Lolo Jones lashes out, at herself, after race at Olympic trials
Every time Lolo Jones was tossed a softball question, every time she was given a chance to downplay her struggles in the preliminary round of the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Friday, she chose to [...]
Nicklas Lidstrom makes retirement official, ends remarkable 20-year career
“I’ve been dreading this day since I became manager in 1997,” said Detroit Red Wings’ GM Ken Holland.
As expected, Nicklas Lidstrom, the seven-time Norris trophy winner, four-time Stanley Cup winner, and Red Wings’ [...]
Jankovic gets free ride into semis:Tennis
Second seed Jelena Jankovic reached the semi-finals of the BMW Malaysian Open Saturday without having to pick up her racquet after Ayumi Morita pulled out injured, the second withdrawal in two days.
Top seed and world number five Agnieszka Radwanska [...]
Raikkonen tops final test Vettel struggles
He did so on the final day of pre-season Formula One testing at Montmelo on Sunday.
The Finn, who has returned to the sport after a spell in the World Rally Championship, timed 1min 22.030sec after completing 121 laps.
In sharp contrast, defending [...]
Skirts not compulsory for women boxers in London Olympics
Women boxers will not be forced to wear skirts when the sport makes its Olympic debut in London later this year, the sport’s governing body for amateurs has announced.
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) had faced criticism from [...]
Sadia Yousuf spins Pakistan Women to victory
Pakistan Women continued their fine form at the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, beating Ireland Women by a comfortable margin of eight wickets at Fatullah, courtesy an outstanding bowling performance by Sadia Yousuf.
The left-arm spinner returned [...]
Canada to host France at Davis Cup showdown
Canada’s 2012 Davis Cup World Group first-round tie against France will be held in Vancouver in February, Tennis Canada announced.
“Canada’s return to Vancouver for Davis Cup is long overdue,” Canadian captain Martin Laurendeau [...]
Zvonareva upset, Bartoli withdraws at Kremlin Cup
Dominika Cibulkova sent Vera Zvonareva crashing out of the Kremlin Cup.
Dominika Cibulkova advanced to her second straight semifinal Friday, rallying to upset top-seeded Vera Zvonareva of Russia 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Kremlin [...]
Boxing: Probe underway into ‘clash for medals’ allegations
Amateur Boxing Association launced probe into multi-million dollar bribes allegations.
An investigation into lurid allegations that multi-million dollar bribes were paid to ensure Azerbaijan boxers won gold medals at the 2012 Olympics got under [...]
Tsonga, Caroline Wozniacki into quarterfinals at China Open
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the quarterfinals at the China Open.Tsonga beat Chinese qualifier Zheng Ze 6-3, 6-4 and Wozniacki defeated Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-3, 7-6 (3).
“It was not easy today, and I m happy [...]
