Australia 2-87 at lunch in Windies Test

AAP - May 23, 2008, 5:45 am

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

Domenech extols the virtues of latin friendly fodder

AFP - May 23, 2008, 5:00 am

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

Champ Liu Xiang sets Bird's Nest alight in Olympics rehearsal

AFP - May 23, 2008, 4:55 am

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

Olympic dream still on says runner Radcliffe

AFP - May 23, 2008, 4:49 am

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

Cyclist Bennati powers to 12th Giro stage win

AFP - May 23, 2008, 4:46 am

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

Cricketers Ponting, Hussey lead recovery after Edwards' early strike

AFP - May 23, 2008, 3:47 am

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

Ponting steadies Australia after early losses

Reuters - May 23, 2008, 3:42 am

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

Euro-Price of beer not soccer stirs Austrian passions

Reuters - May 23, 2008, 3:29 am

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

Briefs 2-Portugal's Petit to quit internationals after Euro 2008

Reuters - May 23, 2008, 3:24 am

May 22 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world: ...Read More