Sports and Racing News Headlines

Sir Alex Ferguson has thrown his support behind the much-criticised Glazer family, insisting they have done a good job as owners of Manchester United.

Star batsman Sachin Tendulkar hit 203 and debutant Suresh Raina made 120 as India bettered Sri Lanka's run-spree in the high-scoring second cricket Test in Columbo.

Stuttgart's German international midfielder Sami Khedira is closing in on a move to Spanish club Real Madrid, the club's sporting director Fredi Bobic has confirmed.

Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is set to be appointed as Fulham boss within the next 48 hours, according to reports from England.

Record-breaking Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and retired Indian legend Anil Kumble plan to join hands to set up a spin academy for youngsters.

Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie says the Wallabies must retain their risky run-and-stun tactics to end their dire Bledisloe Cup losing streak.

The stage is set for an emotion-charged A-League opener next Friday when Robbie Fowler's Perth Glory meet the Liverpool star's former team North Queensland Fury.

Melbourne Victory star Archie Thompson says his recovery from a knee operation is ahead of schedule and is looking at an A-League return before Christmas.

Horses from Japan have been cleared to travel to Australia only days before entries close for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.

Geelong have lost rookie revelation James Podsiadly and Brownlow Medal winner Jimmy Bartel for their clash with Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

Ben Cousins' chances of playing another season could hinge on what the AFL decides about interchange moves, according to Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.

Fox Sports News AFL expert <b>Julian De Stoop</b> believes West Coast will dent Fremantle's top-four ambitions in a western derby sure to have fireworks. Read his full preview.

Barclays Premier League giants Manchester United capped off their North American exhibition tour by routing the MLS All-Stars 5-2 in Houston.

Australia formally lodged its bid to host the Asian Cup 2015 finals, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Thursday.

Nathan Burns' immediate future with Greek side AEK Athens remains unclear despite his impressive performance in their Sydney Festival of Football win over Blackburn Rovers.

Former European champions Celtic and Ajax are battling for Champions League survival after enduring nightmare starts to their qualifying campaigns.

Fox Sports News AFL expert <b>Julian De Stoop</b> believes West Coast can dent Fremantle's top-four ambitions in a western derby sure to have fireworks. Read his full preview.

Game-winning Australia centre David Andersen has been traded by his NBA team Houston Rockets to Toronto Raptors.

The Young Socceroos have warmed up for their AFF Under-19 Youth Championships final against Thailand with a crushing 4-1 win over Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sydney Swans have signed midfielder Kieren Jack and defender Heath Grundy to new deals that will keep them at the club until at least the end of 2013.