Article archive for category "Sport"
Saturday 04 July 2009
- Nestor-Zimonjic defend Wimbledon doubles title
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Cancellara wins first Tour stage as Armstrong impresses (Roundup)
- Cancellara wins first Tour stage as Armstrong impresses (1st Lead)
- Confidence boost helps Serena overhaul Venus at Wimbledon (Roundup)
- "I'm happy with the time," Armstrong says after first stage (Extra)
- Serena turns tables on Venus for third Wimbledon title (1st Lead)
- Serena Williams wins women's Wimbledon title (Urgent)
- All eyes on Armstrong as 2009 Tour de France gets underway
- PREVIEW: Roddick the last obstacle to tennis history for Federer
- F1 supremo causes furore over Hitler comments
- NOTEBOOK: Bookies avoid a bath thanks to Murray misery
Friday 03 July 2009
- Michael Owen seals Manchester United switch
- Roddick's new wife talked him back to tennis
- Murray upbeat for summer hardcourts despite Wimbledon disappointment
- Roddick rolls Murray to face Federer again at Wimbledon (Roundup)
- Chelsea sign striker Sturridge
- Roddick deflates Murraymania to reach final against Federer (Extra)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Saturday order of play
- Platini says Ukraine could be deprived of Euro championships
- Federer shows top form with walloping of Haas (1st Lead)
- Federer reaches seventh straight Wimbledon final (Extra)
- Wolves completed Halford signing
- Number One Sastre is again riding against the current (Feature)
- Ex-world champ Boonen allowed to ride in Tour
- United move for Owen a gamble from the past (News Feature)
- PREVIEW: Richard Williams can't bear to watch sisters go at it again
- NOTEBOOK: Sampras not sure a Wimbledon trip would be worth it
- French minister warns Armstrong on doping
- UEFA to step up fight against match-rigging
- Armstrong to leave Astana if Vinokourov returns - report
- Reports say United line up Owen move
- "I'd be happy to finish in top 5" in Tour, Armstrong says
- Chelsea reject second City bid for captain Terry
Thursday 02 July 2009
- Sister Act IV: 4th Wimbledon final for Williams sisters (Roundup)
- Friday order of play
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Hamann one of four released by City
- Safina to make last stand against another all-Williams final
- Dekker protests his innocence; L'Equipe hints at more doping
- PREVIEW: Roddick knows "Andy" shouts won't be for him in Murray match
- PREVIEW: Tour de France: Armstrong will impress, Contador will win
- NOTEBOOK: Wimbledon files complaint on shoddy 2000 construction
- Wigan swoop for Honduras midfielder Thomas
Wednesday 01 July 2009
- Federer, Murray edge towards Wimbledon title showdown (Roundup)
- Advocaat to become new national coach of Belgium
- Dutch to decide about Olympic Games candidacy
- Federer set for final tennis push before summer baby birth vigil
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Federer disarms Karlovic serve to set up Haas semi-final (1st Lead)
- Future of Hockenheim brighter after talks with Ecclestone (Roundup)
- Thursday order of play
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Dekker out of Tour over EPO doping
- Federer disarms Karlovic serve to motor into Wimbledon semi-final
- Gay and Powell to race against each other in Rome
- Football risks being used for money laundering, says report
- Ukraine parliament passes critical funding for Euro 2012
- Future of Hockenheim brighter after talks with Ecclestone
- NOTEBOOK: Stealth attack looms for Wimbledon night play
- Bolton snap up midfielder Davis
- Alguersuari replaces Hartley as Red Bull reserve driver
- French anti-doping czar faces Tour de France with new arms (Feature)
Tuesday 30 June 2009
- New boys Burnley make double swoop
- United complete signing of Ecuador winger Valencia
- Williams sisters sweep as Safin overcomes serving stutters (Roundup)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Boonen takes his demand to race in Tour to French sports tribunal
- Wednesday order of play
- Venus crushes Polish challenge to set up date with Safina (1st Lead)
- Venus crushes Polish challenge to reach another Wimbledon semi
- NOTEBOOK: Murray raises the roof with his historic win under lights
- Wolves pounce for striker Doyle
- Under-21 boss Pearce extends deal
- Astana looks to Armstrong for needed redemption (Feature)
Monday 29 June 2009
- Safina wins under cover; Federer, Hewitt, Murray go through (Roundup)
- Tuesday order of play
- Safina wins under cover as Federer, Hewitt go through (2nd Lead)
- Safin first winner under Wimbledon roof (1st Lead)
- Rovers sign Denmark defender Jacobsen
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Centre court roof closed for first time
- Centre court play stopped by raindrops
- Federer in full flow with repeat win over Soderling
- Kaka goal blunder fails to see Blatter soften stance on technology
- Mr Nice Guy Kaka to start new life at Real Madrid (Feature)
- Brazil has special mix to win finals
- BACKGROUND: Tour de France champions
- BACKGROUND: Stages of the 2009 Tour de France
- Tour de France 2009 - from glitzy Monaco to rugged Ventoux
- NOTEBOOK: New Wimbledon may not get rollout as heatwave hits London
- German football journalist dies in South Africa
- Former boss Scolari blasts Chelsea three
- No shining light in a tournament filled with stars
- REVIEW: A festival of champions, a tournament of firsts
Sunday 28 June 2009
- US coach Bradley: Loss "pretty lousy"
- Kaka wins Golden Ball as tournament's best player (Extra)
- BACKGROUND: Confederations Cup competitions and winners
- Goalscorers at the Confederations Cup (Extra)
- Confed Cup final dedicated to memory of Marc-Vivien Foe (Extra)
- German coach Loew concerned at training facilities in South Africa
- Federer ready for a re-run of French final on the grass
- Monday order of play
- Bolt secures world championship place with victory over Powell
- Report: Mosley looks to Todt as successor
Saturday 27 June 2009
- LEADALL: Brazil, US ready for rematch; Golden Ball finalists set
- Roddick, Hewitt fire memories as Murray goes through (3rd Roundup)
- Roddick, Hewitt bring back winning Wimbledon memories (2nd Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Hewitt cheered into fourth round by boisterous Aussies (1st Lead)
- US coach Bradley: Yes we can
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Williams wins into second week while Serbs split at Wimbledon
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- BACKGROUND: The most expensive football transfers
- Bafana "outsiders" no longer, says coach
- NOTEBOOK: Serena starving in no-nosh locker room
- Swede Hansson to ref Confed Cup final
Friday 26 June 2009
- LEADALL: Blatter heaps praise on fans, Spain defends right to lose
- Djokovic form lifts to join Federer in second week (Roundup)
- Saturday order of play
- Federer, Soderling set for Wimbledon replay of Paris final (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Federer, Soderling win into Wimbledon re-match of Paris final
- Mosley warns teams as he reconsiders future (2nd Roundup)
- F1 in turmoil again as angry Mosley reconsiders his future (Roundup)
- Blatter praises fair play of South African football fans
- "Gooch," the gentle giant at the back for the US (News Feature)
- NOTEBOOK: Kuala Lumpur returns to the ATP calendar
- F1 in turmoil again as furious Mosley reconsiders his future
- Results of the 2009 NBA Draft
- Clippers make Blake Griffin the No 1 pick in NBA Draft
- Blatter lives his African dream (News Feature)
Thursday 25 June 2009
- LEADALL: Alves fires Brazil into Confed Cup final against US
- Murray fuels "Andymonium" with win into third round (Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Friday order of play
- Perfect Hewitt revives winning Wimbledon habit (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Hewitt re-lives championship past with Wimbledon upset (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- F1 teams seek "independent" successor to Mosley
- Armstrong "highly motivated" for Tour de France
- Grand Slam queens advance into third round
- Brawn GP technical director Zander leaves
- Federer calls for bans after false-alarm Wimbledon betting scare
- NOTEBOOK: Mirka stays at home for father-to-be Federer match
- Formula One is the winner as Mosley agrees to quit
- Suns ship Shaq to Cavs in three-player deal
Wednesday 24 June 2009
- Ukraine's president harbours fears about hosting Euro 2012
- Federer gets a light workout in swamping of Spaniard (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Thursday order of play
- Serena Williams putting her hand to TV script writing
- Federer rolls through into third round (Extra)
- Pistons pick up Argentine Oberto from Bucks in three-way trade
- Seeds swarm into third round as Sharapova's luck runs out (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Sharapova loses her lucky touch in three-set Wimbledon defeat
- Sharapova shunted out by Dulko (Extra)
- 70,000 free tickets handed out during group stage of Confed Cup
- F1 crisis ends with deal between FIA and FOTA (Roundup)
- F1 crisis ends with deal between FIA and FOTA (2nd Lead)
- F1 crisis ends with deal between FIA and FOTA (1st Lead)
- F1 crisis ends with deal between FIA and FOTA (Urgent)
- NOTEBOOK: Becker poised to purchase within steps of Wimbledon
- UEFA and clubs in concept for financial fair play
- FIA World Council gathers for crucial F1 meeting
- US captain in late fitness test for Spain clash
- T-Wolves ship Foye, Miller to Wizards
Tuesday 23 June 2009
- Spurs send Bowen, Oberto, Thomas to Bucks for Jefferson
- Murray fulfills British hopes with opening-round win (Roundup)
- Wednesday order of play
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Aussie Hewitt says women wouldn't go the distance
- Del Potro steps onto the grass with Wimbledon opening win (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Thoughts of a break now on back-burner for Jankovic
- Williams begins quest for sixth Wimbledon title (1st Lead)
- Williams begins quest for sixth Wimbledon title
- Report: Mosley ponders re-election over FOTA threat (Roundup)
- NOTEBOOK: Bailed-out bank won't cut champagne hospitality
- Report: Mosley to consider his future if FOTA ends attacks
Monday 22 June 2009
- Bookworm Glover joins list of unlikely US Open winners (Feature)
- LEADALL: Blatter: "Trust Africa;" Foe to be honoured; Obama may come
- Liverpool agree terms with Portsmouth defender Johnson
- Regal Federer marches to opening-day Wimbledon win (Roundup)
- American Lucas Glover wins US Open for first Major (Roundup)
- BACKGROUND: US Open champions
- American Lucas Glover wins US Open for first Major (1st Lead)
- Tuesday order of play
- URGENT : American Lucas Glover wins US Open
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Federer stands on ceremony with opening win at Wimbledon
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Beaten Blake believes killer calendar sparked Nadal knee injury
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships
- Federer wins opening match at Wimbledon (Extra)
- Europa League first and second qualifying round draw
- Bollettieri calls for "quiet please" from the tennis screamers
- European Champions League first, second round qualifying draw
- Emotional US hit out at critics (Feature)
- Safina heads WTA list into Wimbledon
- Nadal tops ATP rankings - but Federer can return to top
- NOTEBOOK: Murray advised to paste on a smile for sake of the fans
- Ecclestone will not have F1 row destroy his work
- Vettel hopes as Button is caught out cold at home (News Feature)
- Americans Barnes, Glover tied for lead; Mickelson chasing (Roundup)
Sunday 21 June 2009
- American Barnes holds one shot lead going into final round
- LEADALL: US overcome odds to reach Confed Cup semis as Italy crash
- Vettel dominates at Silverstone to reduce gap to Button (Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Federer puts a lid on Murray speculation at Wimbledon
- Vettel wins British GP to reduce gap to Button (1st Lead)
- Vettel wins British GP to reduce gap to Button (Urgent)
- US Open extended to Monday after more rain in New York
- Monday order of play
- American Barnes hits front; Woods 11 shots back (2nd Roundup)
Saturday 20 June 2009
- LEADALL: Record-breaking Spain march on as Bafana progress
- American Barnes sets halfway pace; Woods rallies (Roundup)
- South Africa join Spain in semis of Confederations Cup
- Blatter: South Africa ready to host World Cup
- Boonen takes Tour de France organizers to court over race ban
- Little-known American Barnes in front; Mickelson in touch
- PREVIEW: Injured Nadal will be missed by Wimbledon rivals
- GRID: British Formula One Grand Prix starting grid
- Vettel claims British GP pole, Button only fifth (Roundup)
- Vettel claims British GP pole, Button only fifth
- Manchester United confirm Tevez is to leave the club
- Schumacher blames FIA for F1 row and fancies new series (Extra)
- PREVIEW: Brazil vs Italy showdown, Egypt also hope in wide open group
- American Glover takes lead; Woods has work to do (Roundup)
- Brilliant Weir leads US Open after delayed first round (1st Lead)
- LEADALL: Egyptian players robbed; LOC admits to traffic problems
Friday 19 June 2009
- Nadal brought to his knees at Wimbledon by injury (Feature)
- Injured Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon
- Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon (Urgent)
- Champion Woods struggles in rain-delayed first round at US Open
- N.Technology withdraws F1 bid, attacks FIA (Extra)
- Baghdatis out of Wimbledon with knee injury
- FIA - we will issue legal proceedings (Extra)
- F1 set for split as FOTA leaves, FIA makes legal threat (4th Roundup)
- FIA to take legal action against rebel teams (Extra)
- F1 braces for split as FOTA teams make threat real (3rd Roundup)
- Red Bull leads the way in Silverstone practice (Roundup)
- Another FIA statement set in F1 breakaway series threat (Extra)
- Nadal knee the key to any Wimbledon success
- F1 braces for split as FOTA teams make threat real (2nd Roundup)
- Santana sets high expectations for Bafana
- Wimbledon women's singles draw
- Force India regret F1 split (Extra)
- Wimbledon men's singles draw
- Beijing declares large surplus from 2008 Olympics (Roundup)
- Red Bull leads the way in first Silverstone practice
- F1 braces for split as FOTA teams make threat real (Roundup)
- Confed Cup still dogged by transport difficulties
- Mosley must move to end F1 split threat, say F1 experts
- PREVIEW: Hosts look to stop Spanish juggernaut
- BACKGROUND: FIA and FOTA - who's who behind the acronyms in F1
- F1 faces split as teams refuse budget caps (2nd Lead)
- FIA - we cannot allow FOTA to dictate the rules of F1 (Extra)
- FOTA - no alternative other than to start new championships (Extra)
- FIA expresses regret about FOTA decision on new series (Extra)
- F1 faces split as teams refuse budget caps (1st Lead)
- Formula One faces split: FOTA goes for own series (Urgent)
- Beijing declares large surplus from 2008 Olympics
Thursday 18 June 2009
- LEADALL: Egypt stun Italy, Brazil down US in Confederations Cup
- Egypt throw Group B wide open, take it down to the wire (Extra)
- First round abandoned after torrential rain at Bethpage
- Alonso: Current Formula 1 is "the worst in history"
- Former world champion Tom Boonen banned from Tour de France
- Nadal knee still a worry after exhibition trial
- Compromise or disaster as F1 reaches final entry deadline (Roundup)
- FIFA president can't see vuvuzelas being banned (Roundup)
- No more TV monitors for fourth official at Confed Cup
- Big four men take their places in Wimbledon seedings
- Astana set for Tour after financial problems are solved
- FIFA looks to address vuvuzela noise in World Cup stadiums
- IOC renews ASBU broadcasting deal for 2014 and 2016 Games
- Compromise or disaster as F1 reaches final entry deadline
- FIFA website adds Arabic as fifth language
- PREVIEW: Button seeks home win as F1 row rumbles on
- The crowning glory of South African football: makarapas (Feature)
Wednesday 17 June 2009
- Lakers celebrate championship with 150,000 fans (Feature)
- Iran players in show of support for Moussavi (Roundup)
- LEADALL: Spain qualify for semis, South Africa register first win
- McHale out as Minnesota coach
- Iran players in show of support for Moussavi (2nd Lead)
- Blatter says they are looking to fill seats, not just sell tickets
- Drogba, Boswinga receive bans over Barcelona incidents
- Mosley says no compromise on deadline in F1 row
- Ukraine transport minister quits in Euro 2012 financing protest
- Iran players in show of support for Moussavi (1st Lead)
- FIFA distributes free tickets for Confed Cup matches
- Big four men take their places in Wimbledon seedings
- Cities make 2016 Olympics pitch
- PREVIEW: Unhappy US and Egypt face last chance in Confederations Cup
Tuesday 16 June 2009
- LEADALL: FIFA grabs most of the headlines
- Mowbray named new manager of Celtic
- PREVIEW: Tiger Woods favourite to successfully defend US Open title
- Hamilton looks to turn around difficult season with McLaren
- IOC threatens Kuwait with suspension
- FIA stands firm against FOTA in F1 standoff
- Olympic 2016 bidders make presentations before IOC (News Feature)
- Prague drops plans for 2020 Olympic bid amid economic crisis
- FIFA considers idea of free tickets at Confederations Cup (Roundup)
- FIFA considers idea of handing out free tickets at Confed Cup
- Double the pleasure for Rossi, Kaka and Zidan (News Feature)
- PREVIEW: Spain look to lock up group as rivals chase second
- PREVIEW: Five teams fight for one qualifying, two playoff berths
- Fernando Torres, Spain's pro-African football hitman (Feature)
Monday 15 June 2009
- Underdogs cry foul as refereeing decisions change games (News Feature)
- Wigan confirm Martinez as new manager
- Roddick says his ankle will be fit for Wimbledon
- Nadal hoping for last-minute Wimbledon tune-up
- Blatter calls on South Africa to fix attendance issue (Roundup)
- FIA says some F1 teams out to block agreement
- FIFA, organizers mull over how to fill Confed Cup stadiums
- Seven sports pitch for place at the Olympics
- Safina stays top of WTA rankings
- Nadal retains lead in unchanged top 10
- Confed Cup opening a qualified win for South Africa, despite no score
- Bryant, Lakers cast spell on Magic to win NBA championship (Roundup)
- Bryant, Lakers make Magic disappear to win NBA championship (2nd Lead)
- BACKGROUND: NBA Finals: All-Time Champions
- Lakers make Magic disappear to win NBA championship (1st Lead)
- Lakers make Magic disappear to win NBA championship (Urgent)
Sunday 14 June 2009
- LEADALL: Spain outclass New Zealand as South Africa disappoint
- PREVIEW: Early tests for relaxed Brazil, nervy Italy
Saturday 13 June 2009
- Mosley under fire as Formula One row rumbles on (Roundup)
- Mosley under fire as Formula One row rumbles on
- PREVIEW: Hosts look to boost confidence, Spain not resting on laurels
Friday 12 June 2009
- F1 crisis as Ferrari threatens to quit despite 2010 entry (Roundup)
- Teams from Spain, Britain, US to make F1 debuts next year (Extra)
- F1 chaos as Ferrari, others insist on 2010 conditions (2nd Lead)
- Ferrari insists it did not enter 2010 F1 without conditions
- F1 calendar 2010 with Ferrari, three new teams (1st Lead)
- F1 calendar 2010 with Ferrari, three new teams (Urgent)
- PREVIEW: Spain going for a record, Bafana have to do well
- Fisher shoots Lakers past Magic to take 3-1 lead in Finals (Roundup)
- Fisher lifts Lakers over Magic, take 3-1 lead in Finals
Thursday 11 June 2009
- FOTA meets Mosley in bid to end F1 standoff (Roundup)
- BACKGROUND: 2009 Confederations Cup timetable
- Ferrari stays firm as entry deadline approaches in F1 budget row
- United accept record bid for Cristiano Ronaldo (1st Lead)
- United accept record bid for Cristiano Ronaldo
- Brazil shine, Argentina stumble en route to World Cup (Roundup)
- Chile thrash Bolivia in run to South Africa (Extra)
- Brazil beat Paraguay 2-1 in World Cup qualifiers (Extra)
- Colombia beat Peru 1-0, boost World Cup hopes (Extra)
- Troubled Argentina lose 2-0 to Ecuador (1st Lead)
Wednesday 10 June 2009
- Argentina shattered, loses 2-0 to Ecuador
- England hammer Andorra; one win away from qualification (Roundup)
- England hammer lowly Andorra to make it seven wins out of seven
- Russia keep heat on Germany; England nearly there (Roundup)
- Russia keep heat on Germany; wins for Ukraine, Sweden (1st Lead)
- Bolt wins Laureus sports award
- Ukraine, Sweden keep World Cup hopes alive with victories
- Iran beat UAE to set up finale; Bahrain still in hunt (Roundup)
- Schumacher urges F1 compromise as FIA receives FOTA letter (Roundup)
- Bahrain remain in playoff hunt despite defeat in Australia
- Tour to be "most tested sporting event in history," UCI chief says
- Schumacher urges F1 compromise as FIA receives FOTA letter
- Sacramento Kings crown Paul Westphal new coach
- Hot-shooting Magic burn Lakers to pull within 2-1 in finals (Roundup)
- Hot-shooting Magic trim Lakers, trail in NBA Finals 2-1
- Sixers acquire Kapono from Raptors in exchange for Evans
Tuesday 09 June 2009
- Wigan confirm Martinez as new manager
- Mosley: F1 teams must register before change can come (Roundup)
- Nadal to head to London before final Wimbledon decision (Roundup)
- Fans can travel to England qualifier (Roundup)
- Nadal to make Wimbledon decision in London
- Tube strike could force empty Wembley
- BACKGROUND: The most expensive football transfers follow
- Mosley: F1 teams must register unconditionally before change can come
- PREVIEW: Wounded lions within touching distance of South Africa
- 1ST ADD: Confederations Cup squads
- Confederations Cup squads
Monday 08 June 2009
- Confident Federer backs his chances of a clay-grass double (Roundup)
- Hamilton confirms team loyalty in budget cap dispute (Roundup)
- Hamilton confirms team loyalty in budget cap dispute
- Confident Federer backs his chances of clay-grass double
- Safina tops WTA list, Paris champ Kuznetsova climbs
- PREVIEW: England set to take another step towards World Cup
- West Ham sold to Icelandic consortium
- Federer hailed amid debate about greatest player ever
- Nadal retains ATP lead ahead of Federer
- Button and his monster rule F1 racing (News Feature)
- FIXTURES: World Cup 2010 qualifying fixtures
- Federer's Paris perfection may take time to sink in (Feature)
- Lakers edge Magic in OT, to take 2-0 lead in Finals (Roundup)
- Lakers edge Magic 101-96 in OT to take 2-0 lead in Finals
- Los Angeles selected to host 2011 NBA All-Star Game
Sunday 07 June 2009
- Ecuador beat Peru 2-1 to keep up World Cup hopes (Roundup)
- Ecuador beat Peru 2-1 to keep up World Cup hopes
- SIDEBAR: Federer French Open triumph may be slow to sink in
- SIDEBAR: Beaten Soderling praises Federer as best of all time
- Runaway French Open triumph for Federer (Roundup)
- Federer make history with French Open title (1st Lead)
- BACKGROUND: Tennis players with all Grand Slam titles
- French Open 2009 title-winners
- Federer wins French Open to complete Grand Slam (Urgent)
- Button wins again as Vettel makes early mistake (2nd Roundup)
- Button wins again as Vettel makes early mistake (Roundup)
- Button wins again as Vettle makes early mistake (1st Lead)
- Button wins Turkish GP for Brawn GP (Urgent)
- (eca048): Dutch delight and high ambitions at World Cup (News Feature)
- Drivers support teams in F1 budget cap dispute (Roundup)
- Report: F1 teams call for drivers' loyalty in row with FIA
- Nadal heading to Spanish specialist for diagnosis on knee pain
- Dutch delight and high ambitions at World Cup (News Feature)
- NOTEBOOK: Kuznetsova listened to her heart - and Marat - during moment of 2008 crisis
- Costa Rica, US march on; Mexico lose again in World Cup qualifying
- Brazil, Argentina win in tight World Cup qualifiers (Roundup)
- Chile shock qualifiers leader Paraguay with 2-0 win (Extra)
- Messi: "The goal was to win and we achieved it" (Extra)
Saturday 06 June 2009
- Brazil, Argentina win en route to South Africa available (2nd Lead)
- Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 with lacklustre performance (Extra)
- Venezuela stun Bolivia with 1-0 win in La Paz (Extra)
- Brazil thrash Uruguay 4-0 en route to South Africa (1st Lead)
- Japan leads the parade as first four teams make it to World Cup
- Dutch qualify for World Cup, England march on (Roundup)
- Brazil thrash Uruguay 4-0 to speed up en route to South Africa
- Dutch qualify for 2010 World Cup (Urgent)
- England march on towards World Cup, Slovakia in big win (1st Lead)
- Japan, Australia, South Korea to World Cup (Roundup)
- South Korea qualify for 2010 World Cup (Urgent)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: World Cup 2010 qualifying results
- Capello pleased with efficient England win in Kazakhstan (Roundup)
- England march on towards World Cup, Wales and Slovakia win
- Sunday order of play
- Kuznetsova to support her hero Federer after lifting trophy (Feature)
- England maintain perfect record with easy win in Kazakhstan
- Kuznetsova wins second Slam as Safina loses again (Roundup)
- Japan to World Cup, North Korea draw with Iran (1st Lead)
- Nadal knee recovery the key to any Wimbledon title defence
- Ten Austrians indicted in Turin Olympics doping probe
- Safina stranded again as Kuznetsova wins French Open (1st Lead)
- Kuznetsova wins French Open (Urgent)
- Last-gasp pole for Vettel in Istanbul (Roundup)
- GRID: Turkish Formula One Grand Prix starting grid
- Last-gasp pole for Vettel in Istanbul
- North Korea suffers World Cup set-back
- PREVIEW: Call of history for Federer would end Soderling tennis run
- NOTEBOOK: Monfils looks to high-tech to tame his knee problems
- Massa sets pace in free practise for Turkish Grand Prix
Friday 05 June 2009
- Federer skills on show in comeback win into Paris final
- Saturday order of play
- Fighting Federer on the cusp of his Paris dream with win into final (Roundup)
- RESULTS 1STADD: French Open
- Surprising Soderling stuns Gonzalez for open finals spot (1st Lead)
- Surprising Soderling stuns Gonzalez for French Open finals place
- Force India breaks with FOTA in F1 dispute
- Kovalainen puts McLaren on top in Turkey (Roundup)
- Gasquet says he may have picked up cocaine traces at Miami party
- NOTEBOOK: Nadal foundation to set up Indian tennis school
- Vettel still dreaming of F1 title with Red Bull as top teams lurk
- Rosberg fastest in first practice for Turkish GP
- PREVIEW: Safina, Kuznetsova eager to crash French Open title barrier
- Losses prompt doubts over Liverpool ownership
- Bryant hits 40, Lakers crush Magic in Game One of finals (Roundup)
- Bryant hits 40, Lakers blow out Magic in first game of NBA Finals
Thursday 04 June 2009
- Russian pair roll into Roland Garros final (Roundup)
- Russian pair roll into Roland Garros final (2nd Lead)
- Friday order of play
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Safina surges into second straight French Open final (1st Lead)
- Theissen: F1 row difficult to solve, everyone must save face
- Safina surges into second straight French Open final
- Nico Rosberg looking for new F1 team
- FIXTURES: World Cup qualifying fixtures in Europe
- Japan set to be first again to World Cup; Dutch, Aussies also hope
- PREVIEW: Even opponent Del Potro has a sentimental streak for Federer
- Heidfeld unsure about future as BMW-Sauber continue to disappoint
- PREVIEW: Dutch can bag World Cup spot; crunch for Sweden, Portugal
- English football rules in Europe - in revenues and profits
- Optimism and concern for Croatia ahead of clash with Ukraine
- NOTEBOOK: Murray brings his new clay confidence onto the grass
- Defender Neill quits West Ham
- England fan shot in Kyrgyzstan
- PREVIEW: England seek breathing space with longest journey
- PREVIEW: Ferrari set to challenge Brawn at Turkey Grand Prix
- PREVIEW: Argentina to forget Bolivia, Brazil to press on to World Cup
Wednesday 03 June 2009
- Blatter: Don't cage fans like wild animals
- United agree to record shirt sponsorship deal
- Thursday order of play
- Federer applies the pressure to dispatch Monfils (Roundup)
- Outsider Bruce defies local concerns
- Federer takes control to dispatch volatile Monfils (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- First Australian in Paris semis after 12-year absence (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Stosur puts Australian into Paris semis after 12-year drought
- Mosley dismisses hopes of quick F1 peace
- Birmingham land Ecuador striker Benitez
- NOTEBOOK: Toni Nadal slams anti-Rafa Paris crowds
- Bruce set to be named Sunderland boss
- PREVIEW: Lakers look for redemption vs. upstart Magic in NBA Finals
Tuesday 02 June 2009
- Germany hit seven, France slip to defeat
- City snap up midfielder Barry (Roundup)
- Murray bundled out in Paris as Soderling streak continues (Roundup)
- Ballack signs new deal at Chelsea
- Midfielder Barry linked with City move
- Murray bundled out in Paris as Soderling streak continues (2nd Lead)
- Defender Ferdinand out of qualifier with calf complaint
- Serena Williams dreams of being a superhero (Feature)
- Nadal's uncle says French fans are "stupid" and jealous (Extra)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- Wednesday order of play
- Soderling keeps up his upset act with knockout of Davydenko (1st Lead)
- Brabham name set for Formula One return, says report
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Soderling keeps up his upset act with knockout of Davydenko
- Merkel confident about Munich 2018 Olympics bid
- Haug: Mercedes give up F1 title race
- Russis set to to cut 2014 Olympic spending
- NOTEBOOK: Romanian Cirstea balances books and rackets in Paris
- Rovers sign South Africa midfielder Van Heerden
Monday 01 June 2009
- Federer dodges bullet with great escape from Haas (Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- Tuesday order of play
- Federer rallies from the brink to overhaul Haas in Paris (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- Fighting Federer rallies from the brink to overhaul Haas in Paris
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- NOTEBOOK: Level-headed Nadal keeps his perspective after Paris loss
- Chelsea confirm Ancelotti as new manager (Roundup)
- Ancelotti the last throw of Abramovich's dice
- Chelsea confirm Ancelotti as new manager
- FIFA names 12 host cities for 2014; Rio wants final
Sunday 31 May 2009
- Nadal toppled after four years in command at Roland Garros (Roundup)
- Monday order of play
- Sodering shocks Nadal into career-first Roland Garros loss (4th Lead)
- Sodering shocks Nadal into career-first Roland Garros loss (3rd Lead)
- Soderling shocks Nadal with first career French Open loss
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- Holder Ivanovic upset in Paris
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- Murray breaks new clay ground with quarter-final place (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Ruthless Safina slices to another easy Paris win (1st Lead)
- Safina slices to another easy Paris win
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Domenicali says Ferrari could still pull out over F1 budget cap
- NOTEBOOK: Macho man Cash says Nadal looks pretty in pink
- Howard leads Magic past LeBron, Cavs and into NBA Finals (Roundup)
Saturday 30 May 2009
- Federer fights through as Djokovic dumped in Paris (Roundup)
- SIDEBAR: Spanish Sanchez shrugs off Serena slur
- RESULTS 4TH ADD: French Open
- Kohlschreiber stuns Djokovic
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- Lampard seals FA Cup triumph as Hiddink signs off in style (Roundup)
- Chelsea win FA Cup with victory over Everton (1st Lead)
- URGENT Lampard winner clinches FA Cup for Chelsea
- 76ers agree in principle with new coach Eddie Jordan
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- Sunday order of play
- New ground for Roddick as he enters Paris second week (1st Lead)
- Howett reiterates that F1 deal with FOTA is conditional
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Roddick in unfamiliar territory as he enters Paris second week
- NOTEBOOK: Chatty Jankovic now a diet expert
- Lakers knock off Nuggets, return to the Finals
Friday 29 May 2009
- Murray breaks new ground to join Nadal in fourth round (Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- SIDEBAR: Nadal gives full support to Gasquet in cocaine-test drama
- Saturday order of play
- Nadal on a roll with win over Hewitt at Roland Garros (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- FOTA teams confirm entry for 2010 F1 season (Roundup)
- FOTA teams confirm entry for 2010 F1 season (1st Lead)
- Great Britain could have football team at 2012 Olympics
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- SIDEBAR: Teen scream as Larcher De Brito loses in decibel disaster
- Djokovic does the double to join Ivanovic as a winner
- Prodrive confirm lodging entry for 2010 F1 season
- McEwen out of Tour de France after crash in Belgium
- NOTEBOOK: Safin determined to crank up his lifestyle in retirement
- "King James" keeps Cavs alive, trail Magic 3-2 (Roundup)
- 1 million fans greet European champions in Barcelona (2nd Roundup)
Thursday 28 May 2009
- 1 million fans greet European champions in Barcelona (Roundup)
- Federer wins in survival mode; Djokovic stranded in dark (Roundup)
- European champions land in Barcelona to kick off triumphant parade
- ANALYSIS: Can Barcelona launch a new era? "It's already doing so"
- Striker Torres agrees contract extension with Liverpool
- Friday order of play
- Manchester United fan kills four Barcelona supporters in Nigeria
- Federer goes into survival mode to oust stubborn Acasuso (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- PREVIEW: Everton hoping to be party-poopers in FA Cup final
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Retired Henin says women's leadership void a puzzle to her (Feature)
- FIFA: 2010 World Cup final, semi-final tickets sold out
- Williams, Jankovic leads women's seed through in Paris
- Report: Mercedes compromise plan could end F1 budget row
- PROFILE: Shy man Messi puts showman Cristiano Ronaldo in the shade
- British newspapers say Man Utd were beaten by superior side
- INTERVIEW: Formula One would be poorer without Ferrari
- NOTEBOOK: Outdoorsman Yuri Sharapov gone walkabout as Maria works
- PROFILE: Barca's Guardiola: intelligence beats experience
- Mosley shows strength in fight for F1 future and his privacy (Feature)
- Two stabbed, 19 arrested for Champions League final
- Odom shines as Lakers beat Nuggets for 3-2 lead (Roundup)
- Spain euphoric about Barcelona's triple
- Barcelona achieve "something special" by playing football (Feature)
- 134 arrested after celebrations turn violent in Barcelona (Roundup)
- Police arrest 20 after Barcelona victory party riots
- Cristiano Ronaldo has doubts about staying at ManU after defeat
- Guardiola dedicates Champions League crown to Maldini
Wednesday 27 May 2009
- Barcelona outclass United to be crowned champions of Europe (Roundup)
- SIDEBAR: No fairytale ending for Park Ji-sung in Rome
- Ferguson praises dominant Barcelona in defeat
- Rome gives Eto'o thumbs up (Feature)
- SIDEBAR: Barcelona players celebrate "incredible season"
- Eto'o and Messi the heroes as Barcelona stun United (2nd Lead)
- SIDEBAR: Barcelona holds third big party in two weeks
- BACKGROUND: Champions League scorers
- BACKGROUND: Barcelona trophy successes
- BACKGROUND: Champions League and European Champions' Cup winners
- Eto'o and Messi the heroes as Barcelona stun United (1st Lead)
- BACKGROUND: European Champions' Cup and Champions League finals
- BACKGROUND: Most successful clubs in European Champions' Cup and Champions League history
- Eto'o and Messi the heroes as Barcelona stun United (Urgent)
- Peruvian footballers decline national duty to press for changes
- Nadal flies to a victory as Champions League deadline nears (Roundup)
- RESULTS 4TH ADD: French Open
- Thursday order of play
- Two stabbed in violence ahead of Champions League final (Roundup)
- Santoro looks to Wimbledon as his French Open adventure ends (Feature)
- Murray lifts game in time for football viewing (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- Williams suspended from Formula One teams' organization
- Two stabbed in violence ahead of Champions League final (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- Murray muddles through to duplicate best Paris performance
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- English fans involved in clashes ahead of Champions League final
- NOTEBOOK: Blake vows to overcome his continuing clay demons
- Magic edge Cavs 116-114 in OT to grab 3-1 lead in conference finals
Tuesday 26 May 2009
- Ferguson and Guardiola relaxed ahead of date with destiny
- Guardiola ready to call on Iniesta and Henry for United challenge
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- Djokovic handles weather delay to start in Paris with a win (Roundup)
- Wednesday order of play
- Ferguson sees United as ready to dominate Europe
- French Open to defend its Grand Slam turf against Madrid
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- Djokovic advances, Lapentti rolls his ankle (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Jankovic, Kuznetsova sprint to wins after rain interruption
- Skyrocketing ticket prices as Champions League final looms
- Play stopped in Paris
- NOTEBOOK: Roger wants to make sure pregnant Mirka beats the heat
- Nuggets rock Lakers 120-101 to square conference finals (Roundup)
- United and Barca look to crown season with highest accolade
Monday 25 May 2009
- RESULTS 5TH ADD: French Open
- Tuesday order of play
- Federer joins record-setter Nadal in Paris second round (Roundup)
- RESULTS 4TH ADD: French Open
- IOC renews deal with IT partners Atos Origin until 2016
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- No alcohol, fans monitored in Rome before Champions League final
- News reports: Ex-Russia coach Gazzaev to take over at Dynamo Kiev
- Nadal sets another Paris record with 29th straight win (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: French Open
- Safina stern in 6-0, 6-0 rout of Briton
- PREVIEW: United and Barcelona ready to produce "dream" final
- Safina rules women's tennis and seeks first Grand Slam title
- Carrick says United want to make Champions League history
- Nadal with big ATP lead into French Open
- Swiss referee Busacca in charge of Champions League final
- NOTEBOOK: Monfils to play through pain with French Open start
- Brawn streets ahead in Monaco (News Feature)
- BACKGROUND: Manchester United and Barcelona trophy successes
- Howard spoils strategy as Magic beat Cavs to lead series (Roundup)
- BACKGROUND: Most successful European Champions Cup/League clubs
- BACKGROUND: European Champions Cup/League winners
- Guardiola patching up Barcelona defence for Rome final
Sunday 24 May 2009
- RESULTS French Open (2nd Roundup)
- Newcastle United, Middlesbrough relegated from top flight (Roundup)
- Murray hurries past Chela to start his Paris campaign (Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: French Open
- Newcastle United, Middlesbrough relegated from top flight (1st Lead)
- Hewitt slams ITF "circus" after Davis Cup fine for Australia
- Newcastle United, Middlesbrough relegated from Premier League
- Safin tired of the same question - yes, this is his final season
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: French Open
- Karlovic goes down with record 55 aces
- Button wins from Barrichello as Brawn rules F1 (Roundup)
- Monday order of play
- Button wins from Barrichello as Brawn rules F1 (1st Lead)
- Button wins Monaco Grand Prix (Urgent)
- Hero Hewitt fights back from the brink in Paris (2nd Lead)
- Ivanovic struggles, satisfied with title defence start (1st Lead)
- Ivanovic struggles to begin title defence
- Mosley upbeat that F1 budget row can be solved
- NOTEBOOK: Nadal relaxed as he plays for Paris history
- Exhausted Bryant lifts Lakers past Nuggets (Roundup)
Saturday 23 May 2009
- PREVIEW: Murray faces tough test against specialist Chela
- GRID: Monaco Formula One Grand Prix starting grid
- Sunday order of play
- Button grabs pole in Monaco (Roundup)
- Qualifiers inserted into women's draw
- Qualifiers inserted into men's draws
- Button grabs pole in Monaco
- Reports: Compromise in Formula One controversy a step closer
- Alonso fastest in final practise session for Monaco Grand Prix
- James' three-point buzzer-beater lifts Cavs over Magic, series even
- Even the mighty suffer as the crisis gets to F1 in Monaco (Feature)
Friday 22 May 2009
- Still no decision in budget-cap row
- One win over Nadal won't change cautious Federer outlook
- Uefa charges Chelsea's Drogba and Bosingwa over Barcelona rumpus
- Moya compliment counts for plenty with Djokovic
- Superstitious Ana seeks new winning rituals for Paris
- Nadal faces qualifying star while Federer gets a Spaniard
- Top seed Safin to tangle with Brit
- PREVIEW: Nadal may be glancing over his shoulder at Federer
- FIFA gives Nigeria a month to get its house in order
- Nuggets edge Lakers 106-103 to square series at 1-1
Thursday 21 May 2009
- Messi and the final in Rome: "Most important game in my career"
- Rosberg looks impressive in free training (Roundup)
- Ukraine celebrates Shakhtar Donetsk victory in UEFA Cup (Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Ferrari hoping to come back into the frame
- Barrichello fastest in first training for Monaco Grand Prix
- Shakhtar's pitmen ready for brighter lights in Europe (News Feature)
- PREVIEW: Four teams face nightmare prospect of relegation
- Magic stuns Cavs, 107-106 in Eastern Conference finals opener
- Ukraine celebrates Shakhtar Donetsk victory in UEFA Cup
Wednesday 20 May 2009
- Shakhtar Donetsk beat Werder Bremen to win UEFA Cup (2nd Roundup)
- Shakhtar Donetsk beat Werder Bremen to win UEFA Cup (Roundup)
- Brazilians on the Bosphorus give Donetsk UEFA Cup glory (Extra)
- Shakhtar Donetsk win UEFA Cup, beat Werder Bremen (2nd Lead)
- Shakhtar Donetsk win UEFA Cup (1st Lead)
- BACKGROUND: UEFA Cup finals and winners
- Shakhtar Donetsk win UEFA Cup (Urgent)
- Attention editors
- Ferrari fails in their attempts to get injunction (Roundup)
- Ferrari fails in their attempts to get injunction
- Wenger to stay as Arsenal manager, report says
- Manchester United warn Ferdinand to get fit fast
- Usain Bolt is a key asset as IAAF seeks bright future
- Bryant's 40 lifts Lakers over Nuggets in Western Conference opener
- LA Clippers hit lottery, win top pick in NBA draft
Tuesday 19 May 2009
- Baumann boost for Bremen, Donetsk want place in history (Roundup)
- FIFA president Blatter dismisses disagreement with WADA head
- Decision on Ferrari case against FIA to be announced Wednesday
- Ukraine President Yushchenko to attend UEFA Cup final
- Mircea Lucescu looking to making history
Monday 18 May 2009
- Sunderland in grave relegation danger after Portsmouth loss (Roundup)
- Sunderland in grave danger of relegation after loss at Portsmouth
- (eca 172): Blue-collar Shakhtar Donetsk hit the big time (News Feature)
- Blue-collar Donetsk Shakhtar hits the big time (News Feature)
- Bremen captain Baumann in injury fight for UEFA Cup final (Roundup)
- Manchester City say Hughes will be manager next season
- England launch bid to stage 2018 World Cup
- Safina stays top of women's rankings
- Nadal clear at top of men's rankings
- Bremen captain Baumann in injury fight for UEFA Cup final
- Spanish ref Cantalejo in charge of UEFA Cup final
- PREVIEW: Europe glory beckons as Donetsk battle Bremen for UEFA Cup
- Lakers close out Rockets; Magic oust defending champ Celtics (Roundup)
- Lakers rip Rockets in Game Seven
Sunday 17 May 2009
- Liverpool send West Brom down, Chelsea win (2nd Roundup)
- Liverpool send West Brom down, Chelsea win (Roundup)
- West Bromwich Albion relegated after defeat by Liverpool
Saturday 16 May 2009
- Man Utd win third straight title; Middlesbrough woe (2nd Roundup)
- Manchester Utd win third straight title; Middlesbrough woe (Roundup)
- Ferguson targets league title number 19 for Manchester United (Extra)
- Manchester United win third straight Premier League title (2nd Lead)
- Manchester United win third straight Premier League title (1st Lead)
- Manchester United win English Premier League title (Urgent)
- Ferrari case against FIA to be heard on Tuesday
Friday 15 May 2009
- Meeting between FIA and FOTA ends without conclusion
- FIFA accepts new crowd control measures after stadium deaths
- Lewis Hamilton disillusioned by F1 politics
- Striker Owen denies quit reports
- Putin assures concerned IOC that Sochi is on schedule
- Magic beat Celtics, Rockets stun Lakers, force Game Sevens
Thursday 14 May 2009
- F1 crisis meeting on Friday in London (Roundup)
- WADA says biggest challenge is to implement doping test rules
- F1 crisis meeting on Friday in London
- Nuggets knock out Mavs, advance to Western Conference finals
- PREVIEW: United look to wrap up title
Wednesday 13 May 2009
- Late Carrick strike puts United within sight of title
- MVP James heads All-NBA First Team
- Arsenal chief Gazidis defends youth policy
- Renault also question F1 future ahead of FIA-FOTA meeting (Roundup)
- Renault also question F1 future over budget cap row
- Four Polish cities and Kiev picked for Euro 2012 (Roundup)
- Ukraine faces big challenge to host Euro matches (News Feature)
- Liverpool midfielder Gerrard voted writers' player of year (Roundup)
- Four Polish cities and Kiev picked for Euro 2012 2012 venues, to follow (2nd Lead)
- F1 meeting over controversial budget cap later this week
- Belgian cyclist Boonen barred from Tour de France
- Four Polish cities and Kiev picked for Euro 2012 venues, to follow (1st Lead)
- Four Polish cities and Kiev picked for Euro 2012 (Urgent)
- Liverpool midfielder Gerrard voted writers' player of year
- Celtics storm past Magic, Lakers rout Rockets, for 3-2 leads (Roundup)
Tuesday 12 May 2009
- Ferrari also considering withdrawing next year
- Armstrong not on top of things as Di Luca wins stage
- Indiana's Granger wins NBA's Most Improved Player Award
- Striker Alves to miss season end
- Lauda backs motorsport's Mosley in row over budget cap plan
- Chelsea seek answer from Milan boss Ancelotti
- Dirk keeps Mavs alive, Cavs sweep into Conference finals (Roundup)
Monday 11 May 2009
- Martins off bench to save Newcastle (Roundup)
- Martins off bench to save Newcastle
- Safina stays top of women's rankings
- Norway, Scotland and Denmark get extra Europa League place
- UEFA reject Fletcher appeal
- Gasquet suspended by ITF during probe into positive cocaine test
- German football boss stays out of Euro 2012 speculation
- Trouble brews at Brawn after Button sews up another win
- Birthday boy Iniesta confident of being fit for final
- Murray moves to third in ATP rankings
- Yao-less Rockets blast Lakers, Davis' buzzer-beater lifts Celtics
Sunday 10 May 2009
- Red Bull considering not entering team next year
- Gasquet admits he has tested positive for cocaine (2nd Roundup)
- Blake comes up short in Estoril title bid (Roundup)
- Manchester United close in on title with win over Man City (Roundup)
- Gasquet hopes to clear his name after cocaine allegations (Roundup)
- Manchester United go three points clear with derby victory
- Button laps Hamilton in another big Brawn one-two (Roundup)
- Button laps Hamilton for another big Brawn win (1st Lead)
- Button wins Spanish Grand Prix for Brawn GP (Urgent)
- Blake battles back over two days into Estoril final
- Gasquet reportedly to clear his name after cocaine allegations
- Striker Tevez admits his future lies away from Manchester United
- Tottenham defender King arrested for alleged assault, BBC says
- Anthony's controversial shot lifts Nuggets over Mavericks (Roundup)
- Yao out of playoffs with hairline fracture in foot (Roundup)
- Yao has ankle sprain, will be examined again Sunday
Saturday 09 May 2009
- Blake matches suspended as Estoril title spot still open (Roundup)
- Liverpool back on top; West Brom keep survival hopes alive (Roundup)
- Rain wrecks Estoril semis to leave Blake hanging
- OBITUARY: Hall of Fame coach Chuck Daly dies at 78
- West Bromwich Albion keep survival hopes alive; Hull beaten
- Blatter raps WADA "police", says football leads doping fight
- GRID: Spanish Formula One Grand Prix starting grid
- Button bags Spanish GP pole with last-second surge (Roundup)
- Button bags Spanish GP pole
- Lakers defuse Rockets, Magic maul Celtics, take 2-1 leads (Roundup)
Friday 08 May 2009
- IOC "most impressed" with Madrid bid for 2016 Olympics
- Blake finds his game on clay to set up Davydenko challenge (Roundup)
- WADA warns that Madrid 2016 stands to lose with anti-doping laws
- Davydenko's tennis game back on track in slow return from injury
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Estoril Open
- Rosberg shines again in practice - big three trail (Roundup)
- Bremen's Allofs secures new cult object - the paper ball
- Hamman retains FIFA executive seat
- Bremen and Donetsk wear out domestic rivals to meet in UEFA Cup final
- Button tops first Spanish GP practice
- England winger Walcott signs new contract with Arsenal
- Cavs crush Hawks again, lead series 2-0
Thursday 07 May 2009
- Diego will be badly missed in UEFA Cup final - Almeida as well?
- Bremen set up UEFA Cup final clash with Shakhtar (Roundup)
- Chelsea's Drobga apologises as Chelsea await sanctions
- Bremen set up UEFA Cup final clash with Shakhtar (2nd Lead)
- Ilsinho shoots Shakhar into UEFA Cup final (1st Lead)
- Ilsinho shoots Shakhar into UEFA Cup final
- ROUNDUP; Simon regaining clay confidence with Estoril success
- Madrid optimistic of hosting 2016 Olympics despite financial woes
- Iniesta crowned Barcelona's great new hero (Feature)
- Blake beats the odds with second clay win in Estoril (1st Lead)
- Blake beats the odds with second clay win in Estoril
- MPs want Canadian Olympic athletes to wear seal products
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Estoril Open
- Five years on Athens still saddled with white elephants
- De Villiers leads strong VW team for 2010 Dakar Rally
- Spanish media delight in Barcelona triumph
- PREVIEW: Man Utd look to close in on Premier League title
- PREVIEW: Big guns hope to strike back as F1 arrives in Europe
- Chelsea players face sanctions after angry scenes at Barcelona exit
- Bryant's 40 carries Lakers past Rockets; Celtics' House burns Magic
Wednesday 06 May 2009
- Iniesta puts Barcelona into final with injury-time stunner (Roundup)
- Iniesta puts Barcelona into final with injury-time stunner
- Howard and Bryant headline NBA's All-Defensive First Team
- Blake, Fish score US one-two with Estoril victories (Roundup)
- Kenyan Arsenal fan hangs self after Champions League exit
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Estoril Open
- Blake, Fish score US one-two with Estoril victories
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Estoril Open
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Estoril Open
- Son of FIA boss Max Mosley found dead
- Van Basten resigns as Ajax Amsterdam coach
- Ferguson urges Man Utd to complete Champions League victory in Rome
- PREVIEW: Hamburg and Donetsk hope to clinch UEFA Cup final berths
- Arsenal's Wenger says semi-final loss was "worst night of career"
- Spain maintains big lead in FIFA rankings
- James, Cavs crush Hawks in opener, Nuggets beat Mavs again (Roundup)
- FIXTURES: UEFA Cup fixtures
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Estoril Open
Tuesday 05 May 2009
- Holders Manchester United cruise into final again (Roundup)
- Holders Manchester United cruise past Arsenal to reach final
- IOC loses 34 million dollars due to global economic crisis
- Former champions Davydenko and Ferrero to face off in Estoril (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Estoril Open
- Nalbandian gives himself this week to try and avoid hip surgery
- Ferrer earns his first Estoril win
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Estoril Open
- Manchester United reportedly offer 70 million euros for Ribery
- Madrid denies spying on Rio's Olympic candidacy (Roundup)
- Newcastle United suspend midfielder Barton
- Haug: McLaren no 'dramatic' improvement
- Magic hold off Celtics, Yao, Rockets surprise rusty Lakers
- "Obama factor" might give Chicago Olympic edge... or not (Feature)
- Humble and proud LeBron James named NBA MVP available (Roundup)
Monday 04 May 2009
- Aston Villa secure European place with win over Hull City
- Nalbandian struggling to get fit in Roland Garros run-up (Roundup)
- Frustrated Nalbandian struggling to get fit in Roland Garros run-up
- IOC to inspect Madrid's bid for 2016 Olympics
- Ecclestone fillip for Ferrari in F1 budget cap row
- PREVIEW: London calling in Champions League crunch on road to Rome
- PREVIEW: Chelsea determined to bring Barcelona down to earth
- PREVIEW: Manchester United favourites but Arsenal dangerous
- Safina stays top of women's rankings
- Nadal extends lead at top of ATP rankings
- FIXTURES: Champions League fixtures
- Nuggets rock Mavs in opener; Hawks ice Heat in game seven
Sunday 03 May 2009
- Denver's Warkentien named NBA Executive of the Year
- Liverpool cut gap at top with easy win over Newcastle (Roundup)
- In photos: 'Manny Pacquiao Fights Ricky Hatton'
- Liverpool cut gap at top with easy win over Newcastle (1st Lead)
- Liverpool cut gap at top with easy win over Newcastle
- Liverpool defender Agger agrees new contract
- Defending champion Celtics hold off Bulls in Game Seven (Roundup)
Saturday 02 May 2009
- Manchester United a step closer to third straight title (Roundup)
- Manchester United win at Middlesbrough to go six points clear
- Wade torches Hawks for 41, Heat force Game 7
Friday 01 May 2009
- German cyclist Schumacher faces tough sanctions, says BDR
- Bulls beat Celts in triple OT to force Game 7, Rockets, Magic advance
Thursday 30 April 2009
- Shakhtar and Hamburg look strong in UEFA Cup (Roundup)
- Shakhtar and Hamburg look strong in UEFA Cup (1st Lead)
- AWARDS: Bulls' Rose, Grizzlies' Mayo headline NBA All-Rookie Team
- Shakhtar net vital away goal against Kiev in UEFA Cup semi
- Second ticketing phase of World Cup to start on Monday
- Rebellin requests B sample test in doping probe
- Formula One teams given new budget cap
- PREVIEW: Man Utd have to ring changes as title race nears conclusion
- Nuggets close out Hornets, Hawks beat Heat take 3-2 lead
Wednesday 29 April 2009
- O'Shea gives Manchester United slim lead over Arsenal (Roundup)
- Manchester United edge out Arsenal in semi-final first leg
- Orlando's Howard suspended for Game Six against Sixers
- Ramzi, Rebellin, Schumacher are Olympic doping suspects (3rd Roundup)
- Ramzi, Rebellin, Schumacher are Olympic doping suspects (2nd Roundup)
- Greek walker, Croatian middle distance runner in doping probe
- Ramzi, Rebellin, Schumacher are Olympic doping suspects (Roundup)
- German cyclist Schumacher fails another doping retest
- Suspended race ban for McLaren over "lying" affair (2nd Roundup)
- German ref rejects Barcelona claims after Champions League draw
- Ramzi, Rebellin, Schumacher are Olympic doping suspects (2nd Lead)
- Suspended race ban for McLaren over "lying" affair (Roundup)
- Ramzi, Rebellin confirmed as Olympic doping suspects (1st Lead)
- PREVIEW: Ukraine and German clubs fight for UEFA Cup honours
- FIA imposes suspended sentence on McLaren (1st Lead)
- URGENT Ramzi, Rebellin confirmed as Olympic doping suspects
- URGENT : FIA imposes suspended sentence on McLaren
- McLaren await punishment at FIA hearing
- No one can feel safe now, says IOC's Bach on doping tests
- Murder charges filed in deadly bomb attacks in Sochi
- Italian cyclist Rebellin denies doping
- FIXTURES: UEFA Cup fixtures
- Celtics' Pierce shoots down Bulls in OT; Mavs eliminate Spurs
Tuesday 28 April 2009
- Six athletes fail Olympic doping tests in retests (3rd Roundup)
- Barcelona defender Marquez out for rest of season (Extra)
- Well-drilled Chelsea to stop Barcelona in their tracks (Roundup)
- Well-drilled Chelsea manage to stop Barcelona in their tracks
- Six athletes fail Olympic doping tests in retests (2nd Roundup)
- Reports: Rebellin among Olympic doping suspects (Extra)
- Six athletes fail Olympic doping tests in retests (Roundup)
- Six athletes fail Olympic doping tests in retests
- Spain's royal couple head Madrid delegation at 2016 Olympics vote
- Board member: Mercedes won't quit F1 over losses
- Manchester United's Vidic focused on Adebayor and Van Persie threat
- Lakers close out Jazz, Nuggets rock Hornets, Hawks beat Heat
Monday 27 April 2009
- Shearer still awaiting first Newcastle win
- Button expects F1 rivals to close the gap (News Feature)
- Safina stays top of women's rankings
- Nadal stays well clear at top of ATP rankings
- Klinsmann "very disappointed" with dismissal (Extra)
- PREVIEW: Barcelona take on England in Champions League
- FIXTURES: Champions League fixtures
- PREVIEW: Ferguson and Wenger lock horns in Champions League semi
- PREVIEW: Hiddink reconstructing Chelsea defence for Barcelona trip
- Bulls outlast Celtics in double OT thriller, Cavs, Rockets win
Sunday 26 April 2009
- In photos: 'Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix'
- Arsenal warm up for United clash with easy win; Rovers boost (Roundup)
- Fabregas double gives Arsenal easy win over Middlesbrough
- Button wins in Bahrain to extend championship lead (Roundup)
- Button wins in Bahrain to extend championship lead (1st Lead)
- Button wins in Bahrain (Urgent)
- PREVIEW: Rio 2016 turns to secrecy, "tricks" to impress IOC
- Everton to be without injured Jagielka in FA Cup final
- Red-hot Bryant shoots Lakers past Jazz for 3-1 series lead (Roundup)
Saturday 25 April 2009
- Manchester United storm back to stay clear at top (Roundup)
- Liverpool keep title hopes alive; Hope for West Brom (1st Lead)
- Liverpool win at Hull to keep title hopes alive; Hope for West Brom
- Trulli leads Toyota double to clinch Bahrain GP pole (Roundup)
- GRID: Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix starting grid
- Trulli on pole in Toyota double for Bahrain Grand Prix
- Daimler chief raises fresh doubts on Mercedes future in Formula One
- Manager Zola agrees new deal with West Ham United
- Canada court reserves judgement in ski jumping case
- Glock sets pace in final practice ahead of F1 qualifying
- Cavaliers choke Pistons, Sixers, Rockets also win (Roundup)
Friday 24 April 2009
- Mavericks' Terry named NBA's Sixth Man of the Year
- Fabregas charged over alleged spitting incident
- Ferrari boss backs adviser Schumacher
- Rosberg tops qualifying - big three at rear of pack (Roundup)
- Report: Whitmarsh admits to rule violations, apologizes (Roundup)
- Amsterdam looks for 2028 Olympics locations
- Report: McLaren's Whitmarsh admits to rule violations, apologizes
- In 21 horses' deaths, Florida pharmacy admits possible mistake
- Hamilton tops first Bahrain practice
- Williams lifts Jazz over Lakers, Mavs, Celtics roll (2nd Roundup)
- Williams lifts Jazz over Lakers, Mavs, Celtics roll (Roundup)
- League-worst Kings fire interim head coach Natt, assistants
Thursday 23 April 2009
- Van Persie, Clichy out of first leg of Euro semi
- IOC impressed with London's Olympic preparations
- Doubts raised about Mercedes' F1 future (Roundup)
- Doubts raised about Mercedes' F1 future
- Pyeongchang aims to come third time lucky with 2018 bid (Roundup)
- Pyeongchang aims to come third time lucky with 2018 Olympics bid
- Keane back in management - at Ipswich
- PREVIEW: Kuyt calls for Liverpool to keep fighting
- Heat burns Hawks, Magic escape Sixers, Nuggets rock Hornets (Roundup)
- RESULTS NBA playoff results and schedule
- PREVIEW: Rain king Vettel must prove his class in the desert
Wednesday 22 April 2009
- Manchester United back on top after win over Portsmouth (Roundup)
- Manchester United back on top after win over Portsmouth
- Awards: Bulls' Rose named NBA Rookie of the Year
- Robinho insists his future lies with City
- (eca110) Don't write off Ferrari (yet), says Schumacher interview with German Press Agency dpa (News Feature)
- Don't write off Ferrari (yet), says Schumacher (News Feature)
- Cavs, Lakers grab 2-0 leads, Blazers tie Rockets on Roy's 42 (Roundup)
- NBA playoff schedule
Tuesday 21 April 2009
- Arshavin hits four to puncture Liverpool's title hopes (Roundup)
- Arshavin hits four to puncture Liverpool title hopes
- Argentina considers doping tests on polo horses after deaths
- Orlando's Howard named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Celtics lose Powe to knee injury for remainder of season
- Night play can't be ruled out under the new roof at Wimbledon
- Economic crisis bypasses Wimbledon with another prize money rise
- Platini calls for tough action against racism
- City striker Bellamy out for season
- Striker Santa Cruz set to leave Blackburn
- Allen's game-winner lifts Celtics; Parker's 38 drives Spurs
- NBA playoff schedule
Monday 20 April 2009
- Ethiopian Merga, Kenyan Kosgei win Boston Marathon
- Cleveland's Mike Brown named NBA Coach of the Year
- FA admits Wembley pitch needs improvement
- FIFA offers 2010 World Cup coverage for mobile phones
- Parliamentary group accuses top three of "financial doping"
- Olympic Council of Asia to take legal action over bribery claims
- Toyota and BMW looking for progress at Bahrain GP
- Safina claims women's top ranking from Williams
- Nadal extends lead at top of ATP rankings
- PREVIEW: Arsenal influence begins at Anfield
- Sixers steal opener from Magic on Iguodala's game-winner
- NBA playoff results and schedule
- Dinara Safina is the new tennis queen, without glamour (News Feature)
Sunday 19 April 2009
- Howard the hero as Everton end United quintuple dream (Roundup)
- Howard the hero as Everton end United quintuple dream
- AZ Alkmaar stun big three with Dutch league title (2nd Roundup)
- Clay hero Nadal with fifth straight Monte Carlo honour (2nd Roundup)
- Newcastle boss Shearer blasts players over first-half lethargy
- Clay hero Nadal with fifth straight Monte Carlo honour (Roundup)
- AZ Alkmaar stun big three with Dutch league title (Roundup)
- AZ Alkmaar clinch Dutch title as Ajax crash at PSV
- Secret Hillsborough documents to be released
- Bent strike deepens Newcastle woes (Roundup)
- Nadal outlast Djokovic to win fifth straight title in Monte Carlo
- Bent strike deepens Newcastle woes
- Vettel delights as Red Bull seals first win in China one-two (Roundup)
- Vettel in command as Red Bull clinch one-two in China (1st Lead)
- URGENT Vettel in command as Red Bull clinch one-two in China
- Rose's play a thorny issue as Bulls stun Celtics (Roundup)
Saturday 18 April 2009
- Drogba puts Chelsea into FA Cup final with win over Arsenal (Roundup)
- Drogba puts Chelsea into FA Cup final with win over Arsenal
- Nadal to face Djokovic for a fifth Monte Carlo title (Roundup)
- Middlesbrough deep in the mire after draw with Fulham
- Djokovic turns the tables to oust Wawrinka in semi-finals
- Tyler Hamilton retires after another positive doping test
- Vettel claims China pole as Brawn GP are finally beaten (2nd Roundup)
- GRID: Chinese Formula One Grand Prix starting grid
- Vettel claims China pole as Brawn GP are finally beaten (Roundup)
- Vettel claims China GP pole as Brawn GP are finally beaten
Friday 17 April 2009
- Macedonian club Podeba banned over match-fixing
- Nadal avoids a marathon with two quick catch-up wins (Roundup)
- SIDEBAR: Djokovic keeps his mind on tennis and off the rankings
- RESULTS 4TH ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- United boss Ferguson fires new salvo in battle with Benitez
- Liverpool to offload goalkeeper after Hillsborough disrespect
- Arsenal boss Wenger hits out at Wembley pitch
- Wawrinka aims for revenge against Djokovic on Monte Carlo clay (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- Rutten signs as PSV Eindhoven coach from next season
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- Button tops practice as fast Brawn GP shines again (2nd Roundup)
- UEFA Cup semis cap upcoming duels in Ukraine, Germany (News Feature)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- Nadal, Murray finish the job to reach Monte Carlo quarters
- CAS cancels Pizarro fine imposed by Peru federation
- Report: Armstrong confirms Giro start despite injury
- Button tops practice as fast Brawn GP shines again (Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Garnett's injury opens door for Lakers, Cavaliers
Thursday 16 April 2009
- German and Ukrainian clubs make up last four of UEFA Cup (Roundup)
- German and Ukrainian clubs make up last four of UEFA Cup (1st Lead)
- Federer falls to fellow Swiss as Stan stuns second seed (2nd Roundup)
- RESULTS Monte Carlo Masters (2nd Roundup)
- Dynamo Kiev first team into UEFA Cup semi-finals
- Federer falls to fellow Swiss as Stan stuns second seed (Roundup)
- Federer beaten by Wawrinka in Swiss showdown
- Tokyo confident as IOC evaluation team looks at Olympics bid
- Ron Dennis quits F1 for good (Roundup)
- Nadal strips off his strappings in Monte Carlo experiment
- Ron Dennis quits F1 for good
- Familiar English feel to semi-final line-up (News Feature)
- Striker Pavlyuchenko seeks Spurs talks
- PREVIEW: Sunderland face crunch visit of Hull
- PREVIEW: Big boys back in FA Cup mix
- PREVIEW: Button seeks hat-trick in now legal Brawn
- NBA playoff schedule
- Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroics (Roundup)
Wednesday 15 April 2009
- Ronaldo the hero as United set up Arsenal date (Roundup)
- Ronaldo rocket carries United to semi-finals (Roundup)
- Arsenal again eliminate Villarreal to set up United clash (Roundup)
- Ronaldo the hero as United set up semi-final date with Arsenal
- Arsenal again eliminate Villarreal, will face United in semis
- Ronaldo rocket carries United to semi-finals
- Albania's coach Haan resigns
- Nadal and Federer open clay season with solid wins (Roundup)
- Thousands remember Hillsborough tragedy
- Nadal and Federer open clay season with solid wins (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- West Ham make Ilunga deal permanent
- Federer starts his clay season with a win
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- France's Platini gives Ukraine edge in UEFA Cup quarters
- Button gets a boost as FIA turns down diffuser appeal (Roundup)
- Benitez draws positives from epic as Liverpool remembers Hillsborough
- Button's car is legal as FIA turns down diffuser appeal (1st Lead)
- FIA turns down diffuser appeal
- PREVIEW: City, Udinese hope to deny all-German UEFA Cup semi
- Lakers drum Jazz, to meet in first-round playoff clash (Roundup)
- FIXTURES: UEFA Cup quarter-final fixtures
Tuesday 14 April 2009
- Chelsea set up semi-final clash with Barcelona
- Barcelona cruise into semi-finals with draw in Munich (Roundup)
- Chelsea hang on in quarter-final epic (Roundup)
- Chelsea hang on in quarter-final epic
- Barcelona cruise into semi-finals with draw in Munich
- Chelsea set up semi-final clash with Barcelona
- Federer "honeymoon" starts on the Monte Carlo clay (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- SIDEBAR: Tennis players missed out on weekend Federer wedding
- United dominate PFA shortlist
- Federer "honeymoon" starts on the Monte Carlo clay
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- FIA appeal court meets in Formula One diffuser row
- PREVIEW: Wenger promises positive Arsenal against Villarreal
- PREVIEW: United confident ahead of Porto challenge
- James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edge
- Hillsborough disaster will never be forgotten (Feature)
Monday 13 April 2009
- Chelsea prepare for summer clear-out
- Argentine legend De Vicenzo disdains comparisons with Cabrera
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- Nadal intends to tackle another demanding clay-season schedule
- Confederation Cup ticket sales given a boost
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Monte Carlo Masters
- PREVIEW: Barca hoping to use minimum effort in seeing off Bayern
- United on the brink as Bayern look to salvage some pride
- PREVIEW: Probable Gerrard return gives Liverpool hope
- Williams stays top of unchanged WTA top 10
- Nadal remains top of unchanged ATP list
- FIXTURES: European Champions League fixtures
- Cavaliers stew Celtics 107-76
- Cabrera's Masters win erases De Vicenzo's unhappy memories (Feature)
- Argentina's Cabrera holds nerve to win Masters in play-off (Roundup)
Sunday 12 April 2009
- BACKGROUND: US Masters winners
- Argentina's Cabrera wins Masters after dramatic play-off (1st Lead)
- Argentina's Cabrera wins Masters after play-off (Urgent)
- Perry, Campbell, Cabrera in play-off at Masters (Urgent)
- Mickelson, Woods charge up leaderboard on final day (Roundup)
- Robredo, Nadal get set for Spain as Monte Carlo opens clay campaign Bill Scott, dpa
- Villa fight back to stay fifth, Fulham win again (Roundup)
- Glock hopeful of positive verdict in diffuser row
- Villa fight back to stay fifth
- Ferguson warns Cristiano Ronaldo about his attitude
- Magic, Jazz continue to slump as playoffs approach (Roundup)
- Perry, Cabrera share lead going into final round at Augusta (Roundup)
Saturday 11 April 2009
- Federer marries pregnant girlfriend Mirka
- Champions Manchester United keep noses in front (Roundup)
- Woods, Harrington going in the wrong direction at Augusta
- Manchester United stay ahead of Liverpool at top (2nd Lead)
- Torres double sends Liverpool back to top (1st Lead)
- Liverpool hammer Blackburn to go top of the table
- Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the East
- Americans Campbell and Perry share lead; Woods seven back (Roundup)
Friday 10 April 2009
- Injured Gasquet to miss Monte Carlo
- American Campbell maintains lead on day two; Woods struggling
- Liverpool play down seriousness of Gerrard injury
- Lakers' Bryant, Gasol rock Nuggets in Bynum's return
- Lakers' Bryant, Gasol rock Nuggets in Bynum's return
- American Campbell sets pace; Harrington, Woods in touch (Roundup)
Thursday 09 April 2009
- All-German, all-Ukrainian semi-finals on the cards (Roundup)
- American Furyk hits front at Masters; Harrington in touch (1st Lead)
- American Furyk hits front at Masters; Harrington in touch (1st Lead)
- All-German semi-final on the cards in UEFA Cup (1st Lead)
- Rising US baseball pitcher killed in car crash
- Nadal returns to Queen's for third straight year
- Wenger expects Gallas to bounce back from injury
- South African Clark sets early pace at Masters
- Shakhtar score good win in UEFA Cup
- RESULT: UEFA Cup quarter-final result
- Federer changes his mind and will play Monte Carlo
- Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West (Roundup)
- Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West (Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Ding-dong battle for Premier League title to continue
Wednesday 08 April 2009
- Williams Marbella loss sends Safina to number 1 ranking
- Murray ready to take his success on to clay
- PREVIEW: Hamburg and Bremen want City, Udinese scalps in UEFA Cup
- Spain with record lead in FIFA rankings
- Vandereycken ousted as Belgium coach
- Mounting trouble for McLaren and Hamilton
- Report: Butt, not Rensing, is Munich's goalkeeper in Barcelona
- Tokyo's 2016 Olympics confidence; NKorea's rocket launch no threat
- Yao outplays Howard as Rockets beat Magic (Roundup)
Tuesday 07 April 2009
- Manchester United struggle at home, Arsenal draw away
- Late Mariano strike gives Porto advantage
- McLaren-Mercedes could face further sanctions over Melbourne
- English FA charges five players with breaching betting rules
- Spurs shut down Ginobili for rest of the season
Monday 06 April 2009
- Jordan leads class of 2009 into Hall of Fame
- PREVIEW: Wobble is over, says United boss Ferguson
- PREVIEW: United and Villarreal seek revenge; Barca, Liverpool hope
- Former Ireland manager Kerr signs Faroes job
- Button weathers Malaysia storm, Ferrari shipwrecked
- North Korea reiterates footballer food poisoning claim
- Nadal leads, del Potro rises in ATP list
- Williams hangs on to WTA lead, Azarenka rises to eighth
- James, Cavs regain form, spank Spurs
- Button wins chaotic Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang
Sunday 05 April 2009
- Manchester United snatch last-gasp winner to return to top
- Murray now the man to beat after lifting third season title (Roundup)
- Murray wins third season title with Miami victory over Djokovic
- 76ers edge slumping Pistons, clinch playoff berth (Roundup)
Saturday 04 April 2009
- Thigh injury could delay Serena Williams' 2009 clay debut
- Azarenka lifts third 2009 title with victory over Williams (Roundup)
- Azarenka breaks through with Miami title win over Williams
- Chelsea ruin Shearer's managerial debut; Stoke boost
- PREVIEW: Murray aims to keep his Masters level top against Djokovic
- Mac offers his expertise to fading Federer
- Button gets pole again - Ferrari, McLaren lag behind
- BMW join appeal in diffuser controversy
- Rosberg tops practice again in Malaysia
- Magic embarrass league-best Cavs, 116-87
- Murray mows down Del Potro to face Djokovic in Miami (Roundup)
- Sore back shelves Iverson for rest of the season
- Murray mows down Del Potro to face Djokovic in Miami (2nd Roundup)
Friday 03 April 2009
- Frustrated Federer's smash-and-grab doesn't deter Djokovic (1st Lead)
- SIDEBAR: Federer frustration boiling over
- Federer smash-and-grab fails to halt Djokovic
- PREVIEW: Williams can't believe she has to fight for top ranking
- Berbatov injury adds to Manchester United's worries
- Liverpool's Gerrard, Kuyt agree contract extensions
- Barrichello loses five places on Malaysia GP grid
- Nadal glad to see the end of American hardcourt run
- Liverpool captain Gerrard agrees to extend contract to 2013
- Ronaldo can be fit enough for 2010 World Cup, says team doctor
- Ferrari rebound to top Sepang practice; Hamilton apology
- Lowly Wizards snap Cavs' franchise-record 13-game winning streak
- Del Potro downs sub-par Nadal to face Murray (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- Del Potro downs sub-par Nadal in Miami upset marathon (2nd Lead)
Thursday 02 April 2009
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Azarenka outlasts Kuznetsova in tough Miami semi-final (1st Lead)
- Azarenka outlasts Kuznetsova in hard-fought Miami semi-final
- Dutch, England, Spain maintain perfect records
- Italian Volandri gets back to business as doping ban reversed
- Malmo slapped with five-year Davis Cup ban
- Shearer determined to keep Newcastle in Premier League
- PREVIEW: Liverpool look to pile pressure on United in title race
- PREVIEW: Fans looking forward to a hot race
- Hamilton stripped of third place from Australian GP
- Allen's game-winning three in double OT lifts Celtics over Bobcats
- Federer to face Djokovic after tight win over Roddick (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
Wednesday 01 April 2009
- Plucky Djokovic fights off illness to overcome Tsonga (2nd Lead)
- Serena recovers from horror start in Miami (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Serena recovers from horror start in Miami
- Australia kept waiting; Kim the hero for South Korea
- Vettel focusing on Sepang after Melbourne disappointment
- Newcastle set to confirm Shearer as manager until end of season
- Scotland captain and goalkeeper dropped for disciplinary reasons
- "King James" carries Cavs past Pistons, win streak at 13 (Roundup)
- Nadal struggles to completed seeded matched set in Miami (Roundup)
- On-form Federer downs Dent as leading seeds reach quarters (2nd Lead)
Tuesday 31 March 2009
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Miami Masters
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- Djokovic, Murray move through easily in steamy Miami (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Kohl's former manager arrested on doping charge (Roundup)
- Djokovic has a mountain to climb after four losses to Tsonga
- Former manager of cyclist Kohl arrested on doping charges
- Mutiny in Belgium against new anti-doping rules
- Crouch set to start for England; Agbonlahor called up
- Haug criticises 'two-class' system in Formula One
- Hamilton dampens expectations ahead of Malaysian GP
- Howard spoils Mourning's night, Magic beat Heat 101-95
- Nadal, Murray overcome challengers for Miami fourth round (Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Miami Masters
Monday 30 March 2009
- Nadal, Murray overcome challengers for Miami fourth round (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Nadal survives surprise resistance from Portuguese qualifier
- Federer expects smooth sailing despite summer arrival of first-born
- Favourites struggle in African qualifiers
- PREVIEW: Capello relying on Rooney for goals against Ukraine
- FIFA asks for details on Ivory Coast football disaster
- Alarm at Ferrari after Australian GP fiasco
- Button says there is more to come from Brawn GP
- Football stadium tragedies all too common in Africa
- James, Cavs manhandle Mavs for milestone 60th win
- Federer pounds down another win over Kiefer (Roundup)
Sunday 29 March 2009
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Miami Masters
- Federer pounds down another win over Kiefer (2nd Lead)
- Seeds slammed in Miami as Safina leads charge to the exits (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- Injured Heskey to miss England's World Cup clash with Ukraine
- Nigeria only manage scoreless draw against Mozambique
- Seeds slammed in Miami as Safina leads charge to the exits
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Downbeat Jankovic strives to pick up pace after second early defeat
- Rooney double gives England comfortable 4-0 win over Slovakia
- Good victories for Togo, Gabon, Tunisia and Burkina Faso
- Dutch and Spanish maintain 100-per-cent record
- Brawn GP make history as they take one-two in debut race
- Jazz work overtime to deal Suns crushing defeat (Roundup)
- Arenas makes season debut for Wizards
- Messi hands Maradona luxury 4-0 win in debut
- Nadal, Murray advance with solid wins in Miami (Roundup)
Saturday 28 March 2009
- Murray warms to the task with comeback win over Monaco (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Miami Masters
- Murray warms to the task with comeback win over Monaco (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- Williams makes winning return to tennis
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Appeal in Formula One diffuser battle to be heard April 14
- Button takes Australian pole as Hamilton struggles disqualifications
- IOC to use blacklists in fight against doping
- Pau Gasol's season-high 36 carries Lakers to top seed in West
- US, IOC work to iron out Olympic revenue agreement
Friday 27 March 2009
- Federer find his comfort zone in opening Miami win (Roundup)
- Federer, Djokovic dominate in Miami (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- Fans rally to watch Maradona's first game as Argentina coach
- Art collector Mac helps nab cultural conman
- Russian women sweep ahead in Miami
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Abu Dhabi dreams of night-time F1 race for 2010
- Ecclestone denies he owes F1 teams money
- FINA boss draws veil over modesty debate
- IOC dumps world torch tour, happy with Sochi (Roundup)
- Lakers end drought in Detroit, run past Pistons 92-77
- IOC satisfied with progress for Sochi Games, dumps world torch tour
Thursday 26 March 2009
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Miami Masters
- Healthy Murray back on form as Americans advance in Miami (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- Murray back on steady course after illness scare (News Feature)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Miami Masters
- Davis Cup dollars not the lure for Federer
- PREVIEW: European coaches under pressure in World Cup qualifiers
- PREVIEW: England manager Capello set to experiment against Slovakia
- PREVIEW: Super Eagles and Indomitable Lions embark on road down south
- PREVIEW: Row over rule changes overshadow start of F1 season
- Belgium's Clijsters announces tennis comeback
- IOC reaches deal on China TV rights for 2010 and 2012 Games
- Howard plays big, Magic holds off Celtics to clinch Southeast crown
- Oscars moved to March to avoid competition with Olympics
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Miami Masters
Wednesday 25 March 2009
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Miami Masters
- Federer enthusiasm contagious with additional tennis goals beckoning
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Departing boss Scott still trumpeting WTA-ATP fusion (Feature)
- Armstrong stays optimistic despite 'biggest setback' (Roundup)
- Formula One braced for diffuser protest ahead of season opener
- FIFA firm on rejecting WADA doping rule
- Armstrong stays optimistic despite 'biggest setback'
- IOC executive to meet amid Olympics money-sharing row
- Mason's game-winner extends Spurs' home-court mastery over Warriors
Tuesday 24 March 2009
- WTA boss Scott to step down for job in university sports
- Tottenham defender King pulls out of England squad
- Manchester United's Rooney and Scholes get one-match bans
- German state premier seeks talks with Ecclestone over Hockenheim
- Retired Clijsters looks set for possible return to the courts
- Magic spoils Knicks' Garden party
Monday 23 March 2009
- Massa: 'We have never seen a McLaren so far behind'
- As good as it gets: Rafael Nadal's 2009 is going perfect (Feature)
- Domenicali calls it a decisive year for Raikkonen at Ferrari
- Chelsea striker Anelka out for three weeks
- Rampant Liverpool rout Aston Villa to close gap at top
- Talks to take place over Hockenheim's future as F1 circuit
- Haug says Hamilton could start near back of Australian GP grid
- BMW looking to fight for F1 title in 2009, says Theissen
- Safina closes in on Williams in WTA rankings
- Nadal stretches ATP lead with Indian Wells crown
- Scola, Yao send Rockets past Spurs atop Southwest Division (Roundup)
- Nadal, Zvonareva claim titles in blustery Indian Wells (Roundup)
Sunday 22 March 2009
- Nadal mows down Murray in blustery Indian Wells final (2nd Lead)
- Zvonareva blows past Ivanovic to Indian Wells trophy (1st Lead)
- Zvonareva blows past Ivanovic to Indian Wells trophy
- Cavaliers cool off Hawks, who lose their cool (Roundup)
- Murray, Nadal power into Indian Wells final (Roundup)
Saturday 21 March 2009
- Murray rides Federer errors into Indian Wells final
- Leaders Manchester United stunned at Fulham; Chelsea lose
- IAAF unlikely to address Chambers issue at Berlin meeting
- Mosley admits he was concerned over now deferred F1 points system
- Garnett returns, Celtics slip past Spurs
- Nadal, Roddick rip up opponents in straight sets (Roundup)
- Nadal, Roddick rip up opponents in straight sets (3rd Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Roddick runs down depleted Djokovic for semi-final spot (2nd Lead)
- Sharapova, Davydenko injured, out of Miami Masters (Extra)
Friday 20 March 2009
- Roddick rolls Djokovic for Indian Wells semi-final spot (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Zvonareva reaches Indian Wells final
- PREVIEW: Federer hopes to reverse losing trend against Murray
- PREVIEW: Federer hopes to reverse losing trend against Murray
- Fresh injury woe for Arsenal forward Walcott
- SIDEBAR: Indian Wells absences to hit Williams pair hard
- Gerrard assault charge dropped
- Hamilton and Ferrari boss slam Formula One rule changes
- United get Porto while Liverpool meet Chelsea again
- "King James", Cavs trim Trail Blazers in OT
- "King James," Cavs trim Trail Blazers in OT
- Federer sparkles in Verdasco defeat to set up Murray meeting (Roundup)
- No happy returns for Ljubicic with loss on 30th birthday (2nd Lead)
Thursday 19 March 2009
- No happy returns for Ljubicic with loss on 30th birthday (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Ivanovic advances in walkover as Bammer withdraws injured
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Hull boss Brown fined over Kinnear spat
- PREVIEW: Formula One enters the unknown in ground-breaking season
- Sebastian Vettel ready to shine in 2009
- F1 gears up for more rule changes
- Low-profile Massa out to prove a point
- Lewis Hamilton stays hungry as he plays the fame game
- F1 finds harmony in grim times to ensure bright future
- Abu Dhabi looks to show it's the future of Formula One
- PREVIEW: United look to bounce back
- Quarter-final line-up highlights English hegemony
- Bolt to compete in Golden League meeting in Paris
- Unhappiness amongst F1 drivers over new points system
- Federer through as Nadal escapes in Nalbandian thriller (Roundup)
- Pierce, Celtics beat Heat in OT, clinch Atlantic Division crown
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Federer paces seeds into Indian Wells quarters (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
Wednesday 18 March 2009
- Federer battles, Murray rolls into quarter-finals (1st Lead)
- Federer, Murray book Indian Wells quarter-final spots
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Big teams unhappy in wake of FIA's proposal to cap budgets in 2010
- Annecy looks to host 2018 Winter Olympics
- "King James' late heroics shoots Cavs past Magic
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Former champions Nadal, Djokovic sweep ahead at Indian Wells (Roundup)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Djokovic dodges danger to defeat Haas in Indian Wells (1st Lead)
Tuesday 17 March 2009
- Djokovic handles Haas to reach Indian Wells fourth round
- WTA staying the financial course amidst economic storm (Feature)
- Wins not points to decide Formula One title
- Italian marathon runner Di Cecco gets 2-year doping ban
- Report: Warnock could sue West Ham over Tevez case
- FIFA confirms 11 bids for 2018 and 2022 World Cups
- Yao Ming-less Rockets take sting out of Hornets
- Federer flails Karlovic to advance at Indian Wells (Roundup)
- Federer flails Karlovic to advance at Indian Wells (2nd Lead)
- England submits bids to host 2018, 2022 World Cups
- West Brom miss opportunity with Hammers stalemate
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
Monday 16 March 2009
- Satisfied Murray makes it look easy in win over Mathieu (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Murray makes it look easy in win over Mathieu
- Gascoigne speaks of suicide bids, rehab and wife-beating
- Nick Heidfeld shakes off the past in BMW title bid
- Mighty Lakers continue their home mastery over Mavericks
- Nadal, Djokovic advance to third round at Indian Wells (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- SIDEBAR: Safina still playing in her big brother's shadow
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
Sunday 15 March 2009
- Djokovic rebuilding campaign continues with opening win
- Chelsea close in on leaders United
- Extra muscle throws Jankovic game into crisis
- Wade scores 50 as Heat outlast Jazz in three overtimes (Roundup)
- Federer comes up a winner while elite women's seeds stunned (Roundup)
- SIDEBAR: Federer says fatherhood won't derail his tennis
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
Saturday 14 March 2009
- Depleted Dementieva loses battle against fatigue (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Below-par Murray works his way to victory
- Liverpool crush Man Utd to storm back into title race
- Artest's late heroics, help Rockets tame Bobcats
- Holder Djokovic: Nothing to prove at Indian Wells (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Holder Djokovic: Nothing to prove at Indian Wells
Friday 13 March 2009
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- West Ham agree compensation deal over Tevez affair
- Philippines requests new venue for Davis Cup match with Pakistan
- Bryant shoots Lakers past Spurs into playoffs
- SIDEBAR: Sharapova not rushing her comeback after doubles test
- Hewitt, Murray ignoring niggles as Indian Wells play begins
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Indian Wells Masters
Thursday 12 March 2009
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Indian Wells Masters
- Ronaldo scores and parties on: 'Everything is going very well'
- Federer will become a father this summer
- Still little enthusiasm in Vancouver ahead of Olympics (News Feature)
- Blackburn out of danger zone with victory over Fulham
- Manchester United and Barcelona progress with ease
- Ferguson relief after Inter trial
- Jazz miss a beat as Hawks snap their 12-game run
Wednesday 11 March 2009
- Dis-heartened Dokic exits at Indian Wells
- Federer-Cahill collaboration over before start due to travel issues
- Hot Jazz beat Pacers; winning streak hits 12
Tuesday 10 March 2009
- Liverpool crush Real as Bayern hit Sporting for seven
- Chelsea fan injured in tense run-up to game with Juventus
- GB Olympic football team will happen, insists sports minister
- Wade's game-winner helps Heat beat Bulls 130-127 in double OT
- Wade's game-winner helps Heat beat Bulls in double OT
- UEFA confirm four in the running for Euro 2016
- Federer, Cahill to debut coaching trial at Indian Wells
- Ferdinand fit to face Inter
Monday 09 March 2009
- PREVIEW: England's quartet leads charge in Champions League squeeze
- Crisis sees F1 teams rally together
- Serena Williams top unchanged women's tennis rankings
- Nadal leads unchanged Top 10 tennis rankings
Sunday 08 March 2009
- Roddick clinches for US to complete defeat of Switzerland (Roundup)
- RESULTS Davis Cup World Group (1st Lead)
- Holder Spain sweep into Davis Cup quarter-finals
- Manchester United, Chelsea march into FA Cup semi-finals
- James-Wade match-up again upstaged by Cavs' Williams
- Unlike Beckham, Donovan is allowed to go home
- Israeli player Ram says protests in Sweden a "sad moment" for sport
Saturday 07 March 2009
- US seize 2-1 control over Switzerland (Roundup)
- Spain waste no time in taking 2-1 delayed Davis lead
- Chelsea book place in FA Cup semi-finals
- Pierce carries Celtics past Cavs in Eastern Conference showdown
- Former Pistons coach Chuck Daly diagnosed with cancer
- Roddick responds to pull US level with Swiss (Roundup)
Friday 06 March 2009
- Wawrinka routs Blake, sends Swiss into lead over US (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Davis Cup World Group
- Safin sprint puts Russia into first-day Davis lead
- Honda sells F1 team to former manager Brawn
- Martina's 200m appeal turned down by CAS (Roundup)
- Churandy's 200m appeal turned down by CAS
- Spain-Serbia clash postponed after winds damage stadium (Roundup)
- US Olympic Committee CEO Jim Scherr resigns
- Honda sells F1 team to former manager Brawn
- Spain-Serbia clash postponed after winds damage stadium
Thursday 05 March 2009
- Blake hopes to put Davis disappointment behind in Alabama
- Honda could return to F1 in some guise in 2009
- Wade, Heat shade Suns, spoil Shaq's return to Miami
- PREVIEW: Fulham next obstacle in United's race for quintuple
- PREVIEW: Bayern Munich badly need a turnaround
- Ronaldo returns to action after over a year out
- Ashley Cole arrested for being drunk and disorderly
- FOTA outlines roadmap to ensure survival of F1 teams until 2012
Wednesday 04 March 2009
- Tipsarevic, the tennis player who read "too much" (Feature)
- PREVIEW: Federer, Nalbandian missing as Davis Cup starts new season
- Cavs to sign Smith for playoff push, Spurs to get Gooden
Tuesday 03 March 2009
- Dubai to appeal massive WTA fine
Monday 02 March 2009
- Shaq's 33 powers Suns past Lakers despite Kobe's 49
- PREVIEW: United prepare for another step on the road to history
- Welsh and Scots abandon Euro 2016 bid, Italy considers bid
- President Grandi: Indication of Chinese age-cheating in Beijing
- Honda team says no comment on management buy-out reports
- Becker announces wedding Swiss plans on German television show
- Serena Williams continues to top women's tennis rankings
- Nadal heads virtually unchanged Top 10
Sunday 01 March 2009
- Petter Northug is Norway's new cross-country hero
- Gardner strikes to down Newcastle
- Ski king Northug gets third gold in Nordic worlds finale
Saturday 28 February 2009
- Djokovic confidence rising after first title of season (Roundup)
- Djokovic denies Ferrer to win Dubai title
- Cuche finishes second but takes over giant slalom lead
- Everton close in on top five after win over West Brom
Friday 27 February 2009
- Ferrer places second straight Spaniard into Dubai final (Roundup)
- IOC seeks stronger UN links with observer role (News Feature)
- Whitmarsh praises Dennis legacy as he takes over at McLaren
- PREVIEW: Manchester United look for second part of trophy quintet
- Determined Djokovic comes from behind to down Simon (1st Lead)
- Djokovic downs Simon to reach Dubai final
- Pizarro the hero as Bremen stun Milan in UEFA Cup
Thursday 26 February 2009
- Murray mowed down by virus as Djokovic reaches semi-finals (Roundup)
- Murray mowed down by virus, quits before Dubai match (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Barclays Championships
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- Murray pulls out of Dubai with illness
- Simon spells the end of the Santoro era in Dubai
- Middlesbrough beat West Ham to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Wednesday 25 February 2009
- Djokovic, Murray lead seeded Dubai sweep (Roundup)
- Murray muddles through on bum ankle to rehash reach (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Barclays Championships
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- Ram appearance a non-issue as Israeli loses in Dubai doubles
- Knicks finally waive goodbye to Marbury
- Parker shines with 37 points, short-handed Spurs manhandle Mavs
- SIDEBAR: Israeli Ram cushioned in Dubai bubble-wrap security
Tuesday 24 February 2009
- Low-key launch for USF1
- Blackburn ousted by Coventry in FA Cup; Fulham through
- All to play for after first-leg Champions League matches
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Barclays Championships
- Djokovic leads seeds into second round in Dubai (Roundup)
- US emerges as a Nordic skiing power
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Barclays Championships
- Report: budget for Sochi Olympics will be cut by two-thirds in 2009
- Simon stretched as Safin bows out with confidence intact (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- Kuwait outsider makes Simon work for victory (1st Lead)
- Kuwait outsider makes Simon work for victory
- Agassi, Graf to raise the roof at Wimbledon
- Woodgate's winner lifts Tottenham clear of relegation zone
- Robinson rescues New York in Knick of time
- Charles Barkley pleads guilty to DUI, will serve jail time
Monday 23 February 2009
- Murray limps to victory in bad ankle battle (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Barclays Championships
- Everton's Arteta ruled out for rest of season
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- Croatians split the difference thanks to Cilic win
- Possible new US Formula One team set for launch
- No serious offers for Honda F1 team, says company CEO
- PREVIEW: Mourinho and Ferguson meet again in high-level clash
- Serena Williams continues to top women's tennis rankings
- Nadal stays number one as Nalbandian drops out of Top 10
- Celtics minus Garnett spank Suns, 128-108
Sunday 22 February 2009
- PREVIEW: Show must go on as Djokovic, Murray headline Dubai
- Heavy-hearted Jazz earn emotional victory for late owner Miller
Saturday 21 February 2009
- Williams sets aside controversy to lift Dubai honours (Roundup)
- King James fires in 55, Cavs bounce Bucks
- Branson hints at move into Formula One
- Chelsea go third after win over rivals Aston Villa
- Kowalczyk and Loitzl grab titles at Nordic worlds
- Williams wins first title of season in Dubai
- WTA fines Dubai 300,000 dollars with Peer to benefit (2nd Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Murray the point man with Nadal and Federer missing Dubai
- WTA fines Dubai 300,000 dollars with Peer to benefit (Roundup)
- WTA fined 300,000 dollars with Peer to benefit
Friday 20 February 2009
- Rested Razzano to try her luck against Venus (Roundup)
- Razzano runs down Kanepi to reach Dubai final against Venus (1st Lead)
- Razzano runs down Kanepi to reach Dubai final
- Lindsey Van of the US is the first women's ski-jump world champion
- Mixed fortunes for English sides in UEFA Cup
- Doubt cast on Tevez's United future
- Woods to return next week from layoff for knee surgery, baby
- Spurs minus Manu edge sliding Pistons 83-79
Thursday 19 February 2009
- Williams pair to line up on court as visa drama dies down (Roundup)
- Nadal joins Federer in Dubai pull-out
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Barclays Championships
- Gold at last for Saarinen as Nordic worlds open
- Ram gets UAE visa for Dubai tournament (Roundup)
- Lodwick wins cross-country portion of Nordic combined mass start
- Surprise packet Kanepi keeps in the Dubai title chase
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- Ram reportedly gets UAE visa for Dubai tournament
- Polish Olympic champion dies at 26
- Telfair's career night spoils O'Neal's debut
Wednesday 18 February 2009
- Williams pair advance while Jankovic sinks in troubled Dubai (Roundup)
- Lord Coe joins England world Cup bid
- Chelsea midfielder Essien to return next month
- Forward Tevez's future to be decided in summer
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Barclays Championships
- Williams calls for cool heads as Peer pressure incident heats up
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- IOC agrees European broadcast rights for 2014 and 2016 Olympics
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- WADA boss "disappointed" by criticism from Nadal, Murray (Feature)
- Federer out of Dubai, Davis Cup with back injury
- Suns shine, crush Clippers by 40 in Gentry's coaching debut
Tuesday 17 February 2009
- Williams knee no worry in three-set Dubai victory (Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Barclays Championships
- Slumping Safina writes off another poor performance (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Barclays Championships
- Dubai organisers cite security concerns in Peer visa ban (Roundup)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Barclays Championships
- Dubai organizers cite security concerns in Peer visa ban
- Quick turnaround for Jankovic in straight-set Dubai win
- Suns give pink slip to head coach Porter, replaced by Gentry
Monday 16 February 2009
- Ivanovic makes winning start for new coach in Dubai
- Nadal's injury "seems nothing serious," says coach (Roundup)
- Formula One: Dark clouds gathering as sponsors withdraw
- Nadal's injury "seems nothing serious," says coach
- CAS: Swedish wrestler will not get bronze medal back
- Williams tops women's tennis rankings
- Nadal continues to top unchanged ATP tennis rankings
- Kobe, Shaq reunite to share All-Star MVP honours
- Hamburg move to third after beating Bielefeld
- Everton and Manchester United advance in FA Cup
- Bryant and O'Neal named MVPs as West pounds East All-Stars 146-119
- PREVIEW: Ski-jumping to be top attraction at wide open Nordic worlds
- Women's ski-jumpers leap to equality at worlds
- Norwegian cross-county star Bjoergen aims for gold
Sunday 15 February 2009
- Murray victory dampened by Nadal knee problem (Roundup)
- Murray fights past injured Nadal to lift Rotterdam title
- Bjoerndalen penalized, Tchoudov declared winner
- Israeli Peer denied visa for Dubai tennis
Saturday 14 February 2009
- Murray bids to stop Nadal in Rotterdam final (Roundup)
- Beckham to return to Galaxy as Milan move falls through
- Gold at last for Maria Riesch as others crash
- Koivuranta retains Nordic combined lead with sixth season win
- Rosberg calls for minimum weight for drivers
- Hertha Berlin go top with 2-1 win over champions Munich
- Blackburn snatch last-minute equalizer to stay alive in FA Cup
- Managerless Portsmouth beat Manchester City
- Anelka nets hat-trick in front of Hiddink as Chelsea reach quarters
- Murray ankle worry after Rotterdam rout of Ancic (1st Lead)
- Injured Williams still hopes to play Barclays event
- Murray unstoppable in Rotterdam rout of Ancic
Friday 13 February 2009
- Nadal topples Tsonga to reach Rotterdam semis (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Murray set for showdown with Ancic in Rotterdam (1st Lead)
- Murray set for showdown with Ancic in Rotterdam
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Pierce provides late heroics, Celtics rally past Mavs
- PREVIEW: Kobe and Shaq back together for NBA All-Star Game
- Lauda: Formula One well positioned to weather financial storm
- Janka does it again at Val d'Isere for world title
- Biathlon to showcase South Korea for Olympic bid available (Feature)
Thursday 12 February 2009
- Nadal holds off young pretender for Rotterdam quarter-finals (Roundup)
- SIDEBAR: Murray, Nadal continue to criticise anti-doping rules
- Murray middles through patchy first set to escape with win (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Ancic finds his game with top 10 knockout performance
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Hoelzl stuns favourites to win giant slalom gold
- France, Germany lose at home; Dutch held by Tunisia
- Jazz stop Lakers' seven-game win streak
- Real Madrid remain top of Football Money League
- Giggs signs new one-year contract with Manchester United
- Armstrong scraps independent drug-testing plans
Wednesday 11 February 2009
- Norway stun Germany for rare victory
- Ireland come from behind to take victory
- Nadal needs three sets to kick-start cranky game (Roundup)
- ABN-AMRO World Tennis (Roundup)
- Chelsea confirm Hiddink as coach until end of season (Roundup)
- James goes off for 47, but Pacers edge Cavaliers
- Chelsea confirm Hiddink as coach until end of season
- Webber driving again after leg fracture
- Germans bundled out in Rotterdam as French sweep to wins (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Germans bundled out in Rotterdam
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Cavs' Williams named as Eastern Conference All-Star replacement
Tuesday 10 February 2009
- Murray in a hurry with win over Ljubicic (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Baseball icon Alex Rodriguez admits to steroid use (Roundup)
- Radmanovic makes immediate impact, Bobcats crush Clippers
- Hiddink in talks to coach Chelsea until end of season
- Scolari's successor at Chelsea must have thick skin
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- Ferrer comes back from the brink to reach Rotterdam second round
- 2010 countdown overshadowed by financial worries and muted enthusiasm
Monday 09 February 2009
- Nadal helping hand in doubles falls short for Mallorcan mate
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: ABN-AMRO World Tennis
- In photos: 'China Volvo Ocean Race in-Port Race'
- Doping fears rise ahead of biathlon worlds
- Odom shines, Lakers overcome ailing Kobe, deal Cavs first home loss
- PREVIEW: Capello looking for England to show their ability in Spain
- Red Bull unveil RB5 car for 2009 F1 season
- Vonn charges to downhill win for second gold
- Struggling Portsmouth sack manager Adams
- Williams tops women's tennis rankings
- Nadal continues to top ATP tennis rankings
Sunday 08 February 2009
- A-Roid? Alex Rodriguez was a juicer, claims Sports Illustrated
- Vintage Giggs returns United to summit
- Lakers deal Radmanovic to Bobcats for Morrison, Shannon Brown
- Nowitzki erupts for 44 as Mavericks edge Bulls in overtime
- Doctors slowly bring Swiss skier Albrecht out of induced coma
Saturday 07 February 2009
- Chelsea's title hopes suffer another blow; Villa third (Roundup)
- Chelsea's title hopes suffer another blow; Villa third
- Austria win team ski-jumping event in Willingen
- Leaders Hoffenheim snatch late draw as Hamburg slip up
- Murray displeased by intrusive drug-test regime
Friday 06 February 2009
- Physical Lakers snap Celtics' 12-game winning streak in OT
- Sharapova shoulder will keep her out of Paris, Dubai (Roundup)
- Low-key commemoration of Sarajevo 1984 Games (News Feature)
- Sharapova shoulder to keep her out of Paris
Thursday 05 February 2009
- James plants 52 at the Garden, Cavs nip Knicks 107-102
- Liverpool captain Gerrard out for three weeks
- Ecclestone sees bright F1 future despite global crisis
Wednesday 04 February 2009
- BSkyB agree billion-pound Premier League deal
- Capello backs England's 2018 World Cup bid
- Report: Sharapova remains sidelined
Monday 02 February 2009
- Massage, photos and back to work: Nadal will not relax (Feature)
- Nadal stands up for Phelps: 'Sportsmen are just not machines'
- Arizona wouldn't quit, Steelers wouldn't lose in Super Bowl (Roundup)
- Sunderland sign defender Ben Haim on loan
- No KG, no problem: Pierce's 36 lead Celtics to 11th straight victory
- IOC says no reason to doubt Phelps' apology
- Hamburg sign Streit, Gravgaard in late shopping spree
- Few changes in ATP Top Ten
- Williams takes top ranking with Australian Open win
Sunday 01 February 2009
- Nadal satisfied after sweep to sixth Grand Slam title (Feature)
- Bremen fail to make up ground, Bochum leave relegation zone
- Late Torres strikes keep Liverpool in title hunt
- Williams faces challenge to hang onto new top ranking (Feature)
- Manchester United take stranglehold on title race
- Nowitzki, Dallas too hot for Miami
- Doubtful penalty saves Newcastle
- Dignified Nadal stays subdued after crushing Federer's hopes (Roundup)
- Moelgg wins slalom in Italian one-two
- SIDEBAR: Subdued Federer vows to bury his hurt
- Federer a tearful wreck after tight loss to Nadal (2nd Lead)
- Nadal makes history as he denies Federer (1st Lead)
- Australian Open title-winners
- Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open (Urgent)
- NOTEBOOK: Federer wants a few late nights for the ladies
Saturday 31 January 2009
- Cavs stay perfect at home, Brown to coach East All-Stars
- Bayern Munich are only human after all
- Stoke boost survival hopes with win over Manchester City
- Hoffenheim beat Cottbus to top Bundesliga
- Putin reassures IOC over Russia's financing of 2014 Olympics
- SIDEBAR: Williams dispels her doubts with return to number one
- Safina reduced to "ballboy" as Williams rolls to victory (Roundup)
- Fourth Australian Open title sends Williams back to the top (1st Lead)
- Serena Williams wins Australian Open (Urgent)
- Sunday order of play
- PREVIEW: Federer, Nadal each have something to prove in Open final
Friday 30 January 2009
- NOTEBOOK: Rich-list Williams can add to her growing total
- SIDEBAR: Nadal wants Federer to get 14th Grand Slam title
- Nadal pushed to the limit before booking final place (Roundup)
- Nadal survives in longest Australian Open marathon
- Saturday order of play at Australian Open
- Williams sisters lift third Melbourne title
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- PREVIEW: Chocoholic Safina hopes to indulge her sweet tooth
Thursday 29 January 2009
- NOTEBOOK: Rafter questions Djokovic's desire in retirement wake
- House catches fire as Celtics crown Kings for ninth straight win
- PREVIEW: Pivotal weekend in store in English title race
- PREVIEW: Historic Super Bowl clash: bullies vs laughingstocks
- Real Madrid to register youngster Szalai for Champions League
- Depreciating rouble drives Russian Olympic costs ever higher
- Federer moves to within one win of history in Australia (Roundup)
- Friday order of play at Australian Open
- Safina, Williams to fight for title and top ranking in Melbourne
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Williams ends Dementieva victory run (Roundup)
- Williams ends Dementieva victory run
- PREVIEW: Heatwave hell not a problem for fit Spaniards
Wednesday 28 January 2009
- NOTEBOOK: Federer, Dokic draw a crowd on the air
- Nadal rebels against new anti-doping code: "It's a disgrace" (Feature)
- Safety car phase changed for new season
- Manchester City's Robinho denies sexualt assault claims
- Williams unstoppable, Cavaliers remain unbeatable at home
- Brilliant Bayern mean business
- Montgomerie to captain European Ryder team in 2010
- Spaniards dominate French - Williams denies Russia (Roundup)
- Spaniards dominate French for Nadal-Verdasco semi-final (Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Williams the lone survivor against Russia in Open semis
- Thursday order of play
- Tennis great Laver says put a lid on it
- Verdasco dumps Tsonga from Australian Open quarters
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- Serena spoils Russian sweep to claw into semi-finals (Roundup)
- Serena spoils Russian sweep to claw into semi-finals
- (eca022): Dokic credits Australian crowds for launch of second career (Feature)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Dementieva stays in chase for number one ranking (1st Lead)
- Dokic credits Australian crowds for launch of second career (Feature)
- Dementieva stays in chase for number one ranking
- NOTEBOOK: Hopes for Hewitt from legend Laver
Tuesday 27 January 2009
- Del Potro on destroyer Federer: "I wanted to kill him" (Feature)
- Armstrong feels well received by fellow cyclists following comeback
- German state TV lashes out at IOC over TV rights sales process
- Djokovic dumped while Federer flies into semis (Roundup)
- UCI clarifies number of suspicious doping tests
- Safina ends the Dokic fairytale with fighting victory (Roundup)
- Safin ends the Dokic fairytale with fighting victory
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- Disappointed Djokovic says night-match request rejected (Roundup)
- Wednesday order of play
- Djokovic's title defence melts away in hot-house conditions (1st Lead)
- Depleted Djokovic melts in Melbourne heat
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Zvonareva reaches first Grand Slam semi with win over Bartoli
- NOTEBOOK: Hewitt in house hunt, with move to US possible
Monday 26 January 2009
- Don Catlin, the certifier of Armstrong's cleanliness
- Tottenham Hotspur sign goalkeeper Cudicini from Chelsea
- Nadal on form as Murray crumples in fourth round (Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Champions Manchester United look to go clear at the top
- Nadal on form as Murray crumples in fourth round (4th Lead)
- Nadal on form as Murray crumples in fourth round (4th Lead)
- RESULTS 4TH ADD: Australian Open
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Australian Open
- Powerful Nadal stays flawless as injuries decimate fourth-round (3rd Lead)
- Tuesday order of play
- Gerrard strike keeps Liverpool in FA Cup
- Schlierenzauer wins again with hill record
- Bucks lose injured Redd for rest of season
- Lakers beat up Spurs in showdown of best in the West
- Injuries, illness fell three players in fourth round (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- Simple for Simon; Azarenka off in tears against Williams (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- SIDEBAR: Rod Laver Arena saved from wrecking ball
- Simple for Simon as Monfils quits injured
- NOTEBOOK: Dokic knocks back any contact with bad dad Damir
Sunday 25 January 2009
- Blatter: We must trust Africa to deliver great World Cup
- James helps Cavaliers edge Jazz to cap road trip
- Boris Becker laments German tennis decline, calls for DTB overhaul
- Lizeroux gets first career win as Austria miss out
- Djokovic, Federer march into quarter-finals (Roundup)
- Dokic continues dream run into quarter-finals
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- Fighting Federer recovers from the depths to reach quarters (2nd Lead)
- Fighting Federer recovers from the depths to reach quarter-finals (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Federer survives a scare to advance into quarter-finals
- Monday order of play
- Battle shaping up for top ranking as Jankovic crashes out
- Jankovic shrugs off ranking danger after upset loss in Australia (Roundup)
- SIDEBAR: Baghdatis bored with continual late nights in Melbourne
- Jankovic in ranking danger after upset loss in Australia
Saturday 24 January 2009
- NOTEBOOK: Damir Dokic offers apologies to Jelena
- Yao hurts knee, Pacers defuse short-handed Rockets
- Switzerland's Defago adds Kitzbuehel glory to Wengen win
- Munich officials expect European club changes over global crisis
- West Ham United ease into fifth round of FA Cup
- Impressive Nadal mows down returning Haas (Roundup)
- Tsonga on song with win into Melbourne fourth round (1st Lead)
- Sunday order of play
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- Shy Serena shunts aside mental image of Melbourne male streaker
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Dokic drama as Melbourne gangland family seeks "loan" payback
Friday 23 January 2009
- NOTEBOOK: Santoro celebratory dining choices don't include French
- England star Gerrard pleads not guilty on assault charge
- Aston Villa agree fee for forward Heskey
- French defender Ismael faces career end over knee problems
- Ecclestone tips BMW to impress, sees Vettel as future champion
- Federer finds lethal form with demolition of Safin (Roundup)
- One woman hurt, fans ejected after Balkan brawl at Open (Roundup)
- Dokic in a dream as improbable comeback surges on
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- One woman hurt, fans ejected after Balkan brawl at Open beer garden
- Balkan rivalries remain at a simmer as Djokovic advances (2nd Lead)
- Saturday order of play at Australian Open
- Djokovic scrapes through to win Balkan battle (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Safina secures fourth-round breakthrough in Melbourne
- NOTEBOOK: Driven Venus has roadworthy mission in Melbourne
Thursday 22 January 2009
- City targeted Henry, Villa and Buffon
- Smaller F1 teams hopeful of challenging in 2009
- Albrecht placed in coma after downhill crash
- Nadal motors while Venus stalls in Melbourne (Roundup)
- Venus gives credit to Spanish upset winner (Roundup)
- Spanish outsider Suarez slams Venus in second-round shock
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- Nadal crushes Croatian to reach third round (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Friday order of play at Australian Open
- Dynamic Dementieva polishes perfect record with 12th-straight win
- NOTEBOOK: Mediterranean man Baghdatis seduced by lamb
- SIDEBAR: Balkan boilover narrowly averted at heated Australian Open
Wednesday 21 January 2009
- Pavlyuchenko strike saves blushes as Tottenham reach final
- Newcastle boss Kinnear will not sanction warring players
- Abramovich to sue over Chelsea sale claim
- A relaxed, optimistic Alonso only frowns over Ferrari
- Tottenham agree fee for Palacios, target defender Materazzi
- AIG not to renew sponsorship deal with Manchester United
- 2009 simply a battle to survive for many Formula One teams
- Flawless Federer sets up another classic with old foe Safin (Roundup)
- Flawless Federer sets up another classic with old foe Safin (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 4TH ADD: Australian Open
- Thursay order of play
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Australian Open
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Seeded women stay on track in Melbourne (1st Lead)
- Ivanovic rallies to reach third round
Tuesday 20 January 2009
- NOTEBOOK: Delighted Blake gets his sleep despite Obama celebrations
- BMW-Sauber takes wraps off 2009 car, targets F1 title
- In photos: 'BMW Sauber Formula One New Car'
- Kobe's Lakers run circles around LeBron's Cavs
- Rafa rolls; Hewitt crashes in earliest Open loss since 2002 (Roundup)
- Hewitt hounded out in earliest Open loss since 2002 (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Australian Open
- Wednesday order of play
- Wednesday order of play
- Gonzalez dumps Hewitt out in first round
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- No meltdown for Murray as Scot beats the heat
- Dokic opens her heart to reveal battle with depression (Feature)
- NOTEBOOK: Federer: I've become more human
Monday 19 January 2009
- Blackburn boss Allardyce insists forward Santa Cruz going nowhere
- Volkswagen celebrates but still uncertain about 2010 Dakar start
- Renault and Williams unveil new Formula One cars
- Spain and Portugal agree joint bid for 2018 World Cup
- De Jong close to Man City move from Hamburg after club agreement
- Federer needs a fight to pass first round (Roundup)
- RESULTS 6TH ADD: Australian Open
- Jankovic leads the way into Australian Open
- Nadal tops ATP rankings into Australian Open
- Tomic makes history as youngest-ever winner
- RESULTS 5TH ADD: Australian Open
- Serbs sweep as seeds maintain opening-day superiority (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 4TH ADD: Australian Open
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Australian Open
- SIDEBAR: Jankovic hot-foots to win as new shoes fail to beat the heat
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Australian Open
- Tuesday order of play
- Roddick strives for relevance with opening win (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Australian Open
- Tsonga makes record recovery in time for Open start
- Ivanovic, Roddick make winning starts
Sunday 18 January 2009
- NOTEBOOK: Quick-fire Federer fulfils his social obligation
- West Ham calm nerves with Fulham victory
- February Open date off the menu for realist Federer (News Feature)
- PREVIEW: No-pressure Federer likes his title chances in Melbourne
- Monday order of play
- Jankovic faces Austrian while Williams takes on Chinese in first round
- Top seed Nadal to face Belgium's Rochus in first round
Saturday 17 January 2009
- Piller Cottrer wins men's cross-country pursuit
- Maradona says Messi is 'the best in the world'
- FIA boss Mosley calls for F1 budget limit
- Vonn clinches World Cup super-combined win
- De Villiers gives Volkswagen first Dakar Rally win
- Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole out for season through injury
- Berbatov's late winner puts Manchester United top of table
- PREVIEW: Smiling top seed Jankovic shrugs off the critics
- Ankle injury to keep Kiefer from Australian Open
- Nadal joins the campaign for a later Australian Open
- Williams prefers to curl with a good movie off the court
Friday 16 January 2009
- Italian Volandri cops three-month ban for asthma medicine abuse
- Olympic Village funding to be discussed by BC legislators
- In photos: 'F1 Mclaren Mercedes MP4-24 Launch'
- Hamilton unveils new McLaren-Mercedes car for 2009 season
- Ecclestone rooting for Massa; hails Vettel
- Liverpool manager Benitez rejects new contract, report says
- Dennis steps down as McLaren-Mercedes team principal
- FIFA kicks off bidding process for 2018 and 2022 World Cups
- Janka delights home crowd with super-combined win
- Nadal, Jankovic debut as Australian Open top seed
- Jankovic faces Austrian, Williams takes on Chinese in first round
- Top seed Nadal to face Belgium's Rochus in first round
Thursday 15 January 2009
- Open chances looking grim for bed-ridden former finalist Tsonga
- Sainz goes out, de Villiers retakes lead with stage win (Roundup)
- Hamilton is the man to beat for F1 title, says Ferrari
- Leader Sainz out of Dakar Rally
- Innsbruck signs Winter Youth Olympics host contract
- Manchester United move within two points of leaders Liverpool
- Nadal, Jankovic head Australian Open seedings
Tuesday 13 January 2009
- Report: no Tour de France for returning Basso
- Singapore and UK to develop Olympic Games economic legacies
Monday 12 January 2009
- Ferrari unveils car for 2009 season
- The toughest Dakar: mass withdrawals lead to shorter stages
- Sainz closes in on Buenos Aires and Dakar victory
- Portugal's Ronaldo is 2008 World Footballer of the Year
- PROFILE: Ronaldo: A dream come true
- Stoke City sign striker James Beattie from Sheffield United
- Tennis outsider appointed to replace de Villiers at ATP (Roundup)
- PROFILE: Nadal and Federer have their man at the head of the ATP
- ATP confirms former Nike official Helfant as its new boss
- In photos: 'Ferrari F60 Photocall'
- Jankovic tops unchanged WTA top 10
- Nadal ahead as top five unchanged in rankings
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Moorilla International
- In photos: 'Dakar Rally 2009 - January 11th'
Sunday 11 January 2009
- Ferrari and McLaren prepare for a costcutting 2009 F1 season
- Spurs remain in relegation zone after defeat to Wigan
- Sainz moves closer to Dakar Rally win
- Manchester United beat Chelsea to show title intentions
- Sharapova shoulder to keep holder from Australian Open
- Murray moves into Australian contender position
Saturday 10 January 2009
- Aston Villa go third after win over local rivals West Brom
- Schlierenzauer flies to victory with hill record
- Two die in Dakar rally support truck crash
Friday 09 January 2009
- Liverpool manager Benitez criticises 'untouchable' Ferguson
- VW looks strong for victory in al-Attiyah's absence
- Al-Attiyah hoping for mercy after Dakar Rally ouster
Thursday 08 January 2009
- Manchester United's Ronaldo unhurt after car crash
- Al-Attiyah wins sixth Dakar Rally stage to extend lead
- Davydenko brought to heel in Open pullout
Wednesday 07 January 2009
- Al-Attiyah recaptures Dakar Rally lead as De Villiers wins stage
- In photos: 'Argentina Dakar Rally 2009 - January 6th'
- French motoryclist found dead at Dakar rally
Tuesday 06 January 2009
- Loitzl upsets favourites for Four Hills triumph
- Grange wins slalom to take World Cup lead
- Sainz holds off al-Attiyah to clinch fourth stage of Dakar Rally
- Beckham makes debut for AC Milan in win over Hamburg
- Blackburn Rovers ease into FA Cup fourth round
- Tottenham Hotspur agree fee to re-sign Defoe from Portsmouth
Sunday 04 January 2009
- Sainz takes lead after second stage of Dakar Rally
- Big guns drawn together in FA Cup fourth round
- Abu Dhabi winner Murray in form as ATP season begins (Roundup)
Saturday 03 January 2009
- Manchester City humbled in FA Cup third round; Chelsea held
- Al-Attiyah clinches opening stage of Dakar Rally
- Murray beats Nadal to win Abu Dhabi exhibition final
- Murray, Nadal like their chances in exhibition final
Friday 02 January 2009
- Manchester City agree fee with Chelsea for full back Bridge
- Manchester United sign Serbian pair Tosic and Ljajic
- Hamburg's Olic indicates a move at end of season
- Murray the surprise title pick for Newcombe
Wednesday 31 December 2008
- Rogge: IOC was surprised by Tibet unrest; defends silent diplomacy
- Hollywood-based agency hopes to make Murray more of a star
Tuesday 30 December 2008
- Liverpool captain Gerrard charged with assault and affray
- Jamie Murray to finally give up Andy's comfy couch
- Gasquet determined to lift himself back into Top 10 contention
Monday 29 December 2008
- Honda remain upbeat over buyout despite end of Slim speculation
- Bach hopes for Munich 2018 success - praises Beijing (News Feature)
- Report: major bidding war for Murray erupts
- Well-prepared Federer eager to make early season start this week
Sunday 28 December 2008
- Italian report: Alonso reaches deal with Ferrari
- Imperious Liverpool increase lead as Chelsea falter
Saturday 27 December 2008
- BMW officials reiterates F1 commitment
Friday 26 December 2008
- Chelsea beat West Brom to go top; champions United go third
- Laver to be honoured on 40th anniversary of Grand Slam success
- Determined Pierce not ready to give up on career
Thursday 25 December 2008
- Australian icon Newcombe places his bet on Hewitt comeback
- Bad boy Tomic gets "rehabilitation" chance in Brisbane
Wednesday 24 December 2008
- Defending Open champion Djokovic stays loyal to Australia
- Haunting knee-injury fear could hamper Philippoussis comeback plans
Tuesday 23 December 2008
- Chelsea boss Scolari hits out at Terry dismissal
- Coaching guru Lundgren tips 2009 as Safin's final season
- Hard work pays off for Dokic with Brisbane wild card
Monday 22 December 2008
- Philippoussis to return to tennis at Australian Open seniors
Sunday 21 December 2008
- Rooney goal gives Manchester United club world cup crown
- Dokic dream a reality after winning Australian Open wild card
Saturday 20 December 2008
- YEARENDER: Life in the fast lane appears over for sport
- YEARENDER: Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt stand out on Planet Olympia
- YEARENDER: Spain shine brightest in year of football highlights
- YEARENDER: Hamilton to be the face of Formula One for years to come
- YEARENDER: Long-time Federer domination dented by Nadal
- YEARENDER: China's first Olympics leaves pride, regrets
- Dokic closes in on Australian Open wild card
Friday 19 December 2008
- United up against Inter, Real Madrid face Liverpool
- IOC opens bid process for 2014 Youth Olympics
- Holyfield returns to ring for one final payday
- Former director Bracewell-Smith blasts back at Arsenal board
Thursday 18 December 2008
- Spanish duo tumble in UEFA Cup; big wins for PSG, Olympiakos
- Williams announce January 19 rollout of new F1 car
- United boss Ferguson slams Real Madrid again
- PREVIEW: Wenger insists Arsenal are still contenders
- Nadal, Jankovic lift 2008 ITF honours
- Pregnant Davenport could be at career crossroads again
Wednesday 17 December 2008
- Blackburn confirm Allardyce as new manager
- Manchester City supremo Cook promises January surprises
- Dokic still in wildcard chase after playoff win
- Wimbledon due to give new roof a dry run in May
Tuesday 16 December 2008
- Struggling Blackburn Rovers sack manager Ince
- Portsmouth stunned by fine over transfer of forward Benjani
- Officials delighted with World Team Cup ranking points
- Dokic's dream teeters with loss in wild card playoffs
Monday 15 December 2008
- Bolt sets his sights on 400m world record - in 2010
- Dokic begins wild card quest with a win
Sunday 14 December 2008
- Chelsea frustrated by West Ham
- Hoffenheim draw with Schalke to go into winter break on top
- Schumacher names F1 cost-cutting a necessary move
- Owen sets Newcastle on road to victory
Saturday 13 December 2008
- Arsenal's title hopes hit again with draw at Middlesbrough
Friday 12 December 2008
- Ronaldo among FIFA nominees for World Player of the Year
- FIA agrees cost-cutting measures for F1
- Innsbruck to host inaugural Youth Winter Olympics (Roundup)
- Innsbruck to host inaugural Youth Winter Olympics
Thursday 11 December 2008
- Chelsea defender Alex seeks exit
- Ferrari boss talks of unified front to help F1 through downturn
- Devyatovskiy and Tsikhan to lose Olympic medals (Roundup)
- Report: Devyatovskiy and Tsikhan to lose Olympic medals
- Davenport career continues with Australian Open entry
- Sunny skies predicted to brighten January Open
- Federer a financial force for Swiss business magazine
- PREVIEW: Liverpool boss Benitez issues rallying cry
Wednesday 10 December 2008
- Rovers coach Winterburn backs manager Ince
Tuesday 09 December 2008
- Risk of Olympic construction firms going bust (Roundup)
- Risk of construction firms working on 2012 Olympics going bust
- Mercedes sports chief Haug calls on F1 to scrap hybrid system
- IOC to retest 500 Beijing samples for CERA and insulin
Monday 08 December 2008
- Ferrari to speed up savings after Honda exit
- PREVIEW: Five teams battle to reach Champions League KO stage
Saturday 06 December 2008
- De Villiers to leave ATP a million-dollar man
Friday 05 December 2008
- Honda exit confirms the cold hand of recession on sport
- Cosworth set to build standard engine as F1 tries to save money
- Saturday night fight: De La Hoya v Pacquiao
Thursday 04 December 2008
- Russia hopeful of strong Olympic sponsors despite financial crisis
Wednesday 03 December 2008
- NFL woe: Send lawyers, guns and money, maybe not the guns
- Reports: Scotland and Wales ponder Euro 2016 bid
- Federer cuts down on clay in 2009
- End of an era as EBU could lose Olympic broadcast rights
- Churandy's 200m CAS appeal postponed until January
Tuesday 02 December 2008
- Germany battles to retain its place on the F1 calendar
- Armstrong will race in 2009 Tour de France, his team says
- Davenport admits she's at career crossroads
Monday 01 December 2008
- Chelsea title bid dented by Arsenal; Man United close up
Sunday 30 November 2008
- Man Utd survive Ronaldo red card to close on rivals
Thursday 27 November 2008
- CSKA into knockout phase as Manchester City win again
Wednesday 26 November 2008
- Liverpool, Atletico, Inter Milan advance in Champions League
- BMW-Sauber and Toyota to unveil new cars in January
- Ecclestone wants number of race wins to decide in Formula One title
Tuesday 25 November 2008
- Red Bull take complete control of Toro Rosso as Berger sells share
- United boss Ferguson says Tevez is staying
- Agent insists Arsenal defender Gallas is staying put
- Nalbandian stays, Mancini to go in Argentina shake-up (Feature)
Monday 24 November 2008
- Tim Montgomery admits to doping ahead of Sydney Olympics (Roundup)
- Tim Montgomery admits to doping ahead of Sydney Olympics
Sunday 23 November 2008
- Pride of Manchester: Ricky Hatton takes the TKO in Las Vegas
- Spain cement Davis Cup hat-trick with Argentina victory (Roundup)
- Spain defeat Argentina to win third Davis Cup crown
- Pavlyuchenko lifts Spurs out of drop zone
Saturday 22 November 2008
- Spain leads 2-1 after doubles destruction of Argentina (Roundup)
- Spain stun Argentina to take 2-1 Davis Cup lead
- Obama joins Chicago Olympic bid as Rogge warns of finances
- Lopez pulls Spain level 1-1 in Davis Cup final (Roundup)
- Nalbandian crushes Ferrer to send Argentina into 1-0 lead
Friday 21 November 2008
- Roddick to work with veteran coach Stefanki
Thursday 20 November 2008
- Nalbandian to begin Argentine Davis Cup quest
- Tour de France 2010 starts in Rotterdam
- Terry helps England to win against Germany as Italy draw
- PREVIEW: Chelsea and Liverpool continue tit-for-tat battle
Wednesday 19 November 2008
- Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi from Vegas on Nov. 22
- PREVIEW: Sparks may fly as Argentina meet Spain in Davis Cup final
Tuesday 18 November 2008
- Maradona out to win World Cup, avoid controversy
- Short-circuit, small fire in stadium ahead of Davis Cup final
- Armstrong afraid of being attacked by crowd at Tour de France
Monday 17 November 2008
- Nadal ends the year on top as Djokovic closes in
Saturday 15 November 2008
- Liverpool throw down gauntlet to Chelsea at the top
- Liverpool win at Bolton to go top of the table
Thursday 13 November 2008
- ATP official defends schedule after Roddick protest
Wednesday 12 November 2008
- Vilas to attend Davis Cup final on site
Tuesday 11 November 2008
- Explosion in region of Olympic host city Sochi injures man
- Former McEnroe doubles partner praises Murray
- England match more than a test for Germany's Loew
Monday 10 November 2008
- Nadal steps down from Davis Cup final over knee injury (Roundup)
- Nadal steps down from Davis Cup final over knee injury
- Force India lands McLaren and Mercedes deal
- Nadal leads in unchanged ATP top 10
- Jankovic tops final WTA rankings - Williams sisters rise
- Jankovic leads "egalitarian phase" in women's tennis (News Feature)
- WTA bows to player pressure with selected tournament byes
Sunday 09 November 2008
- Williams beats Zvonareva for first WTA Championship title (Roundup)
- Williams beats Zvonareva for first WTA Championship title
Saturday 08 November 2008
- Arsenal burst into life with win over Manchester Utd
- Proud Hamilton expects a tough season ahead
- 'Scolari effect' is making Chelsea a happier place again
- Rogge: still seven doping cases in pipeline
Friday 07 November 2008
- Force India ends engine contract with Ferrari
- Honda to give di Grassi Formula One test chance
- IAAF chief says Rogge showing "lack of respect" for athletics
Thursday 06 November 2008
- Favourites win in UEFA Cup, but some leave it late
- Islam sets limits on sensuality of female tennis (Feature)
- Juve beat Real again as Giggs leaves it late for United
Wednesday 05 November 2008
- F1 engines must last longer from 2009; changes to steward system
- Alonso renews Renault contract by two years until 2010
Tuesday 04 November 2008
- Nadal undergoing treatment for knee tendinitis
- Hamilton looking for at least two more more world titles
- In photos: 'Press Day with 2008 ING NYC Marathon Winners'
Monday 03 November 2008
- Nadal passes on Masters Cup to prepare Davis Cup final (Roundup)
- Nadal passes on Masters Cup to prepare Davis Cup final (1st Lead)
- Nadal passes on Masters Cup to prepare Davis Cup final (Urgent)
- Innsbruck or Kuopio to host inaugural Winter Youth Olympics
- Ailing Nadal remains top - Tsonga storms into top 10
- Jankovic top in unchanged WTA top 10
Sunday 02 November 2008
- Hamilton crowned world champion in Brazil (Roundup)
- Hamilton holds nerve, writes name into history books
- In photos: 'Lewis Hamilton wins F1 driver's title'
- In photos: 'South Africa Volvo Ocean Race'
- In photos: 'USA New York Marathon'
- BACKGROUND: 2008 Formula One Grand Prix season
- Radcliffe triumphs for third time at New York marathon
- Bolton upset Manchester City to move out of relegation zone
- Hamilton crowned world champion in Brazil
Saturday 01 November 2008
- Massa takes pole for Brazilian GP with Hamilton fourth
- Anelka nets hat-trick in Chelsea romp; Arsenal beaten
Friday 31 October 2008
- PROFILE: Felipe Massa: Ferrari's Brazilian hope
- PROFILE: Lewis Hamilton: Looking to be F1's youngest ever champion
- Massa dominates first Brazil practice ahead of Hamilton
Wednesday 29 October 2008
- Maradona rejects criticism for lack of experience
- Newcastle escape relegation zone with West Brom win
- Maradona named Argentina's football coach
Tuesday 28 October 2008
- INTERVIEW: Exhausted Nadal "at the limit" at season's end
- Federer comes on board for 2009 Davis date in US
- All the pressure on Hamilton, says Massa
- BMW's Theissen doesn't expect standard engine in F1
Monday 27 October 2008
- Hamilton focused on securing drivers' title in Brazil
- Nadal leads in unchanged ATP top 10
Sunday 26 October 2008
- Federer thrills Basle faithful with home hat-trick (Roundup)
- Hero Federer repeats Basel home triumph
- RESULT: Swiss Indoors
- Tottenham sack manager Ramos and appoint Redknapp
Saturday 25 October 2008
- Italian tennis player Luzzi dies from leukemia
- Jankovic wins chaotic race for year-end number one
- Hull go joint top but champions Manchester United slip up
- Federer floors Lopez to set up final with Nalbandian (Roundup)
- Del Potro can't step off the treadmill for troubled toe
- Nalbandian takes his revenge to reach another Basle final
Friday 24 October 2008
- Federer buries Bolelli to move into Basel semi-finals (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Swiss Indoors
- Argentine duo double up with Basel wins
- Blake can't hide his respect for Federer (Feature)
Thursday 23 October 2008
- Federer takes down Niemien for 10th time to advance at home (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Swiss Indoors
- Nalbandian wins a battle to vault past Vliegen (1st Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Swiss Indoors
- Armstrong remains doubtful for Tour - says support for strongest
- Nalbandian needs a battle to vault past Vliegen
- PREVIEW: Injury concerns unsettle Liverpool ahead of Chelsea clash
- Redknapp could step in if Beckham Milan deal collapses
Wednesday 22 October 2008
- Blake not bothered by tight race to Masters Cup (Roundup)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Swiss Indoors
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Swiss Indoors
- Nieminen wins in Basel to face a tenth shot at Federer
- Mountains will dominate the 2009 Tour de France (Roundup)
- Mountains will dominate the 2009 Tour de France
Tuesday 21 October 2008
- Federer finds a way past big-serving Reynolds in Basel (Roundup)
- RESULTS 3RD ADD: Swiss Indoors
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Swiss Indoors
- Germans lift two victories in solid start at Basle
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Swiss Indoors
Monday 20 October 2008
- Swiss swoon on opening day in Basel
- Nadal to finish 2008 at the top of the tennis rankings
- Jankovic retains top spot in women's tennis rankings
Sunday 19 October 2008
- Hamilton takes dream car to victory in Chinese GP
- Nadal becomes first Spaniard to earn year-end top ATP ranking
- Court orders suspended death sentence for former Beijing official
- Chelsea, Liverpool stay clear of pack; Arsenal, Man Utd win
- Kelly Pavlik v Bernard Hopkins tonight: Will the undefeated record survive?
Saturday 18 October 2008
- In photos: 'Practice Session Formula One GP in Shanghai'
- Chelsea and Liverpool keep pace at the top
- Hamilton takes control with pole in Shanghai
Friday 17 October 2008
- Hamilton means business in China GP practice
- Ecclestone suggests chief umpire, yellow and red cards at F1 races
Thursday 16 October 2008
- Injured Liverpool striker Torres out for 10 days, Benitez says
- Organizers cancel Tour of Germany
- PREVIEW: Chelsea and Liverpool look to stay clear at the top
- PREVIEW: Hamburg looking to defend lead in top of the table clash
- PREVIEW: Deja vu for Hamilton?
Wednesday 15 October 2008
- Rooney double helps England make it four wins out of four
- Wins for Russia and Netherlands in World Cup qualifiers
- Nalbandian says he always planned to play Davis Cup final
- McQuaid confirms four-bans doping in cycling
- Aussie dollar crash means poor paydays for millionaire champions
- China tries ex-vice mayor of Beijing for corruption
Tuesday 14 October 2008
- Medvedev names new deputy premier to head 2014 Sochi Olympics prep
- Tennis boss says Australian Open isn't moving anywhere
- French anti-doping agency expects no more positive tests
- Lance Armstrong not sure about racing in Tour de France
- Hamilton puts criticism to one side ahead of Chinese GP
- After Kohl doping case, Austrian media call for stronger controls
Monday 13 October 2008
- In photos: 'Bank of America, 31st annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2008'
- Austrian Tour de France star Kohl tested positive for doping
- Captain Terry and Chelsea team-mate Cole out of England match
- Armstrong to race in 2009 Giro d'Italia
- Angry Nalbandian casts doubt on his Davis Cup presence
- IOC, FIFA still at odds with regard to Olympic football
- INTERVIEW: Rogge: Beijing Games not completely closed until 2016
- Nadal reigns supreme in men's tennis
- In-form Jankovic stretches WTA lead
- Tokyo turns on the charm with Olympic committees of the Americas
Sunday 12 October 2008
- Massa closes in on Hamilton as Alonso wins Japanese GP
- Safina warns of player discontent over WTA 2009 schedule demands
- European favourites stay on World Cup course
Saturday 11 October 2008
- Hamilton takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix
- Melbourne prepares to fend off Sydney in tennis battle (Roundup)
- Melbourne prepares to repel invaders in Australian Open turf fight
Friday 10 October 2008
- ITF rules Davis Cup final will be played in Mar del Plata
- Serbia worried: What's with Ana? (News Feature)
Thursday 09 October 2008
- PREVIEW: Pressure on for top teams in World Cup qualifiers
- FIA president Mosley to meet F1 teams after Chinese Grand Prix
- West Ham, British clubs holding their breath at future
- PREVIEW: Hamilton looking for repeat of Japan GP success
- PREVIEW: England looking to maintain form with Kazakhstan win
Wednesday 08 October 2008
- IOC to retest all Beijing Olympics samples for CERA (Roundup)
- Tour samples to be retested for own blood transfusions (Roundup)
- Tour samples to be retested for blood transfusions (1st Lead)
- Tour samples to be retested for blood transfusions (Urgent)
- IOC to retest all Beijing Olympics samples for CERA (1st Lead)
- IOC to retest all Beijing Olympics samples for CERA (Urgent)
- AFLD confirms Schumacher's positive tests at Tour de France
- Money no object as Australian Open ups the prize packet
Tuesday 07 October 2008
- Cycling's Olympic future may be reconsidered over doping (2nd Roundup)
- IOC gives nod to Sochi changes
- Cycling's Olympic future could be reconsidered over doping (Roundup)
- Doping suspect Schumacher to be investigated swiftly
- Hewitt to return after hip surgery in Sydney in January
Monday 06 October 2008
- Del Potro into top ten for the first time
- Jankovic back at the top
Sunday 05 October 2008
- Comeback winners Liverpool keep pace with Chelsea at top
- Still no place in England squad for striker Owen
- In photos: 'Total Pharaons International Cross Country Rally - Giza Pyramid plateau'
- Jankovic beats Petrova for second trophy in a fortnight
- Jankovic edges Williams, meets Petrova in Stuttgart final
Wednesday 01 October 2008
- Li stuns Williams which allows Jankovic back to number one
- (eca99) Bosses confident tennis can ride out world economic crisis (Feature)
- Bosses confident tennis can ride out world economic crisis (Feature)
- PREVIEW: Big names face big UEFA tests
Tuesday 30 September 2008
- Good night for English clubs in Champions League
- Consultants hike estimate for Tromso's winter Olympic bid
- Africa is on WTA radar screen - Stuttgart hope for right new formula
Monday 29 September 2008
- Serena Williams feels the heat in race for 2008 number one
- PREVIEW: United look for victory with fit-again Ronaldo
- Nadal remains top of ATP tennis rankings
- Serena Williams heads virtually unchanged women's tennis rankings
Sunday 28 September 2008
- Manchester City beaten by Wigan; Tottenham still bottom
- In photos: 'Formula One - Singapore Grand Prix'
- Alonso wins Singapore GP as disaster strikes Massa
Saturday 27 September 2008
- Massa takes pole for Singapore GP ahead of Hamilton
- Chelsea, Liverpool share lead as Arsenal are stunned
- Struggling Newcastle name Kinnear as caretaker manager
- Alonso fastest in final free practice ahead of Singapore GP
Friday 26 September 2008
- In photos: 'Formula One Singapore Grand Prix Practice'
- Hamilton fastest in first free practice ahead of Singapore GP
- Newcastle still looking for new manager after Venables says no
Thursday 25 September 2008
- Venables says he has held talks with Newcastle over manager's job
- Contador leaves future with Astana open after Armstrong comeback
- Tour organizers: No reason why Armstrong should not compete
- Formula One triggers demand for high-end escorts
Wednesday 24 September 2008
- Singapore GP offers plenty of novelty for F1
- Hamilton in fighting mood for F1 debut in Singapore
Tuesday 23 September 2008
- Chelsea's injury problems mount as Carvalho ruled out for month
- FIA dismisses Hamilton appeal against Belgium penalty
- DRAW: Davis Cup 2009 first round draw
- Spain meet Serbia in 2009 Davis Cup opener
Monday 22 September 2008
- Argentine fans emerge as an awsome force in the Davis Cup (Feature)
- Serena Williams heads women's tennis rankings, Safina up to third
- Nadal continues to head ATP tennis rankings
- Roddick regrets lost weekend in Madrid
Sunday 21 September 2008
- US defeats Europe to win Ryder Cup
- Spain to face Argentina in Davis Cup final (Roundup)
- Flawless Nadal leads Spain into Davis Cup final (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 2ND ADD: Davis Cup semi-finals
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Davis Cup semi-finals
- Flawless Nadal leads Spain into Davis Cup final (1st Lead)
- Title-rivals Chelsea and Manchester United fight out draw
- IOC hears hammer throw doping suspects - decision delayed
- Nadal routs Roddick to lead Spain into Davis Cup final
- Singapore Grand Prix to be first Formula 1 night race
- Europe closes gap but United States still in driving seat
Saturday 20 September 2008
- US, Russia stage dual fights for survival in Davis Cup semis (Roundup)
- Europe closes gap on United States in Ryder Cup
- Liverpool held by Stoke; West Ham up to fourth
- Doubles point gives US breathing room against Spain
- Red hot Americans take convincing lead after day one
Friday 19 September 2008
- Spain, Argentina sweep to 2-0 leads in Davis Cup semis (Roundup)
- Spain take 2-0 lead as Roddick Davis Cup win streak ends (2nd Lead)
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: Davis Cup semi-finals
- Nadal stages comeback to send Spain into 1-0 lead (1st Lead)
- First victory for Tottenham, Everton held, Dortmund lose
- Nadal stages comeback to send Spain into lead
Thursday 18 September 2008
- Bullfighting, tennis in unusual Spanish Davis Cup formula (Feature)
- In photos: 'China Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony'
- Report: Norwegian IOC member signals doping disclosures due
- Spain tries psychological attack with Nadal as the bait
Wednesday 17 September 2008
- YEARENDER: Euro qualifiers take centre stage as coaches come and go
- PREVIEW: Injured US go into Madrid Davis Cup with two substitutions
Tuesday 16 September 2008
- Hamilton remains confident to get F1 title
Monday 15 September 2008
- Safin to concentrate on ATP points after Davis Cup pullout
- Nadal rules ATP tennis rankings
- Serena Williams leads WTA tennis rankings
Sunday 14 September 2008
- In photos: 'Italy Formula One Monza'
- Vettel: A man of records
- Vettel becomes youngest-ever Grand Prix winner
Saturday 13 September 2008
- Hamburg top table after day of come-backs
- Liverpool beat Manchester United to go clear at top
- Rain causes chaos in qualifying for Italian Grand Prix
Friday 12 September 2008
- ATP calls off Davydenko probe after 13 months of frustration
- FIA to rule on McLaren appeal on September 22
- Raikkonen extends contract with Ferrari by two years
Thursday 11 September 2008
- Olympic movement meets to discuss European Union matters
- PREVIEW: Nouveaux riches draw heat from Anfield classic
- PREVIEW: Hamilton looking for revenge in Ferrari's backyard
- China on course for visitor boom from Olympics TV viewers
Wednesday 10 September 2008
- Russia leave it late to edge Wales, Ukraine get second win
- Armstrong confirms cycling comeback
- Newcomer Querry replaces burned-out Blake on US Davis Cup side
Tuesday 09 September 2008
- Hamilton did gain an advantage, says rival Massa
- Kyle Busch NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond
- Federer a renewed force after lucky 13th Grand Slam title (Feature)
- Federer storms back to US Open title in Grand Slam rebound (Roundup)
Monday 08 September 2008
- US Open title-winners
- Federer slams Murray to win fifth straight US Open (1st Lead)
- Federer wins fifth consecutive US Open (Urgent)
- Williams back on top of WTA rankings
- The F1 plot thickens as McLaren appeal Hamilton ruling
- Williams relaunches career with ninth Grand Slam title (Feature)
- SIDEBAR: Smiling Jankovic pleased with her reflection at US Open
- Williams jumps for joy over third US Open title (Roundup)
- Williams returns to number one ranking with US Open title
Sunday 07 September 2008
- PREVIEW: Delayed gratification as Federer defends title one day late
- US Open order of play
- Murray stops Nadal, sets up final against Federer (Roundup)
- Murray stuns Nadal to set up final with Federer
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: US Open
- Massa declared Belgian GP winner after Hamilton punished
- Embarrassed Open officials run for cover on expensive roof issue
- NOTEBOOK: Defeated Djokovic says Federer remains the man to beat
- In photos: 'Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games - September 7th'
- Hamilton snatches dramatic victory at Belgian GP
- In photos: 'Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony'
Saturday 06 September 2008
- England warm up for Croatia with Andorra win
- Federer into final as rain puts Nadal, Murray on hold (Roundup)
- US Open play cancelled
- SIDEBAR: Federer gets touch back with win over Djokovic
- Scotland slip to defeat in Macedonia; Wales grab late win
- Light rain stops play
- Flawless Federer reaches fifth straight US Open final (1st Lead)
- NOTEBOOK: Safina will work on poor attitude
- Track star Marion Jones released from prison
- Hamilton captures pole for Belgium Grand Prix
- US Open order of play
- Open officials hope for best and plan for worst of the weekend
- PREVIEW: Williams, Jankovic aim to ignore the weather at US Open
Friday 05 September 2008
- Williams in US Open title shot against Jankovic (Roundup)
- Jankovic gets teary with win into US Open final
- RESULTS 1ST ADD: US Open