Tennis – Wozniacki upbeat despite injury

World number one Caroline Wozniacki is hoping to be fit for the start of the Australian Open despite suffering an injury scare at the Sydney International. The 21-year-old Dane, who is 16/1 with bet365 to win the first Grand Slam of 2012, was defeated 3-6 7-5 6-2 by Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarter-finals in Sydney and confirmed afterwards she has been struggling with a wrist injury. She said: “I’m going to get it checked out and hopefully it’s ok. Let’s just hope for the best. “I hope it’s not serious. I could feel it, especially in the third set but I should be completely fine for Australian Open.” Wozniacki goes into the tournament still ranked as the best in the world after Petra Kvitova lost at the semi-final stage in Sydney.

Football – Keane agrees Villa loan deal

Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane is “excited” to be back in the Premier League after joining Aston Villa on a short-term loan deal. The Republic of Ireland international could make his debut on Saturday against Everton, who have Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan on loan, and the new Villa man is 13/2 to score first with bet365. Keane has been training with the Villa squad during the MLS break and is looking forward to taking to the pitch under Alex McLeish, who tried to sign him when in charge at Birmingham last year. “I’m excited about it and I know I’ll really enjoy my time here. It’s only for two months, but I will do my absolute best,” said the 31-year-old. “Villa are a great club, a club with a massive tradition and standing in the game. Villa Park is one of the finest stadiums I’ve ever played in. “I’ve been training with the players here for the past few days and it’s been great but I’m not naive enough to think I’ll just walk straight into the team.”

Football – Redknapp urges Spurs belief

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp says his players must believe they can win the title if they are to mount a serious challenge to league leaders Manchester City. Redknapp’s side are 7/1 with bet365 to win the Premier League after their 2-0 win over Everton at White Hart Lane on Wednesday, their 14th victory in 20 games. They are now level on points with champions Manchester United, who remain in second place on goal difference, and are three behind City. However, Spurs have not been familiar with these heady heights in recent times and Redknapp admits his team must believe in themselves if they are to finish above both the Manchester sides. “Who knows? Nothing’s impossible,” said the Spurs boss when asked whether his side could win the league. “You have to keep believing and apart from that I enjoy the way we play.

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