Baseball-Rangers get their man, name Washington as manager
2006-11-07 10:43:33
Long-time Oakland Athletics third-base coach Ron Washington was named manager of the Texas Rangers on Monday.
Baseball-Yankees pick up $13 million option on Sheffield
2006-11-07 10:42:49
The New York Yankees picked up the $13 million option on Gary Sheffield on Sunday but are expected to trade the unhappy slugger.
Cricket-Pakistan's Asif files appeal against doping ban
2006-11-07 10:41:41
Mohammad Asif has filed an appeal with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) against the one-year ban imposed on him for a doping offence, he told Reuters on Monday.
Cricket-Pakistan recall Yasir Hameed for West Indies tests
2006-11-07 10:40:47
Pakistan have recalled opener Yasir Hameed for the first two tests against West Indies and have included rookie fast bowler Samiullah Niazi in their side.
Cricket-England confident Ashes will bring out their best
2006-11-07 10:40:09
England's cricketers are confident they will wake from their post-Ashes slumber in time to reproduce their best form against Australia this summer.
Cricket-Australia demands answers over Hair sacking
2006-11-07 10:39:03
Australia has demanded an explanation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its decision to sack umpire Darrell Hair.
Cricket-Final Ashes tickets go on general sale
2006-11-07 10:38:22
Desperate supporters will have a chance to get their hands on treasured Ashes tickets from Wednesday when more than 26,000 tickets for the five tests go on general sale, Cricket Australia said on Monday.
Cricket-Gillespie ruled out of England's tour opener
2006-11-07 10:37:27
Pace bowler Jason Gillespie has been ruled out of the Prime Minister's XI side to face England in their tour opener on Friday because of a shoulder injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.
Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya, Sangakkara in Bangladesh clash
2006-11-07 10:36:51
Sri Lanka batsman Sanath Jayasuriya arrived in Bangladesh on Monday to play against his international team mate Kumar Sangakkara in a domestic competition.
Cricket-Sri Lanka appoint Jayawardene World Cup captain
2006-11-07 10:36:08
Mahela Jayawardene has been confirmed Sri Lanka captain up until the end of the 2007 World Cup.
Beach Soccer World Cup on Nov. 6
2006-11-07 10:13:34
Uruguay's Oli (R) performs a scissors-kick next to Cameron's Jacques Nyamsi (C) and Benoit Eyoum during their match at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2006 at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro November 6, 2006. [Reuters]
Volleyball chief re-elected for another four-year term
2006-11-06 15:53:04
Long-serving world volleyball chief Ruben Acosta will agree to step down as FIVB president in 2010 after 26 years at the helm.