October 10 2009
Sports Bites

Maicon's agent believes Manchester United have upped their interest in the Inter Milan defender but insists there are no offers on the table. The Brazil international joined Inter from Monaco in 2006 and has developed into a key player in the Nerazzurri team since Jose Mourinho took over two years ago. Maicon's impressive performances have caught the eye around Europe but Antonio Caliendo insists the 28-year-old is remaining at the San Siro for the time being. "United's interest in my client is not something new," he told Tuttopremier.it. "They have been following him for a while. "Now it seems to me that they are pressing for him but I don't think there has been any concrete offer yet."

The Jamaica Cricket Association yesterday confirmed that big-hitting opener, Christopher Gayle, will captain the national team in the West Indies Cricket Board one-day tournament. The announcement was made through a press release, which also confirmed former youth player, Zeniffe Fowler, as the only newcomer in an 18-man squad, which will be further reduced to 14 for the tournament that will start later this month in Guyana.

So much for getting to know each other; the LeBron and Shaq Show is off and running. NBA icons, All-Stars and A-plus-list celebrities LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their debut as Cleveland teammates on Tuesday night and had immediate chemistry in the Cavaliers' 92-87 preseason-opening victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. James and O'Neal worked several pick-and-rolls, showing off a two-man game that with a little polish could be unstoppable. "Me and Shaq played pretty well together," James said. "It shouldn't be hard for either one of us. We know how to play basketball and we want to win."

Wayne Rooney wants to win as many trophies as he can with Manchester United and England and then become the national side's record goal scorer. The 23-year-old already has 25 goals to his name from 55 England appearances. The current record stands at 49 and belongs to Sir Bobby Charlton and Rooney admits the mark is already in his sights. "I spoke to Sir Bobby last week about it and we discussed playing and scoring for England," he told the Daily Star. "It would be a dream come true to do it and mean so much to me.”It would also be fantastic if two Manchester United players were to be one and two in the list. "But don't rule out Michael (Owen) and he still has a chance of the record."