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Germany coach demands Kuranyi showdown

Germany coach Joachim Low has demanded an explanation from Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi, who walked out on the national team during Saturday's 2-1 win over Russia. Kuranyi, 26, left the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund midway...

FA demand venue change for England's friendly with Spain after spate of racist abuse

England are set to play Spain in a friendly next year - but will not allow the fixture to be held in Madrid, because of the racism problems they experienced at the Bernabeu in 2004. By Emily Benammar and agencies Unacceptable:...

Barney Ronay: blunted Australia offer another glimpse of weakness

Ricky Ponting's team had the better of a hard-fought draw in Bangalore but India's defiance will encourage rivals Harbhajan Singh's first-innings batting performance thwarted Australia's attack. Photograph: Global Cricket...

UPDATE 1-Cricket-Australia grab two early wickets

BANGALORE, India, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Australia set India a challenging target of 299 in 83 overs to win the first test on the final day at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. The touring side declared their second innings on 228...

UPDATE 1-Cricket-Tendulkar leads India's battle to save test

By Sanjay Rajan BANGALORE, India, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Australia grabbed two quick wickets after setting India a victory target of 299 on the final day of the first test on Monday. Seamer Stuart Clark sent back dangerous opener...

George Burley hits back at Kris Boyd over Scotland pull-out

Kris Boyd is unhappy that he did not feature in Saturday's match. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Scotland manager George Burley has criticised Kris Boyd's decision to quit the national team, insisting he only needs...

Liverpool's Xabi Alonso admits he still wants to play for Juventus

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has revealed he would still be tempted by a move to Juventus even though the Italian club turned him down over the summer. By Emily Benammar and agencies Looking elsewhere: Xabi Alonso had a...

Toon fears play on Shay's mind

Shay Given has urged potential buyers to invest in Newcastle as he holds on to his dream of winning a trophy with the club. The 32-year-old met up with his Republic of Ireland team-mates on Saturday with the turmoil surrounding...

We need England fans to get behind us, says Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard says England need their supporters to get behind them if they are to continue their successful World Cup qualifying campaign. The Liverpool midfielder, speaking ahead of Wednesday's match with Belarus, defended...

NY Giants At Cleveland Browns - Browned Off!

With Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Corey Williams insisting "there ain't nothing physical about" the NY Giants offence and also adding that he had a plan to stop running back Brandon Jacobs that involves "hitting him in the...