Chelsea surge clear with 3-0 win at Arsenal

LONDON - Chelsea regained their dominant place in the Premier League title race with a 3-0 win at the Emirates on Sunday that restored their five-point lead over Manchester United. Two goals from Didier Drogba and a Thomas Vermaelen own goal made the difference as Arsenal, who had won their previous 11 home games in all competitions, struggled to make an impression on a Chelsea defence that has conceded just eight goals in 14 league games.

Liverpool take comfort from 2-0 win over Everton

LONDON - Liverpool put their European woes behind them in the best possible way with a 2-0 win away to city rivals Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. Liverpool, whose hopes of reaching the knockout phase of the Champions League disappeared in midweek, took a fortunate early lead when Javier Mascherano's speculative shot was deflected past Tim Howard by Everton defender Joseph Yobo.

Super Molinari brothers win World Cup for Italy

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Anderson takes five in big England win over S.Africa

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - James Anderson took a career-best five for 23 to set up an overwhelming England win against South Africa Sunday, putting the tourists 2-1 up in the series with one to play. Anderson's devastating performance helped England bowl South Africa out for just 119 and inspired a seven-wicket victory in the fourth one-day international.

McCaw wins IRB player of the year award

LONDON - New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has become the first man to win the International Rugby Board Player of the Year award twice after being announced as the 2009 winner. The 28-year-old flanker previously won it in 2006 and was presented with this year's award after Saturday night's victory over France in Marseille.

Minor league Kettering could face Man Utd in FA Cup

LONDON leaders Leeds on Sunday and the prize for victory in the replay could hardly be greater, with a trip to Old Trafford to face record 11-times winners United at stake.

Massa, Schumacher take honours in Brazil kart event

RIO DE JANEIRO - Ferrari's Felipe Massa and former team mate Michael Schumacher completed a one-two finish in a kart race on Sunday in the Brazilian's first competitive event since his life-threatening accident in July. Race organiser Massa, who suffered a serious head injury during qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix and missed the rest of the Formula One season, won Sunday's race ahead of record seven-times world champion Schumacher.

Ballon d'Or shortlist down to 10 men, Messi favourite

PARIS . Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, Steven Gerrard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andres Iniesta, Kaka, Wayne Rooney and Xavi are the other players still in contention.

France brought back to earth after All Blacks thrashing

MARSEILLE - France cannot claim to be favourites for the 2010 Six Nations championship after being outclassed 39-12 by New Zealand, coach Marc Lievremont said on Sunday. "We would have liked to go into the championship with three wins under our belt, more confidence and more control after defeating world champions South Africa, world number one New Zealand and Samoa," Lievremont told a news conference.

Davydenko beats Del Potro to win ATP Tour Final

LONDON - Russian iron man Nikolay Davydenko cut Juan Martin del Potro down to size on Sunday with a comfortable 6-3 6-4 win over the towering Argentine to claim the ATP World Tour Finals title. The final was not the blockbuster tournament organisers would wished to conclude a dazzling debut for London's first hosting of the season-ending showpiece.