Brazilian star Massa faces massive task for Ferrari at Monza

MONZA, Italy: Felipe Massa knows exactly what is expected of him in front of Ferrari's vociferous home support here at the Italian Grand Prix - do his utmost and win.

US wins women's team gold

STUTTGART, Germany: The United States claimed the first gold of the world gymnastics championships yesterday when they won the women's team title in a drama-filled finale.

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Chinese men eye gold-medal rush

STUTTGART, Germany: China looks set to surpass its gold-medal haul at last year's worlds as Yang Wei fired the 2008 Olympic hosts into pole position ahead of the Hiroyuki Tomita-inspired Japanese during men's qualifying at the world gymnastics championships on Monday.

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Thierry Henry and wife granted divorce

Martinez posts 3,000th strikeout

CINCINNATI, Ohio: New York Mets star righthander Pedro Martinez recorded the 3,000th strikeout of his career when he retired Cincinnati Reds starter Aaron Harang in the second inning of Monday's contest.

Sevilla reaches Champions League group stage

ATHENS: Two first-half goals from Luis Fabiano helped Sevilla qualify for the Champions League group stages for the first time by thrashing AEK Athens 4-1 at the Olympic Stadium on Monday.

Mickelson holds off Woods to triumph by 2 shots

NORTON, Massachusetts: Phil Mickelson survived a double-bogey at the 12th hole and a late challenge by world No 1 Tiger Woods to win the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots on Monday.

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Fabregas ready to come of age

LONDON: Arsene Wenger believes Cesc Fabregas will come of age this season and prove that Arsenal doesn't need to spend big money to win the Premier League title.

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I'm lucky to be alive, says Leicester's Clarke

Villa defeat tests Abramovich patience

BIRMINGHAM, England: Jose Mourinho admitted he could not blame Roman Abramovich for leaving early after Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa became the first side to beat Chelsea this season.