Grant admires never-say-die Chelsea

LONDON:Avram Grant believes Chelsea's never-say-die spirit will help his side reach a third League Cup final in four seasons.

McLaren say spy saga will not hurt 2008 form

LONDON: Last year's Formula One spy controversy will not damage McLaren's title chances this season, according to chief executive Martin Whitmarsh.

Hall of Famer Gibbs resigns as coach of Redskins

WASHINGTON: Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs has resigned as head coach of the Washington Redskins, after 15 years in two spells in the role, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.

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Sports

Clemens files suit against ex-trainer

HOUSTON: Roger Clemens says he is willing to testify before US Congress but the seven-time Cy Young award winner would likely balk at taking a lie-detector test to back up claims he never used steroids.

Flynn throws four TDs, leads LSU to national title

NEW ORLEANS, Louisana: No 2-ranked Louisiana State University danced, dodged and darted its way into the end zone and dispatched top-ranked Ohio State 38-24 in the US college football championship game on Monday.

Davis leads Warriors past Spurs in overtime

OAKLAND, California: Stephen Jackson scored 12 of his 29 points in overtime, and Baron Davis had 34 points and 14 assists in yet another remarkable late-game performance during the Golden State Warriors' 130-121 victory over the San Antonio on Spurs on Monday.

Ancelotti says Ronaldo ready for comeback

ROME: Brazilian superstar Ronaldo could make his injury comeback for AC Milan in Tuesday's friendly against a United Arab Emirates representative team in Dubai.

Kaka: I thought about quitting AC Milan

ROME: World footballer of the year Kaka admitted in an interview to be published Tuesday that he thought about quitting AC Milan last season.

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Giants, Chargers advance in playoffs

TAMPA, Florida: Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes on Sunday to lead the New York Giants past Tampa Bay 24-14 and into a second-round National Football League playoff matchup next week at Dallas.