijay Amritraj in Mumbai Renault title sponsor ING to quit Formula One The championship is not over: Ancelotti Raul: The Real hero Isinbayeva breaks another world record Real hammer Sporting Gijon 4-0 Inter win tense Milan derby Peer pressure for Dubai Open Stepanek lifts San Jose title Mohun Bagan score tenth straight win Man Utd, Everton in FA Cup quarter-finals February 15, 2009 Mauresmo downs Dementieva to clinch Paris Open title Murray beats injured Nadal in Rotterdam final Hiddink to retire after 2010 WC Sporting Goa edge past Churchill Stepanek upsets Roddick, in San Jose final Portsmouth beat Manchester City Sandeep sizzles, India win 7-0 Zvonareva just too good for Sania Bundesliga: Hertha upset Bayern 2-1 Eto'o double rescues Barca Nadal sets up Rotterdam final with Murray Mauresmo joins Dementieva in Paris Open final Anelka's FA Cup hat-trick saves Chelsea February 14, 2009 Chirag United beat Air India 1-0 Rajpal's hat-trick helps India win tour opener Yakubu brace sinks Vasco Milan still hopeful of permanent Beckham deal Serena Williams pulls out injured of Paris Open Mahindra United, JCT in goalless draw Sania Mirza enters Pattaya Open final Chelsea pay over $33 million to former managers Serena on course for third Paris Open title Beckham's Milan move dead Nadal comes through another three set fight February 13, 2009 Dempo prove too good for Mumbai FC Sania in semis of Pattaya Open Serena storms into Paris Open quarter-finals Fish outlasts Isner, Roddick wins in San Jose Three Russian biathletes fail drug tests Hiddink excited about trophy chances Nadal needs three sets to overcome teenager Dimi Sania thrashes Vitalia to reach Pattaya Open quarterfinals February 12, 2009 'Flying F-16IN the best since Beijing gold' MLS issue Friday deadline for Beckham Dope testing is unfair to players: Nadal Maradona heaps praise on Messi Real Madrid top club rich list Schumacher in hospital after motorcycle crash Messi goal caps Argentine win February 11, 2009 Hiddink takes over at Chelsea next week Brazil turn on style to beat Italy 2-0 Hiddink may double up with Chelsea Murray cruises past Ljubicic in Rotterdam Chelsea agree compensation with Scolari John Terry shocked by Scolari sacking Brady arrested again in corruption probe February 10, 2009 Mind your own business, Jankovic tells Federer Hiddink says he's ready to take over at Chelsea Beckham set to equal record Who should replace Scolari at Chelsea? Spotted: Pankaj Advani in Pune Injured Saina eyes All England return Force India can stun F1, says Coulthard Hiddink camp denies Chelsea speculation Limping Webber unveils new Red Bull F1 car Lippi could set world record in Brazil-Italy friendly Gill praises Indian hockey team Desperate Chelsea sack Scolari February 09, 2009 Netherlands beat India with late goal New Zealand stun Germany, finish third Spotted: Nadia Petrova in Sydney Coventry did not treat Chhetri well: Bhutia Tsonga wins inaugural South African Open Portsmouth sack Tony Adams Kaka ruled out of Italy game and Milan derby Klose leads Bayern to win over Dortmund Juventus move up to second Eto'o brace helps Barca beat Gijon Adebayor out for three weeks Manchester United reclaim top spot February 08, 2009 Dempo, Vasco in exciting draw France livid over Italy row Hooker aims to eclipse Bubka Real Madrid edge past Racing Inter Milan move eight points clear Galaxy reject Milan's first Beckham offer Beckham back in England squad Super sub Torres saves Liverpool February 07, 2009 Aston Villa move above Chelsea Mohd Sporting shock JCT Fed Cup: Holders Russia lead China 2-0 Punjab Gold Cup hockey: India beat New Zealand, to play Holland in final Bellamy lifts Man City to win Carlos Tevez has car seized East Bengal beat Air India Churchill Brothers blank Chirag United IBF suspends dope-tainted boxer Keane happy with new challenge Clifford brought in as Sporting Goa coach Indian Fed Cup team relegated February 06, 2009 Bhutia takes Bagan to top of the table Punjab Gold Cup hockey: India loses 2-4 to Germany Maiden pro title for Himmat Singh Rai Fed Cup: India suffer third defeat Mahindra, Mumbai FC in goalless draw Spotted: Viswanathan Anand in Bangalore Unbeaten world champion Calzaghe retires Tsonga breezes into last eight 'F1 crisis biggest for 40 years' Phelps handed three-month ban February 05, 2009 Sania, Bhupathi to team for remaining Slams Gerrard ruled out for three weeks England defender Richards arrested Spotted: Leander Paes Mosley cool on Rome Grand Prix idea Juventus reach Italian Cup semis Graf and Agassi's latest venture 'My intentions are to stay at Milan' FA Cup: Everton knock out Liverpool King's Cup: Sevilla on track for final League Cup: Bordeaux demolish PSG to reach final February 04, 2009 Sharapova pulls out of Paris Open India, Holland in thrilling draw Spotted: Bhupathi, Sania in Melbourne Spotted: Sania and Bhupathi in Melbourne India goes down 0-3 to Kiwis in Fed Cup opener Mitsubishi quits Dakar Rally to cut costs Singapore F1 circuit to undergo changes Phelps could face criminal charges Man City fuel record English spending Tsonga leads seeds into second round Arshavin completes Arsenal switch February 03, 2009 Baljit stars in India's victory over Germany Lampard red card overturned Sahara, ad-hoc hockey body row over logo use Chandhok signs with ORT for 2009 Arshavin's move to Arsenal awaits confirmation Beckham wants to stay in Milan Mutu double sends Fiorentina fifth Quaresma joins Chelsea from Inter Robbie Keane back at Tottenham Defoe ruled out for 10 weeks Can Federer ever overtake Sampras? February 02, 2009 Everton sign Jo on loan from Man City Liverpool agree to sell Keane to Spurs Bhupathi, Mirza get rousing reception Spotted: Sania Mirza & Mahesh Bhupathi at the Aus Open Real Madrid pick Diarra over Huntelaar Arshavin in London on deadline day Sania to miss Fed Cup tie City make mark in transfer window Scolari wants Lampard red overturned Inter held, Milan go second Messi double helps Barca win February 01, 2009 Torres strikes twice as Liverpool beat Chelsea India-Holland split points after playing a 4-4 draw Churchill rally from behind to hold Dempo 1-1 in I-League Federer rues lost chances in Melbourne final Barreto stars in Mohun Bagan win Mahindra United down Chirag Nadal defeats Federer in epic to win Australian Open Congratulate Sania-Bhupathi Sania-Bhupathi win Aus Open mixed doubles India start on winning note JCT draw; Sporting Clube win Mumbai FC rally to beat East Bengal Van der Sar sets English clean-sheet record Manchester United extend lead at the top January 31, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles lose Aus Open final Serena wins Australian Open crown Nadal a formidable obstacle in Federer's quest Yuki to focus more on men's circuit Verdasco left to rue missed chance Tired Nadal lines up Federer Bhambri wins Aus Open Junior title January 30, 2009 Force India leave it late to debut new car N'Zogbia wants to leave Newcastle after Kinnear 'insult' Jeev in title contention Nadal survives Verdasco, in final Wish Sania-Bhupathi Sania-Bhupathi in mixed doubles final Venus-Serena win Aus Open doubles crown Barca, Sevilla through to King's Cup semis Nadal primed to win battle of Spanish left-handers Wembley to host 2011 Champions League final January 29, 2009 Coventry no more interested in Chhetri Somdev crashes out of Carson Challenger Harika stays in race for GM norm Federer demolishes Roddick to reach Aus Open final Spotted: Ana Ivanovic in Rome Inter stretch lead, Milan held I was not quick enough: Dementieva Serena screams through to Safina final Chelsea cruise, Liverpool held again Bhupathi-Knowles in final; Paes-Dlouhy lose in semis January 28, 2009 Montgomerie takes Ryder Cup reins Will Beckham return to LA? Nadal to meet Verdasco in semi-finals Perfect day for Indians at Australian Open Laver marvels at Federer Verdasco outguns Tsonga to reach semis Formula One ditches 'bad' safety car rule Bayern demolish Stuttgart 5-1 Robinho denies assault allegations Heatwave causes havoc at Australian Open Gutsy Serena gatecrashes Russian party Sania-Bhupathi in mixed doubles semis Dementieva storms into Aus Open semis Manchester United thrash West Brom January 27, 2009 Rome considers F1 GP proposal Milan prepared to buy Beckham Foreign investor group eyes bid for Chelsea Robinho faces fine, says Hughes Safina ends Dokic's brave run at Australian Open Djokovic defends retirement at Australian Open Federer demolishes Del Potro, sets up Roddick semi-final Mixed day for Indians at Aus Open 'Hamilton can match Schumacher' Ronaldinho recalled by Brazil Cudicini swaps Chelsea for Spurs Zvonareva beats Bartoli to reach semis January 26, 2009 Murray knocked out by Spain's Verdasco Sasikiran held by Motylev, Abhijeet slips to tied third Dementieva extends unbeaten run into quarters Kaka, Beckham score for Milan Gerrard helps Liverpool hold Everton January 25, 2009 Mohammedan Sporting rally to hold Air India Vasco upset Sporting Clube de Goa Sania-Bhupathi in mixed doubles quarters, Paes-Black also advance 'Smack me!' says Safina after Aussie escape Federer finds form to rally past Berdych Jankovic knocked out of Open by Bartoli Berbatov takes Man Utd past Spurs January 24, 2009 Swansea knock holders Portsmouth out Okolie leads Churchill to win over Mahindra West Ham ease past Hartlepool Murray, Nadal lead the charge FA to examine old rule to protect Cup replays EB, United SC settle for goalless draw Bhupathi advances, Bopanna exits FA Cup: Derby, Forest draw Tsonga leads French surge 'Rusty' Serena cruises; Azarenka ousts Mauresmo Abhijeet Gupta thumps Swede Hillarp Persson JCT stun champs Dempo January 23, 2009 Jeev, Jyoti make cut; Shiv, SSP exit Hull break transfer record for Bullard Gerrard denies assault charge Mohun Bagan trounce Mumbai FC Federer swats aside Safin Violent clashes taint tennis action at Open Paes-Dlouhy sail into third round Bhupathi-Sania in second round Misbehaving Vaidisova first female fined in Melbourne Djokovic drops set en route to fourth round Ishikawa to make US Masters debut Argentina beat India, level hockey series Sasikiran beats Short in Corus chess Keita gives Mallorca the edge over Betis Mauri steers Lazio into Italian Cup semis Bopanna-Nieminin in second round January 22, 2009 Sunil Chhetri for Coventry City trials Suarez Navarro stuns Venus Williams Hockey: India lose 0-2 to Argentina Paes, Bhupathi in round two, Sania's doubles campaign ends as well Nadal, Murray have it easy King's Cup: holders Valencia win Italian Cup: Inter edge Roma, in semis Spurs survive Burnley fightback January 21, 2009 Safin family surges through Open with Federer Triumphant Dokic wins back support of Australians Chinappa in qualifying final Saina eyes No 1 spot by 2010 BMW target F1 title with new car Djokovic dismisses Murray favourite status Federer to meet Safin Man Utd make proposal to Indian company Man United in League Cup final Sania loses to Petrova January 20, 2009 Nadal, Murray in a hurry; Williamses canter Spotted: Rafael Nadal during the Qatar Open Man City suffer Brazilian blues Mumbai FC too good for Mohd Sporting Man City claim Milan 'bottled' Kaka deal Alonso aims for third F1 title India beat Argentina 3-2, take 2-0 lead Man City sign Hamburg's De Jong Murray marches on, Hewitt exits Bellamy moves from West Ham to Man City Kaka stays at AC Milan Everton goal keeps Liverpool second January 19, 2009 'Already, am looking forward to the next Mumbai marathon' Renault and Williams unveil new cars Ganguly wins Parsvnath chess title Serbian trio and Federer stamp their mark Mahindra United rout Dempo Joshna loses in Liberty Bell Open final Serbs advance in Melbourne Indian colts go down to Australia in hockey final Indian colts go down to Australia in hockey final Sania advances to second round Thakur's brace helps India beat Argentina Roddick eyes return to elite Real seal comeback win over Osasuna Ivanovic slips through sans the sparkle Serie A: Atalanta shock leaders Inter Defoe helps Tottenham draw Portsmouth January 18, 2009 Kenya's Kenneth Mungara wins Mumbai marathon Formula One drops three-race engine rule January 17, 2009 Man United go top after win at Bolton Cole out for remainder of season Berlusconi pragmatic about Kaka case 'Most players want date change' Nalbandian clinches Sydney title Woods to speak at Obama's inauguration Federer wins Kooyong Classic McLaren open to Bernie's medals idea Diwakar saves the day for India colts Paes-Lipsky go down in Auckland final Man United look to usurp Liverpool Del Potro wins Auckland Open Drugs ban forces Volandri out of Australian Open January 16, 2009 Calderon quits as Real president Dennis to stand down as McLaren boss Ronaldinho banned from Italian Cup Benitez rejects new Liverpool deal: report Dementieva wins Sydney International To Toyota, yours Trulli Auckland ATP: It's Del Potro vs Querrey Paes in Auckland final, Bhupathi exits Sania to face Domachowska in round 1 Djokovic slips up against Nieminen Wenger slams City's Kaka deal Olympic gold gives Dementieva confidence Tennis not affected by recession Somdev fails to qualify for Australian Open Federer to begin record bid against Seppi 'AC Milan considering Kaka offer' January 15, 2009 Wild weather no obstacle for Djokovic at Sydney Sunitha crashes out of Aus Open qualifiers Korea Open: Saina and Bhat ousted Tsonga doubtful for Australian Open Chelsea relieve pressure on Scolari Sydney: Dementieva crushes Serena Federer in Kooyong final Aus Open: Nadal, Jankovic top seeds Italian Cup: Juventus in quarters Serie A: Roma move up to eighth King's Cup: Barca, Valencia advance Rooney helps United move up to second January 14, 2009 Sania-Francesca stunned at Hobart WTA event Serena fights back in Sydney Kaka says he's happy at AC Milan Somdev advances to 2nd round of Aus Open qualifiers Spotted: David Beckham in Dubai Mixed day for Indian shuttlers Sania fit and raring to go Jeev targets first victory on US PGA Tour Federer returns to winning form at Kooyong January 13, 2009 Police charge 11 over Campbell abuse Aus Open qualifying: It's Somdev vs Prakash Korea Super Series: Saina gets walkover Come running to Inter, Maradona advices Tevez, Aguero Torres says Man U still favourites Serena leads seeds charge at Sydney Federer questions Murray favouritism Federer fit and raring to go at Kooyong Massa says new Ferrari is totally different Ronaldo wins FIFA World Player award January 12, 2009 Sania-Schiavone in doubles quarters at Hobart International Ferrari unveil new F1 car Spotted: Somdev and Cilic at the Chennai Open United thrash Chelsea, Barca survive Seeds suffer at Sydney Chhetri, Dias may play in US soccer league Beckham starts on Milan debut Milan draw at Roma in Beckham's debut Ferguson berates 'ridiculous' claims Lionel Messi rescues Barcelona January 11, 2009 Manchester United whip Chelsea Late Wigan winner leaves Spurs in bottom three Chennai final: Somdev goes down to Cilic New Force India car in March TT: Sharath, Shamini clinch national titles Sharapova pulls out of Australian Open Primera Liga: Sevilla go second Stepanek wins Brisbane International Zico to coach CSKA Moscow Chennai Open gets extension Wimbledon champ Sidney Wood dies Murray outwits Roddick for Doha crown Leaders Liverpool held at Stoke January 10, 2009 Somdev wants to forget beating Moya, Karlovic; focus on final Cilic sets final date with Devvarman in Chennai Beckham on bench for first Milan game Somdev gets walkover, in singles final of Chennai Open Jankovic pulls out of Hong Kong exhibition Azarenka wins Brisbane International Dementieva wins Auckland Classic Indian challenge in Chennai Open doubles ends January 09, 2009 Murray to play Roddick in Qatar Open final Slovakia upset Russia to win Hopman Cup Roddick reaches Doha final Somdev enters Chennai Open semis Injured Surkumar, Rahim Nabi left out from India squad Saina goes down fighting in Malaysian Super Series quarters Renowned Italian coach to groom Indian paddlers for 2010 Games Kawasaki quits MotoGP to cut costs Dokic confident of making Australian Open Mauresmo forfeits Brisbane semi-final Mosley wants more Formula One cuts Monfils stuns Nadal in Qatar January 08, 2009 Bhupathi advances, Paes ousted Russia to face Slovakia in Hopman Cup final Somdev can break into top 100: Moya I'm a counter-puncher: Somdev Ronaldo unhurt after car crash No Peer pressure for Dementieva Malaysian Super Series: Saina in QF Chennai Open: Somdev stuns Moya Slovakia in Hopman Cup final Mauresmo upsets Ivanovic Ana makes Sania suffer again Scolari faces a stern test at Old Trafford Nadal, Federer in last eight King's Cup: Poli Ejido edge past Espanyol League Cup: Commons helps Derby County shock Manchester United January 07, 2009 Rains washes out third day's play at Chennai Open Kenyans dominate Mumbai Marathon field Watch football and help the terror victims Davydenko pulls out of Chennai Open Mauresmo, Tsonga claw back in Brisbane Man City owner tops rich list League Cup: Tottenham thrash Burnley Malaysian Super Series: Saina wins opener Ferrari ready to provide Honda with engines Messi 'tricks' in Barcelona's win Nadal, Federer advance in Doha Beckham makes Milan debut in friendly January 06, 2009 Somdev advances, Bopanna exits Plane spots French yachtsman's capsized boat Jermain Defoe to rejoin Tottenham Ferrari to launch 2009 F1 car on Jan 12 Lance Armstrong for Senate? Middlesbrough reject Downing transfer request Blackburn edge past Blyth Djokovic crashes out in first round Ferrari first to launch 2009 F1 car Roddick, Monfils advance in Qatar January 05, 2009 Prakash goes down fighting Alonso unhurt in Kenyan plane incident Date loses comeback match Baghdatis loses in first round India clubs ignore Houghton request to rest top players Defoe reveals threats from angry fans United and Villa ease through in FA Cup January 04, 2009 Chennai Open: Davydenko starts as favourite Bopanna in final round of qualifying Paes provides the Indian Tadka Barcelona down Mallorca 3-1 Sanaa, Rushmi back govt policy Forest, Hartlepool and Southend lead shocks January 03, 2009 Man City complete signing of Chelsea full back Bridge Bopanna advances in Chennai Open qualifiers Beckham may be ready for Milan debut at Roma FA Cup matches postponed January 02, 2009 Pakistan cancels hockey tour to India Wayne Bridge to leave Stamford Bridge It's either Brazil or Italy for Amauri Gerrard set to play against Preston Belgrade replaces Amersfoort on ATP calendar Lleyton Hewitt eyes top-10 return Croatia coach Bilic to quit after 2010 WC 'He is not the Owen we knew' Financial crisis unlikely to deter football transfers January 01, 2009 Ronaldo rubbishes Real rumours Villarreal eye first away win over Real Mallorca say takeover talks still on Don't bother about US passports if... 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