Don't expect too much, too soon, says Thorpe
2011-11-03 16:27:09
Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe has warned Australians not to expect too much of him too soon as he prepares to make his return to competition in Singapore this week.
Cook replaces Jordan in Presidents Cup assistant's role
2011-11-03 11:51:22
John Cook, an 11-times winner on the PGA Tour, has been appointed as an assistant to United States captain Fred Couples for this month's Presidents Cup in Australia, the tour said on Tuesday.
Ferguson marks 25 years of pure gold at United
2011-11-03 10:55:41
An incredible work ethic and a deep-seated love for the game have allowed Alex Ferguson to remain in charge of Manchester United for a quarter of a century, according to long-serving winger Ryan Giggs.
Milan's Cassano out for months, to have surgery
2011-11-03 10:40:34
Italy and AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano will be out for a "few months" and needs heart surgery after falling ill at the weekend, the Serie A side said in a statement on Wednesday.
Donovan says Galaxy 'assuming' Beckham will stay
2011-11-03 10:29:50
Los Angeles Galaxy players are expecting David Beckham to stay with the club next season despite reports linking him with a move back to Europe, club captain Landon Donovan said on Tuesday.
The sky's the limit for goal-machine Messi
2011-11-03 10:21:52
Lionel Messi is 34 goals short of becoming Barcelona's all-time top scorer after netting a hat-trick in the Champions League on Tuesday, and the only real question left is when he will achieve that accolade and not if.
Man City's Tevez offered olive branch by Mancini
2011-11-03 10:10:06
Manchester City outcast Carlos Tevez has been offered a way back into the Premier League club's plans by manager Roberto Mancini but only if he apologises for refusing to warm up in their Champions League match at Bayern Munich in late September.
Pakistan trio found guilty in fixing scandal
2011-11-03 07:59:44
Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were found guilty on Tuesday of taking bribes to fix part of a Test match against England in a case that prosecutors said revealed rampant corruption at the heart of international cricket.
Djokovic the 'Joker' battles through during comeback
2011-11-03 07:59:44
World No 1 Novak Djokovic won a hard fought three setter against veteran Xavier Malisse at the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday as he revealed he has recovered from what he termed the worst injury of his career.
Gerrard ruled out of England friendlies
2011-11-02 11:07:58
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard will miss Saturday's game against Swansea City and the England friendlies against Spain and Sweden, the Premier League club said on their website on Tuesday.
Messi treble puts holders Barca in last 16
2011-11-02 09:31:15
Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick including his 200th goal for Barcelona in a resounding 4-0 victory at 10-man Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday that put the rampant Champions League holders and their Group H rivals AC Milan through to the last 16.
Hungary's only Golden Ball award winner dies at 70
2011-11-01 11:23:47
Florian Albert, the only Hungarian to win the European Footballer of the Year award, died on Monday aged 70, the Hungarian Football Association said in a statement.