Monaco 2 Tottenham 1: Hugo Lloris’ penalty heroics could not rescue Tottenham’s Champions League campaign as Mauricio Pochettino’s men slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Monaco last night.

New HIV infections and deaths from Aids are decreasing, the United Nations said, making it possible to control the epidemic by 2030 and eventually end it "in every region, in every country".

Valencia and Bayern Munich both progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 1-1 draw at the Mestalla last night.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has doubts surrounding three key players ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves at the Britannia Stadium.

Thanksgiving is one of the major holidays in America, when shops close and families come together around a dinner table laden with turkey and all the trimmings.

Mamady Sidibe is set to turn out for Stoke reserves tomorrow as he continues his rehabilitation after more than a year of injury problems.

THE head of the United Nations Aids programme called yesterday for an increase in access to drugs that help treat or prevent the spread of the disease, saying it is morally wrong to keep millions of people off lifesaving medication.

The United Nations Aids agency urged increased funding for early treatment of people with HIV following a new international study showing it could dramatically reduce the number of new infections through sexual transmission.

Tony Pulis insists Mamady Sidibe can still have a future at Stoke despite the striker suffering a second ruptured Achilles tendon in six months.

Stoke’s Mamady Sidibe suffered another injury setback ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League game against Birmingham and looks set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe has suffered a setback in his return from an Achilles injury after picking up a knock in training today.

The world Aids epidemic has slowed with a 20% decrease in new HIV infections over the past decade, the United Nations said.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp insists his side can progress in the Champions League even though he is likely to be without a number of key players.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe suffered a crushing injury blow as it was revealed tonight he could miss the rest of the season.

Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones could make a swift return to action against Tottenham at the Britannia Stadium tomorrow.

Wolves 2 Stoke 1

Stoke’s £8m record signing Kenwyne Jones went straight into Tony Pulis’ side for this afternoon’s Barclays Premier League opener at Wolves.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis will make a late decision on whether to pitch new striker Kenwyne Jones straight into the starting line-up for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League season opener at Wolves.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will name the same starting XI for the third game running in Sunday’s Barclays Premier League showdown against title contenders Manchester United.

A LATE strike from Matthew Etherington gave Stoke a shock win over Europa League finalists Fulham at Craven Cottage last night.

Fulham 0 Stoke 1

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson named a strong starting XI for tonight’s Barclays Premier League visit of Stoke.

Stoke captain Abdoulaye Faye remains an injury doubt ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Fulham in the Barclays Premier League.

Striker Mamady Sidibe could return from a groin injury to face Everton in Stoke’s final home match of the season against Everton.

Stoke will have key defender Ryan Shawcross back in their squad for the first time since late February for the tough trip to Barclays Premier League title chasers Chelsea on Sunday.

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy challenged his side to keep their destiny in their own hands after they moved a point nearer to Premier League safety with a goalless draw against Stoke at Molineux yesterday.

FT: Wolves 0 Stoke 0

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy made one enforced change for the home Staffordshire derby with Stoke.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is concerned about the fitness of three of his players as they prepare to face Hull at the Britannia Stadium tomorrow.

Ryan Shawcross faces a late fitness test ahead of Stoke’s trip to West Ham tomorrow in the Barclays Premier League.

A UNITED NATIONS report said new HIV infections were increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes.

A United Nations report said new HIV infections were increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes.

Stoke trio Glenn Whelan, Ricardo Fuller and Danny Higginbotham could come into contention for the Barclays Premier League match against Aston Villa tomorrow.

DAVID NUGENT regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point when what they really needed was a victory.

Brian Laws has made one change to his Burnley side for tonight's crucial Premier League clash with Stoke.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan is unlikely to feature for Stoke's Premier League trip to Burnley tomorrow.

'Precious' star Gabourey Sidibe wants a comedy role, it has emerged.

FT: Chelsea 2 Stoke 0

The Harlem drama 'Precious' won five prizes last night at the Spirit Awards honouring independent film, including best picture and trophies for stars Gabourey Sidibe and Mo’Nique and director Lee Daniels.

Defender Ryan Shawcross is unavailable for the FA Cup quarter-final at Chelsea as he starts a three-match suspension.

Stoke will bid to extend their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions when they face title-chasing Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium tomorrow evening.

RYAN SHAWCROSS and Tuncay struck in extra time as Stoke dramatically emerged victorious from their three-game epic with Manchester City last night.

Stoke 3 Manchester City 1 (after extra time)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is without Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson through suspension for tomorrow’s FA Cup fifth-round replay against Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.