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Westwood's new challenge

Lee Westwood may be Europe's most experienced Ryder Cup player, but even he was experiencing something new as the 38th contest got under way at Celtic Manor.Read

Johnson earns point for City

Manchester City failed to reach the heights of their victory over Chelsea and had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Juventus in their Europa League group game at Eastlands.Read

Disjointed Reds claim point

Liverpool escaped with a goalless draw in their Europa League Group K clash in Utrecht after another disjointed and disappointing performance.Read

Carroll poised for senior call?

Andy Carroll may be set for his maiden England call-up after being left out of the Under-21 squad for their upcoming European Championship play-off.Read

Poulter relishing Tiger showdown

Ian Poulter, beaten by Tiger Woods in his first ever Ryder Cup match, finally has the chance for revenge at Celtic Manor on Friday.Read

Westwood calls for home help

Lee Westwood has urged the home fans to be Europe's 13th man as they attempt to regain the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor.Read

Colin Montgomerie puffed out his chest, jutted his jaw, put on his most earnest expression and before introducing his Ryder Cup team announced: "This is without question the proudest moment of my golfing career."Read

Hammers hand over stadium bid

West Ham delivered their bid to run the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games to 10 Downing Street on Thursday, insisting only they could deliver the legacy promise made when London was named host city.Read

Giggs has no concerns over Rooney

Ryan Giggs uses a simple phrase to sum up Wayne Rooney's present predicament - form is temporary, class is permanent.Read

Fabregas struggling - Wenger

Arsene Wenger revealed Cesc Fabregas was unlikely to be fit in time for Arsenal's crunch clash with Chelsea on Sunday.Read

Westwood and Kaymer lead the way

Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer will lead Europe's attempt to regain the Ryder Cup when the 38th biennial contest gets under way at Celtic Manor on Friday.Read

Holden commits to Trotters

Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden has signed a contract extension which keeps him at the club until 2013.Read

Chelsea send condolences

Carlo Ancelotti will attend Chelsea's match against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday despite the death of his father Giuseppe.Read

Contador maintains innocence

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has protested his innocence after testing positive for a banned substance during this year's race.Read

Mackie handed Scotland call

Scotland manager Craig Levein has called up Jamie Mackie for the Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Czech Republic and Spain.Read

Westwood aims to lead from front

Lee Westwood returns to golf on Friday "chest out, chin up" - and not thinking about his calf.Read

Hanson raring to go

Swedish Ryder Cup rookie Peter Hanson has declared himself fully fit and ready to tackle the United States at Celtic Manor.Read

Europe tweak final practice groups

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell were split up for the final day of Ryder Cup practice at Celtic Manor on Thursday.Read

Hodgson: Priorities unchanged

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson insists he places no more significance on the Europa League now than he did before last week's embarrassing Carling Cup exit.Read