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Liverpool go out as Fiorentina, Arsenal progress

LONDON - Five-times winners Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages despite a 1-0 win at Debrecen on Tuesday while Fiorentina and Arsenal qualified for the last 16. Holders Barcelona revived their campaign with a surprisingly comfortable 2-0 triumph over Inter Milan in the night's top match, scoring twice in the first 26 minutes through Gerard Pique and Pedro.

Federer crushes Murray to end year on top

LONDON - There are plenty of special effects inside the O2 Arena for the ATP Tour Finals but nothing could match the sight of Roger Federer in full flow as he beat Andy Murray Tuesday to guarantee the year-end No.1 ranking. Federer did not have to be at his magical best but after a wobbly start he took control midway through the match and treated the 17,500 capacity crowd to some shots that only he can play, reeling off the last six games for a 3-6 6-3 6-1 victory.

Fatigued Beckham switches focus to loan spell in Italy

LOS ANGELES - Bruised, battered and fatigued after enjoying his most successful season with Los Angeles Galaxy, David Beckham turned his thoughts on Tuesday to his loan spell with AC Milan in January. Beckham's move to Italy is motivated by the need to show England manager Fabio Capello he is in the right form and shape to make the squad for June's World Cup finals in South Africa.

Dravid cracks 28th test hundred in Sri Lanka test

KANPUR, India - Rahul Dravid completed his 28th test century and moved into fourth place on the all-time scorers list as India tightened their grip on the second test against Sri Lanka Wednesday. Dravid made a superb 144 to guide the home team to a daunting total of 535 for four at lunch on the second day at Green Park after they had resumed on 417-2.

VfB Stuttgart eliminate Rangers with 2-0 win

GLASGOW - VfB Stuttgart eliminated Rangers from the Champions League with a 2-0 away win on Tuesday which kept alive the German side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages. Stuttgart, who have six points and are third in Group G, need to beat Unirea Urziceni at home in their final game on December 9 to progress. Romania's Urziceni have eight points, two behind group leaders Sevilla.

My serve was pants, says beaten Murray

LONDON - Andy Murray rated his serve as 'pants' Tuesday but was still optimistic about reaching the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals despite being out-hit and out-foxed by Roger Federer. The British number one had high hopes of notching up his second successive round-robin victory at the season ending tournament as he took a 6-3 head-to-head record against Federer into the Group A match.

Roddick targets London 2012 Olympics

LONDON - When injured American Andy Roddick was caught on camera watching the action at the ATP World Tour Finals, the applause that rang around the cavernous O2 Arena spoke volumes for his popularity in London. No wonder the world number six is already setting his sights on the 2012 London Olympics when the tennis event will be staged at the All England Club, scene of Roddick's epic Wimbledon final against Roger Federer this year.

Ronaldo poised to return for FC Zurich clash

MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to play some part in Real Madrid's Champions League match against FC Zurich on Wednesday after a two-month absence through injury The Portugal forward picked up an injury to his right ankle in Real's 3-0 victory over Olympique Marseille at the end of September and aggravated it while on international duty soon after.

Hart sacked as Portsmouth manager

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South Africa coach welcomes umpire referrals

CAPE TOWN - South Africa coach Mickey Arthur welcomed Tuesday the decision to use an umpire referral system in next month's home series against England. Each side can ask for a review of an umpire's decision with a limit of two unsuccessful challenges in each innings. The third umpire will use all available technology to reach a decision.