O'Sullivan through first round at snooker worlds

2011-04-20 09:21:02

Ronnie O'Sullivan eased into the last 16 at the Snooker World Championships after beating Dominic Dale 10-2 in Sheffield on Tuesday.

Asia backs Bin Hammam in FIFA election

2011-04-20 09:20:07

Asian soccer chief Mohamed Bin Hammam will have the support of the East Asian Football Federation in his bid to become the next FIFA President, the EAFF said on Tuesday.

Blatter hires Swiss sports writer for campaign

2011-04-20 09:14:19

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has hired one of Switzerland's top sports writers for his re-election campaign team.

Fans chant 'MVP' for Heat's unsung Anthony

2011-04-19 13:39:46

On a night when the Miami's 'Big Three' shined as the Heat crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 94-73, it was one of the team's lesser lights that earned the playoff plaudits in Monday's Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round.

Hendry crashes Perry in Snooker Worlds

2011-04-19 15:21:01

Stephen Hendry of Scotland defeated Joe Perry of England 10:9 during his first round match in 2011 World Snooker Championships in Sheffield.

Bulls charge to 2-0 series lead over Pacers

2011-04-19 14:25:49

The Chicago Bulls survived another scare from the Indiana Pacers on Monday to grind out a tense 96-90 victory and take a 2-0 lead in the East's best-of-seven playoff series.

Portland coach fined $35,000 for comments about officiating

2011-04-19 13:17:36

Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was fined $35,000 for criticising the officiating after his team lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of their playoff series, the NBA said on Monday.

US runners enjoy best showing in years at Boston

2011-04-19 10:35:33

American Desiree Davila came into Monday's Boston Marathon relatively unheralded but her near-victory gave the United States something to cheer about on a day when African runners swept the men's and women's races.

Ding into last 16 at snooker championships

2011-04-19 09:29:38

Chinese top player Ding Junhui easily overcame his first opponent Jamie Burnett 10-2 on Monday, taking a berth of last 16 at the Snooker World Championships.