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Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Riddick Bowe has issued a colourful challenge to the Klitschko brothers to take him on.   Bowe, who hasn’t fought since 2008 when he beat Gene Pukall by unanimous decision on a Kliitschko undercard, said he would be ready for a title shot in six months’ time.

England pace bowler Stuart Meaker insists the mood in the England camp remains positive, despite their ongoing problems in India. The fourth of the five one day international matches in the current series ended in a six-wicket hammering at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, as India triumphed with almost 10 overs to spare.

Jenson Button is determined to follow in Sebastian Vettel's footsteps and become a two-time Formula One world champion next season. Button has now won twice, finished runner-up on two other occasions and scored a third place, accruing 101 points, just seven fewer than double title-winner Vettel and 57 more than McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

There are changes afoot as both England and Scotland line up for Saturday’s crucial World Cup Group B match.   England team manager Martin Johnson has made three alterations. As anticipated Delon Armitage replaces Mark Cueto on the left wing, and Matt Stevens and Courtney Lawes are both back.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has been told that he must decide himself whether he is ready to start a Premier League game. The England international could return at the weekend in time for a derby day clash against Everton after coming on in the last two Liverpool games against Brighton and Wolverhampton.