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Inter Milan and Napoli are also interested in the player

All-rounder Irfan Pathan has been drafted into the India squad for their two remaining one-day internationals against West Indies in place of paceman Umesh Yadav, who will leave for Australia early to get acclimatized for an upcoming tour.

The Packers sold shares at $250.

The Catalans made easy work of B.A.T.E Borisov

The Packers, the NFL's only publicly owned team, launched their first stock sale in 14 years and fifth in team history on Tuesday. Each share will help pay for $143 million worth of renovations to Lambeau to be completed for the 2013 season.

Katie Brown, 16, was the luckiest girl on the planet on Sunday after Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton scored his third touchdown of the game and gave her the winning ball. It was a record-breaking ball and it had to be retrieved.

Heisman Trophy runner-up Andrew Luck will be hoping to go one better after the Stanford quarterback was shortlisted again for college football's highest individual award.

The San Diego Chargers provided a glimmer of hope to their slim playoff chances by pounding the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 on Monday to end a six-game losing streak.

The International Olympic Committee has shelved an investigation into former FIFA head Joao Havelange after he resigned as an IOC member just days before an ethics hearing into his conduct, IOC President Jacques Rogge told Reuters on Tuesday.

Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo has been suspended two games for charging into Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, the National Hockey League (NHL) said on Tuesday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired closer Sergio Santos in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for promising right-handed pitcher Nestor Molina, the Toronto club announced on Tuesday.

The Big East is finally set to go forward with its expansion plans and add Boise State, Central Florida, Houston, SMU and San Diego State, according to a report.

Fans of the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers snapped up shares in the opening minutes of the team's public stock sale on Tuesday, slowing the website under demand for an ownership that conveys mainly bragging rights.

Chelsea host Valencia in their final group game in the Uefa Champions League in a do-or-die encounter as they look to proceed to the knockouts.

Southern Mississippi football coach Larry Fedora is expected to be named North Carolina's next coach, according to a report.

David Beckham has ruled out management as a post-playing career, saying he did not enjoy his time as an assistant to England manager Fabio Capello at last year's World Cup.

A few A-list free agents and many top-notch B-list free agents head the 2011 class, but here are the top five who will especially help potential suitors in need of specific skills and services.

Not from Hershey's perspective. After hearing the news that the Bobcats got and accepted -- of course -- an invitation to play in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise, Idaho in December, Hershey aired his frustrations on Twitter.

The latest Los Angeles Lakers rumor is the team is hoping to put a blockbuster trade together and acquire all-star center Dwight Howard and point guard Chris Paul.

Chelsea host Valencia in their final group game in the Uefa Champions League in a do-or-die encounter as they look to proceed to the knockouts.

Arsene Wenger could the land the Dutchman in January.

After a gap of more than two years and 26 tournaments without a win, Tiger Woods has finally ended his victory drought Sunday when he stood over a 6-foot birdie putt to win the 2011 Chevron World Challenge at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousands Oaks, Calif.

Arsenal are also interested in the player.

Martinez was also linked with Liverpool.

Rohit Sharma's sparkling 95 was in vain as West Indies beat India by 16 runs in the third one-day international to stay afloat in the five-match series at Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel Stadium on Monday.

The Cottagers edged the Reds after a questionable red card.

Prince Fielder has more suitors than Albert Pujols.

ESPN hockey analyst Matthew Barnaby has been fired after getting charged with a DWI on Monday morning, according to a report.

Now that running back Matt Forte will possibly be out two to six weeks with a left knee injury, the Chicago Bears are going to have to more than just claw their way into the playoffs--they almost have to maul their way in, just for a wild card berth.