Familiarity breeds success, says Montgomerie

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland: Colin Montgomerie has disputed six-times major champion Nick Faldo's view that Europeans are too friendly with each other to perform at the highest level.

Vick focus of media outrage in dog-fight controversy

NEW YORK: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick faced condemnation in the media on Wednesday and an uncertain future following his federal indictment on Tuesday over alleged involvement in a dog-fighting operation.

Top golfers on drugs, says Player

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland: Ten or more of the world's leading golfers could be using performance-enhancing drugs, Gary Player claimed on Wednesday.

Would-be Federers face spine risk, says study

PARIS: Youngsters who train intensively in the dream of becoming the next Roger Federer or Venus Williams should beware - they may risk permanently damaging their spine.

Tevez saga rumbles on as West Ham hits back

LONDON: West Ham has denied making "inconsistent" statements about the status of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez, whose proposed move to Manchester United hit fresh controversy yesterday.

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Davenport considers returning to the court

WASHINGTON: New mother and former world No 1 Lindsay Davenport said on Tuesday she was considering a return to the tour.

Tour about giving and taking, insists Fergie

TOKYO: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson defended his club's Asian tour, insisting the Premier League champions were not simply about filling their own pockets.

Star QB Vick indicted in Virginia dog fighting

WASHINGTON: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three other men were indicted on conspiracy charges tied to a dog-fighting operation by a federal grand jury in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday.

Tendulkar enjoying game as much as 17 years ago

LONDON: India's record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar said on Tuesday that he was enjoying the game as much now as in 1990 when he was 17 and playing his first Lord's test match.

Coach ready to wake sleeping India

GURGAON, India: India soccer coach Bob Houghton looked skyward and then at the training ground at the national team's camp on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi.