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Travolta to hold private Scientology memorial service for late son

Travolta to hold private Scientology memorial service for late sonLondon, January 8 : John Travolta will bid his late son, Jett, a final goodbye in a private Scientology memorial service.

The actor's 16-year-old son, who had Kawasaki Syndrome, a rare condition that can lead to heart disease, died from a seizure on January 2 during a family holiday in the Bahamas.

He was cremated on January 5.

Man United manager Ferguson confident of Carling Cup progress

Man United manager Ferguson confident of Carling Cup progress London  - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he believed his side will reach the Carling Cup final despite their 1-0 defeat at Derby in the first leg of the semi-final on Wednesday.

United were beaten by Kris Commons' superb shot after half an hour, but Rob Hulse missed a good chance to extend their lead later on.

Ferguson said the Championship side could live to regret their missed opportunities.

"I think we are lucky," Ferguson said. "We could have lost by more.

Drop in Marks & Spencer sales heralds 2009 retail misery

Drop in Marks & Spencer sales heralds 2009 retail misery

Mum collapses in tears after grandson disowns Gazza

Paul GascoigneLondon, Jan. 7 : Paul Gascoigne’s heart- broken mum collapsed in tears as she watched her grandchild disown her famous son on TV.

According to the Daily Star, the soccer legend’s mother Carol, 61, was “devastated” by the documentary charting his slump into alcoholism.

She watched in dismay as Gazza’s ex-wife Sheryl, 43, revealed that the England legend had beaten her in booze-fuelled rages.

And she broke down as the couple’s 12-year-old son Regan said that he wished his dad would “go away”.

Arsenal may sign Russia’s Arshavin for 10 million pounds

Arsenal LogoLondon, Jan. 7 : Arsene Wenger-coached Arsenal football club is on the verge of signing Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin for 10 million pounds.

The 27-year-old Russian playmaker is in London for talks with Gunners chiefs at the Landmark Hotel. His wife Yulia is accompanying him.

Wenger is ready to offer Arshavin a three-year deal as his club Zenit St Petersburg concede they can no longer command the unrealistic 20 million pound they had been demanding with the player’s desperation to quit the club so well documented.

`Money never a reason to play tennis,’ says star Andy Murray

Andy MurrayLondon, Jan. 7 : British tennis star Andy Murray has said that money has never been a reason for him to chase or achieve glory in the sport.

Murray, who has so far earned 3.9 million pounds in his career, was quoted by The Sun as sayingin Doha, Qatar: “Money was never the reason why I played tennis. It is obviously something that comes with it. Tennis players do very well for themselves.”

“But, if you start just playing for money and chasing it, then it can affect your game. Becoming a better player and winning a Grand Slam is what counts,” he added.

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