Cavendish defeats Greipel to take green jersey
2011-07-14 10:27:26
Mark Cavendish defeated fierce rival Andre Greipel to win the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday and snatch the green jersey in the process.
Liverpool agree fee for Villa's Downing
2011-07-14 10:20:35
Liverpool have agreed a fee with Aston Villa for England left winger Stewart Downing after the player handed in a transfer request, the Premier League clubs said on Wednesday.
Top Besiktas figures jailed in match-fixing probe
2011-07-14 10:19:31
A Turkish court jailed the coach and deputy chairman of Istanbul club Besiktas pending trial on Wednesday in a match-fixing investigation which has overshadowed preparations for the new soccer season, media reports said.
Webber will re-sign for Red Bull, says team owner
2011-07-14 10:08:17
Australian Mark Webber will re-sign for Formula One champions Red Bull, team owner Dietrich Mateschitz was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Venezuela late goal stuns Paraguay to snatch draw
2011-07-14 10:01:12
Venezuela stunned Paraguay with two goals in the dying minutes to snatch a 3-3 draw and retain their lead in Group B at the Copa America on Wednesday.
NBA star Kobe kicks off Asia tour in Philippines
2011-07-13 17:29:39
The 5-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant will have a tight schedule during his one-day stay in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday.
US divers confident in competing with China
2011-07-13 14:41:13
American diver David Boudia believes the US team can challenge China's stars for gold medals in the country's home pool at the upcoming world aquatic championships.
Conca to earn $7m a year in Chinese super league
2011-07-13 11:19:38
Argentine midfielder Conca's annual salary was up to $7 million, said Liu Yongzhuo, president of Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande on Tuesday.
Playing for Mourinho 'dream' for Beckham
2011-07-13 11:15:42
Beckham, who spent four years with Real Madrid, will play against his former team for the first time since leaving when the Los Angeles Galaxy hosts the Spanish heavyweights in a friendly on Saturday.
Hamilton given time off to prepare for Germany
2011-07-13 07:54:55
McLaren will give Lewis Hamilton time off ahead of next week's German Grand Prix after the 2008 Formula One champion said he feared burnout under the burden of media and sponsorship commitments.
Katusha announces Kolobnev pulled from Tour de France
2011-07-13 07:54:55
Russian cyclist Alexandr Kolobnev became the first rider to be forced out of the Tour de France on Monday after an 'A' sample from the Katusha rider tested positive for a banned substance.
Ferrari takes full advantage of rule shift
2011-07-13 07:54:55
Earlier this year we predicted regulations would limit the practise of creating downforce from exhaust gases - and that Red Bull Racing would be hardest hit.