Jamaica's Bolt breaks 100m world record
2008-06-01 14:01:20
Jamaica's Usain Bolt set a world record in the 100 metres on Saturday by clocking 9.72 seconds at the Reebok grand prix meeting at Icahn Stadium.
LPGA Women's Golf tournament
2008-06-01 11:43:51
Na Yeon Choi of South Korea lines up her drive on the seventh hole during the third round of the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika women's LPGA golf tournament in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina May 31, 2008. [Agencies]
Bolt works at fast start in showdown with Gay
2008-05-30 10:53:11
Usain Bolt has admitted he needs to work on his start and finish in the 100m, yet he is eager to compete with world champion Tyson Gay in the Reebok grand prix on Saturday.
Gatlin's CAS decision on June 6
2008-05-30 10:24:38
A decision regarding the ban of disgraced Olympic 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin will be issued on June 6, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said Thursday.
Mickelson triumphs with late birdie
2008-05-27 10:13:18
American world No 2 Phil Mickelson conjured a magical birdie with a 140-yard wedge approach on the final hole to win his second Colonial Invitational title by a shot on Sunday.
Badminton: China clinch Uber Cup
2008-05-17 23:35:08
Chinese badminton team clinched their sixth consecutive Uber Cup team championship on Saturday, toppling Indonesia 3-0.
China beats Malaysia, advances to Thomas Cup final
2008-05-16 22:10:31
China, hoping to retain the Thomas Cup trophy for the seventh time, beat Malaysia 3-2 in the badminton semifinal and advanced to the final at the Bung Karno Sports Hall here on Friday.
Gay forecasts fast time in NY showdown with Bolt
2008-05-16 09:48:18
American sprinter Tyson Gay predicts a pulsating duel when he vies with Jamaica's Usain Bolt for the first time over 100 metres at the New York Grand Prix on May 31.
South Korea in losing ploy at Thomas Cup
2008-05-13 11:19:13
England pulled off a 4-1 win over South Korea on the second day of group play in the Thomas Cup men's badminton tournament in Jakarta on Monday but the victory was gained against a "musical chairs" Korean team.
Indonesia stutter over first Thomas Cup hurdle
2008-05-12 11:14:25
Olympic badminton champion Taufik Hidayat lost on the opening day of the Thomas Cup men's team tournament in Jakarta on Sunday but Indonesia rallied to take their preliminary group tie against Thailand 3-2.
Gay to face Bolt in 100m NY howdown
2008-05-09 13:37:24
U.S. world champion Tyson Gay and Jamaican Usain Bolt will meet in a 100 metres showdown at the New York Grand Prix on May 31, organisers said on Thursday.
O'Sullivan clinches third world title
2008-05-06 10:23:03
Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrates after winning the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England Monday May 5, 2008. The fast-scoring Englishman won his third world snooker title on Monday. [Agencies]