Butt may add another year as Bayern Munich goalkeeper
Munich (dpa) - Joerg Butt has not ruled out adding another year as Bayern Munich goalkeeper, the veteran said in an interview published on Monday.
Argentina keen to beat world champions Spain
Buenos Aires (dpa) - Argentina have a good opportunity to restore their football pride and prestige in a high-profile friendly against world champions Spain on Tuesday.
Nadal sends home new father Simon; Stan slams Murray
New York (dpa) - Rafael Nadal solved the travel plan dilemma of brand-new father Gilles Simon, sending the distracted Frenchman home to see his newborn son with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 defeat Sunday in the third round of the US Open.
Problems mount for Capello′s England despite opening win
Basle, Switzerland (dpa) - England may have begun their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria but if anything the problems have only got worse for manager Fabio Capello before Tuesday9s game in Switzerland.
Grand Slam title trio power through to quarter-finals
New York (dpa) - A trio of women′s Grand Slam champions moved into the quarter-finals of the US Open, with holder Kim Clijsters, Italy′s Francesca Schiavone and Venus Williams all advancing untroubled on Sunday.
2ND LEAD: Nadal sends new father Simon heading for home
New York (dpa) - Rafael Nadal solved the travel plan dilemma of brand-new father Gilles Simon, sending the distracted Frenchman home to see his newborn son with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2defeat in the third round of the US Open Sunday.
Lopez wins ninth Vuelta stage as Anton keeps red jersey
Alcoy, Spain (dpa) - Spain′s David Lopez edged the ninth stage of the Tour of Spain with a sprint attack at the finish.
Clijsters keeps pressure at bay as title defence advances
New York (dpa) - Reigning Grand Slam champions Kim Clijsters and Italy′s Francesca Schiavone moved into the quarter-finals of the US Open Sunday, with holder Clijsters saying pressure to defend the trophy did not figure in her game plan.
Federer admits Nadal can challenge all-time superiority
New York (dpa) - Roger Federer has no doubt that Rafael Nadal could one day possibly challenge him for the title of best in the game as the pair head for the second week of the US Open.
Jimenez clinches European Masters
Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland (dpa) - Spain′s Miguel Angel Jimenez clinched the European Masters with a three-shot lead over Italian Ryder Cup team-mate Edoardo Molinari on Sunday.
Japanese rider Tomizawa dies at San Marino race
Misano, Italy (dpa) - Japanese motorcyclist Shoya Tomizawa died of injuries sustained in a crash at Sunday′s San Marino Moto2 Grand Prix. He was 19 years old.
Rooney expected to travel despite newspaper allegations
London (dpa) - Wayne Rooney is expected to travel to Switzerland for a Euro 2012 qualifier with the England squad on Monday, despite newspaper allegations about his private life.
Japanese rider Tomizawa dies at San Marino race
Misano, Italy (dpa) - Japanese motorcycle racer Shoya Tomizawa died of injuries sustained in a crash on Sunday at the San Marino Moto2 Grand Prix at age 19.
Three Indian swimmers fail dope tests
New Delhi (dpa) - Three Indian swimmers, including two who were part of the national squad for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, have failed drug tests, a news report said Sunday.
Loew plans with Ballack, if he is fit
Berlin (dpa) - Veteran captain Michael Ballack has a future in the Germany team, but only if he regains his fitness, coach Joachim Loew reiterated in an interview published on Sunday.
Jankovic ousted by Estonian outsider Kalepi in New York
New York (dpa) - 2008 finalist Jelena Jankovic failed to reach the second week of the US Open Saturday as the fourth seed went down 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) to Estonian outsider Kaia Kanepi.
France must win Euro qualifier; England, Italy confirm form
Berlin (dpa) - Battered France can not afford another defeat while England and Italy aim to confirm their post-World Cup turnaround in the next round of Euro 2012 qualifiers on Tuesday.
Hargreaves, Bebe not in United′s Champions League squad
London (dpa) - Owen Hargreaves and newly-hired Bebe are not on Manchester United′s squad for the European Champions League group stage, British news reports said late Saturday.
Federer throttles Mathieu to enter second week in New York
New York (dpa) - Five-time champion Roger Federer put the seal of approval on his first week at the US Open as the second seed reached the fourth round 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in a wind-swept victory Saturday over Paul-Henri Mathieu.
2ND LEAD: Federer throttles Mathieu to enter second week in New York
New York (dpa) - Five-time champion Roger Federer put the seal of approval on his first week at the US Open as the second seed reached the fourth round 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in a wind-swept victory Saturday over Paul-Henri Mathieu.
