Nigeria's female handballers to head for Algiers

2007-04-25 09:17:04

Nigeria's female handball team will go to Algiers after all for the 9th All Africa Games, Secretary of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Chinedu Ezeala said in Lagos on Tuesday.

Landis questions lab credibility

2007-04-25 09:08:14

Tour de France champion Floyd Landis renewed his attack Tuesday on the credibility of the French lab that conducted follow-up tests on his backup urine samples and reportedly found traces of synthetic testosterone

IMAX film on Mt. Qomolangma to be produced again

2007-04-24 14:09:39

Following the success of their IMAX (Image Maximum) film on Mt. Qomolangma a decade ago, the " IMAX Everest" (Qomolangma) Team is back in Nepal to shoot the sequel "Return to Everest", Nepali local media reported on Monday.

Cyclist Landis positive for synthetic testosterone in "B" sample

2007-04-24 09:10:09

Tour de France champion Floyd Landis of the United States was found traces of synthetic testosterone in the follow-up tests, a report said on Monday.

Liang, Chapchai lead powerful Asian contingent

2007-04-24 09:07:10

In-form Liang Wenchong of China and Thailand's Chapchai Nirat spearhead a strong Asian challenge in the PGA Championship at Wentworth next month.

Louis Vuitton Cup race

2007-04-24 09:04:46

Ochoa rises to the top without playing

2007-04-24 08:28:06

After missing two chances to become No. 1 in women's golf, Lorena Ochoa finally replaced Annika Sorenstam at the top on Monday without even hitting a shot.

Argentine rally driver Castellanos dies in mid competition

2007-04-23 09:09:04

Argentine rally driver Guillermo Castellanos, died on Sunday due to an accident in Sunday's Rio Gallegos Gran Turismo Rally, in the southern Argentine province of Santa Cruz.

Watney wins Zurich Classic for first PGA Tour title

2007-04-23 09:06:18

Nick Watney won the Zurich Classic for his first U.S. PGA Tour title, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday for a three-stroke victory over Ken Duke.

Russia top medal tally in EWC

2007-04-23 08:19:40

Russia placed atop of the final medal tally after the last day's competition of the European Wrestling Championships (EWC) in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday, reported BTA.

World champ Alcano in Indonesia for 9-ball title opener

2007-04-20 14:18:23

World Pool-billiard Association 8- ball and 9-ball champion Ronato Alcano of the Philippines has arrived in Indonesia, aiming to win the 9-ball Tour opener this weekend