Chelsea's renaissance under Roberto Di Matteo faces the ultimate test on Wednesday, a trip to fortress Eastlands to face a Manchester City side who must win to stay on the coat tails of leaders Manchester United.
Tiger Woods is in danger of surrendering his position as world number one to Phil Mickelson in two weeks' time.
Jose Mourinho, who left Chelsea by mutual consent earlier this week, is keen to coach another English club later in his career.
Australia's Adam Gilchrist did not contravene the rules by using a squash ball in his left glove during the World Cup final, the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) said on Tuesday.
Chelsea's Dutch winger Arjen Robben needs an operation on his knee and could be out for the rest of the season.
Top teams need to find young players to replace their retiring big names, says ICC chief Malcolm Speed.
"There will be logistical problems, everyone knows that," Speed told Reuters.
"You have to ask the boss (Arsene Wenger), he picks the team," the French international told Reuters in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
He became the eighth umpire to chalk up 100 one-day international appearances even though Tuesday's match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was washed out in Hamilton.
Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove believes Australia's loss will prove his club's gain after leg spinner Shane Warne decided to quit Test cricket.