Serena Williams

Williams sisters tighten Wimbledon stranglehold

Venus and Serena Williams'' stranglehold on Wimbledon is poised to tighten even further on Thursday as the United States takes on Russia in this corner of south-west London More..


World number one Tiger Woods

Tiger''s event is last look at 2011 US Open course

When Tiger Woods and a field of top rivals play the PGA National this week, they will have a final look at the Congressional Country Club ahead of its turn as host of the 2011 US Open More..


Japan''s double Olympics champion Kosuke Kitajima

Swimming suit controversy still a drag

The latest wave of high-tech suits has swimmers gliding faster than ever through the water, even as ethical issues drag at the sport More..


Wycliff Palu takes part in a training session

Palu, Elsom named in Wallabies'' rugby Tri squad

World Cup forwards Wycliff Palu and Rocky Elsom have been named in a 30-man Wallabies squad for this year''s Tri Nations series against New Zealand and South Africa More..


Dara Torres

Swimmer Torres says faces knee surgery

US swimmer Dara Torres turned back time at the Beijing Olympics - but not completely More..


Dancers during the opening ceremony for the 25th W

Universiade 2009 opens in Belgrade

The 25th world student games opened on Wednesday in Serbia, the biggest sporting event ever held in the Balkan state, with more than 8,500 athletes from 140 countries taking part in the event More..


Shin Jiyai is seeking back-to-back LPGA wins

Confident rookie Shin seeks back-to-back LPGA wins

South Korean rookie star Shin Jiyai has shaken off the nervousness she felt in winning last week and feels confident ahead of Thursday''s start of the 1 More..


A woman walks by a giant billboard for the 25th wo

Universiade 2009 opens in Belgrade

The 25th world student games opened on Wednesday in Serbia, the biggest sporting event ever held in the Balkan state, with more than 8,500 athletes from 140 countries taking part in the event More..


Andy Murray

Haas aims to follow Wimbledon''s German legends

Tommy Haas plans to follow in the footsteps of Wimbledon''s German legends after defeating fourth seed Novak Djokovic 7-5, 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday More..


Kobe Bryant decided to stay with the Lakers

Bryant stays with Lakers after opting not to dump deal

Kobe Bryant, who guided the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship last month, decided not to nullify the last two years of his contract and will stay with the squad, the Lakers said on Wednesday More..


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