Ricky Ponting looked in ominous touch as Australia recovered to be 2-87 at lunch in the first Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park. ...Read More
CLAIREFONTAINE, France (AFP) - Raymond Domenech believes that his choice of a trio of latin sides as friendly fodder for France will serve as ideal preparation for next month's European championships. ...Read More
BEIJING (AFP) - World champion hurdler Liu Xiang triggered a wave of adulation here Thursday as he helped put China's new National Stadium through a full dress rehearsal for the Beijing Olympic Games. ...Read More
LONDON (AFP) - Women's world marathon record holder Paul Radcliffe of Britain said on Thursday she was not letting go of her dream to race in the Beijing Olympics despite injury problems. ...Read More
CARPI, Italy (AFP) - Daniele Bennati edged Thursday's 12th stage of the Tour of Italy by the width of a tyre rim with fellow Italian Giovanni Visconti holding on to the race leader's pink jersey. ...Read More
KINGSTON (AFP) - Australia recovered from a shaky start to reach 87 for two in their first innings at lunch on the opening day of the opening Test against West Indies at Sabina Park here on Thursday. ...Read More
KINGSTON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Indies pace bowler Fidel Edwards removed both Australian openers cheaply in the opening session of the first test on Thursday but visiting skipper Ricky Ponting guided his team to 87 for two at lunch. ...Read More
VIENNA, May 22 (Reuters) - Residents of Euro 2008 host city Vienna have reacted angrily on learning they must pay more for their beer in the city's official fan zone than people at venues in tournament co-hosts Switzerland. ...Read More
May 22 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world: ...Read More