Manchester City suspend Carlos Tevez for up to two weeks

"Manchester City can confirm that striker Carlos Tevez has been suspended until further notice for a maximum period of two weeks. The player's suspension is pending a full review into his alleged conduct during Tuesday evening's 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. The player will not be considered for selection or take part in training whilst the review is under way." City manager Roberto Mancini had wanted to introduce Tevez to the action in the second half at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday but the Argentina international appeared unwilling to go on. "He refused to come on the pitch," said Mancini. "What I said to Carlos is between me, him and the team [but] I am really disappointed because it is Carlos. "If I have my way, he will be out. He's finished with me.

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Mike Modano makes retirement official

DALLAS -- As Mike Modano took one last look at his written remarks before going on stage for his retirement news conference Friday afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton, he knew he was going to have trouble holding back tears.Modano sat on stage by himself as Stars play-by-play announcer Ralph Strangis read off a litany of impressive numbers. Then a video played, including footage from Modano's early years and an interview following his selection by the Minnesota North Stars as the top overall pick in the 1988 draft as a teenager -- an interview that included a lot of "you knows" that made Modano chuckle. But there he was, sweater swaying as he skated around players as if they were standing still. So many goals, so many assists, so many memorable moments.The video showed him holding the Stanley Cup aloft, talking with former coach Ken Hitchcock and, of course, wiping tears away after his final home game in April 2010. Back when Modano was that teenager still getting used to doing interviews, the idea of a news conference like the one he held Friday was completely foreign. At that time, Modano figured retirement would never come. Veteran players told Modano to enjoy the ride more. "They told me it would be over soon," Modano said. "I said, 'You're 35 and old and out of the game soon so why would I listen to you?' They were right." Then came all of the thank-yous. Modano, now 41, struggled to even get the words out. He thanked players, coaches, front-office folks and fans in Minnesota, Dallas and Detroit.

As he did so, many members of the current Stars were sitting in the front row, and many of his former teammates, too. His mom, Karen, and dad, Mike Sr., watched as well. Then, when Modano started to thank them, Karen couldn't stay in her seat any longer. "I had to go up there," Karen said.She went on stage and gave Modano a hug as he thanked her for all of the early-morning rides to the rink when he was a kid living in Livonia, Mich. "Go sit down," said Modano, showing a hint of that teenager who couldn't wait to leave home and play hockey in Canada as a 16-year-old. Modano's dad came up, too. They embraced. It left those in attendance weepy-eyed, too. "Thanks for your love and support," Modano said to his parents. "Thanks for the sacrifices you made to give me a life in hockey." Modano showed appreciation for the Stars fans, who supported him through a 21-season career. He finished the news conference by following his parents off stage. "I couldn't draw up a better ending than being here in Dallas where home is," Modano said.He retires as the NHL's all-time leading scorer among American-born players in goals (561) and points (1,374). He played last season with the Detroit Red Wings, but Friday, he signed a one-day contract with Dallas so he could retire a Star. He posed for pictures. He also received plenty of hugs and well-wishes from teammates. "I'm thankful for all of this, but I'm sad it's over," Modano said. "I think you think you can play forever. It's obvious that physically things don't match up anymore."

Malinga seals Mumbai win over Chennai....

Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings in the Champions Twenty20 League thanks to a match-winning innings by Lasith Malinga.

The Sri Lankan fast bowler proved more than useful with the bat as he scored 37 from 18 balls at the death to see off the defending champions by three wickets. Chennai batted first and raced to an impressive 157-4 from their 20 overs, aided by 81 from opening batsman Michael Hussey. But it was not enough, as Malinga and Harbhajan Singh fought back with an unbeaten last-wicket stand of 53 to squeeze past the target with one ball remaining. Hussey put Chennai in control after they won the toss and decided to bat, hitting three sixes and eight fours in his confident innings before his wicket fell with the score on 144. Suresh Raina went for 18 from 17 balls, stumped off the bowling of Kieron Pollard, before new batsman Subramaniam Badrinath survived a run-out attempt when he had scored three, after replays showed he grounded his bat just in time. Chennai kept the scoreboard racing at more than seven runs an over, and even when Badrinath fell to the bowling of Abu Nechim, MS Dhoni came to the crease and scored a quickfire 22 not out from 13 balls. Stalled Mumbai started the chase with Davy Jacobs and Aiden Blizzard but lost quick wickets which stopped them from building early momentum. Jacobs was stumped by Dhoni off the bowling of Ravichandran Ashwin for 19 before Blizzard fell two overs later, clean bowled by Raina for 28. Mumbai lost Ambati Rayudu and Tirumalasetti Suman for just nine runs, bringing all-rounder Pollard to the crease to join Andrew Symonds with the score at 59-4. The partnership did not last long, as Symonds fell to the bowling of Dwayne Bravo for three to leave Mumbai's tail tantalisingly close for the Chennai attack. Big-hitting Pollard looked to rescue the innings but he fell for 22 from 19 balls. However, two consecutive sixes by Malinga left Mumbai wanting 25 from the final two overs, and along with Harbhajan, who reached 19 from 20 balls, he guided Mumbai to the win with one ball to spare