Gerrard awaiting results on latest injury scare

2011-11-01 10:41:38

Steven Gerrard will know by the middle of this week whether he faces another lengthy layoff or will be back in action for Liverpool soon after being diagnosed with an infected ankle.

Former badminton star maintains innocence in doping case

2011-11-01 10:25:33

The world's former top player in women's badminton Zhou Mi on Thursday maintained her innocence in a doping case, presenting expert evidence that supports her explanation for the incident.

Cassano showing marked improvement

2011-11-01 08:37:29

AC Milan and Italy forward Antonio Cassano, in hospital after being struck down with an undiagnosed illness on Saturday, has shown a "marked improvement", the Serie A champions said Monday.

Kvitova just finished one heck of a year

2011-11-01 07:38:18

Petra Kvitova, the 21-year-old Czech left-hander who caused a sensation by winning Wimbledon as an outsider four months ago, proved she is now a full-fledged member of the sport's elite by winning the year-end WTA Championships.

Garcia clinches Andalucia Masters for another win

2011-10-31 13:45:36

Sergio Garcia made it back-to-back European Tour victories when he captured the Andalucia Masters title on Sunday by a stroke from fellow Spaniard Miguel-Angel Jimenez.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

2011-10-31 10:03:22

Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber will pay a special tribute to late British racer and friend Dan Wheldon at this weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix after a grim month for motorsport.

Vettel cruises to victory in India

2011-10-31 09:56:08

Red Bull's unstoppable double world champion Sebastian Vettel ran away with the inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday for his 11th victory in 17 races this season. F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli   India deserve F1, says Force India co-owner

Milan's Cassano in hospital with mystery illness

2011-10-31 09:19:55

AC Milan and Italy forward Antonio Cassano has been struck down with an undiagnosed illness and is undergoing tests in hospital, the club said on Sunday.

Zhang ready to take on world

2011-10-31 08:03:52

He's got one of the world's best coaches. He's got a scary level of confidence. And now, Zhang Ze has two titles to add to his rsum. So what's next for China's top male tennis player?

Don't panic, Wenger tells Arsenal fans

2011-10-28 11:23:17

Manager Arsene Wenger urged Arsenal fans on Thursday to keep the faith after the club's poor start to the season.

Villarreal, Italy striker Rossi out for six months

2011-10-28 11:01:17

Struggling Villarreal were hit by another injury setback on Thursday when tests showed Giuseppe Rossi needed surgery on damaged ligaments in his right knee and would be out of action for six months.

Robles looks for redemption at Pan American Games

2011-10-28 10:48:16

Cuba's Dayron Robles, looking to make up for being stripped of the gold medal at the world championships, cruised through the Pan-American Games high hurdles semi-finals on Thursday.