Henry completes Red Bulls' playoff win over Dallas

2011-10-28 10:04:55

Former France international Thierry Henry scored in injury time as the New York Red Bulls defeated FC Dallas 2-0 in their Major League Soccer wild-card playoff game on Wednesday to book a meeting with David Beckham's LA Galaxy.

Tevez fine halved after PFA intervention

2011-10-28 09:57:47

Carlos Tevez has had his fine halved by Manchester City after the Premier League club reluctantly accepted a ruling by the players' union that the Argentine did not refuse to play in last month's Champions League match at Bayern Munich.

Kaka set to make long-awaited return for Brazil

2011-10-28 09:45:01

Kaka has been recalled by Brazil for the first time since last year's World Cup in South Africa for friendlies against Gabon and Egypt next month.

LeBron, Anthony, Paul say no to tour

2011-10-28 08:08:15

LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony have rejected an offer to play in a six-game world tour featuring NBA stars, a move that could jeopardize plans for the global trek set to begin on Sunday.

Ding slams Weibo users over Man United error

2011-10-27 20:11:11

Ding Junhui has come under fire again from Internet users. But this time is not searching for his girlfriend, but his reaction to net users to Manchester United's 6-1 loss to Manchester City during a derby.

Amaechi: British sport needs to address gay bias

2011-10-27 13:44:35

The first openly gay former NBA player says prejudice against homosexuals is rife in British sport, especially soccer.

Wozniacki secures No 1 ranking as Sharapova quits

2011-10-27 11:15:20

Caroline Wozniacki celebrated in defeat on Wednesday after injured Russian Maria Sharapova's withdrawal from the season-ending WTA Championships made sure the Dane would end the year as world number one.

Sharapova slumps to Li Na defeat at WTA final

2011-10-27 09:39:36

Maria Sharapova's hopes of ending the year as world number one virtally evaporated on Wednesday when she was beaten 7-6 6-4 by China's Li Na at the WTA Championships.

Park ready for Premier League, says Wenger

2011-10-27 07:54:33

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Park Chu-young is ready for his Premier League debut after the South Korea striker scored his first goal for the Gunners in a 2-1 League Cup win against Bolton.

Ishikawa is spoken for, mother says

2011-10-27 07:54:33

Ishikawa, the object of passion right across the age spectrum, is set to introduce his potential fiancee, a junior high school classmate, at the Presidents Cup in Melbourne next month, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.

Seven-year wait might get longer after Sharapova loses

2011-10-27 07:54:33

Maria Sharapova's hopes of winning back the WTA Championship title after a seven-year interval suffered a blow when she lost her opening match to US Open champion Samantha Stosur on Tuesday.

Ex France player charged with attempted murder

2011-10-26 11:12:02

Former France soccer international Tony Vairelles has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a nightclub near the eastern town of Nancy last weekend, a state prosecutor said on Tuesday.