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Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC

SHANGHAI (AP) - American Phil Mickelson has taken the 54-hole lead in the HSBC Champions with a 5-under 67, setting up a Sunday matchup with Tiger Woods in the final World Golf Championship of the year.

UEFA charges Unirea after fans miss start of match

NYON, Switzerland: UEFA has charged Unirea Urziceni with poor organization after fans missed the start of a Champions League match against Rangers.

Beckham's off-field revenue soared after LA move

LONDON: David Beckham earned nearly 10 million pounds (US$16.5 million) from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

• Jamaica athletics coach, who helped win many Olympics golds, quits after 22 years
• Mueller, Hunt called up for Germany
• Rugby: Leicester stun Springboks 22-17
• A plan to develop Malaysians as F1 drivers
• Fairuz set to be a reserve driver, says Gascoyne
• Malaysia Cup final between flamboyant Kelantan, quiet Negri
• Malaysia Cup skippers corner
• Ticket-less fans told to stay away
• Giant screen at KB stadium
• Warriors have a slight edge
• Video technology can give refs a helping hand
• Nicol sweeps into last eight after celebrating Halloween in NY
• Malaysia out to break the jinx in World Cup qualifiers
• Third S. Satgunam six-a-side hockey tourney to be held in Seremban
• Double champions Ernst and Young sever ties with MHL
• Skipper Madzli wiser after two setbacks
• Penang vow to comply with conditions

SEA Games

• Bowlers in line for the elusive gold
• It’s the pits for SEA Games champ Elvinn in Pittsburg

Tennis

• Gaultier slams ref as Ashour sets up an all-Egyptian final
• Missing Williams sisters hand Italy Fed Cup edge
• Agassi asks for compassion from his critics over drug use
• Briton cruises past Montanes in Valencia, Stepanek too crafty in Basel

Cricket

• Gritty Aussies hail outstanding Tendulkar
• Aussie flanker Smith out to spoil Wilkinson’s comeback for England

Athletics

• Board suspended after gender test controversy

Boxing

• Cotto comfy with underdog role
• Boxing: Haye believes he can be ‘David’ to Valuev’s ‘Goliath’

Golf

• Lang shoots 66 to take charge at Mizuno Classic
• Mickelson to open golf academy in China
• Woods storms into joint lead with Watney in Shanghai

Formula 1

• World champion Rossi already planning for next season

Football

• Holland consider central striking role for Van Persie
• No place for Vieira as Domenech names squad
• Al Ittihad, Pohang eye hat-trick in east meets west showdown
• Real and Portugal federation clash over Ronaldo injury
• Rangers charged over supporters’ behaviour in Romania
• Fulham and Everton go down as Celtic face the exit
• Struggling Romans tackle high-flying Milanese
• Becks says leaving family for Milan ‘kills’ him
• Simao confident of rare derby win over Real
• Ronaldo questions Real credentials
• Hughes says his prized player Robinho not ready yet for Brazil
• Free-scoring Gunners looking to close the gap on top two
• Zola confident Hammers can pull away from relegation zone
• Fowler a star in late-career switch in Australia
• Aguero: Chelsea interest nice but I’m happy in Madrid
• In-form striker Drog has plenty of bite to ruffle the Red Devils
• CAS lift Chelsea ban pending ruling
• Reserve keeper blasts Van der Sar