Liverpool shocked by WiganMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26PMLiverpool's Champions League aspirations suffered a serious blow when they slipped to a 1-0 defeat away to Wigan Athletic on Monday.
Water joy for WAIS duoMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMVictory was sweet for WA Institute of Sport athletes Kynan Maley and Robin Jeffery, who claimed first and second spots in the Australian senior canoe slalom team in the C1 class and first spot in the C2 class at the 2010 selection races.The renowned Bradys Lake slalom course in central Tasmania lived up to its reputation, challenging Australia's top slalom competitors as they fought for ...
Why is Britain so bad at tennis?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:17PMThe Lawn Tennis Association has an annual budget of £59.7m compared with the Lithuanian federation's £90,000. Britain has 52 world-ranked male singles players and Lithuania just three. How could Britain lose to such opponents?
Interview: Numbers of U.S. women CEOs, board members still far below men, says U.S. expertSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:34PMIn spite of the great progress American women have made over the last century, when it comes to parity with men, especially in the corporate world, women still have a long way to go, says a women's expert in Chicago. Deirdre Joy Smith, the founder, president and visionary behind POWER: Opening Doors for Women?, a program that provides a platform for women in C-level and senior management ...
Spain sets up French Cup clashSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:05PMDEFENDING champions Spain proved there is life without Rafael Nadal by sweeping aside Switzerland 4-1 to set-up a Davis Cup quarter-final clash with France.
Cup heavyweights advanceSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:23PMPARIS - DEFENDING champions Spain proved there is life without Rafael Nadal when they swept aside Switzerland 4-1 to set-up a mouthwatering Davis Cup quarter-final clash with France on Sunday. Russia also went through thanks to a 3-2 win over India, their 17th successive home win, which gave them a last eight clash against Argentina who defeated Sweden 3-2 in Stockholm.
Cycling: Wiggins warms up with podium placeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:13PMConsistent if unspectacular racing by Bradley Wiggins in Spain's Tour of Murcia enabled him to capture third place, the strongest indication yet that the Londoner is on track for the Tour de France and left Sky team officials convinced that Wiggins' first podium finish of 2010 indicates slow but steady progress towards July.
Ferrer beats Wawrinka to seal victory for SpanishSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:11PMDAVID Ferrer swept Stanislas Wawrinka aside in straight sets to put defending champions Spain into the Davis Cup quarter-finals yesterday, while David Nalbandian secured Argen
Davis Cup heavyweights roll onSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:26PMDefending champions Spain proved there is life without Rafael Nadal when it swept aside Switzerland 4-1 overnight to set-up a mouthwatering Davis Cup quarter-final clash with France.
Spain, Argentina move on in Davis CupSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:53PMDavid Ferrer swept Stanislas Wawrinka aside in straight sets to put defending champion Spain into the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, while David Nalbandian secured Argentina's 3-2 victory over Sweden by beating Andreas Vinciguerra in the last match.
Customer ServiceSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:36PMLONDON - David Ferrer swept Stanislas Wawrinka aside in straight sets to put defending champion Spain into the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, while David Nalbandian secured Argentina's 3-2 victory over Sweden by beating Andreas Vinciguerra in the last match.
Djokovic beats Isner in marathon as Serbia reach last eightSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:31PMWorld number two Novak Djokovic beat John Isner in a grueling four hour 16 minute encounter to secure Serbia's passage into the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup on Sunday.
Have gadgets, will travelSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:22AMWorld Cup 2010 kicks off in South Africa only in June, but for Norzuhaira Ruhanie, her journey to Cape Town to watch what’s dubbed by many as the greatest sporting event on Earth has already begun.
Real building up for knockout blowSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:12AMSpain's Primera Division and England's Premier League are both building up to thrilling photo-finishes but it is on the Iberian Peninsula that a true heavyweight contest is reaching the final rounds.
Soccer Capsules: Chivas' winning streaks ends at eightSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:46AMMEXICO CITY — Chivas' record-breaking streak of eight victories to open the Mexico Clausura season came to an end on Saturday when the Guadalajara club lost 4-0 to Jaguares.
Xynthia lashes NoirmoutierSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:16AMPeople in Crestview were relieved earlier in the week when they learned that a killer winter storm that crashed into western Europe largely spared their sister city, Noirmoutier-en-l’Île, and surrounding towns on the west coast island of...
Cast & CharactersSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:38AMAfter the global success of " The World Is Not Enough " in 1999, Pierce Brosnan had completed his contract for three films, and chose to take a short break from Bond before exercising his option for a fourth 007 outing.
A hometown hero's welcomeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:12PMCARRABASSETT VALLEY — Fifteen and wide-eyed, Seth Wescott traveled to his first U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships as a spectator, not a competitor.
Oscar nominee 'Ajami' and other recent Israeli films are less politicalSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:11PMLOS ANGELES — In a popular Israeli joke, several men gather regularly to discuss the state of the world, a conversation that takes a turn toward the bleak. One day, one of the men surprises the others by announcing he's become an optimist.
The Red Knights’ sliding tackleSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:54PMCan City veterans and disenchanted fans kick off a football revolution?
Robles sounds Doha warningSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:27PMDayron Robles confirmed his great form during the 21th edition of Meeting Pas de Calais in Lievin on Friday evening, the last 2010 IAAF Indoor Permit of the season.
Resilient Deportivo up to fifth in SpainSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11PMMADRID (AFP) - A fine strike from Jose Guardado helped Deportivo la Coruna come from behind to beat Tenerife 3-1 and boost their European ambitions Saturday.
Northern lightsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:05PMRas Al Khaimah might not be as glamorous as Dubai, but it has plans to make headlines of its own.
Next week Karun Chandhok will become the second Indian to race in Formula OneSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:15PMThe sun has begun to shine on Karun Chandhok, finally. Always, by Jon Bon Jovi, is almost always on Chandhok’s ipod playlist as well as his Medion laptop when he travels the world with the motorsport circus.
Criticism surrounds Haiti earthquake effortsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:24AMThe world's bill for the Haitian earthquake is large and growing — now $2.2 billion — and so is the criticism...
'I dedicate this win to my daughter Alexia'Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:14AMDavid Ferrer and Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of the shadows of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as defending champions Spain and Switzerland battled to 1-1 in their Davis Cup World Group opener.
Criticism grows on how money is spent in HaitiFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:12PMThe world's bill for the Haitian earthquake — now $2.2 billion — is large and growing, and so is the criticism about how the money is being spent.
Spain, Switzerland locked 1-1 in Davis Cup openerFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:46PMPARIS – David Ferrer and Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's shadows on Friday as defending champions Spain and Switzerland were locked 1-1 in their Davis Cup World Group opener.
Ferrer, Wawrinka step out of Nadal, Federer shadowsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:07PMPARIS -David Ferrer and Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's shadows on Friday as defending champions Spain and Switzerland were locked 1-1 in their Davis Cup World Group opener.
Mido: I turned down £45k a week to prove myself at West HamFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:40PMMido's international exile was up for discussion with the Egyptian media this week and one reporter cut through the complexities with a simple comparison. 'Craig Bellamy,' he said.
Ferrer, Wawrinka step out of Nadal, Federer shadows in Davis CupFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:35PMDavid Ferrer and Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of the shadows of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on Friday as defending champions Spain and Switzerland were locked at 1-1 in their Davis Cup World Group opener.
Billions for Haiti, a criticism for every dollarFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:14PM-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The world's bill for the Haitian earthquake is large and growing — now $2.2 billion — and so is the criticism about how the money is being spent.
Criticism for how Haiti money spentFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:44PMHaitian leaders are frustrated with the way billions of aid money is being delivered and spent.
Chinese Yuan v The U.S. Dollar: In The Case of Global Reserve CurrencyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:42PMBy Dian L. Chu. The practice of accumulating dollar reserves by the central banks has become more pronounced after the 1997 Asian financial crisis, when currency speculators hastened a balance of payments crisis in Thailand, Indonesia and South Korea by demanding dollars for local currency, depleting the central banks' dollar reserves. Read more » »
Glenn Gibbons: Damaged goods can mend with Levein on shop floorFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:13PMEVEN now, four years after the event, the wound from the insult continues to fester. Next week marks the anniversary of the day in 2006 when the supermarket chain, Morrison
Haiti - where's the aid money going?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe world's bill for the Haitian earthquake is large and growing - now US$2.2 billion - and so is the criticism about how the money is being spent.
Ferrer, Wawrinka step out of shadowsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:49PMDavid Ferrer and Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's shadows as Spain and Switzerland were locked 1-1 in their Davis Cup opener.
Football Weekly Extra: England flatter to deceive againFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:44AMJames welcomes Kevin McCarra, Paul Doyle and Barry Glendenning up to near-earth-orbit to thrash out the week's football news. Keeper Essam El Hadari and a linesman error helped England to a 3-1 win over African Champions Egypt, but what did we learn from the friendly?
SPORTS IN BRIEF 5/3Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:35AMVIETNAMNET - Mang thong tin truc tuyen
Long Day's Journey...To Study AbroadFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:29AMTravel is, famously, a "broadening" experience. A change of scenery, even for a week or two, can rejuvenate the spirits and induce a fresh perspective. When coupling a journey with new educational experiences to further the mastery of a craft or profession, the vistas grow wider still.
Ramos endorses Navas credentialsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:15AMReal Madrid's Sergio Ramos has heaped praise on Sevilla winger Jesus Navas ahead of this weekend's mouthwatering Primera Division showdown.