- Australia, New Zealand hail new rugby World Cup deal Reuters - 31 minutes ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand, the top two rugby nations by world ranking, have welcomed a new financial model for World Cup revenue set to boost their … More »Australia, New Zealand hail new rugby World Cup deal
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand, the top two rugby nations by world ranking, have welcomed a new financial model for World Cup revenue set to boost their shares of takings from the quadrennial showpiece.
Azarenka suffers injury blow, Federer advances Reuters - 6 hours agoROME (Reuters) - World number one Victoria Azarenka suffered a blow to her French Open preparations when she was forced to pull out of the Italian Open with a right shoulder … More »Azarenka suffers injury blow, Federer advances
ROME (Reuters) - World number one Victoria Azarenka suffered a blow to her French Open preparations when she was forced to pull out of the Italian Open with a right shoulder injury on Wednesday, but an aching Roger Federer gingerly advanced to the third round.
Kuchar embraces his Byron Nelson distractions Reuters - 10 hours ago(Reuters) - Off-course distractions by his peers and the media were always going to be a challenge for in-demand Matt Kuchar at this week's Byron Nelson Championship … More »Kuchar embraces his Byron Nelson distractions
(Reuters) - Off-course distractions by his peers and the media were always going to be a challenge for in-demand Matt Kuchar at this week's Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas, but he says he would not have it any other way.
- Aching Federer makes up for lost time Reuters - 13 hours ago
ROME (Reuters) - An aching Roger Federer made up for lost time on Wednesday as he saw off Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round of the Rome Ma … More »Aching Federer makes up for lost time
ROME (Reuters) - An aching Roger Federer made up for lost time on Wednesday as he saw off Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round of the Rome Masters.
- Scotland name inexperienced squad for Australia trip Reuters - 17 hours ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland coach Andy Robinson has named five uncapped players in a 28-man squad for the three-test tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa in June. More »Scotland name inexperienced squad for Australia trip
LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland coach Andy Robinson has named five uncapped players in a 28-man squad for the three-test tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa in June.
- Australia captain Clarke tests driving ambition Reuters - 22 hours ago
(Reuters) - Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will get the chance to put his driving skills to the test when he gets behind the wheel at the International Rally … More »Australia captain Clarke tests driving ambition
(Reuters) - Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will get the chance to put his driving skills to the test when he gets behind the wheel at the International Rally of Queensland later this month, organisers said on Wednesday.
Real Madrid defeats Kuwait national team 2-0 in frie … Goal - 37 minutes agoThe Spanish champions fielded a strong line-up for the contest and dominated proceedings, as the club strengthened its ties with the Gulf region More »Real Madrid defeats Kuwait national team 2-0 in frie …
The Spanish champions fielded a strong line-up for the contest and dominated proceedings, as the club strengthened its ties with the Gulf region
Lippi flies to China, as Lee Jang-Soo confirms Guangzhou … Goal - 2 hours 37 minutes agoThe 2006 World Cup winning coach is expected to be unveiled as the Chinese champions' new coach on Thursday afternoon after Lee Jang-Soo confirmed his exit More »Lippi flies to China, as Lee Jang-Soo confirms Guangzhou …
The 2006 World Cup winning coach is expected to be unveiled as the Chinese champions' new coach on Thursday afternoon after Lee Jang-Soo confirmed his exit
Copa Libertadores 2012: Libertad and La U draw whilst … Goal - 2 hours 42 minutes agoLibertad and Uni. de Chile draw in their first leg, whilst heavy rain spoilt Corinthians' tie in Rio against Vasco da Gama. More »Copa Libertadores 2012: Libertad and La U draw whilst …
Libertad and Uni. de Chile draw in their first leg, whilst heavy rain spoilt Corinthians' tie in Rio against Vasco da Gama.
Tony Popovic appointed inaugural coach for A-League's … Goal - 3 hours agoThe former Sydney FC defender declined the chance to take over the Sky Blues, instead electing to sign a four-year deal at their new city rivals, with Lyall Gorman … More »Tony Popovic appointed inaugural coach for A-League's …
The former Sydney FC defender declined the chance to take over the Sky Blues, instead electing to sign a four-year deal at their new city rivals, with Lyall Gorman appointed CEO
- Tight hamstring sidelines U.S. sprinter Dix Reuters - 3 hours ago
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Double world silver medallist Walter Dix will miss Sunday's showdown against British sprinter Dwain Chambers in England because of … More »Tight hamstring sidelines U.S. sprinter Dix
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Double world silver medallist Walter Dix will miss Sunday's showdown against British sprinter Dwain Chambers in England because of a tight hamstring, he told Reuters on Wednesday.
Junior Seau's San Diego restaurant closes after his … Reuters - 4 hours agoSAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A San Diego restaurant owned by Junior Seau closed its doors for good on Wednesday, two weeks after the former football star shot himself to death … More »Junior Seau's San Diego restaurant closes after his …
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A San Diego restaurant owned by Junior Seau closed its doors for good on Wednesday, two weeks after the former football star shot himself to death at his beachfront California home, trustees for his estate announced.
- Americans Gatlin and Jeter win sprints in Daegu Reuters - 14 hours ago
DAEGU, South Korea (Reuters) - American sprinter Justin Gatlin continued his recent resurgence ahead of the London Olympics with victory in the men's 100 metres at the … More »Americans Gatlin and Jeter win sprints in Daegu
DAEGU, South Korea (Reuters) - American sprinter Justin Gatlin continued his recent resurgence ahead of the London Olympics with victory in the men's 100 metres at the IAAF World Challenge meeting on Wednesday.
Ferrari roars to stage 11 win in Giro bunch sprint Reuters - 14 hours agoMONTECATINI TERME, Italy (Reuters) - Italian Robert Ferrari won stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia in a bunch sprint on Wednesday while Spain's Joaquim Rodríguez retained … More »Ferrari roars to stage 11 win in Giro bunch sprint
MONTECATINI TERME, Italy (Reuters) - Italian Robert Ferrari won stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia in a bunch sprint on Wednesday while Spain's Joaquim Rodríguez retained the overall lead.
- France's Turgot facing ban for test no shows Reuters - 19 hours ago
PARIS (Reuters) - French rider Sebastien Turgot, who finished second in the Paris-Roubaix classic last month, is likely to face a ban after three "no shows" for doping … More »France's Turgot facing ban for test no shows
PARIS (Reuters) - French rider Sebastien Turgot, who finished second in the Paris-Roubaix classic last month, is likely to face a ban after three "no shows" for doping controls over an 18-month period, his manager said on Wednesday.
Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth Reuters - 20 hours agoQINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships … More »Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth
QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships on Wednesday.
Australian woman boxer Elmir banned for doping Reuters - Wed, May 16, 2012MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian boxer Bianca Elmir's hopes of competing at the London Olympics are in jeopardy after she was slapped with a provisional ban for failing … More »Australian woman boxer Elmir banned for doping
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian boxer Bianca Elmir's hopes of competing at the London Olympics are in jeopardy after she was slapped with a provisional ban for failing a doping test at national championships in February.
Rodriguez roars to stage win and overall lead Reuters - Tue, May 15, 2012ASSISI, Italy (Reuters) - Spanish overall contender Joaquim Rodriguez used his trademark uphill surge to blast away from his rivals and claim Tuesday's 10th stage win … More »Rodriguez roars to stage win and overall lead
ASSISI, Italy (Reuters) - Spanish overall contender Joaquim Rodriguez used his trademark uphill surge to blast away from his rivals and claim Tuesday's 10th stage win and the overall lead in the Giro d'Italia.
Irish boxing queen Taylor on course for London Reuters - Tue, May 15, 2012QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing golden girl Katie Taylor tried hard to stay on message at the women's world championships on Tuesday but was unable to … More »Irish boxing queen Taylor on course for London
QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing golden girl Katie Taylor tried hard to stay on message at the women's world championships on Tuesday but was unable to completely suppress her excitement at moving closer to Olympic qualification.
Pacquiao's success foiling Filipino hopes Reuters - Tue, May 15, 2012SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The success of Manny Pacquiao is delivering a knockout blow to Filipino dreams of a first Olympic gold medal, with young boxers fast-tracking to … More »Pacquiao's success foiling Filipino hopes
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The success of Manny Pacquiao is delivering a knockout blow to Filipino dreams of a first Olympic gold medal, with young boxers fast-tracking to the professional ranks in a desperate bid to escape poverty and emulate the success of their hero.
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Diego Maradona could be set for a return to the international arena with the Argentine being … More »Maradona in contention for UAE manager's job - FA president