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Soccer star Davenport charged with punching pregnant sister

London, Oct.29 (ANI): Soccer star Calum Davenport was yesterday charged with assault, battery and bodily harm (ABH) over claims he punched his pregnant sister.

The 26-year-old West Ham defender allegedly let fly at Cara, 28, hours before he was stabbed in both legs. His sister is set to testify against him in court, reports The Sun.

Cara's lover Worrell Whitehurst, 25, was charged in August with knifing Davenport, who may never play again because of his injuries.

The alleged stabbing is said to have followed a family row over Cara's unborn baby, fathered by mixed race Whitehurst.

Davenport fiercely denied thumping Cara yesterday.

The player, who is on bail, said: "I am deeply shocked and disappointed at the decision that has been made to charge me. I deny any wrongdoing and will plead not guilty." (ANI)

Arsenal look set to show England how it's done

London, Nov 22: Arsenal resume battle with Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday as England football fans come to terms with the midweek failure of the national side to reach the finals of Euro 2008. At least none of Arsenal's likely starting line-up against Wigan will be suffering a bruised ego as manager Arsene Wenger is expected to field a completely foreign side. In fact the Gunners should give another stark illustration of what the England.....
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