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Not quite sure what is going on here...but whatever it is, it's being done in wonderful style! The totally gorgeous Grace Gao is photographed by Mei Yuan Gui and styled by Joseph Carle for Numero China Oct 2010.

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Road Cycling World Championships in Australia

New Zealand's Linda Serup Villumsen competes in the elite women's time trial at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Geelong, 75 km (46 miles) Southwest of Melbourne, Australia, September 29, 2010. The Road Cycling World Championships take place from September 29 to October 3. Villumsen won bronze.

France's Jeannie Longo competes in the elite women's time trial at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Geelong, 75 km (46 miles) Southwest of Melbourne, Australia, September 29, 2010.

Amber Neben of the US competes in the elite women's time trial at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Geelong, 75km (46 miles) Southwest of Melbourne, Australia, September 29, 2010.

Germany's Marcel Kittel competes in the U23 individual time trial at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Geelong, 75km (46 miles) Southwest of Melbourne, Australia, September 29, 2010.

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Injury likely to sideline Rooney up to 3 weeks

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VALENCIA - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney is likely to be sidelined for two to three weeks due to an ankle injury.

The England striker was substituted in the 61st minute of Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bolton on Sunday and the Premier League club did not include him in the squad that flew to Spain on Tuesday for a Champions League match against Valencia.

Ferguson said at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium that Rooney's injury would likely sideline the player for up to three weeks. That could rule him out of England's European Championship qualifier against Montenegro on Oct 12.

(Xinhua)

Ancelotti confident of progress

Chelsea's Alex (right) and John Obi Mikel (center) challenge Olympique Marseille's Brandao during Champions League Group F match at Stamford Bridge in London on Tuesday. Chelsea won the encounter 2-0.

Two games against Russia side Spartak Moscow key to first-place hopes, Chelsea coach says

LONDON - Carlo Ancelotti expects Chelsea to take advantage of its strong start in the Champions League by booking its place in the knockout stages ahead of schedule.

Ancelotti's side is top of Group F ahead of Spartak Moscow on goal difference after taking the maximum six points from its first two matches.

Chelsea gave the kind of typically efficient display that has become its trademark to defeat Marseille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to John Terry's early goal and a Nicolas Anelka penalty.

While the English champion rarely hit top gear, there was never any doubt it would have enough power and cunning to subdue Marseille despite recent wobbles. Now Blues boss Ancelotti believes Chelsea can effectively seal a spot in the last 16 by taking four points from its next two fixtures, both against Russian club Spartak Moscow on Oct 19 and Nov 3.

"I think we are in a good position to qualify. It is a good start, but we still have to play four matches," Ancelotti said. "The next two games against Spartak Moscow will be very important. I think we have a good possibility to finish in first place."

After losing in the Premier League for the first time this season at Manchester City on Saturday, Chelsea desperately needed this morale-boosting result.

The key to Chelsea's return to form was the dynamic play of French duo Anelka and Florent Malouda, who tormented their compatriots with fluid movement and some sublime combinations. Perhaps given some extra motivation by the taunts of Marseille's vociferous band of traveling supporters, it was unstoppable for much of the match.

Malouda won the corner that led to Chelsea's seventh minute opener, flicked home by Terry from Gael Kakuta's corner.

Then Anelka calmly stroked home the 28th minute penalty that put the result almost beyond doubt after Stephane Mbia handled Michael Essien's cross.

Anelka is something of a controversial figure in France at present after he was sent home from the World Cup following his dressing room row with then-national team coach Raymond Domenech, but Ancelotti had no doubts the striker would rise to the challenge of taking on a team from his homeland.

"I have never seen Anelka afraid or scared or nervous. He is always quiet and calm. He has a good character," Ancelotti added.

Anelka's display ensured the suspended Didier Drogba wasn't missed, while French teenager Kakuta also gave an encouraging performance on his European debut.

"Kakuta was good. He was involved in the game and played for the team," Ancelotti said. "This is the most important thing because sometimes a player wants to show his quality too much. I have to congratulate him on his performance."

While Chelsea can look forward to another long run in Europe's elite club competition, Marseille is in danger of crashing out at the first hurdle.

The French champion has lost its first two matches, and former Chelsea midfielder Deschamps admits it must win twice against Zilina to keep its hopes alive.

"We have got two games against Zilina coming up. We need to get six points there and see what Chelsea do in their doubleheader against Spartak Moscow," Deschamps said.

Deschamps was scathing about his team's display on his return to the club he played for in the 1999-2000 season, and he conceded the defeat could have been worse but for two shots from Alex and Michael Essien hitting the woodwork.

"We were dominated both technically and physically. There was a huge difference between the two sides," he said.

(Reuters)

Faded Glory

The inspiration must have come from Grey Gardens for this one. The decaying backdrop and use of scarves and glasses, even a cat. Beautifully photographed by Mark Seliger and styled by Belen Antolin featuring model Alana Zimmer for Vogue Espana Oct 2010.

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Polaroids

I have a thing for polaroids.....there is something romantic about the image, it makes everything look 70's or just plain cool. Funny isn't it...anyway these polaroids by Kristopher Arden-Houser via stylecaster caught my eye. I just love them. They were taken at Fashion Week in Istanbul, London, Stockholm, New Zealand and Copenhagen....no the sheep did not participate in fashion week, just innocent bystanders!

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David Beckham Academy launched in Trinidad and Tobago

David Beckham trains with youths at the launch of the David Beckham Academy at Marvin Lee Stadium in Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago, September 26, 2010. The Academy will provide football and life skills programmes as well as coaching workshops to almost 200 young players and coaches. The commitment was made at the FIFA World Cup 2010 Final Draw in Cape Town last December. This image has been supplied by a third party.

David Beckham speaks with children at the launch of the David Beckham Academy at Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya, a town in Trinidad and Tobago, September 26, 2010.

David Beckham holds a baby during a soccer training session with youths at Marvin Lee Stadium in Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago, September 26, 2010.

David Beckham, with FIFA Vice President Jack Warner, speaks to the media at the launch of the David Beckham Academy at Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya, a town in Trinidad and Tobago, September 26, 2010.

David Beckham plays football with children at the launch of the David Beckham Academy at Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya, a town in Trinidad and Tobago, September 26, 2010.

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LeBron refuses to dwell on those who criticise his move

Miami Heat Chris Bosh (L), Dwayne Wade (C) and LeBron James attend a news conference during Miami Heat media day in Miami, Florida September 27, 2010.


MIAMI - LeBron James said Monday he had to make his "own destiny" and would not worry about the Hall of Famers who denounced his move to the Miami Heat.

The two-time NBA MVP was part of the Heats' free agency triple coup, with president Pat Riley bringing him in along with Chris Bosh and the re-signed Dwyane Wade.

Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson have all come out and said that they would never have sought to team up with other top players at one team in order to win a title.

"I've just got to go out and play the game, I've heard everything this summer, everything that I expected and some of it that I didn't expect but I made my own decisions and I live with them," James said Monday at the Heat's media day.

"I still respect Michael, I still respect Magic, Charles and the rest of those guys. They did a lot for this game, they did a lot for me, Dwyane and C.B.

"They paved the way for guys like myself to be able to do what I do on and off the court - endorsements and everything to wearing long, baggy shorts and Jordan brought what we call swagger into the game.

"I have nothing bad to say about them but I can't live through them, I have to make my own destiny and this was the road I felt I needed to go and to continue to improve as a professional," he added.

While James avoided criticizing those big names, it was clear that he was irked by the questioning of his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers.

"I have a lot of motivation. It is funny when things happen in life and how people react. It seems like a lot of people try to tell you what to do with your life and most of the time they don't even have their own life in order.

"I am really excited for this opportunity, for this franchise, to give me an opportunity to bring my game to this city and I am trying to make the best of it," he said.

"I've moved forward, I don't want to dwell on the past, there has been a lot of things said about me, about my family, about this organization, about me and Dwyane and C.Bosh, but we are moving forward.

"I am looking forward to training camp and you know there is not much can be said once the ball is tossed in the air," he said.

James said he had kept in touch with his friends from the Cavaliers and had wished them well.

"I spoke to all of the guys I was close with, who I still am close with and I wished them all the best in this upcoming season, continue to improve, and there are a lot of people writing them off but they have some really good players and they are excited about their season."

James upset many Cavaliers fans with his decision to announce his move to Miami in a live television special but said there had been no negative reaction in his Ohio home town of Akron.

"I've been home all summer and I am still standing tall, didn't have a problem," he said.

Miami Heat Chris Bosh (L), LeBron James (C) and Dwayne Wade attend a television interview during Miami Heat media day in Miami, Florida September 27, 2010.

Miami Heat Dwayne Wade (C), Chris Bosh (R) and LeBron James attend a media conference during Miami Heat media day in Miami, Florida September 27, 2010.

Miami Heat Chris Bosh (R), Dwayne Wade (C) and LeBron James pose for a picture during Miami Heat media day in Miami, Florida September 27, 2010.

(Agencies)