Higgins, Carter make last 16 in snooker worlds

2007-04-27 15:03:19

Fifth seed John Higgins and Ali Carter made the last 16 of the snooker world championship with an identical 10-4 win over Michael Holt and Andy Hicks respectively at The Crucible in Sheffield on Thursday.

Wariner, Liu, Jackson, Williams set for 'World' dress rehearsal

2007-04-27 14:57:42

Three reigning individual World champions from Helsinki 2005 will take part in the 2007 IAAF Osaka GP on Saturday 5 May.

NHL Eastern Conference

2007-04-27 14:19:54

Giants arrive in Moscow to vie for ice hockey world crown

2007-04-27 13:51:05

The top 16 ice hockey teams across the world are set to compete in the annual world ice hockey championships to be opened here on Friday.

Indonesia promoting cricket

2007-04-27 13:44:51

Indonesia will launch a campaign to promote cricket as well as raise a fund for a three-year development program, local press reported Friday.

Mickelson gets green light despite pro-am absence

2007-04-26 09:21:23

Phil Mickelson has been given the green light by officials to play in this week's Byron Nelson Championship, despite missing Wednesday's pro-am tournament.

Cycling-Otxoa battles back after road accident

2007-04-26 09:18:29

Exhausted, drenched and at the end of his tether, Javier Otxoa emerged from the mist that was cloaking the Hautacam to cross the finish line and take a Tour de France stage ahead of the rapidly closing Lance Armstrong.

Israelis, Palestinians take part in Peace Marathon

2007-04-26 08:40:12

The Fourth Annual Peace Run was held Wednesday from Bethlehem to the old city of Jerusalem, with participants from Israel and Palestine Authority as a gesture of friendship.

Baseball-Australia among candidates to host MLB games

2007-04-25 14:49:06

Australia has joined four Asian countries in the bidding to host Major League Baseball games in the next two years, local media reported on Tuesday.

Bangkok promises offense in Indonesian rematch

2007-04-25 13:24:31

The head coach of Thailand's Bangkok University soccer team said his team would play an offensive game against host Arema Malang of Indonesia during their Asian Champions League match later on Wednesday.

Prime comforts in Texas for title holder Wetterich

2007-04-25 09:35:50

Brett Wetterich could hardly keep the smile off his face on Tuesday as he prepared for his title defence at this week's Byron Nelson Championship.

Doherty upset by debutant Allen, Williams out

2007-04-25 09:23:20

Former champions Mark Williams and Ken Doherty were upset in the first round of the world championship on Tuesday.