A brutal battle beneath the surface

From the stands above the water's surface at Ying Tung Natatorium, the water polo venue for the Beijing Games, the sport looks a bit like basketball if it was played with teams of bobbing heads.

KPGA tour looking to expand its presence

The Korea Professional Golf Association (KPGA) tour is looking to expand its presence in Asia after its successful collaboration with the China Golf Association (CGA) last week.

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Ferguson happy after Liverpool 'morale booster'

MANCHESTER: Sir Alex Ferguson acclaimed a 3-0 victory over Liverpool as an ideal "morale booster" after his Manchester United side strengthened its bid for a second successive Premier League title with a resounding victory here at Old Trafford.

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Valencia rocks Real to reignite title race

MADRID: Cup finalist Valencia blew the title race wide open with Angel Arizmendi's late goal sealing a sensational 3-2 win over champion Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

Bayern deserves Bundesliga title, Voeller says

BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen boss Rudi Voeller admitted Bayern Munich deserve to be crowned German champion after his side was beaten 2-1 by the league leader at the Allianz Arena.

Arsenal's title hopes hit by Chelsea loss

LONDON: Manager Arsene Wenger said Arsenal's Premier League title chances had suffered a major blow with Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea in the London derby.

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China's Zheng called up for World Cup qualifier

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'Genius' Ronaldo claims Best record

MANCHESTER, England: Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed as a footballing "genius" after the Portugal winger eclipsed George Best as the highest-scoring winger in Manchester United's history and helped edge the Red Devils closer to another English title.

Roma's title chances hit by Lazio derby defeat

ROME: AS Roma's Serie A title hopes suffered a cruel blow as Valon Behrami scored an injury-time winner to give Lazio a 3-2 victory in the Rome derby at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.