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Davydenko set to throw off cloak of anonymity
Semifinalist Nikolay Davydenko said it matters little to him that his name recognition level in the United States is about nil.

Schu silence amplifies media frenzy
After 15 years, 245 Grands Prix and seven drivers' world championships, Michael Schumacher will contest what many foresee as his final home race for Ferrari in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

German teen steals show from beloved compatriot
BMW Sauber's teenage test driver Sebastian Vettel upstaged Michael Schumacher Friday in free practice for what could be the Ferrari great's final Italian Grand Prix.

Wie in shock after Euro exit
Michelle Wie's first appearance on the European Tour ended in crushing disappointment on Friday as the Hawaiian teenager crashed out of the European Masters and looked likely to finish in last place.

Bjorn's attack `will only make us stronger'
Europe's Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam reckons Thomas Bjorn's outburst will only serve to make his team stronger for this month's clash with the United States.

Furyk calls for end to Cup hostility
Jim Furyk hopes that familiarity will breed friendship instead of contempt when the US and Europe meet in the Ryder Cup later this month at the K Club in Ireland.

Eagle-eyed Big Easy gets into the groove
A pumped-up Ernie Els stamped his authority on the Singapore Open Friday, firing a six-under-par 65 to share the halfway lead with Australia's Scott Strange.

Rooney in brawl with Blackburn star
Wayne Rooney was involved in an altercation with fellow Premiership star Michael Gray in a plush Manchester restaurant on Saturday night.

No guarantees for England veterans
English rugby's elite director Rob Andrew has told his country's World Cup heroes they cannot trade on past glories any longer.

Parisians set to test Marseille high fliers
Marseille's early claims to be taken as serious title contender will be tested to the full when it takes on arch-rival Paris Saint Germain in the French league's headline match this weekend.

Time for slumbering giants to rise
Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Spanish league champion and runner-up last season, will be hoping to bounce back after their less- than-convincing starts to the season two weeks ago.

Scudetto is for Inter to win or lose
The new Serie A season begins this weekend with Internazionale red-hot favorite to win the championship after the Italian match-fixing scandal left the Milan club's title rivals in disarray.

Bayern idol Kahn to miss tricky St Pauli tie
Bayern Munich will be without captain and goalkeeper Oliver Kahn Saturday when it returns to what was one of the toughest stops on the road to victory in last season's German Cup.

Celtic boss sees bright future for new midfield tandem
Celtic can retain its Scottish Premier League crown with new signing Thomas Gravesen and club captain Neil Lennon pulling the strings in midfield - according to manager Gordon Strachan.

Incredible Barkley joins elite
Charles Barkley, a star for 16 seasons in the NBA, is among six people to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame today.

United new boy nearly joined Arsenal
Michael Carrick has admitted he nearly joined Arsenal instead of Tottenham from West Ham.

Cole's switch to Chelsea gives jilted Madrid transfer blues
Ashley Cole has revealed he turned down a number of clubs - including Real Madrid - to join Chelsea.

De Zeeuw braced for Portsmouth showdown
Former Portsmouth captain Arjan de Zeeuw expects to face the strongest Pompey squad he has known when he returns with Wigan to Fratton Park Saturday.

Coleman backs midfield ace Bullard for England call-up
Chris Coleman believes Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard can only get better - and even force his way into the England squad.

Hammers' prized Argentinian pair eager to live up to expectations
West Ham striker Carlos Tevez knows he will have to cut out the diving if he wants to make the right impression on the Premiership.

Fuming Trotters
Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has launched a scathing attack on the Uefa fixture planners who have left him without his senior stars for three weeks in the opening month of the new campaign.

Madejski struggling to find suitable new owners for Reading
Reading chairman John Madejski revealed his appeal for a prospective new owner to come forward has attracted only dreamers and time- wasters.

Wenger ready to unleash versatile Gallas on Boro
Arsene Wenger maintains he would have no qualms about throwing William Gallas straight into action with his new Arsenal teammates against Middlesbrough Saturday.

Blades glad to be underdogs
Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is happy to continually play the role of underdog. Warnock's side faces an early-season basement battle at Bramall Lane Saturday against Blackburn, the only team below the Blades in the Premiership.

Reds' striking duo
Liverpool could go into Saturday's Merseyside derby with a new-look strikeforce of Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy, both of whom seem to relish such white-hot occasions.

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