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Federer and Nadal ready to battle for number one spot
Nadal can still snatch first place if the Spaniard wins the prestigious end-of-year event. -AFP
 
 
French football federation say 'non' to Ireland replay
The FFF was quick to scotch any such talk. -AFP 		Federer supports Henry over handball storm
Henry has come in for heavy criticism after he clearly controlled a cross with his arm.
Fifa refuse replay request
Decisions are taken by the referee and these decisions are final, match cannot be replayed: FIFA. -AFP 		Raikkonen open to Mercedes offers
His plans for a one-year sabbatical lasted less than 24 hours before manager's suggestion.
Pacquiao in no rush for Mayweather clash
"It is right that he is the one challenging me, because my fights score more on pay per view." -AFP 		Swimming: More world records expected in Singapore
Final leg of the World Cup gets under way in Singapore on Saturday. -AFP
Rock star welcome for boxing king Pacquiao in Philippines
High-ranking officials and fans flocked to the airport. -AFP 		Beckham, Galaxy seek to cap turnaround with title
His extended stay in Italy contributed to a tumultuous start to the Los Angeles Galaxy's season. -AFP
Aaron Peirsol just won't stop
"All the training makes me feel great. I feel I can go on racing for much longer." -myp 		Golf: Ochoa seizes LPGA Tour Championship lead
She is in the running for her fourth consecutive player of the year title. -AFP
Boxing: Mayweather may duck Pacquiao to preserve status
The reason was said to be that Maryweather does not want to spoil his perfect record. -Reuters 		Football: We're not guilty, we won't commit hara-kiri
The referee's mistake caused team to be judged. -AFP
Football: Angry Ireland call for France World Cup replay
France's Thierry Henry had helped knock out Ireland with a clear handball. -AFP 		Motor racing: Button moves out of his comfort zone
Button says he is up for the challenge of Hamilton. -Reuters
Football: Injured Ibrahimovic out of Barca's trip to Bilbao
The club did not say how long the striker would be out of action. -Reuters 		Semenya to keep medal
A probe into her gender will not be made public. -AFP
Uruguay qualify for World Cup
2-1 aggregate sends them back to the World Cup finals for the first time since 2002. -AFP 		Golf: LPGA announces 2010 schedule
Number of tournaments reduced as LPGA struggles with sponsorship issues. -AFP
Athletics: 'Blade Runner' Pistorius gets unfair boost: study
Artificial legs give clear advantage of at least 10 seconds off his 400 meter timing. -AFP 		Football: Controversy as French seal World Cup spot
Dramatic match ends in 1-1 draw with Ireland. -AFP
Football: Italy reserves down Sweden in friendly
They beat Sweden 1-0 in the international friendly. -AFP 		Football: Meireles seals World Cup qualification for Portugal
A second-half strike by Raul Meireles was enough to break Bosnian hearts. -AFP
Football: Inter defender Santon needs knee surgery
He was injured in Tuesday?s Italy Under-21 encounter in Luxembourg. -AFP 		Football: Greece edge Ukraine to reach World Cup
Greece stifled the hosts' attacks into fruitless long-range shots. -AFP
Button teams up with Hamilton at McLaren
Two champions together for the first time since 1989. 		Thailand crash to S'pore 0-1
The result salvages S'pore's chances of finishing in top 2 of Group E & progressing to the finals in Qatar in January. -AFP
Pacquiao hits out over romantic rumours
Rumors have it that the boxer flew Filipina starlet Krista Ranillo to Las Vegas to watch him fight. -AFP 		Raikkonen to take year off from Formula One
Driver's manager reported saying talks with McLaren fell through.
Surtees drives through Channel Tunnel in a sports car
He swept through the service tunnel in a Ginetta G50 EV electronic sports car prototype. 		F1: Brawn says wants Button to stay
He wants him to stick with his team instead of jumping to McLaren. -AFP
 
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