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Striker Cabanas crictical after shooting

Paraguay international Salvador Cabanas is in a critical condition after being shot in the head in Mexico City.

The 29-year-old Club America striker was taken to a hospital intensive care unit following the incident on Sunday night.

January 25th , 2010 Read more

Sisters may meet in semis

The possibility of all all-Williams semi-final at the Australian Open looms after both sisters won their fourth-round matches at the Rod Laver Arena. Defending champion Serena ended local hopeful Sam Stosur’s campaign 6-4 6-2 after sixth seed Venus recovered from a sluggish start to overcome Francesca Schiavone 3-6 6-2 6-1.

Champions League round of 16 draw

The draw for the last 16 of the UEFA has seen Chelsea drawn to play Inter Milan, while Manchester United will also travel to the Italian city to face AC Milan.

Both English teams will be away in the first leg, as will Arsenal who have been paired with Porto.

AC Milan organisational manager Umberto Gandini was confident the Rossoneri could repeat their 2007 semi-final victory over Manchester United.

January 19th 2010 Read more

Finchem backs Woods' approach

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem believes Tiger Woods will still be a positive asset for golf whenever he returns.

Finchem has also tried to minimise the impact that both the absence of the world number one and the nature of the scandal he is currently engulfed in will have on golf.

'I don't see corporate America backing away from golf over Tiger's issues,' said Finchem.

Improved status for Curcuit of Ireland

The 2010 Circuit of Ireland rally has received Intercontinental Rally Challenge supporter event status in a major coup for the organisers of the world's second oldest rally, writes RTÉ sport's John Kenny.

IRC Supporter Event status allows the Circuit of Ireland to be profiled on a world stage and signals the IRC's intent to consider the Rally as a potential host of a round of the series won this year by Ireland's Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle in the Peugeot 207.

Munster have named a near full strength team

Munster have named a near full strength team for their Magners League clash with the Llanelli Scarlets on Sunday (5pm).

The match is the only surviving Magners League clash of four scheduled to take place in the country over the weekend and is still subject to pitch inspections at both the named venue, Cork's Musgrave Park, and the back-up, Thomond Park in Limerick.

The latest update is that officials at Musgrave Park are confident the match will go ahead with covers and heaters expected to ensure that the pitch is playable.

Vieira signs for City

Manchester City have completed the signing of Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira on loan.

The former Arsenal enforcer has moved to Eastlands on an initial six-month deal, with an option of a further 12 months to follow.

Vieira, 33, becomes Roberto Mancini's first signing since taking the manager's job at City, having worked with him at Inter, and the Frenchman moves after passing a medical at the club on Thursday afternoon.

Mancini admitted he was delighted to secure the services of the experienced midfielder, who still harbours hope of playing in the summer's World Cup, and thinks he will be an important signing for the club.

January 8th 2010 Read more

Ivorian Elephants lead the charge at African showpiece

Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations in Angola kicks off a momentous year of football, particularly for Africa, but also provides lovers of the tournament with their biennial fix.

For this burst of colour and sunshine amidst the freezing European winter always entertains, delighting both Africans and neutrals with its intoxicating mix of spectacular football, colourful fans and hard-to-believe incidents.

City axe Hughes and recruit Mancini

Manchester City have confirmed the sacking of manager Mark Hughes, and announced the appointment of Roberto Mancini as his replacement.

City have released a statement confirming Hughes, who has lost just two games this season, has had his contract terminated.

Former Inter Milan coach Mancini was at Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland, which saw City beat Sunderland 4-3.

Barcelona add world title to trophy

Argentina star Messi sunk his compatriots, the South American champions, as he chested in a cross from Daniel Alves with 10 minutes left in Abu Dhabi.

Estudiantes took a shock lead against the run of play eight minutes before halftime when Mauro Boselli beat Barcelona fullback Eric Abidal to a left-wing cross from Juan Manuel Diaz to head home.