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Soccer
Shevchenko keen on US move at career's end
LONDON: Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko revealed Monday that he would like to fellow in the footsteps of Real Madrid's David Beckham and play in the United States before the end of his career.
The Ukrainian, who missed Chelsea's FA Cup victory over Manchester United Saturday because of a groin injury, has failed to reproduce the kind of form which justified his record 30-million-pound signing from AC Milan in May 2006.
But as Beckham prepares to head for Los Angeles Galaxy, the 30-year-old Shevchenko revealed that he too would like to try his hand on the other side of the Atlantic.
"I'd like to play there, actually," Shevchenko told Sports Illustrated.com.
Robson named Sheffield United manager
LONDON: Former England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson was confirmed as manager of relegated Sheffield United yesterday.
The appointment comes a week after Neil Warnock's resignation last week following United's relegation from the Premier League on the last day of the season.
At a brief news conference at United's Bramall Lane stadium Robson, 50, said: "I've got a good group of players here and with a bit of fine tuning we can get back to where this club belongs.
Robson has been out of the game since he left second division West Bromwich Albion by mutual consent in September after they had been relegated the season before.
NFL
Drug turmoil swirls around Bengals receiver Henry
CINCINNATI, Ohio: Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry, arrested four times in the past 18 months and suspended by the National Football League, faces more drug problems that could jeopardize his career.
Henry's agent told the Cincinnati Enquirer that contrary to prior reports, his client did not fail a court-ordered drug test.
"The final result is negative," Frazier told the newspaper.
Kenton County, Kentucky, attorney Gary Edmondson had earlier said that Henry tested positive for opiates and would be forced to serve 88 days in jail.
Meanwhile, the team released linebacker A.J.Nicholson on Monday, hours after he pleaded innocent to charges of domestic violence.
Boxing
Harrison held for second time by Spanish police
MADRID: Troubled Scottish boxer Scott Harrison has been arrested in Spain for his alleged involvement in a nightclub brawl at Alhaurin el Grande near the Costa del Sol, the Spanish media reported Monday.
Police sources confirmed to the AFP that a Scottish man was being held in custody but did not reveal his identity.
The 29-year-old had been due to appear in court in Glasgow on Monday over an alleged incident at a pub last year.
But the boxer, who is accused of several offences including assaulting a police officer and breach of the peace, failed to appear.
Cricket
Bangladesh draw against India in first test
CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh's weather-hit first test against India ended in a tame draw yesterday.
Chasing a target of 250 runs, Bangladesh were 104 for two at the close of play which, as agreed by both captains, came 40 minutes ahead of schedule.
India, with a first innings lead of 149 runs, declared their second on 100 for six wickets.
Bangladesh's Mashrafe Mortaza was the man of the match. He took 4-97 and then scored his maiden test 50 as Bangladesh were all out for 238 in their first innings.
(China Daily 05/23/2007 page24)
