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Raonic nets main draw wild card at Indian Wells
Milos Raonic's whirlwind winter on the ATP Tour has earned the Canadian a main draw wild card for next week's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
Canada no match for Zimbabwe at Cricket World Cup
Zimbabwe bowled out Canada for 123 to comfortably win their Cricket World Cup match by 175 runs at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, India, on Monday.
Toronto teenager youngest to play in Cricket World Cup
Toronto's Nitish Kumar became the youngest player to appear in the Cricket World Cup but the opener had little to celebrate besides the milestone as Canada lost to Zimbabwe by 175 runs on Monday.
West Indies caps rout with match-ending hat trick
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach dismissed Pieter Seelaar, Bernard Loots and Berend Westdijk for a match-ending hat trick in a 215-run victory over the Netherlands at the Cricket World Cup.
India, England tie one on at Cricket World Cup
Sachin Tendulkar slammed a fine 120 and Zaheer Khan bagged 3-64 for India before England captain Andrew Strauss countered with a brilliant 158 in a thrilling tie Sunday at the Cricket World Cup.
Dominant win for Donald in Match Play
Luke Donald spoiled Martin Kaymer's rise to No. 1 in the world rankings by winning the Match Play Championship on Sunday, neither trailing once nor needing to play the 18th hole all week.
Webb snares LPGA opener by 1 stroke
Karrie Webb of Australia had four consecutive birdies on the back nine in Sunday's final round to win the HSBC Women's Champions by a single stroke over Japan's Chie Arimura in Singapore.
Canada has decisions to make at Cricket World Cup
Canada allrounder John Davison, the oldest player at the Cricket World Cup, might be feeling his age should he play alongside 16-year-old Nitish Kumar in Monday's match against Zimbabwe.
Pakistan holds off Sri Lanka at Cricket World Cup
Pakistan improved to 2-0 at the Cricket World Cup as captain Shahid Afridi grabbed 4-34 in a nervy 11-run victory over host Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
Arimura making noise in LPGA opener
Chie Arimura of Japan shot a 1-under par 71 in the third round on Saturday to retain a one-stroke lead over Australia's Karrie Webb at the HSBC Women's Champions in Singapore.
Kaymer locks up No. 1 ranking at Match Play
Martin Kaymer of Germany reached the Match Play Championship final on Saturday and, in doing so, assured that he will supplant Lee Westwood as the No. 1 golfer in the world rankings.
Australia swats New Zealand at Cricket World Cup
Openers Shane Watson and Brad Haddin hit half-centuries as three-time defending Australia defeated New Zealand by seven wickets at the Cricket World Cup in Nagpur, India, on Friday.
No luck for Irish at Cricket World Cup
Pace bowler Shafiul Islam claimed four wickets while Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Ashraful took two apiece as Bangladesh beat Ireland by 27 runs in Mirpur, Bangladesh, on Friday.
Match Play elementary for Holmes, Watson
J.B. Holmes and Bubba Watson spent Friday solving Geoff Ogilvy and Jason Day, respectively, and advanced to a quarter-final showdown at the Match Play Championship in Marana, Ariz.
Arimura widens lead over Webb in LPGA opener
Chie Arimura of Japan carded a 6-under 66 in the second round of the HSBC Women's Champions in Singapore on Friday, extending her lead to two strokes over Australia's Karrie Webb.
Bravo to miss rest of Cricket World Cup
A team spokeman confirmed Friday that West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo will miss the rest of the Cricket World Cup with a left knee injury suffered in Thursday's loss to South Africa.
Police justify use of bamboo sticks on cricket fans
Police chief Shankar Bidri told reporters Friday that officers were justified in using bamboo sticks on cricket fans jostling for tickets outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, India.
South Africa sinks West Indies at Cricket World Cup
A promising performance from legspinner Ibram Tahir and a rapid century by AB de Villiers vaulted to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies at the Cricket World Cup in Delhi, India, on Thursday.
Fowler confounds Mickelson in Match Play
Daringly dressed in pink, Rickie Fowler led a dynamic youth movement Thursday as he defeated Phil Mickelson in the Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Marana, Ariz.
Arimura leads LPGA opener in windy Singapore
Chie Arimura of Japan overcame swirling gusts of wind to shoot a 4-under par 68 and take a one-stroke lead in the opening round of the HSBC Women's Champions in Singapore on Thursday.
West Indies' Bravo forced out with twisted knee
West Indies was dealt a blow Thursday when veteran allrounder Dwayne Bravo was forced to depart with a twisted knee in its match with South Africa at the Cricket World Cup in Delhi, India.
Penn feels mightier for UFC 127 welterweight bout
Former lightweight champion B.J. Penn told reporters Thursday in Sydney, Australia, that being heavier has him feeling happier about Saturday night's UFC 127 welterweight bout against Jon Fitch.
Woods shocked in 1st round of Match Play
Tiger Woods' return to prominence took a detour Wednesday as he was eliminated by Thomas Bjorn on the first playoff hole in the first round of the Match Play Championship at Marana, Ariz.
Pakistan rocks Kenya at Cricket World Cup
Pakistan kicked off its Cricket World Cup quest with an emphatic 205-run victory over Kenya at M. Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday.
Tseng shoots for four-peat at Women's Champions
Yani Tseng of Taiwan embarks on a quest for her fourth tournament win in a row when she tees off Thursday in the HSBC Women's Champions at the Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore.
Australia's Ponting flagged for trashing TV
The International Cricket Council confirmed Wednesday that Australia captain Ricky Ponting will be disciplined for damaging a television set following his dismissal in a win over Zimbabwe.
Ailing Ancic resigned to retiring from pro tennis
Mario Ancic confirmed Wednesday at a media conference in Split, Croatia, that chronic back problems have forced him to retire from professional tennis and focus on practising law.
Sharp: 'Life is too short to be obsessed with golf'
LPGA Tour veteran Alena Sharp of Hamilton, Ont., writes about how she has turned to fun pursuits like hockey and skiing to help offset the pressures associated with playing women's professional golf.
Rugby World Cup officals consider relocation after quake
Rugby World Cup organizing committee chief Martin Snedden has assured New Zealanders that no match will be shifted offshore, but there's no guarantee the seven matches scheduled for Christchurch won't be relocated following a deadly earthquake in the South Island city.
Narrow win for nervous England at Cricket World Cup
England's steel-nerved batsmen were tested Tuesday as they countered Ryan Ten Doeschate's career-high 119 runs in a six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at the Cricket World Cup.
Raonic pulls out of Mexico Open with tendinitis
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., confirmed Tuesday that he has withdrawn from this week's ATP Tour event in Acapulco to treat recurring tendinitis in his right shoulder.
Calgary Roughnecks facing closure
Calgary's professional lacrosse team likely won't be able to finish out the season without a helping hand.
Bisping, Rivera trade barbs ahead of UFC 127
Irked at some pre-fight videos from his opponent, English middleweight Michael (The Count) Bisping promised to teach Jorge (El Conquistador) Rivera a lesson in UFC 127 on Saturday night.
New Zealand cricketers pray for earthquake victims
A New Zealand team official said Tuesday that Blackcaps players at the Cricket World Cup in Chennai, India, are praying for families who've lost loved ones in the Christchurch earthquake.
F1 season opener cancelled due to Bahrain protests
Bahrain Grand Prix organizers confirmed Monday that the much-anticipated, season-opening Formula One race has been called off because of anti-government protests in the Gulf kingdom.
Canada's Raonic rises to No. 37 in ATP rankings
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., lost Sunday's final in Memphis but maintained his rapid ascent up the ATP rankings, rising to to 37th in the world after beginning the season at No. 156.
Australia bowls out Zimbabwe at Cricket World Cup
Three-time defending Cricket World Cup champion Australia shook off a sluggish start and bowled out Zimbabwe out for 171 in a 91-run victory at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmadabad, India, on Monday.
Ponting in record 40th match at Cricket World Cup
Australia captain Ricky Ponting broke the record for most appearances at the Cricket World Cup with his 40th match Monday against Zimbabwe at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
Tendulkar OK to keep playing for India
Superstar batsman Sachin Tendulkar of India reportedly was cleared by doctors Monday to keep playing in the Cricket World following a clear result from an MRI scan on his aching knees.
Curlin mates with Rachel Alexander. Object: superhorse
Owner Jess Jackson bred Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra to two-time Horse of the Year and stablemate Curlin on Monday, creating the potential for the "super horse" Jackson believes could help revitalize the industry. The two horses met in a breeding shed at Lane's End Farm, near Versailles, Ky.
Sri Lanka crushes Canada at Cricket World Cup
Mahela Jayawardene hit Sri Lanka's quickest century in tournament history in a 210-run trouncing of Canada at the Cricket World Cup in Hambantoa, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
Rookie driver Bayne wins Daytona 500
Trevor Bayne turned 20 on Saturday and celebrated with a win in the Daytona 500 in just his second Sprint Cup start on Sunday, holding off Carl Edwards by a mere 0.118 seconds.
Baddeley fends off Singh to win Northern Trust Open
Aaron Baddeley played mistake-free golf over the final six holes Sunday at Riviera to fend off Vijay Singh and take the Northern Trust Open for his first PGA Tour triumph in four years.
Tseng extends winning streak at LPGA Thailand
Top-ranked Yani Tseng won her third tournament in three weeks Sunday, carding a 6-under par 66 en route to a five-shot win over Michelle Wie in the season-opening LPGA Thailand at Chonburi.
Raonic falls to Roddick in final at Memphis
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., had his spectacular run at the ATP Tour event in Memphis end Sunday with a 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 loss to top-seeded Andy Roddick of the United States in the final.
Martin denies Contador Tour of Algarve win
German cyclist Tony Martin won the Tour of the Algarve with a strong final sprint on Sunday, denying Alberto Contador his third straight title in his first competition since escaping a doping ban.
Kiwis bowl brilliantly in Cricket World Cup opener
Pace bowler Hamish Bennett took 4-16 as he led New Zealand to a stunning 10-wicket victory over Kenya in the opening match for both squads at the Cricket World Cup in Chennai, India.
F1 Bahrain grand prix in jeopardy
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will rely on Bahrain's crown prince to decide whether the season-opening grand prix will have to be cancelled due to unrest on the Gulf island.
Donaire rocks Montiel in second round TKO
Nonito Donaire won the WBO and WBC bantamweight championships Saturday night in Las Veags, stopping Fernando Montiel in the second round.
Canadian cyclists crowned World Cup champions
Canadian track cyclists Tara Whitten and Zach Bell didn't even need to race Sunday to be crowned World Cup champions in the omnium.
Canadian Raonic on to second straight final
Canadian Milos Raonic is on what he calls an amazing run, and he's not ready to stop after using his powerful serve to beat Mardy Fish 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday in the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships semifinals.
Baddeley battles weather to lead Northern Trust Open
Aaron Baddeley played 22 holes Saturday in just about every kind of weather, and it hardly mattered. He hit just about every shot where he was aiming and wound up with a one-shot lead in the Northern Trust Open.
New Zealand humiliates Kenya at cricket opener
Pace bowler Hamish Bennett took 4-16 as he led New Zealand to a stunning 10-wicket victory over Kenya on Sunday at Chennai, India, his side later needing just 37 minutes to make a winning start in Group A at the World Cup.
India beats Bangladesh in Cricket World Cup opener
Sparkling centuries from Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli steered India to a convincing 87-run victory over host Bangladesh in the opening match of the 2011 Cricket World Cup on Saturday.
Stewart wins Nationwide at Daytona
Tony Stewart nipped Clint Bowyer at the finish line to win the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway for the fourth consecutive season.
Nadal spearheads Spain's Davis Cup team in Belgium
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will play for the four-time Davis Cup champions in their first-round series against Belgium. It will be Nadal's first return to the court since an Australian Open quarterfinal loss to fellow Spaniard David Ferrer.
Kim ties course record in LPGA season opener
In-Kyung Kim of South Korea tied the Old Pattaya Course record with a 9-under par 63 and took the lead in the first round of the season-opening LPGA Thailand in Chonburi on Thursday.
Q&A: LPGA golfer Alena Sharp
The LPGA season begins Thursday and though on the upswing, it has its problems. Senior writer Rob Sinclair spoke to tour veteran Alena Sharp of Hamilton about the upcoming campaign.
Plan for 2015 Cricket World Cup 'a farce': Sears
Tom Sears of Cricket Kenya lashed out Thursday at the International Cricket Council, calling its plan to exclude lower-tier teams from the 2015 Cricket World Cup 'a farce' and 'bloody ridiculous.'
Kubica in stable condition after surgery
Injured F1 driver Robert Kubica is in stable condition following elbow surgery on Wednesday. He is not expected to require more surgery but will likely remain hospitalized for another two weeks.
Armstrong confirms retirement from cycling
Lance Armstrong confirmed Wednesday that he is retired from competitive cycling, concluding a remarkable yet controversial career highlighted by a record seven Tour de France titles.
Raonic beats Verdasco in rematch at Memphis
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., beat Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 3-6 7-6 (5) at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis after winning last week's tournament final in San Jose.
Canada scares England in Cricket World Cup warm-up
Canada put a scare in the Brits with batsman Rizwan Cheema hitting 93 in 71 balls in a 16-run loss to England in Cricket World Cup warm-up action at Fatullah, Bangladesh, on Wednesday.
Contador back in saddle at Tour of Algarve
Two-time defending champion Alberto Contador of Spain returned to competitive cycling Wednesday in the Tour of the Algrave, less than 24 hours after narrowly avoiding a doping ban.
ICC irked banned Butt working as broadcaster
International Cricket Council chief executive Haroon Lorgat demanded Wednesday the tribunal that banned Salman Butt for spot-fixing determine if he has breached suspension terms.
Cycling czars threaten to sue Landis
Floyd Landis has been threatened with legal action if he fails to withdraw allegations levelled at former UCI president Hein Verbruggen and current federation president Pat McQuaid in a TV interview.
Canada's Spittle finds success on Champions Tour
Based strictly on results, the best Canadian golfer in the world right now is arguably Rod Spittle of Niagara Falls, Ont., who, according to golf writer Peter Robinson, almost called it quits last autumn.
Spanish cycling body clears Contador of doping
Spanish cycling authorites confirmed Tuesday that they have cleared three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador of a doping violation and rejected a proposed one-year suspension.
Announcing the arrival of Raonic
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., has risen 93 spots in the pro tennis rankings in less than a month, a leap that is thrilling Canadian fans and signals his arrival as a force on the ATP Tour.
Woods fined for spitting in Dubai
Tiger Woods was fined an undisclosed amount Monday by the European Tour for spitting on the 12th green in the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.
Mosley confident he can upset Pacquiao
Shane Mosley says he's doing Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s "dirty work" by facing Manny Pacquiao, and he has no intention of losing to the popular Filipino champion.
No contract renewals for banned cricket trio
Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, the three Pakistani cricketers banned by the ICC for spot-fixing, will not have their contracts renewed by club team National Bank of Pakistan.
England's Collingwood vows to regain lost form
England allrounder Paul Collingwood told reporters Monday that his experience on South Asian pitches — and even the recent birth of his third child — will help him regain peak batting form.
Henin retired having reached physical limit
As memories go, Justine Henin's seven Grand Slam titles cannot compare to the 2002 Athens Olympics semifinal in which effort pulled her through when sheer talent wasn't enough.
Bangladesh sprays venues ahead of Cricket World Cup
Bangladeshi authorities have launched a campaign against mosquitoes at Cricket World Cup venues to ensure a bite-free experience for the hundreds of thousands coming to watch.
Sarwan committed to West Indies at Cricket World Cup
Ramnaresh Sarwan told reporters Monday following a humid yet intense practice session that he never once thought of quitting playing for the West Indies at the Cricket World Cup.
Indian venues get Cricket World Cup go-ahead
The International Cricket Council confirmed Monday that Eden Gardens in Calcutta and Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will be renovated in time to host three matches as scheduled.
Raonic rises to No. 59 in ATP rankings
Milos Raonic says his stunning accomplishments on the tennis court in the last two months have yet to sink in. He will jump 25 places to No. 59 in Monday's ATP Tour rankings after starting the year at 156th.
Contador to be cleared of doping ban: report
Spanish media reported Monday that a proposed one-year ban handed to Alberto Contador will be dropped after he presented evidence that convinced the national federation otherwise.
Canada's Raonic wins 1st ATP Tour title
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., became the first Canadian men's tennis player since Greg Rusedski in 1995 to win an ATP Tour tournament, winning the SAP Open in San Jose on Sunday.
Lehman edges Canada's Spittle on Champions Tour
Rod Spittle of Niagara Falls, Ont., finished tied for second place with Jeff Sluman as Tom Lehman birdied the final hole on to win the Champions Tour's Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, Fla.
Points' 1st PGA Tour win is at Pebble Beach
Sunday at Pebble Beach turned out to be a real Cinderella story. D.A. Points captured his first PGA Tour victory and dragged along Bill Murray of "Caddyshack" fame to the pro-am title.
Quiros wins Dubai as Woods' game collapses
Alvaro Quiros of Spain won the Dubai Desert Classic by a single stroke Sunday over Anders Hansen and James Kingston with a wild final round that included a hole-in-one and triple bogey.
Earnhardt's memory to be honoured at Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway is asking for a moment of silence on the third lap of the Daytona 500 as a tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt. Earnhardt was killed in an accident on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The speedway considered various ways to mark the 10-year anniversary of Earnhardt's death.
French Open not leaving Roland Garros
The French Open is staying at Roland Garros, which the French Tennis Federation says it will renovate instead of moving the clay-court Grand Slam elsewhere. Three other projects were bidding to host the year's second Grand Slam tournament by 2016.
Kvitova upsets Clijsters in Paris final
Just a day ahead of unseating Caroline Wozniacki as the top-ranked player, Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters lost to the Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-3 in Sunday's final of the Open Gaz de France.
UFC sells out Toronto event
UFC 129 in Toronto is officially a record sellout at 55,000 tickets, some 13,000 more than originally planned. The event doubles the largest gate and attendance records in UFC history. The previous attendance mark was more than 23,000 fans at UFC 124 in Montreal's Bell Centre in December.
Bangladesh beats Canada in Cricket World Cup warmup
Bangladesh took four wickets in two overs on its way to a nine-wicket victory over Canada in a cricket World Cup warmup match on Saturday. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hassan returned figures of 3 wickets for 5 runs and spinner Mahmudullah 2-9 as Canada was reduced to just 112.
Hernandez claims interim WBA cruiserweight title
Yoan Pablo Hernandez knocked out Steve Herelius to claim the interim WBA cruiserweight title on Saturday. The 26-year-old Cuban twice sent Herelius to the canvas, and the referee stopped the fight at 1 minute, 19 seconds of the seventh round.
Ponting optimistic Australia can peak at right time
Australia captain Ricky Ponting told reporters Friday that while it is hard to pick a favourite to win the Cricket World Cup, he is optimistic the three-time defending champion can peak at the right time.
Proteas not Cricket World Cup chokers: de Villiers
South Africa heads into next week's Cricket World Cup still seeking its first title, but ODI player of the year AB de Villiers told reporters Friday that the Proteas are definitely not chokers.
Spanish Prime Minister supports Contador
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero believes there is "no legal reason" to sanction Tour de France champion Alberto Contador over his positive doping test.
Vacansoleil cycling team suspends Ricco
The Vacansoleil-DCM cycling team suspended Italian rider Riccardo Ricco Friday amid reports he was hospitalized after giving himself a blood transfusion.
UFC sees record ticket sales for Toronto event
Toronto's appetite for the UFC is proving to be near insatiable. The mixed martial arts juggernaut enjoyed a record day at the box office Thursday, selling more than 42,000 tickets — its entire original ticket block — for UFC 129 on April 30 at the Rogers Centre.
Pakistan's reputation at stake in Cricket World Cup
Pakistan winning the Cricket World Cup would go a long way to convincing other squads to return to play matches in the country where terrorists attacked a Sri Lankan team conoy in 2008.
Kubica out of intensive care, now in trauma ward
Lotus Renault driver Robert Kubica was transferred Thursday from the intensive care unit to a trauma ward following surgery on his mangled right hand and will have more surgery Friday.
Duffin replaces injured Mawoyo for Zimbabwe
Former captain Terry Duffin will replace injured opening batsman Tinotenda Mawoyo in Zimbabwe's World Cup squad on Thursday for the first time since the last tournament four years ago. Mawoyo tore an abdominal muscle in training.
South African cyclist Pepper banned 3 years for doping
South African cycling officials confirmed Thursday that they have banned cyclist Michael Dean Pepper for three years following a positive test for clenbuterol, the substance linked to Alberto Contador.
Woods claims golf game slowly on upswing
Looking relaxed and upbeat at the Dubai Desert Classic, Tiger Woods told reporters Wednesday that his game is "progressing" and that it's only a matter of time before he wins again.
Hussey irked by Cricket World Cup omission
Michael Hussey lashed out Wednesday, claiming his axing from Australia's squad for the Cricket World Cup was premature and that he could have healed a hamstring injury in time to play.
Italian cyclist performed own blood transfusion: report
Italian prosecutors and the Italian Olympic Committee are investigating reports that cyclist Riccardo Ricco was hospitalized after allegedly performing a blood transfusion on himself.
Pakistan rules out Tanvir for Cricket World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed Wednesday that fast bowler Sohail Tanvir won't fit enough to compete at the Cricket World Cup because he has been too slow to recover from knee surgery.
Muralitharan to play T20 cricket for Gloucestershire
Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan agreed Wednesday to a two-year commitment to represent English county Gloucestershire in Twenty20 matches.
Dutch need to play more major cricket squads: Borren
Netherlands cricket captain Peter Borren told reporters Wednesday in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that the Dutch need more exposure to major squads to be competitive in the Cricket World Cup.
St-Pierre shrugs off potential UFC fight with Silva
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre told reporters Tuesday in Toronto that he is not looking beyond fighting Jake Shields in UFC 129 to a potential fight with middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
Raonic upsets fourth-seeded Malisse at SAP Open
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., served up 20 aces en route to upsetting fourth-seeded Xavier Malisse 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the SAP Open in San Jose on Tuesday.
Zokol, Ross to enter Canadian Golf Hall of Fame
Two-time PGA Tour winner Richard Zokol and former Royal Canadian Golf Association executive director Stephen Ross will be inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in the coming year.
Kubica needs more surgery to stabilize fractures
Doctors confirmed Tuesday that Formula One driver Robert Kubica is responding well to treatment and being prepared for further surgery to stabilize fractures he suffered in a rally car crash on Sunday.
Westwood, Kaymer keen to match wits with Woods
Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer, ranked first and second in the world rankings, would welcome a return to form from third-ranked Tiger Woods this week in the Dubai Desert Classic.
Afghanistan dumps Canada in Cricket World Cup warmup
Afghanistan had little trouble meeting the target of 105 runs in defeating Canada's national cricket team in a warmup match Tuesday in Dubai in advance of the Cricket World Cup.
Pakistan tries to switch focus to Cricket World Cup
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis told reporters Tuesday that the national team intends to put the spot-fixing scandal behind it and focus on performing well at the Cricket World Cup.
Contador offers final defence to nix doping ban
Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador submitted documentation Tuesday to overturn a proposed one-year ban for testing positive for clenbuterol during last year's Tour de France, which he won.
Europe tweaks Ryder Cup qualifying format
Europe is changing its Ryder Cup qualifying process to strengthen its team through the world ranking and reducing the captain's picks to two players. The change announced Tuesday means the top five players to make the 2012 team will come from the European Points list, which is money earned in the 12 months before the matches.
Clijsters poised to reclaim No. 1 ranking
Kim Clijsters is more interested in trying to win major titles than returning to the No. 1 ranking for the first time in five years, despite being only two matches away from overtaking Caroline Wozniacki at the top.
Rally racing not foolhardy hobby for Kubica
Members of the Lotus-Renault team have put their support behind Formula One driver Robert Kubica, who was brought out of a coma Monday following a serious rally car crash in Italy.
South Africa intent on shedding failed reputation at CWC
South Africa will rely on a firmer mental approach as it bids to shed its reputation for losing big matches, notably three semifinals and a quarter-final in five trips to the Cricket World Cup since 1992.
England's Morgan to miss Cricket World Cup
England coach Andy Flower confirmed Tuesday that Eoin Morgan will miss the Cricket World Cup because of a broken finger and will be replaced on the 15-man national squad by Ravi Bopara.
India's Sreesanth to sub for Kumar at Cricket World Cup
Pace bowler Shantakumaran Sreesanth is headed to the Cricket World Cup as an injury replacement for Praveen Kumar, who was ruled out because he failed a fitness test on his ailing elbow.
Wilson outduels Dufner in Phoenix Open playoff
Mark Wilson prevailed over Jason Dufner in the frost-hampered Phoenix Open, holing a nine-foot putt for birdie on the second playoff hole for his second tournament win in three starts.
Canada schooling in style for Cricket World Cup
Canada's national cricket squad has spent the past three months travelling on tours and in training sessions in order to peak at the upcoming Cricket World Cup on the Indian subcontinent.
F1 driver Kubica brought out of induced coma
Formula One driver Robert Kubica was brought out of an induced coma Monday and moved his fingers following surgery for serious injuries he suffered in a serious crash in the Ronde di Andora Rally.
Pakistan spot-fixing bans 'regrettable': Butt
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt acknowledged Monday that spot-fixing suspensions to Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif are "regrettable and a sad reality."
Australia's Ponting OK to play in Cricket World Cup
Australia captain Ricky Ponting told reporters Monday that he will be fit for a fifth Cricket World Cup, but Mike Hussey and Nathan Hauritz remain in doubt just two weeks ahead of the tournament.
Butt seeks reduction in ban from cricket
Disgraced Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt claimed Sunday that a possible amendment to the International Cricket Council's code of conduct could result in a reduction in his spot-fixing suspension.
Packers fan Wilson leads pack at Phoenix Open
Die-hard Green Bay Packers fan Mark Wilson had a two-stroke lead in the Phoenix Open when play was suspended Sunday because of darkness, breaking a tie with Tommy Gainey with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 12th hole.
Canada comes up short against Serbia at Fed Cup
Canada came up short in its best-of-five Fed Cup tie with Serbia on Sunday, dropping the deciding doubles match in the World Group II first-round matchup in straight sets.
Bjorn cruises to Qatar Masters win
Thomas Bjorn of Denmark won the Qatar Masters on Sunday, shooting a bogey-free 3-under 69 to beat Alvaro Quiros of Spain by four shots. Bjorn led overnight and finished at 14-under 279 to win his first tournament since the Estoril Open in Portugal last year.
Kubica's hand spared in post-crash surgery
F1 driver Robert Kubica is resting in an induced coma and will need a year to regain full use of his right hand after sustaining serious injuries in Ronde di Andora Rally in northern Italy on Sunday.
Anderson Silva knocks out Vitor Belfort at UFC 126
Middleweight champion Anderson Silva knocked out Vitor Belfort in the first round at UFC 126 on Saturday night.
ICC justifies ban of Pakistan trio
The International Cricket Council is satisfied with the bans imposed on three Pakistan cricketers found guilty of corruption and hopes some integrity will now be restored to the tainted sport.
Australia completes win over England in 7th ODI
Adam Voges' unbeaten 80 from 72 balls — his highest one-day international innings — and his 95-run partnership with David Hussey set up Australia's 57-run win over England to take the series 6-1 on Sunday in Perth.
Canada and Serbia tied 1-1 at Fed Cup
The Fed Cup tie between Canada and Serbia is down to a best-of-three after the countries split singles matches on Saturday. Vancouver's Rebecca Marino picked up her first win in the team competition with a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Aleksandra Krunic. Aleksandra Wozniak of Blainville, Que., dropped a 6-4, 7-5 decision to Bojana Jovanovski in her return to competition after an extended layoff.
Pakistan cricketers handed stern bans for corruption
The International Cricket Council ruled Saturday in Qatar that Pakistan cricketers captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif receive stiff suspensions for spot-fixing.
Mickelson makes big putt, stays in the hunt
Phil Mickelson thrilled the huge crowd on the par-3 16th with a 30-foot birdie putt Saturday and closed within four strokes of leader Tommy Gainey halfway through the frost-delayed Phoenix Open. Mickelson holed the long putt on the 20,000-seat amphitheatre hole seconds after a fan screamed "Tiger would make it!"
Bjorn leads into final round at Qatar
Denmark's Thomas Bjorn shot a 6-under 66 Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Qatar Masters. Bjorn birdied four of the last five holes to finish at 11-under 205. He leads overnight leader Markus Brier, who had a 69.
Canada's Dancevic ousted at SA Tennis Open
Frank Dancevic of Niagara Falls, Ont., was bounced from the SA Open on Friday, losing in straight sets to Adrian Mannarino in the quarter-finals at Johannesburg, South Africa.
Canadian cycling team aims for 2013 Tour de France
The first Canadian cycling team to achieve UCI Professional Continental status is aiming for the Tour de France by 2013.
World's No. 1 Westwood misses cut at Qatar Masters
Lee Westwood shot a 3-over par 75 in the second round and missed the cut at the Qatar Masters, perhaps opening the door for Martin Kaymer to replace him as No. 1 in the world rankings.
New Zealand salvages ODI series finale with Pakistan
Jesse Ryder hit six sixes in an innings of 107 to lift New Zealand to 311-7, batting first in Saturday's sixth one-day cricket international against Pakistan.
Pakistan cricketers face fixing charges in Britain
Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif face criminal charges in Britain over allegations they conspired with bookmakers to fix a match last year against England.
Dancevic reaches quarter-finals at SA Tennis Open
Canada's Frank Dancevic continued his recovery from a serious back injury, notching his second victory at the SA Tennis Open to make the last eight of an ATP event for the first time since 2009.
Canadian trio secures visas for Cricket World Cup
Cricket Canada confirmed Thursday that its World Cup squad is good to go now that the Pakistan-born trio of Rizwan Cheema, Khurram Chohan and Hamza Tariq have received Indian visas.
Goosen braves blustery conditions to lead Qatar Masters
Retief Goosen shot a slick 3-under 69 in blustery conditions in Thursday's opening round to lead the Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club, but several players failed to finish before darkness fell.
Lehman in foursome leading frosty Phoenix Open
Bill Haas, Jason Bohn, Tom Gillis and Champions Tour player Tom Lehman shot 6-under 65s in chilly conditions Thursday to share the lead in a suspended first round of the Phoenix Open at Scottsdale.
Shehzad seals series for Pakistan at Seddon Park
Ahmed Shehzad smacked his maiden one-day international century Thursday as Pakistan earned a 41-run win over New Zealand in the 5th ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton, clinching the six-match series.
Tharanga propels Sri Lanka past West Indies
Opener Upul Tharanga struck his ninth one-day century Thursday to propel Sri Lanka to a convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Afridi should retain Pakistan captaincy: Khan
Former captain Moin Khan told reporters Thursday that Shahid Afridi should be retained as captain of Pakistan's squad for upcoming Cricket World Cup to be played on the Indian subcontinent.
Holyfield-Nielsen bout pushed back to May 7
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield confirmed Thursday that a cut above his left eye forced him to push his bout with Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen from March 5 to May 7.
Gainey, Wilson lead at frosty Phoenix Open
Tommy Gainey and Mark Wilson topped the Phoenix Open leaderboard Friday, reaching 11 under before second-round play was suspended because of darkness in the frost-delayed tournament that will finish Monday.
Canada's Dancevic upsets top seed at SA Open
Frank Dancevic of Niagara Falls, Ont., upset top-seeded defending champion Feliciano Lopez 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 in the first round of the SA Open in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday.
Clarke sparks comeback as Australia takes 6th ODI
England went 333-6 batting first but Michael Clarke chased with 82 runs on 70 balls as Australia rallied to win by two wickets in the sixth one-day international at Sydney on Wednesday.
Westwood, Kaymer tussle for No. 1 at Qatar Masters
Lee Westwood will defend his status as the world's top-ranked golfer against second-ranked Martin Kaymer when they clash in the Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club beginning Thursday.
Wall collapses in rush for Cricket World Cup tickets
Two people suffered minor injuries Wednesday when a wall adjacent to a ticket counter collapsed as people thronged to purchase seats for Cricket World Cup matches in Chennai, India.