Football: Noughties soccer villains
Brazilian legend Pele once called soccer the “beautiful game” and at its best it showcases the very pinnacle of human endeavor as nations and communities are united in the common goal of supporting their teams and heroes.
Boxing: Pacquiao sues Mayweather Jr.
Manny Pacquiao is aiming to deliver a knockout blow to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the U.S. courts after filing a lawsuit against the American and his connections over claims he used performance-enhancing drugs.
Football: Toni loaned to AS Roma
Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni has completed his six-month loan move to AS Roma in Serie A.
Golf: Woods did meet state troopers
After three failed efforts by troopers to meet with him in the aftermath of his November 27 auto accident, golfer Tiger Woods met with the Florida Highway Patrol five days later — after they’d closed the case and decided to cite him for careless driving.
Football: Wins for Man Utd and Arsenal
Manchester United and Arsenal both claim easy victories on Wednesday to remain in touch with Chelsea at the top of the English Premier League.
Football: Megson dismissed by Bolton
Gary Megson is relieved of his duties as Bolton manager with immediate effect — the English Premier League club confirm.
Football: Portsmouth deny tax petition
English Premier League bottom side Portsmouth have denied being formally served with a winding up petition by the Inland Revenue — in a statement released by the club.
Cricket: England crush South Africa
England spin bowler Graeme Swann takes a five-wicket haul to help his side beat hosts South Africa by an innings and 98 runs on the fifth day of the second Test in Durban.
Football: Torres gives Liverpool win
Spanish international striker Fernando Torres scores an injury-time winner to give Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League victory at Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Boxing: Chiefs tackle Pacquiao spat
Nevada boxing officials are trying to end the dope test impasse threatening the fight between Manny Pacquiao (right) and Floyd Mayweather, but their demand for immediate urine tests may not solve the problem.