Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Fatigued Zhang ousts Dokic in WTA opener

Fatigued Zhang ousts Dokic in WTA opener

Fatigued Zhang ousts Dokic in WTA opener

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 08:25 PM PDT

Zhang Shuai fought off fatigue to upset fourth seed Jelena Dokic 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round of a $220,000 WTA hard court event in Washington.

Phelps, Lochte safely through to 200 IM semifinals

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 08:10 PM PDT

Olympic champion Michael Phelps and his American teammate Ryan Lochte safely advanced to the semifinals of the men's 200 metres individual medley at the world swimming championships on Wednesday.

Maria Kirilenko upsets No. 6 seed at Stanford

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:44 PM PDT

Russia's Maria Kirilenko beat sixth-seeded Julia Goerges of Germany 6-2, 6-3 o Tuesday in the first-round of the Bank of the West Classic.

2010 aerials medalist Peterson kills self: Police

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:19 PM PDT

Jeret "Speedy" Peterson, who won a silver medal in Freestyle skiing aerials at the 2010 Winter Olympics, has killed himself, Utah police said.

Following in the footsteps of Wacko Jacko in Rio

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:00 PM PDT

Michael Jackson may sadly no longer be around to provide a musical backdrop to Saturday's World Cup draw in Rio.

One year out from London, Phelps in signature event

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:42 PM PDT

Michael Phelps should have a clearer picture of what he needs to do to ensure he is still a dominant force in the pool at the London Olympics with the final of the men's 200 metres butterfly.

Rubin score shock win at Shevchenko-less Dynamo

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:36 PM PDT

Dynamo Kiev slumped to a 2-0 home defeat against Rubin Kazan in a Champions League third qualifying round first-leg tie on Tuesday.

Where's the Love? On the beach volleyball tour

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:25 PM PDT

Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves is taking his talents to the professional beach volleyball circuit during the NBA's ongoing lockout of players.

Ferrero into second round at Croatia Open

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:19 PM PDT

Defending champion Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain defeated Maximo Gonzalez of Argentina to advance to the second round of the Croatia Open.

Pele named honorary ambassador for 2014 World Cup

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:54 PM PDT

Football legend Pele accepted an invitation from Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to act as an honorary ambassador for the 2014 World Cup.

Barcelona report smaller pre-tax loss than expected

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:49 PM PDT

Barcelona made a smaller loss than expected last season and are confident of returning to profit in the 2011-12 campaign after two years of deficits, vice-president for economic affairs Javier Faus said.

US Open looms large for fit-again Del Potro

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:39 PM PDT

With his frustrating wrist injury finally behind him and the US Open looming large, the smile is back on Juan Martin Del Potro's face as he prepares for ATP event in Los Angeles.

Beckham sees chance to shock United

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:27 PM PDT

Theirry Henry and David Beckham see their Major League Soccer All-Star squad in with a chance against Man United in their Wednesday matchup.

Ambitious Malaga sign Spain midfielder Cazorla

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:15 PM PDT

Wealthy Malaga have made their ninth signing of the close season by luring Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla from La Liga rivals Villarreal, the clubs said.

Major winners converge on buzzing Irish event

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:11 PM PDT

Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell's involvement in the Irish Open will make certain this week's event is special, according to Padraig Harrington.

Gupta Tigers, Star Motors snatch exciting win

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 01:22 PM PDT

After starting their campaign on a losing note the girls' team of Gupta Tigers and Star Motors registered nail-biting victories in the Ford Nagpur Competitive League basketball championship.

India made a meal of things at Lord's

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 12:33 PM PDT

In the first Test at Lord's, Dhoni and his men commit hara-kiri twice. Incidentally, both came just after the players had eaten or drunk something.

Team skips envoy's dinner for MSD event

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 12:04 PM PDT

Indian high commissioner to UK had to hurriedly abandon his planned hospitality after he came to know that MS Dhoni had scheduled a function the same evening.

Coach Colaco apprehensive about team's future

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 11:39 AM PDT

Already out of the Olympic contention, India's World Cup campaign suffered a huge blow when they lost 0-3 and two crucial men to UAE, away from home.

Dhyan Chand award for Shabbir Ali

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 11:24 AM PDT

Shabbir Ali has become the first footballer to be nominated for the prestigious Dhyan Chand award as recognition for his lifetime achievement in sports.

Lockout forces league to cancel rookie transition program

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 10:54 AM PDT

NBA postponed a program that provides rookie players with skills and information necessary for a successful transition into the league until it can resolve the lockout.

Ibaka set to help adopted Spain defend Euros title

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 10:43 AM PDT

NBA forward Serge Ibaka says he is all set to help his adopted country Spain defend its European championship.

Worries persist over Brazil readiness for 2014

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 10:31 AM PDT

FIFA will Saturday fire the starting gun for the build-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, with the qualifying draw in Rio.

Turkish club trying to lure Bryant during lockout

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 09:49 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant's representatives will meet with officials of Turkish club Besiktas next week to discuss the possibility of him playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout.

Injured Montgomerie withdraws from Irish Open

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 09:39 AM PDT

The eight-time European No.1 Colin Montgomerie has withdrawn from this week's Irish Open at Killarney with an Achilles strain, the European Tour announced.
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