Gomez to miss Germany’s friendly against Italy (AP)

Bundesliga top scorer Mario Gomez will miss Germany's home friendly against Italy on Wednesday due to sprained ligaments in his right knee. The Bayern Munich striker, who has scored 16 league goals this season, was hurt in his club's 3-2 loss to Cologne on Saturday. Gomez pulled out Monday and is currently the only withdrawal from coach Joachim Loew's squad, although doubts remain over...