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Russian professional tennis player Anna Kournikova has revealed she would like to settle down with her boyfriend Enrique Iglesias. The Tennis sensation wanted would have babies once she had reached the top of her career.

Kournikova said “We try to keep out relationship as private as possible. I don’t read all that stuff about ‘Anna’s pregnant/married/broken up’,” she added “I would like to have kids, but years from now. I’m only 28 and there are still things I want to do first.” On the other hand, she admitted that the secret to the endurance of her relationship with the Hero hitmaker was amusement and respect. She told “We have a mutual respect. We’re both very independent but we try not to go too long without seeing each other. When he’s away I miss his humour. He’s a complete joker. He knows how to make fun of himself, which is very cool.”

Singer Iglesias and Kournikova have been dating since 2002 and now she has revealed her intention to start a family.

Germany’s highest level of football league system, Bundesliga top scorer Grafite has been nominated Germany’s footballer of the year by sports journalists. Brazilian footballer Grafite plays as a striker for German Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg. 30-year-old the striker was born on 2, April, 1979. His birth name is Edinaldo Batista Líbano.

The conventional vote was organized by Kicker magazine and 1,042 journalists participated in voting. Grafite got 331 votes and his rival Mario Gomez received 171. Striker Gomez moved from VfB Stuttgart to Bayern Munich. On the other hand, Grafite’s strike partner Edin Dzeko bagged third in the list with 169 votes.

Grafite netted impressive 28 goals in only 25 appearances last season and rewarded with a contract extension till 2012. He said ‘I want to do even better (this season) and score more goals,’ he added ‘If I manage to play more games than last year then it’s possible.’ His team-mate Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Dzeko also negotiated a new contract that appears Dzeko staying at Wolfsburg till 2013.

US basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has challenged UK soccer legend David Beckham (born 2, May 1975) for a game of football in his reality TV show ‘Shaq Vs.’ 37 years old Shaquille has urged Beckham to play a soccer match for his reality TV series, a series of Twitter posts.

Shaquille writes, “Dear David Beckham. I know you have heard about my Shaq Vs show, anyway u (sic) will never score a goal on me. I challenge you, lil’ man.” He also adds “David Beckham, I know you hear me. Don’t be scared, don’t make me call u (sic) out. U (sic) will never score a goal on me. Don’t make me Tweet to two million people that yur (sic) scared of Shaq, u (sic) better respond, if u (sic) scared get a dog.”

According to Contactmusic reports already Shaq made a swimming competition against Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps, a boxing battle against former world champion Oscar De La Hoya; moreover, a tennis session against Serena Williams.

The fight for pending contracts between the Players’ Association and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has set to end after both sides agreed to immediate negotiation. As a result, the revolting cricketers’ made themselves available for selection. The settlement was finalized at a meeting with CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Chairman and Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo in Georgetown.

The dispute erupted just two weeks ago, when thirteen of the top cricketers made themselves unavailable for the first Test match against Bangladesh in St Vincent, for the pay and contract issues.

The Cana News reported both parties agreed to have the mediator, former Commonwealth Secretary General Shridath Ramphal. West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) has been arguing the WICB for over pay. The players’ returned after the appointment of Shridath Ramphal at the meeting convened by President Jagdeo.

They told in a joint statement ‘It was agreed that, in light of the mediation agreement the parties expect to lead to the resolution of outstanding issues, all the players will make themselves available for selection.’ WICB and WIPA also agreed to each name a facilitator to help Ramphal in his work. They said, ‘The mediation team, with assistance from the Caricom secretariat, would begin work immediately.’ the organizations added ‘Both parties have taken this step, mindful of the interest of their respective organizations but conscious also of their wider responsibility to the people of the West Indies and the international sport of cricket.’

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by WIPA President Dinanath Ramnarine and WICB President Julian Hunte in the existence of the Guyanese leader.

Health officials of New Zealand are advice rugby supporters to stay away from the Tri-Nations rugby Test between Australia and New Zealand if the fans have any swine flu symptoms. Rugby is the national sport for New Zealanders. They are passionate about rugby. However, Fran McGrath, the deputy director of public health, urges residents to stay home and enjoy the game on TV if they feel they may be sick.

On Thursday, McGrath said to the New Zealand Herald “If you have symptoms, don’t go… you might feel well enough, but be considerate to everyone else.” Additionally, healthy fans were suggested not to share drinks and use a hand sanitizer before taking any food and to “Try to stay one-meter (yard) distant from anyone who’s unwell, although it’s a bit hard to tell”. McGrath admitted the recommendation may sound “pious” for a rugby game, though it was essential to get an alcohol-based hand gel as the A(H1N1) virus can stay alive on surfaces like hand rails.