IOC: No London tickets for Libya yet
2011-06-16 14:00:41
No tickets will be given to Libya's Olympic committee for the 2012 London Games until it is "absolutely certain" they end up in the right hands, said the IOC.
Serena goes from brush with death to Wimbledon favourite
2011-06-16 13:50:07
Serena Williams has won titles after overcoming adversity before but if she retains her Wimbledon singles crown just months after a scrape with death it would represent the American's greatest comeback.
Russian 'chess queen' grabs first gold at World Mind Games
2008-10-05 20:06:42
Russia's ace chess player Kosteniuk Alexandra clinched the first gold medal of the World Mind Games here on Sunday.
'Cav' does a double, Kirchen keeps yellow
2008-07-14 13:30:36
Britain's Mark Cavendish reinforced his claim to be the world's fastest man on two wheels by claiming his second stage win Saturday.
No free passes for Phelps, Gay at US trials
2008-06-17 16:09:08
Swimmer Michael Phelps, sprinter Tyson Gay and gymnast Shawn Johnson all face cut-throat competition in the coming weeks as they bid to secure spots on the United States squad for the Beijing Olympics.
Woods fends off Mediate to clinch playoff win
2008-06-17 09:37:51
Tiger Woods held off a late fightback by fellow American Rocco Mediate and sporadic knee pain to win his 14th major title in a nailbiting playoff for the U.S. Open on Monday.
Red Wings fight off Penguins to claim Stanley Cup
2008-06-05 15:46:50
Detroit Red Wings Niklas Kronwall lifts the Stanley Cup after his team defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey final in Pittsburgh, June 4, 2008. The Red Wings clinched the Cup with a nail-biting 3-2 Game Six win in the best-of-seven series. [Agencies]
Pettigrew banned after admitting doping
2008-06-04 10:37:35
Former world 400 metres champion Antonio Pettigrew has been banned for two years after admitting he used prohibited substances, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Tuesday.
Sykora's triple-overtime strike keeps Penguins alive
2008-06-04 10:33:23
Petr Sykora scored the winning goal deep into triple overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins spoiled the Detroit Red Wings' Stanley Cup party with a breathless 4-3 victory on Monday.
Bolt yet to decide if he will double in Beijing
2008-06-04 10:19:03
World 100 metres record holder Usain Bolt will rely on the advice of his coach before deciding whether to attempt a sprint double at the Beijing Olympics.
Kenyan teenager clocks fastest 800 for nearly 11 years
2008-06-02 10:19:58
Kenyan teenager Pamela Jelimo clocked the fastest women's 800 metres for nearly 11 years in only her fourth race over two laps at the Berlin Golden League meeting on Sunday.
Ramirez hits No. 501, leads Red Sox past Orioles
2008-06-02 09:40:29
Manny Ramirez hit his 501st home run, Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew also connected, and the Boston Red Sox continued their hitting revival at the expense of the Baltimore Orioles in a 9-4 victory Sunday.