Liverpool agree fee for Villa's Downing
2011-07-14 10:20:35
Liverpool have agreed a fee with Aston Villa for England left winger Stewart Downing after the player handed in a transfer request, the Premier League clubs said on Wednesday.
Top Besiktas figures jailed in match-fixing probe
2011-07-14 10:19:31
A Turkish court jailed the coach and deputy chairman of Istanbul club Besiktas pending trial on Wednesday in a match-fixing investigation which has overshadowed preparations for the new soccer season, media reports said.
'Tiger vacuum' filled by flood of new talent
2011-07-14 10:02:19
There will be a huge depth of golfing knowledge amid the galleries of Royal St George's this week but even the keenest statistician might be hard pressed to name the winners of the last 11 major championships.
Rory Ready To Roar
2011-07-14 07:59:31
Rory McIlroy will try to emulate Tiger Woods at Royal St. George's in Kent this week by winning the British Open four weeks after claiming the US Open.
US star Mickelson has new approach to links golf
2011-07-14 07:59:31
SANDWICH - Phil Mickelson has decided to wipe the slate clean in an effort to finally get to grips with British Open-style links golf.
Donald getting used to life at the top
2011-07-14 07:59:31
SANDWICH - Luke Donald is preparing to scrap his way to victory at the British Open as he seeks to crown his rise to the top of world golf with his maiden major championship win.
Greipel silences 'Cav' at last
2011-07-14 07:59:31
CARMAUX, France - Andre Greipel admitted he is hoping for more of the same on the Tour de France after finally upstaging British rival Mark Cavendish to claim his maiden win in the race.
Sharapova, Li to lead charge in Tokyo
2011-07-14 07:59:31
TOKYO - Wimbledon finalist Maria Sharapova, French Open champion Li Na and world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki will headline this year's Pan Pacific Open, Tokyo organizers said on Tuesday.
Dix eager for chance to bring down Bolt at worlds
2011-07-14 07:59:31
RALEIGH, North Carolina - Olympic double bronze medalist Walter Dix does not buy the talk that America, without Tyson Gay, will have no answer for Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell at next month's World Championships.
Chile wins Pacifico clasico; Uruguay books Argentina clash
2011-07-14 07:59:31
BUENOS AIRES - Chile took neighborly bragging rights on Tuesday at the Copa America, winning their Pacifico clasico with Peru to top Group C while Uruguay edged Mexico to book a quarterfinal with host Argentina.
Durant won't make lockout decision just yet
2011-07-14 07:59:31
TIANJIN - Oklahoma City Thunder's all-star forward Kevin Durant said he won't make any decision about his future plans while the NBA lockout continues.
Chinese divers keen to win at home worlds
2011-07-14 07:59:31
SHANGHAI - Chinese diving stars He Chong and Huo Liang on Tuesday expressed their determination to win the home team gold medals at the coming FINA Swimming World Championships here.