World Sports - AFP

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions he will move for Sol Campbell in the transfer window and insists Manchester United are not interested in the former England defender. Full Story »

LIVERPOOL, England (AFP) - Fernando Torres admits Liverpool have to focus on success in the Europa League and FA Cup because they have no chance of winning the Premier League. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov's Red and White Holdings group moved closer to a takeover of Arsenal on Friday by increasing their stake in the Premier League club to 26.07 percent. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - West Ham and England striker Dean Ashton on Friday announced his retirement from professional football. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Irish province Leinster continue the defence of their European Cup title looking for a win away to the Scarlets that will bolster their hopes of qualifying out of Pool Six. Full Story »

GOLD COAST, Australia (AFP) - Australian Test rugby star Quade Cooper is to fight his burglary charge, his lawyer said on Friday, as the case was adjourned for seven months. Full Story »

VIENTIANE (AFP) - Thailand's footballers go into Friday's match against Malaysia knowing a draw will secure them a semi-final berth as medal table-toppers Singapore look to continue their domination in the pool. Full Story »

CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - Defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers lost their fifth-consecutive game as they were beaten 13-6 by the hapless Cleveland Browns. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Boston guard Ray Allen became the 32nd player in NBA history to score 20,000 points when he hit a three-pointer late in the third quarter of the Celtics 104-102 win over Washington. Full Story »

BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) - Russia's world number two Dinara Safina has pulled out of January's Brisbane international tennis tournament, according to organisers. Full Story »