Reuters: Sports News

England win toss to bat against India
KANPUR, India (Reuters) - England skipper Kevin Pietersen won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the third one-day international on Thursday. The start was delayed by 45 minutes due to hazy conditions, reducing play to 49-overs per side. The forecast is for showers during the day.

Maradona secures debut win
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Diego Maradona enjoyed a winning start as Argentina coach with victory over Scotland on Wednesday while Marcello Lippi equalled a world record in charge of Italy.

Terry atones to give England win
BERLIN (Reuters) - John Terry atoned for his part in a dreadful mix-up to score a late header and give England a 2-1 win over old rivals Germany in an enterprising friendly on Wednesday.

New Zealand prop Woodcock cleared to face Wales
LONDON (Reuters) - New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock has been cleared by a judicial hearing to play against Wales on Saturday (1715 GMT), New Zealand Press Association reported.

Button liberated by F1's new rules
LONDON (Reuters) - Jenson Button put Honda's dismal 2008 season behind him and looked forward to a brighter Formula One future after an encouraging test in Barcelona on Wednesday.

Springbok reunion brings back pain for survivor Sackey
LONDON (Reuters) - When England wing Paul Sackey lines up against South Africa on Saturday he will do so as the "father of the backs" and the only survivor in that division from the World Cup final team against the Springboks 13 months ago.

Former Portugal midfielder Sousa named as QPR coach
LONDON (Reuters) - Former Portugal international Paulo Sousa was named first-team coach of Queens Park Rangers Wednesday.

LTA plans to sell back its stake in home of Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) - The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) plans to sell back its 50 percent stake in the site of the Wimbledon championships to The All England Club (AELTC), the organisations said in a joint statement on Wednesday.

Nine-man Mexico lose but keep World Cup dream alive
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Mexico stumbled into the final stage of the CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifiers on goal difference on Wednesday despite losing 1-0 to Honduras and having two players sent off.

Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy
BEIJING (Reuters) - Six-times major champion Nick Faldo would like another chance to lead Europe at the 2010 Ryder Cup, despite the team slumping to their first defeat in nine years under his captaincy.