Nadal reaches Queen's last eight after rare blip
2011-06-10 10:36:37
Rafa Nadal suffered a late blip against unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek before reaching the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club championships on Thursday after Andy Murray and Andy Roddick both cruised through.
Li triumph watched by 116 million in China
2011-06-09 14:56:55
Li Na's victory in the French Open final attracted a domestic television audience of 116 million, the WTA has said.
Spoelstra vows to get James back on track offensively
2011-06-09 10:15:39
James has been particularly tentative in the fourth quarter, having scored a total of nine points in four games. Miami coach said he would be more involved in the offense in Game Five.
Korean players indicted over match-fixing scandal
2011-06-09 13:10:12
South Korean prosecutors have indicted 12 people for their alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal, according to a local news report.
CAS to decide on controversial IOC rule by Sept
2011-06-09 10:52:26
A decision on a contentious Olympic rule that could impact on dozens of athletes wanting to compete in the 2012 London Games is expected within the next four months, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Wednesday.
Nash not ready to crown Heat an NBA dynasty
2011-06-09 10:09:54
Two-time National Basketball Association MVP Steve Nash said on Wednesday that predictions of a championship dynasty for the Miami Heat could be premature.
Ailing Nowitzki moves Mavericks closer to title
2011-06-09 09:51:03
Dirk Nowitzki has ignored the torn tendon in his finger, battled through a sinus infection, and scoffed at a fever to have the Dallas Mavericks believing their first NBA title is within reach.
Khan to face Judah in WBA Lightweight
2011-06-09 10:09:37
Britain's WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan (L) and five-time former world title holder Zab Judah of the US pose together after a news conference in Los Angeles, California June 8, 2011.
Gay unlikely to run 200m at US trials
2011-06-09 09:26:16
Former world champion Tyson Gay said he was unlikely to run the 200 metres at this month's US trials, effectively ending his chances of facing world record holder Usain Bolt over the distance at this year's world championships in South Korea.
Ailing Nowitzki lifts Mavericks
2011-06-08 12:37:00
The Dallas Mavericks put on a late surge to overwhelm the Miami Heat and win 86-83 on Tuesday, tying the NBA finals series at 2-2.
Ronaldo farewells Brazil national team
2011-06-08 10:25:38
Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team has come to an emotional end. The striker made a brief appearance in an friendly against Romania on Tuesday to recognize his contribution to the 'Selecao'.
Roddick survives ace barrage by Lopez at Queen's
2011-06-08 10:23:47
Andy Roddick's right shoulder survived a bruising examination by Spaniard Feliciano Lopez on Tuesday as the American opened his grasscourt season with a 7-6 6-7 6-4 victory in the second round at Queen's Club.
