F1 extends Bahrain deadline to June 3
2011-05-03 10:58:06
Bahrain has been given an extension to June 3 to decide whether the country's postponed Formula One Grand Prix can be rescheduled this year.
Women at Madrid Open
2011-05-03 14:00:25
Li Na of China returns the ball to Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain during their Madrid Open tennis match May 2, 2011.
Mavs steal opener from Lakers, Hawks stun Bulls
2011-05-03 14:37:08
The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 16-point deficit and an aggressive Kobe Bryant to steal Game One of their second round playoff series with a last-second 96-94 triumph on Monday.
Roddick's Madrid bid ended by Cipolla
2011-05-03 10:18:13
Andy roddick had his serve broken four times by the Italian ranked 148 places below him at number 160.
Djokovic wins the Serbia Open for his fifth title
2011-05-03 09:51:41
Novak Djokovic defeated Feliciano Lopez 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Sunday to win the Serbia Open for his fifth title and 27th straight victory this season.
Paralyzed gymnast seeks $1.8b in damages
2011-05-03 07:48:27
Lawyers representing Chinese gymnast Sang Lan have admitted their demand for $1.8 billion in compensation may not be paid in full.
Higgins beats Trump to claim fourth world title
2011-05-03 09:53:22
Scotland's John Higgins beat Judd Trump of England 18-15 on Monday to win the world snooker championship for the fourth time.
Ding Junhui misses out on snooker world final
2011-05-01 10:10:44
Ding Junhui narrowly failed to become the first Chinese player to reach snooker's World Championship final when he lost his semifinal 17-15 to Judd Trump on Saturday.
Japan-Russia dream ticket falls short of medals
2011-04-29 10:58:38
Japanese-born Russian skater Yuko Kavaguti fell agonisingly short of a dream medal at the world figure skating championships on Thursday after taking a fall during the decisive pairs free skating programme.
Swimmer Hardy cleared to compete at London Olympics
2011-04-29 09:51:04
World record holder Jessica Hardy has been cleared to compete at the 2012 London Olympics if she qualifies for the United States team, her attorney said in a statement on Thursday.
Patrick Chan breaks world record
2011-04-29 09:50:39
Canada's Patrick Chan collected a record score for the second day in a row to capture his first global title at the world figure skating championships.
Germany's Savchenko and Szolkowy win ISU
2011-04-29 09:46:03
Germany's Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy regained the pairs crown they surrendered a year ago.
