Stoner sitting on huge lead after reigning in the rain

DONINGTON PARK, England: Australian Casey Stoner won a wet British Grand Prix on Sunday to chalk up his fifth victory in eight races and move 26 points clear of Valentino Rossi in the MotoGP championship.

Morale boosting win hands Kiwis America's Cup hope

VALENCIA, Spain: Emirates Team New Zealand's morale-boosting victory over America's Cup defender Alinghi in the second of the best-of-nine series was just the tonic for a team seeking to win back sailing's most prestigious prize.

Gay runs 2nd fastest 200m ever

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Tyson Gay ran the second fastest 200 meters of all-time, 19.62 seconds, on a wet track at the US championships on Sunday.

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Nadal ready to meet grass challenge

WIMBLEDON, England: At Wimbledon, it's Rafael Nadal's turn to try and make some history.

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Federer eyes Nadal final revenge; Henin woman to beat

LONDON: Four-times winner Roger Federer was named top seed for the Wimbledon championships with French Open holder Rafael Nadal favorite to meet him in a rematch of last year's final.

Australia confident ahead of Cup debut

SYDNEY: Australia's first Asian Cup campaign should be deemed a failure if the Socceroos do not at least reach the final, coach Graham Arnold said.

Japan's preparations are a joke, says coach

TOKYO: Japan's preparations for the defence of their Asian Cup title were labelled a joke by coach Ivica Osim yesterday.

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Sosa joins 600 homer club

ARLINGTON, Texas: Sammy Sosa's 600th homer resembled so many that came before - except this time the Chicago Cubs were on the other side.

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