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Nadal saves five match points to progress

Rafael Nadal survived five match points against Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro to reach the Paris Masters third round with a gritty 3-6 7-6 7-5 win -- on the day that Russian Marat Safin bowed out of the sport.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 15:18:22

Nadal saves five match points to progress

Rafael Nadal survived five match points against Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro to reach the Paris Masters third round with a gritty 3-6 7-6 7-5 win -- on the day that Russian Marat Safin bowed out of the sport.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 15:05:48

Senna officially unveiled by Campos

Bruno Senna has been officially unveiled by new Formula One team Campos as one of their two drivers for the 2010 season.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 15:28:01

Davydenko, Verdasco boost London hopes with Paris wins

Nikolay Daydenko boosted his chances of qualifying for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London with victory in his opening match at the Paris Masters on Tuesday.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 14:02:59

Foreman tips Cotto to beat Pacquiao on points

Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman has tipped Miguel Cotto "to pull out a decision" in his title bout with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 13:21:18

Golf balls: 'Humanity's signature litter'

Research teams at the Danish Golf Union have discovered it takes between 100 to 1,000 years for a golf ball to decompose naturally. A startling fact when it is also estimated 300 million balls are lost or discarded in the United States alone, every year. It seems the simple plastic golf ball is increasingly becoming a major litter problem.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 13:20:16

Maradona to defend himself over TV tirade

Argentina coach Diego Maradona will learn his fate this weekend following world ruling body FIFA's hearing into the football legend's foul-mouthed tirade last month.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 12:36:05

Phelps struggles in old suit in Stockholm

Swimming legend Michael Phelps struggled in his attempt to adapt to the old-style racing suits at the World Cup short-course event in Sweden on Tuesday.

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 16:39:55

Safin prolongs career with Paris victory

Russian Marat Safin avoided the ignominy of heading into retirement with a first-round defeat in the Paris Masters -- after seeing off Thierry Ascione in a third-set tie-break.

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 16:02:41

New Zealand secure one-day series victory

New Zealand overcame an unlikely last-wicket century stand to defeat Pakistan by seven runs in the final one-day cricket international in Abu Dhabi and clinch the three-match series 2-1.

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 10:43:34

Schaefer compares Haye to Ali

Newly-crowned heavyweight champion David Haye can be the new Muhammad Ali of world boxing according to leading promoter Richard Schaefer.

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 04:00:00

Images of Valuev's defeat to Haye

David overcame Goliath as Britain's David Haye claimed the WBA world heavyweight title with a majority 12-round points victory over giant Russian Nikolai Valuev in Nuremberg on Saturday night.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 15:56:10

Giant-killer Haye targets meeting with Klitschko

David Haye has set his sights on a fight with Vitali Klitschko after defeating Russian giant Nikolai Valuev to win the WBA heavyweight championship.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 15:24:22

Pedrosa clinches third with victory from Rossi in MotoGP finale

Dani Pedrosa led from start to finish to claim victory at his home Valencia Grand Prix to end the MotoGP season in third place overall.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 14:44:37

Italy beat U.S. to win second Fed Cup title

Italy secured a second Fed Cup women's tennis title in three years with a comfortable 4-0 win over the United States in Reggio Calabria.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 13:07:12

Djokovic stuns Federer in Swiss final

Novak Djokovic upset Roger Federer in the final of the Swiss Indoors tournament on Sunday to end the world No. 1's bid for a fourth successive title at his home event.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 12:12:39

Mickelson holds off charging Els for Shanghai title

World No. 2 Phil Mickelson held his nerve at the final hole to end a difficult year on a high with a one-shot victory at the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 11:20:28

David beats Goliath to win world title

David overcame Goliath as Britain's David Haye claimed the WBA world heavyweight title with a majority 12-round points victory over giant Russian Nikolai Valuev in Nuremberg on Saturday night.

updated Sat Nov 07 2009 18:49:55

Haye: 'I will knock out champion Valuev'

Far from admitting fear before fighting Russian giant Nikolai Valuev, Britain's David Haye has predicted he will be the first fighter to knock out the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion on November 7.

updated Sat Nov 07 2009 17:13:39

Federer and Djokovic in Basel final

Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic for the title at the ATP tournament in Basel after contrasting semifinal victories on Saturday.

updated Sat Nov 07 2009 15:09:34

Mickelson leads Woods in Shanghai

Phil Mickelson charged past arch-rival Tiger Woods on the back nine of the third round on Saturday to take a two-shot lead at the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

updated Sat Nov 07 2009 15:03:11

Italy heading for Fed Cup final victory

Italy are in a strong position to claim the Fed Cup after building up a 2-0 lead over an under strength United States team in the final in Reggio Calabria.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 16:28:11

Murray cruises into Valencia semifinals

Top seed Andy Murray remains on course for his sixth title of the season after beating Spain's Albert Montanes 6-4 6-2 to reach the Valencia Open semifinals.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 16:17:49

Federer and Djokovic reach last four

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are both through to the semifinals of the Swiss Indoor event in Basel, although they reached the last four in contrasting ways.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 10:10:00

Prowling Tiger shares Champions lead

Tiger Woods is on course for an incredible 17th individual World Golf Championship title in 34 attempts after claiming a share of the halfway lead at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai.

updated Thu Nov 05 2009 17:53:43

Djokovic serves up a 'double bagel' in Basle

World No. 3 Novak Djokovic whitewashed Jan Hernych 6-0 6-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the Davidoff Swiss Indoors tournament in Basle on Thursday.

updated Thu Nov 05 2009 13:26:56

Vatanen: 'Renault right to question F1 future'

Ari Vatanen, the recently defeated presidential candidate for world motorsport's governing body the FIA, has told CNN he thinks Renault would be "right to quit" Formula One.

updated Thu Nov 05 2009 13:08:55

Tendulkar record not enough to save India

Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to reach 17,000 runs in one-day international cricket but it was not enough to give India victory in a thrilling fifth match of the series against Australia on Thursday.

updated Thu Nov 05 2009 12:13:41

SA athletics chief suspended over Semenya sex tests

The president of Athletics South Africa has been suspended for lying about his involvement in the Caster Semenya gender row.

updated Thu Nov 05 2009 11:57:10

Watney ties record as Tiger lurks in Shanghai

American golfer Nick Watney tied the course record with an eight-under-par 64 to overshadow world No. 1 Tiger Woods on the opening day of the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

updated Thu Nov 05 2009 09:44:24

Yankees' World Series win in images

The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game Six of the World Series to secure their first championship since 2000.

updated Wed Nov 04 2009 16:38:08

Verdasco through but Tsonga crashes out

There were mixed fortunes for World Tour Finals contenders Fernando Verdasco and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Valencia Open on Wednesday.

updated Wed Nov 04 2009 13:10:54

Toyota quits Formula One

Toyota, the largest car manufacturer in the world, has announced it is pulling out of Formula One.

updated Wed Nov 04 2009 12:00:12

Wilkinson returns to England side

Jonny Wilkinson will make his first international appearance for 18 months after he was named in England's rugby union side to face Australia on Saturday.

updated Tue Nov 03 2009 16:32:02

Tiger and Mickelson resume rivalry

The world's top two golfers Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will write another chapter in their compelling rivalry when they tee off in the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai on Thursday.

updated Tue Nov 03 2009 16:23:19

PGA Tour golfer banned for doping

Unheralded American Doug Barron has become the first player to be banned by the PGA Tour for taking performance-enhancing drugs.

updated Tue Nov 03 2009 16:22:44

Tennis star Haas has swine flu

German tennis star Tommy Haas has been gone down with swine flu and is set to miss key end of season tournaments.

updated Tue Nov 03 2009 06:19:32

Shocking upset at Melbourne Cup

Shocking scored an upset victory on Tuesday at the Melbourne Cup, securing victory with a late surge at one of the world's great horse racing spectacles.

updated Mon Nov 02 2009 13:57:09

Cricket: Aussies keep top ranking

Australia remained top of the one-day international world rankings with a 24-run victory in the fourth match of their series against India in Mohali on Monday.

updated Mon Nov 02 2009 12:19:26

Barrichello switches to Williams

Brazilian Rubens Barrichello will drive for Williams next season after switching from this year's constructors' champions Brawn GP.

updated Mon Nov 02 2009 12:10:07

Cycling: World champ Evans joins BMC

Reigning world road race champion Cadel Evans has signed for the American-based BMC Racing Team for next season.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 15:16:34

Adebayor hails Ghana's Under-20 success

Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has heaped praise on recent Under-20 World Cup winners Ghana describing their success as a major advancement in the progress of African football.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 13:37:32

Serena secures Sony Ericsson victory

Serena Williams claimed a fourth successive win over older sister Venus to triumph in straight sets in the final of the season-ending Sony Ericsson WTA Championship in Doha on Sunday.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 13:19:27

Radcliffe's New York reign comes to an end

Paula Radcliffe's reign as New York City Marathon champion ended on Sunday as the world record holder could only finish fourth behind Ethiopian veteran Deratu Tulu.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 12:27:02

Vettel makes history with Abu Dhabi win

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel made Formula One history by becoming the winner of the sport's first day-night race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 12:16:48

Fisher defeats Kim in Match Play final

England's Ross Fisher completed a memorable marathon effort by beating American Ryder Cup player Anthony Kim to become the Volvo World Match Play champion in Spain on Sunday.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 11:01:43

F1: End of season driver standings

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel took advantage of Lewis Hamilton's early retirement to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of his team-mate Mark Webber.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 08:58:01

Poulter claims one-stroke Singapore win

Ian Poulter won his first European Tour event in three years on Sunday when he rode his luck to clinch the Barclays Singapore Open by a shot from China's Liang Wenchong.

updated Sat Oct 31 2009 16:21:00

Serena to face sister Venus in Doha final

New world No. 1 Serena Williams will take on her older sister and defending champion Venus in the final of the season-ending WTA Championships in Qatar on Sunday as injuries again took their toll on the world's top women tennis players.

updated Sat Oct 31 2009 15:59:47

Fisher to face Kim in World Match Play final

English golfer Ross Fisher continued his rise in prominence by upsetting Masters champion Angel Cabrera in an epic 39-hole semifinal at the World Match Play Championship in Spain on Saturday.

updated Sat Oct 31 2009 11:59:05

Hot Hamilton scorches to Abu Dhabi pole

Last year's world champion Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for Sunday's inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while his successor as Formula One's top driver, Jenson Button, qualified fifth.

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 17:04:10

Venus joins Serena in Qatar semifinals

Defending champion Venus Williams reached the semifinals of the $4.55 million WTA Championships in Qatar on Friday without hitting a ball

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 16:31:10

Kim and Allenby face semi showdown

England's Ross Fisher will take on Masters champion Angel Cabrera and American Anthony Kim will have a rematch with Australian Robert Allenby in the semifinals of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain on Saturday.

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 14:52:10

Kovalainen quickest in Abu Dhabi practice

Heikki Kovalainen prevented practice for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from being an all-British affair as he topped the timesheets after the second session.

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 11:46:09

Inter edge Palermo in eight-goal thriller

Inter Milan moved four points clear at the top of Serie A after beating Palermo 5-3 in a thriller on Thursday night.

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 11:05:43

Chopra leading rain-hit tournament

Sweden's Daniel Chopra holds the clubhouse lead at the Singapore Open as lightning again disrupted play with more than half the field failing to finish their second rounds, including first round leader Ian Poulter and world number two Phil Mickelson.

updated Thu Oct 29 2009 18:11:50

Serena into Doha semifinals as Venus hangs on

Second seed Serena Williams stormed into the semifinals of the season-ending WTA Championships in Doha, while sister and defending champion Venus kept her slim hopes alive.

updated Thu Oct 29 2009 16:42:44

Bolt vows to prove he's clean of drugs

He's the fastest runner ever, but Usain Bolt accepts that it will take people time to believe that he has no illegal assistance.

updated Thu Oct 29 2009 15:49:22

Garcia and Casey crash out of World Match Play

Sergio Garcia crashed out of contention on the opening day of the World Match Play Championship in Spain, while top seed Paul Casey's comeback ended with two defeats.

updated Thu Oct 29 2009 12:45:57

Rosberg confirms Williams exit for 2010

German driver Nico Rosberg has revealed that he is looking for a new Formula One team for next season, and that this weekend's race in Abu Dhabi will be his last for Williams.

updated Thu Oct 29 2009 11:46:44

'Pacman' focused despite recent distractions

Manny Pacquiao is fully focused on next month's fight with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas despite the typhoon which has devastated parts of his native Philippines, insists his trainer.

updated Thu Oct 29 2009 09:26:00

The anatomy of a Formula One car

Formula One cars are a marvel of modern engineering, so much so, that many manufactuers who compete in the sport do so in order to benefit from the technical innovations race-honed research and development creates.

updated Wed Oct 28 2009 18:46:40

Tearful Safina loses No.1 ranking

A tearful Dinara Safina was forced out of the WTA Championships with a serious back injury and will lose her world number one ranking to Serena Williams.

updated Wed Oct 28 2009 17:31:28

Officials weigh-up Agassi admission

Tennis officials reacted with disappointment on Wednesday to Andre Agassi's revelation that he had used a banned drug and then lied about it to avoid a ban.

updated Wed Oct 28 2009 14:38:30

Agassi admits using crystal meth

American tennis legend Andre Agassi has admitted using crystal methamphetamine a year before he won the French Open in 1998, and that he lied to the sport's governing bodies in the same period about a positive drugs test to avoid a ban.

updated Wed Oct 28 2009 07:57:21

Future bright for clubs united by Glazer

Fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have felt disappointed with their sides' 35-7 National Football League (NFL) loss to the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London this week, but from the wreckage of defeat there was optimism to be found, for Bucs' fans and, bizarrely, those of Manchester United too.

updated Wed Oct 28 2009 07:26:58

Look around inside Wembley Stadium

The National Football League (NFL) visited London this week for a league clash between the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

updated Tue Oct 27 2009 17:30:29

Alinghi anger over Cup venue ruling

America's Cup champions Alinghi reacted furiously on Tuesday to a decision by the Supreme Court in New York that it cannot defend sailing's most prestigious crown in the United Arab Emirates.

updated Tue Oct 27 2009 17:11:46

Champion Venus loses Doha opener

Defending champion Venus Williams suffered an opening round-robin defeat to Russia's Elena Dementieva on the first day of the WTA Championships in Doha on Tuesday.

updated Mon Oct 26 2009 17:33:16

Top four kept apart in Match Play draw

The top four players on the European Tour money list have all avoided each other in the draw for the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain this week.

updated Mon Oct 26 2009 13:57:34

'Pimp my golf cart'

It seems the world of the golf cart is changing if certain industry manufacturers are to be believed. By shedding their normal surroundings, improving their dowdy image and hitting the streets -- "pimped up" carts may increasingly be seen away from the course.

updated Mon Oct 26 2009 13:48:40

Matteson defeats rookies for Frys victory

Troy Matteson held off PGA Tour rookies Rickie Fowler and Jamie Lovemark in a playoff to win the Frys.com Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 17:13:52

Patriots brush aside Buccaneers as NFL returns to Wembley

The New England Patriots extended Tampa Bay's dismal run with a 35-7 victory at London's Wembley Stadium as NFL action returned to Britain for the third successive year on Sunday night.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 16:04:30

Jonzon birdies final hole to clinch Castello Masters title

Michael Jonzon held his nerve to secure his European Tour card for next year and boost his chances of playing in the Race To Dubai season finale with a one-shot win at the Castello Masters in Spain.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 12:05:12

Schiavone claims Kremlin Cup title; Italian beats Govortsova in final

Italy's Francesca Schiavone claimed the second title of her WTA Tour career with a straight sets victory over Olga Govortsova of Belarus in Sunday's Kremlin Cup final in Moscow.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 10:57:09

Cuche powers to giant slalom win; first blood to Swiss in World Cup

Didier Cuche gave Switzerland opening honors in the men's World Cup skiing season with victory in the giant slalom on the Rettenbach glacier in Austria.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 10:00:22

Loeb claims sixth world rally crown; French star wins Wales Rally GB

Sebastien Loeb wrapped up his sixth straight world rally title by claiming victory in the final round of the championship on Sunday.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 08:41:27

Schiavone and Govortsova in Kremlin final; win semis easily

Francesca Schiavone of Italy and Olga Govortsova of Belarus will contest Sunday's final of the Kremlin Cup after both secured straight sets victories in their semifinal match-ups.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 08:37:12

Rossi's colorful celebrations

Valentino Rossi added to his phenomenal track record of accomplishments in motorcycle racing on Sunday, by winning his seventh premier class world championship in Malaysia.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 08:18:56

Remarkable Rossi crowned MotoGP champion

Valentino Rossi was crowned MotoGP world champion for the sixth time as he took third place in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang behind Casey Stoner of Australia.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 07:46:26

Remarkable Rossi crowned MotoGP champion

Valentino Rossi was crowned MotoGP world champion for the sixth time as he took third place in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang behind Casey Stoner of Australia.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 06:52:28

Jonzon upstages big two in Spain; Swede battles to five-under 66

Sweden's Michael Jonzon boosted his chances of retaining his European Tour card after a third round five-under 66 saw him lead the Castello Masters in Spain on Saturday.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 15:03:51

Loeb set for sixth world rally crown; French ace leads rival Hirvonen

Sebastien Loeb closed on a record sixth straight world rally title as he extended his lead after the second day of the season-ending race in Wales.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 14:09:00

Rossi grabs pole for Malaysia GP

Italy's Valentino Rossi gave his bid to seal a seventh Moto GP world title at the Malaysian Grand Prix a boost after qualifying for the race in pole position.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 12:24:21

Poutiainen wins World Cup opener in Austria; overall champion Vonn 9th

Finland's Tanja Poutiainen beat Kathrin Zettel of Austria by the slenderest of margins to win the opening race of skiing's World Cup season at Soelden in Austria on Saturday.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 10:55:25

Jankovic crashes out in Moscow's Kremlin Cup

Jelena Jankovic was unable to claim consecutive Kremlin Cup titles after she was beaten 6-4 6-3 by Russian Alisa Kleybanova in the quarterfinals on Friday.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 10:53:52

Todt succeeds Mosley as FIA president

Jean Todt has succeeded Max Mosley as president of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) after he was elected to the most powerful position in motorsport on Friday.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 10:52:06

Lee inspires Blues to Champions League title

Brett Lee starred with bat and ball as New South Wales Blues stunned Trinidad & Tobago to win the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 final in Hyderabad by 41 runs.

updated Fri Oct 23 2009 12:59:30

Button could join Hamilton at McLaren

Jenson Button has emerged a surprise contender to join Lewis Hamilton at McLaren in what would be an exciting partnership for the 2010 season.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 14:35:16

Garcia leads as Cabrera misses tee-off in Spain

Defending champion Sergio Garcia overcame extreme winds to take a one-shot lead at his home Castello Masters when play was cut short in the opening round on Thursday.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 10:24:05

Phelps to star in U.S. v Europe swim clash

Swimming superstar Michael Phelps will spearhead a new international teams event to be held in Britain in December.

updated Wed Oct 21 2009 18:22:25

Glover claims five-stroke Bermuda success

Lucas Glover won the battle of the year's major champions as he took the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda.

updated Wed Oct 21 2009 15:38:34

Kirilenko knocks Radwanska out of Kremlin Cup

Third seed Agnieszka Radwanska crashed out of the Kremlin Cup after she slipped to a straight sets, 6-3 6-3, defeat to Russian Maria Kirilenko in Moscow.

updated Wed Oct 21 2009 11:30:55

Henin sets Brisbane return date

Justine Henin has revealed she will make her comeback from tennis at the Brisbane International in January 2010.

updated Tue Oct 20 2009 12:54:07

Champion Valuev brands Haye 'another idiot'

World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev has shrugged off David Haye's latest promotional stunt and dismissed the Briton as just "another idiot".

updated Tue Oct 20 2009 12:22:15

Jankovic struggles through in Kremlin Cup

Defending champion Jelena Jankovic overcame a determined challenge from Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan before taking her place in the second round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.

updated Tue Oct 20 2009 11:48:48

Roddick secures place in ATP Tour Finals

American Andy Roddick has secured his place at the ATP World Tour Finals in London next month.

updated Mon Oct 19 2009 10:51:14

Champion Button looks to the future with Brawn

Jenson Button is celebrating his first world championship and already looking forward to repeating his triumph with the Brawn GP team next season.

updated Mon Oct 19 2009 09:35:56

Scot Laird claims maiden PGA Tour win

Scotland's Martin Laird beat George McNeill and Chad Campbell in a three-way playoff to claim his maiden PGA Tour win at the Las Vegas Open.

updated Mon Oct 19 2009 09:13:56

Bravo for Button or is the car the star?

The waiting is finally over for Jenson Button. Ten seasons and 171 races after the 20-year-old rookie made his F1 debut for the Williams team back in 2000, the Briton has finally called time on his critics -- of which there have been many -- to clinch his maiden world title.

updated Sun Oct 18 2009 15:59:51

Westwood ends drought with Portugal success

Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood claimed his first European Tour title for two years with a two-shot victory in the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura on Sunday.

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