Georgian troops retreated from the breakaway province of South Ossetia on Sunday and their government pressed for a truce, overwhelmed by Russian firepower as the conflict threatened to set off a wider war.

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba claims he will remain at Stamford Bridge for another two years at least.

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USA 101 China 70

Yao Ming stands 7ft 6in tall with a stride wide enough to unite two nations with little else in common than a passion for basketball and, perhaps, Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United can repeat the heroics of last season after starting their campaign with victory over Portsmouth in the Community Shield at Wembley.

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Justin Rose’s hopes of a first major victory hit a setback at Oakland Hills as he lost touch with the US PGA Championship leaders during his rain-delayed third round.

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Manchester United 0 Portsmouth 0 (Manchester United win 3-1 on penalties)

Manchester United retained the FA Community Shield after being taken to a penalty shoot-out for the second year running as Portsmouth tarnished their gallant performance in the 90 minutes by failing dismally from the spot.

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Paul Smith produced a spectacular late save as relegated Reading were denied victory on their Coca-Cola Championship return by Nottingham Forest.

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Brazil superstar Kaka could still join Chelsea before the end of the month, according to the player’s agent.

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Celtic unveiled new signing Marc Crosas in front of their supporters today and revealed more Barcelona prospects could follow the midfielder to Parkhead.

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Manchester United 0 Portsmouth 0

Darren Fletcher, standing in for the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, spurned a glorious opportunity to put Manchester United ahead in a tepid first half of the FA Community Shield at Wembley.

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