Postponed: CSKA Moscow's Russian league game against Zenit St Petersburg today has been postponed because of lack of security personnel at the Luzhniki stadium, the army club said. CSKA wanted to host Zenit at the 80,000-seat Luzhniki instead of the much smaller Khimki stadium that has been their home arena this season, but the Moscow club said it was informed that local police chiefs could not provide sufficient safety.
Utrecht: Brisbane Roar trio Tommy Oar, Michael Zullo and Adam Sarota have signed contracts with Dutch first division side FC Utrecht, the Australian A-League club said yesterday. The two clubs reached agreement on terms this week after the players spent two weeks training with FC Utrecht.
Liverpool: Liverpool are one of two Premier League clubs interested in Rangers' teenage defender Danny Wilson, the Scottish champions confirmed yesterday. The 18-year-old was expected to sign a new contract at Ibrox this week, but manager Walter Smith said that discussions remain ongoing between his representatives and chief executive Martin Bain.
Ronaldo: Ronaldo helped Corinthians edge closer to their dream of a first Libertadores Cup with a 2-1 home win over Cerro Porteno of Paraguay. Corinthians head Group One with 10 points from four games, three more than Racing of Uruguay. Striker Ronaldo poked home a loose ball in the box to give the Brazilian side the lead in the 36th minute at Pacaembu in Sao Paulo.
Mourinho: Inter coach Jose Mourinho has again cancelled a news conference ahead of today's home game with Bologna after deciding the Italian establishment wants to stop his side winning a fifth straight scudetto. The Portuguese, who has sparked speculation about his future by not speaking before or after Serie A matches for a month, did hold a fan's forum on Inter's TV channel where he repeated his unhappiness with aspects of Italian football.
Golf: Briton Paul Casey has withdrawn from his defence of the Houston Open title this week and could be in doubt for the US Masters. The world number six advised tournament officials of an injury to his left shoulder and pain on the left side of his neck. Rather than risk further injury by playing the $5.8m event the 32-year-old Englishman withdrew as a precaution before next week's US Masters at Augusta.
Basketball: Dwight Howard made his presence felt with 17 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks to guide the Orlando Magic to a 97-82 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Mickael Pietrus made all six of his three-point attempts and added 24 points off the bench while Vince Carter brushed off a toe injury to score 19 and give the Magic (53-22) their third straight win.
Commonwealth Games: The Sri Lankan city of Hambantota and Australia's Gold Coast have submitted nominations to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said. India will host the 2010 games in New Delhi in October and Glasgow (Scotland) has been selected to stage the 2014 edition. The host will be selected at the CGF general assembly in St Kitts and Nevis in October next year.
Athletics: Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell, the three fastest 100 metres runners of all time, will go head-to-head at the Brussels Diamond League meeting on August 27, organisers said. The three swept last August's Berlin world championships 100m medals with Jamaican Bolt running a world record 9.58 seconds.