Rugby-Ireland's Horan ruled out until New Year
2006-11-21 17:19:38
Ireland and Munster prop Marcus Horan has been ruled out of rugby until the New Year after a scan on the injury he sustained against Australia on Sunday confirmed he had torn his left calf muscle.
Thorpe retires from swimming
2006-11-21 11:06:39
Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe has quit competitive swimming at the age of 24.
Thorpe's retirement a bittersweet ending
2006-11-21 11:03:14
Ian Thorpe's decision to retire at the tender age of 24 was a bittersweet ending to the career of a swimmer who rose from a humble upbringing to become one of the world's most recognisable sportsmen.
Woods looks ahead after defeats
2006-11-21 09:01:00
World number-one Tiger Woods heads home in positive spirits despite losing his last two regular tournaments of the year during a lucrative fortnight in Asia.
Speculation mounts on Thorpe quit
2006-11-21 08:41:56
Speculation mounted that Australian Olympic swimming star Ian Thorpe could announce his retirement from a record-breaking competitive career.
Bangladesh names football squad for Asian Games
2006-11-20 10:08:10
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Sunday announced a 23-member national squad for the 15th Asian Games to be held December1-15 in Doha, local news agency UNB reported.
Thorpe puts Australia in a spin
2006-11-20 09:20:43
Ian Thorpe's possible withdrawal from next year's world championships has rekindled doubts about his prospects of ever returning to his best after taking an extended break from the sport.
Slocakian wins S. Africa's cycling challenge
2006-11-20 09:16:30
The Pick 'n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge, an annual event held in Johannesburg, South Africa, was won by Slovakian youngster Martin Velits on Sunday.
Harrington tames Tiger after miracle shot
2006-11-19 16:40:50
Ireland's Padraig Harrington upset Tiger Woods to win the Dunlop Phoenix tournament after an astonishing birdie on the second playoff hole on Sunday.
Senden wins Australian Open with final-round 65
2006-11-19 15:03:40
John Senden shot a closing 7-under 65 on Sunday, capped by a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th, to break out of a three-way tie for the lead and earn a one-stroke win in the Australian Open.
Uganda wins title in East Africa Ladies Golf Circuit
2006-11-17 15:01:07
Uganda have won the best team award and the best player award at the East Africa Ladies Golf Circuit that ended in the east African country on Wednesday.
Cricket official says no complaint received over alleged racist comments
2006-11-17 14:57:18
Cricket Australia said Friday it had not received any complaints from the England cricket team over alleged racist comments made to two players over the past 10 days.