COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Ryder Cup pair Robert Karlsson and Soren Hansen hit timely form in the Mercedes Benz Championship on Friday, a week before Europe face the United States at Valhalla.

Tony Pulis believes David Moyes requires more financial backing from the Everton board if the Toffees are to achieve a top-four finish.

Olympique Marseille will chase their first Ligue 1 victory at Girondins Bordeaux in nearly 31 years on Saturday as well as a morale boost before welcoming Liverpool in the Champions League three days later.

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Motor racing chief Max Mosley rejected any accusations of bias against McLaren and Lewis Hamilton on Friday after the Briton was stripped of victory in Belgium.

Stuart Pearce will push for Theo Walcott to be included in the Under-21 squad for next year's European Championships - if England make it.

Former Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan held talks with the club's owner Mike Ashley on Friday in a bid to resolve several issues just over a week after he quit the north-east club.

STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) - Asafa Powell forecast on Friday the 100 metres world record could be cut to as low as 9.5 seconds in 2009.

David Moyes claims Merseyside rivals Liverpool played a major part in Everton's record-breaking £15million purchase of Marouane Fellaini.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis talks Gerry Francis, changing tactics and fortress Britannia as TEAMtalk's Insider returns from the international break.

Chelsea star Deco has been named Barclays Player of the Month for August, with Middlesbrough's Gareth Southgate picking up the managerial gong.

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has hit back after Sunderland boss Roy Keane labelled him a "clown", saying he has shown "total disrespect".

Dimitar Berbatov has no interest in becoming the second Eric Cantona - but admits the comparison to the Frenchman is a "big compliment" to him.

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched his first broadside at Manchester City - and scoffed at Mark Hughes' claim they are the hottest ticket in town.

Madjid Bougherra will not be casting any envious glances across the other side of Glasgow when Celtic's Champions League campaign begins.

Celtic defender Andreas Hinkel believes his return to the Germany squad vindicated his decision to move to the Scottish champions.

Manager Paul Ince has insisted he is committed to Blackburn following reports he could be a contender for the Newcastle vacancy.

Gareth Bale has predicted big things from Roman Pavlyuchenko after being on the receiving end of Spurs' new hitman while on international duty.

LMA chiefs have revealed talks between Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and Kevin Keegan on Friday night ended without a "satisfactory conclusion".

West Ham have terminated their relationship with shirt sponsors XL Holidays and will play against West Brom on Saturday in an unbranded strip.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has revealed that the Reds duo Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, will be available for Saturday's Premier League clash against defending Premier League champions Manchester United.read more