Ashes: Australia 109-1 at lunch on first day
2006-11-23 10:55:01
Justin Langer posted an unbeaten half century in his comeback test, guiding Australia to 109 for one Thursday in the first session of the series-opening Ashes match against England.
Water polo-Singaporean former champion jailed
2006-11-23 10:53:48
A former water polo champion has been sentenced to nine months in jail for forgery and misappropriating funds from the Singapore Swimming Association.
Beirut Marathon postponed for Industry Minister's assassination
2006-11-23 09:47:31
The Beirut International Marathon has been postponed because of the assassination of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, local Naharnet news website reported on Wednesday.
Women bowlers new medal hopefuls for Indonesia
2006-11-22 17:33:17
While bowling has never been a big medal sport for Indonesia at the quadrennial Asian Games, this year the country is confident of taking home at least one bowling gold, judging by the recent strong performances of national athletes.
Indonesian IBF champ Rachman to defend title on birthday
2006-11-22 17:29:59
International Boxing Federation mini flyweight champion Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia will celebrate his 34th birthday on December 23 with a title defense fight against Benjie Sorola of the Philippines at the Bung Karno Tennis Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Cricket-Excitement mounts on eve of Ashes opener
2006-11-22 16:59:58
Cricket's greatest rivals will renew hostilities on Thursday when Australia and England lock horns at the Gabba in the opening test of the most eagerly-anticipated Ashes series in generations.
Tiger Woods in Golf PGA Grand Slam
2006-11-22 14:18:46
S. Korean baseball team targets champion in Asian Games
2006-11-22 09:14:21
South Korea's national baseball team said Tuesday that it would fight for the gold medal in the upcoming 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar.
Swimming-Tributes pour in for Thorpe on retirement
2006-11-21 18:07:51
Tributes were flooding in for Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe after he announced his retirement on Tuesday at the age of 24.
Baseball-Mets swoop for Alou, decline Glavine option
2006-11-21 18:06:41
Moises Alou signed a one-year, US$8.5 million contract with the New York Mets on Monday, the National League team announced.
Cricket-England suffer Bell wrist injury scare
2006-11-21 18:04:45
England batsman Ian Bell injured his wrist during practice on Tuesday, throwing a scare into the camp two days before the first Ashes test in Brisbane.
Many Asian squash players absent from World Open
2006-11-21 17:21:08
Many Asian players have to stay away from the women's World Open Squash Championship because of financial problems, local media reported Tuesday.