Pistorius proud as S.Africa relay team reach final

2011-09-01 15:34:13

Double amputee Oscar Pistorius led off his 4x400 relay team at the world championships on Thursday and was "extremely proud" to help South Africa qualify for the final with a new national record.

Countries warm up for the coming Euro 2012

2011-09-01 15:29:11

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (C), Ricardo Carvalho (L) and Fabio Coentrao arrive at a training session in Obidos Aug 31, 2011.

Daegu 2011 IAAF World Championships - Day 6

2011-09-01 13:41:26

Daegu 2011 IAAF World Championships

Robinho out of Brazil's London friendly with Ghana

2011-09-01 10:59:08

AC Milan forward Robinho has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad to face Ghana in a friendly in London next week because of a groin injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

Palermo sack coach Pioli before season begins

2011-09-01 10:39:56

Stefano Pioli has been sacked as coach of Palermo after just three months in charge, the Sicilian club said on Wednesday.

Arsenal and Spurs in thick of deadline deals

2011-09-01 10:31:34

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, who have made poor starts to the season, were among the busiest clubs on a frenetic last day of dealing before the English transfer window closed on Wednesday.

Bekele will not defend 5,000m world title

2011-09-01 10:17:05

Ethiopian double world record holder and Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele will not defend his 5,000 metres world title due to injury, his management company said on Wednesday.

Man City, PSG lead spending by Europe's elite

2011-09-01 10:11:03

Manchester City, the world's richest club, and Paris St Germain, owned by wealthy Qataris, spent the most money in the transfer window that closed on Wednesday as they pursued their quest to turn riches into silverware by splashing the cash.

IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt

2011-09-01 09:34:46

The IAAF will not be rushed into revising the controversial false-start rule that sent Usain Bolt crashing out of the world championships 100 metres.

Daegu 2011 IAAF World Championships - Day 5

2011-08-31 15:38:56

Daegu 2011 IAAF World Championships - Day 5

Arsenal sign Park Chu-young from Monaco

2011-08-31 13:07:42

South Korea captain Park Chu-young became Arsenal's first signing in the wake of Sunday's humiliating 8-2 defeat at Manchester United when he joined from French club AS Monaco.

Libya to go ahead with African Nations Cup qualifier

2011-08-31 11:00:29

Libya will play in the African Nations Cup qualifiers this weekend but a match originally switched to Mali will now be played in Egypt.