FRANKFURT - The German soccer federation is helping to establish afoundation named after Robert Enke and dedicated to the research and treatmentof depression.The Germany goalkeeper suffered from depression for years before throwinghimself in front
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott is to make a cameo appearance in BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey.Character Nessa Jenkins - played by co-writer Ruth Jones - has referred to him several times as one of her old flames. Now he is set to appear at
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after picking up a hamstring injury against Apoel Nicosia.Essien limped off midway through the first half of Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League draw at Stamford Bridge. Co
The new Labour leader Carwyn Jones is due to be elected as Wales' first minister at the Welsh assembly.Mr Jones's elevation to the post follows Rhodri Morgan's departure after nearly a decade in the job. Mr Morgan tendered his resignation to the Que
Nigeria striker Stephen Worgu, who plays for Sudanese giants, El Merreikh FC, says he wants to leave the club after only spending one year. Worgu who was recently sentenced to 40 lashes and a fine for drink-driving, a charge which he denied, though
Malaysia seem determined to put their 3-1 defeat against Vietnam last weekend behind them as they thrashed Cambodia 4-0 in the second match ofthe day at the SEA Games in Laos.Earlier Thailand thrashed Timor Leste 9-0 to go top on goal difference.
LONDON - One of the bitterest rivalries in English football will be revived after Leeds United booked themselves a third round FA Cup tie against Manchester United. Leeds, leaders of third tier League One, needed extra-time on Tuesday to defeat non
A one-off tax on bankers' bonuses is expected to form the centrepiece of Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report - the last before the general election.The chancellor is under pressure to explain how he will meet his pledge to halve the deficit over fo