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U.S. auto execs plead for bailout

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. auto executives warned Congress on Tuesday that their industry was teetering on the brink of disaster as they pleaded for a $25 billion (16 billion pounds) aid package despite political opposition to...

Premier League: We must prove Liverpool can last the distance, says Steven Gerrard

Expectations are high around Anfield as Liverpool construct their most convincing title challenge since 1991 but Steven Gerrard knows that the club must sustain their early-season form if they are to have any hope of winning...

No escape from friendly fire for Fabio Capello

Graphic: the history boys do battle in Berlin If he were the demonstrative kind, Fabio Capello would have been unsure whether to laugh or cry. Half an hour before the injury that claimed Theo Walcott last night, the England...

Three US car makers plead for 25bn bailout

The chiefs of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have begged Congress for a $25 billion lifeline, warning of broader peril for the American economy if the auto industry is allowed to suffer. Despite their pleas, the new rescue...

U.S. car execs take case for bailout to Congress

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. car executives were set to take their case for a $25 billion (16 billion pound) industry bailout to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday as they hope to overcome political opposition from influential...

Best of foes

It may be a friendly but winning remains the aim for the England boss Read many of the newspapers and England's match against Germany in Berlin is nothing but a pointless kick-about. There is nothing at stake, the argument...

Football: Walcott injury leaves Capello under fresh fire

Theo Walcott has become the latest casualty of a friendly international already denounced as meaningless by some Premier League managers after the Arsenal winger dislocated his right shoulder in training last night. The...

Keane injury not serious

First Published: Tues 18 Nov 2008 "Robbie Keane's injury is not serious. I think he will be okay" Rafa Benitez expects Liverpool's Robbie Keane to be fit for Saturday's match with Fulham. Keane was forced to withdraw from the...

Skipper JT deflects friendly fire

England captain John Terry insists friendlies are "still important" and has defended the players who have pulled out of the Germany game. But Terry is adamant the game is still of relevance, with the likes of Gabriel Agbonlahor...

LOOKALIKES: Bullard is nicknamed 'Mrs Doubtfire' - but which United star resembles Cameron Diaz...

Jimmy Bullard is teased by his Fulham colleagues for looking like Iron Ladies, Margaret Thatcher and Mrs Doubtfire, according to former team-mate Moritz Volz. The Cottagers midfielder, who was called up for England duty after...

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