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MANCHESTER (AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Wayne Rooney to finish the season with 30 goals after the England striker moved to dismiss speculation he could be lured away from Manchester United.Published: 01/26/2010 at 12:12:02 GMT |
MADRID (AFP) - The two yachts that are do battle for the America's Cup remained stranded in port for a third day Tuesday due to bad weather, less than two weeks before the controversial event is due to start in eastern Spain.Published: 01/26/2010 at 12:12:00 GMT |
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AFP) - Martin Skrtel has urged Liverpool to go on a long winning run as Rafa Benitez's side look to strengthen their Champions League claims with a victory at struggling Wolves on Tuesday.Published: 01/26/2010 at 12:11:56 GMT |
LONDON (AFP) - Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has told his players to put recent disappointments behind them and renew their push for a top four Premier League finish when Fulham visit White Hart Lane on Tuesday.Published: 01/26/2010 at 12:11:46 GMT |
MELBOURNE (AFP) - Andy Murray became the first Briton to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 33 years after defending champion Rafael Nadal sensationally withdrew from their quarter-final on Tuesday.Published: 01/26/2010 at 12:11:40 GMT |
MOSCOW (AFP) - Alena Sidko, one of the Russia's most experienced nordic skiers, was thrown out of the country's Olympic team after testing positive for the banned drug EPO, local media reported Tuesday.Published: 01/26/2010 at 10:27:09 GMT |
KARACHI (AFP) - Pakistani hockey authorities have sought government security clearance to take part in next month's World Cup in India, amid strained sporting relations between the neighbours.Published: 01/26/2010 at 10:19:20 GMT |
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South African coach Mickey Arthur has resigned in the wake of the national team's failure to beat England in a recent Test series.Published: 01/26/2010 at 10:19:13 GMT |
DHAKA (AFP) - Tamim Iqbal hit an impressive half-century as Bangladesh batted steadily in the second and final Test against India on Tuesday.Published: 01/26/2010 at 10:19:04 GMT |
MELBOURNE (AFP) - Justine Henin's dream run in her first Grand Slam on the comeback trail gathered pace Tuesday as she powered into the Australian Open semi-finals where she will face China's Zheng Jie.Published: 01/26/2010 at 09:30:13 GMT |
