Hamburg - Corey Pavin looks set to replace Paul Azinger as US Ryder Cup captain for

Rome - Serie A side Catania have renewed the contract of coach Walter Zenga until

London - Chelsea defender Alex wants to leave the club in January, according to B

London - Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce stressed on Thursday his determination to retain his star players in the January transfer window.

England striker Emile Heskey has been linked with a move to Aston Villa, while Ecuador winger Antonio Valencia has attracted a number of admiring glances.

"We are building the nucleus of a very good team here, and the last thing I want to do is dismantle it," Bruce told Wigan Today.

"The big clubs are circling around us and they are at our games every week because our young players are terrific prospects.

Melbourne - Lindsay Davenport will keep her tennis career alive at age 32 after entering the 2009 Australian Open, organisers announced on Thursday,

The Californian had been on the fence about her future in recent months, last playing at the US Open and losing early.

But after pondering her situation with her husband over recent months, the 2000 champion at Melbourne Park will be entering her 11th edition at Melbourns Park from January 11.

"We are really excited that she has entered," said tournament director Craig Tiley, "She's a world-class player and a great ambassador for our sport."

Madrid - Espanyol midfielder Ivan de la Pena will be out of action for around a