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Manchester United winger Nani insists his club's belief they will go all the way in this season's Champions League remains unshaken, despite knowing they are unlikely to advance as group winners.

England winger Delon Armitage will miss Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against France after being given a one-match ban for a dangerous high tackle.

The NHL called it "stupid and ignorant." Flyers winger Wayne Simmonds said he's "above this sort of stuff." A banana was thrown from the stands in London, Ont., on Thursday night as Simmonds was skating toward Detroit goalie Jordan Pearce during a shootout in an exhibition game.

Arsenal complete the signing of Southampton winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for an undisclosed fee.

Manchester City have pulled out of the race to sign Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez, according to coach Roberto Mancini.

Ryan Smyth is officially a member of the Oilers once more. Edmonton acquired the 35-year-old winger from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Colin Fraser and a seventh-round pick in next year's draft.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington will have a scan on his damaged hamstring on Wednesday which could force him to miss the FA Cup final next month.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed star winger Nani will not return to action until after this month's international break.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and winger Samir Nasri are charged by Uefa over comments to the referee after the defeat by Barcelona on Tuesday.

Gerard Houllier has hailed the improvement in Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing during the current campaign.