Baseball-Two Tigers among winners of 2006 AL Gold Glove Awards
2006-11-03 10:28:27
Pitcher Kenny Rogers and catcher Ivan Rodriguez of the American League champion Detroit Tigers were among the winners of the AL's Gold Glove Awards announced on Thursday.
Boxing-Unheralded Baldomir in confident mood
2006-11-03 10:27:37
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is 5-1 favourite to add Carlos Baldomir's World Boxing Council welterweight title to his collection of championship belts in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Golf-New swing coach gives Goosen early lift in Atlanta
2006-11-03 10:26:36
Retief Goosen, who began working with a swing coach two months ago for the first time in nine years, moved into contention for his first title of the season at the Tour Championship on Thursday.
Renowned athletics coach charged in doping scandal
2006-11-03 10:25:44
Trevor Graham, who has coached some of the world's fastest athletics stars, was charged Thursday with hindering the U.S. government's steroids probe.
Armstrong to be joined by all-star pacers at NYC Marathon
2006-11-03 10:24:39
Lance Armstrong will get a little help from an all-star cast of distance runners past and present when he makes his marathon debut Sunday
Egypt wins women's 100m hurdle in under-21 Arab athletics
2006-11-03 10:23:35
Egypt grabbed the gold medal of the women's 100m hurdle at the 12th under-21 Arab track and field championship here on Thursday, MENA news agency reported.
Rugby-McCaw promises improved lineout performance
2006-11-03 10:22:22
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has promised an improved lineout performance against England on Sunday even though the All Blacks will field yet another reshuffled pack in the first match of their European tour.
Cricket-Former test player Vermeulen charged with arson
2006-11-03 10:20:41
Former Zimbabwe test batsman Mark Vermeulen was charged with arson in Harare on Thursday, local police said.
Golf-Goosen, Durant share lead at blustery East Lake
2006-11-03 10:19:44
In the absence of fan favourites Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, former winner Retief Goosen grabbed a share of the spotlight at the season-ending Tour Championship on Thursday.
Azinger tipped to be U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2008
2006-11-03 10:19:17
Former major champion Paul Azinger is expected to be named on Monday as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the next match against Europe in 2008.
Cricket-Awesome Gayle powers West Indies into final
2006-11-03 10:18:43
Chris Gayle smashed 133 not out to power holders West Indies into the Champions Trophy final with a six-wicket victory over South Africa on Thursday.
Golf-Azinger tipped to be U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2008
2006-11-03 10:17:38
Former major champion Paul Azinger is expected to be named on Monday as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the next match against Europe in 2008.