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Robert Allenby’s decade-long wait for a fifth US PGA Tour title continues after he was beaten by American John Huh in a marathon sudden-death play-off. Toor rookie Huh birdied the …

Kauto Star is reported to be in tremendous shape ahead of his bid for a third Cheltenham Gold Cup success next month. The only horse ever to regain the crown …

Unseeded Jurgen Melzer defeated Milos Raonic 7-5 7-6 (7-4) in the final of the $US1.37 million ATP Memphis Open to capture his fourth career ATP title. Melzer, who upset top …

Porto have moved ahead of Benfica on goal difference at the top of the Portuguese Liga with a 2-0 win at home to struggling Feirense. Porto struggled to break down …

Claudio Ranieri’s future as Inter Milan coach was plunged into further doubt on Sunday when his side lost 1-0 at Napoli, a seventh defeat in their past eight matches. Beaten …

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a wonderful, backheeled goal while Lionel Messi hit the target with a deadly accurate free-kick as Real Madrid and Barcelona both emerged victorious from testing La Liga …

American Hunter Mahan spoiled Rory McIlroy’s assault on the world No.1 ranking with victory in the final of the WGC Match Play Championship in Tucson, Arizona. Mahan never trailed and …

NASCAR postponed the Daytona 500 because of rain, the first time in the 54-year history of the event that it has been delayed a day. Heavy rain soaked Daytona International …

David Ferrer won the Copa Claro tennis tournament on Sunday, coming from behind to defeat defending champion Nicolas Almagro 4-6 6-3 6-2 in an all-Spanish final. It is 13th ATP …

Wigan midfielder James McArthur has been called into the Scotland squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Slovenia after Celtic captain Scott Brown pulled out with a groin injury. Blackpool winger Matt …

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has been ruled out the friendly with France on Wednesday because of a right knee injury. The German Football Federation (DFB) says Lahm has been injured …

Fluminense have won the Guanabara Cup by beating Vasco da Gama 3-1 from striker Fred’s double and another goal from former Chelsea playmaker Deco. The cup is the first stage …

Kenny Dalglish is celebrating the end of Liverpool’s six-year trophy drought, hoping it is the start of another glorious era for the Merseyside giants. Less than 14 months after Dalglish …

World No.1 Novak Djokovic will be joined by younger brother Marko in the Dubai Open this week, but despite their blood links, the duo boast radically different career records. While …

Liverpool’s principal owner John Henry believes their Carling Cup win over Cardiff is the stepping stone to restoring the club’s former glories. The Reds edged a tight affair on penalties …

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been dropped from the Italy squad for Wednesday’s friendly international against the United States in Genoa for breaking coach Cesare Prandelli’s ethical code. Balotelli …

Former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu is back in hospital fighting a kidney infection. Auckland City Hospital spokesman Mark Fenwick said on Monday morning that Lomu’s condition was stable, according …

European football supremo Michel Platini believes that Joseph Blatter is not corrupt but reiterated that the planned introduction of goalline technology is a bad idea of the FIFA president. “Football …