Breakfast Headlines

Proteas skipper Graeme Smith says he's expecting the off the pitch verbal battles to intensify as the build-up to the first test against Australia continues in Perth. Meanwhile the national selectors will be looking to finalise the one day squad soon.

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England have arrived in India under tight security ahead of the first test on Thursday. Reports say Chennai police will use five thousand security personnel, including 300 commandos, to provide cover for both teams.
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South Africa have been snubbed at the Cosafa elections with Molefi Oliphant losing his seat on the executive.
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In England, Tottenham beat West Ham 2-0.
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Chelsea will be hoping to put their stuttering home form behind them tonight. They need at least a draw from their final Champions League group game against Cluj to make the next round. Boss Luiz Felipe Scolari claims he's not feeling the pressure though. Liverpool are already through, b! ut will be looking for a win at PSV Eindhoven to help them leapfrog Atletico Madrid at the top of their group. They're likely to leave key players out though, including Dirk Kuyt who hasn't even travelled with the squad.
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History is against PSV Eindhoven tonight as they look to become the first Dutch side in more than 40 years to beat Liverpool.
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SA's best swimmers have the World Championships in their sights after a good showing at the African Swimming Champs over the weekend. George du Rand was one of the performers and set a championship record in the 100 metre back stroke.
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Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says several parties are interested in buying the Honda team which has pulled out of the sport.