Srichaphan confirms participation in Doha Asian Games
2006-11-13 16:49:28
Thailand's medal hopes at the 15th Doha Asian Games have been boosted as their tennis number one Paradorn Srichaphan has confirmed his intention to compete in the December 1-15 Asian sports jamboree, as the Doha Asian Games official website revealed on Sunday
Horse racing-Mr Line caps birthday treat for owner
2006-11-13 16:47:31
Singapore racehorse owner Emily Yong celebrated her 34th birthday in some style on Monday, thanks to what she calls a "gift from heaven".
Cricket-Rain holds up England tour match
2006-11-13 16:45:43
New South Wales advanced to 334 for six before rain halted the tour match against England in the morning session on the second day on Monday.
Rugby-Wallabies slammed despite win over Italy
2006-11-13 16:44:18
The Wallabies have been heavily criticised by coach John Connolly and sections of the Australian media despite recording their first win on foreign soil this year, 25-18 over Italy in Rome on Saturday
Powell quits indoor season in 2007
2006-11-13 16:42:57
Jamaican world 100m record holder Asafa Powell has said he will not compete in the coming indoor season, because it is too dangerous.
Argentina wins five gold medals in S.America Games
2006-11-13 16:41:08
Argentina won five gold medals on Sunday, standing atop of the medals table at the eighth South American Games in the fourth day of competition that runs until Sunday next week in Argentine capital Buenos Aires and nearby coastal city Mar del Plata.
Powell camp rues impact of Gatlin test
2006-11-13 16:21:42
Asafa Powell missed out on a major pay day due to Olympic champion Justin Gatlin's failed doping test, but the biggest loser could be the sport in general, said the Jamaican sprinter's manager.
Cuba at mercy of other results for semi final chance
2006-11-13 14:04:24
Cuba coach Felipe Calderon concedes that his team will find it difficult to win a medal with their World Championships destiny out of their own hands.
Korea go home with a smile on their faces
2006-11-13 14:02:26
Korea have not had much to smile about in the 2006 World Championships, as injuries and stronger opposition put paid to their qualification challenge.
Powell, Richards athletes of year
2006-11-13 11:03:08
Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell and American 400-meter runner Sanya Richards were honored Sunday as World Athletes of the Year by track and field's governing body.
IAAF awards Athletes of the Year
2006-11-13 10:42:32
The IAAF on Sunday named Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell and American 400-meter runner Sanya Richards as World Athletes of the Year in Monte Carlo, Monaco, The Associated Press reports.
Ochoa crowned LPGA player of the Year
2006-11-13 10:39:32
Mexican Lorena Ochoa clinched the LPGA Tour's player of the year award with her sixth victory of the season at the Tournament of Champions in Mobile, Alabama on Sunday.