Jankovic overcomes Ivanovic
Jelena Jankovic said she took little notice of compatriot Ana Ivanovic across the net on Wednesday, emerging with a scratchy 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win in a Serbian struggle to reach the third round of the Madrid Masters.
Oz prof corrects 99-yr-old error
Sydney: An Australian physicist has uncovered an error in dictionary definitions that has likely stood uncorrected for a century.
India cruise into quarters
May 11: China and India were in cruise-control as they eased into the Thomas Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, while Indonesia and Japan booked their places in the knockout stage of the Uber Cup.
Poms show Kiwis the door
May 11: England proved there was more to their batting than Kevin Pietersen as they knocked New Zealand out of the World Twenty20 with a three-wicket win here on Monday.
India, Australia face off in semis
Gros Islet (Saint Lucia), May 11: India have won through to the semi-finals of the women’s World Twenty20 and will face Australia in the last four at the Beausejour Stadium here on Thursday.
England ready for anyone: Collingwood
Gros Islet (St. Lucia,) May 11: England may well have avoided Australia in the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 but captain Paul Collingwood is unconcerned who his side play in the last four.
New dad KP keen to rejoin mates in WI
London, May 11: England cricketer Kevin Pietersen hopes to make a hasty return to the West Indies for the World Twenty20 after heading back to Britain for the birth of his baby son, his spokesman said.
Vettori left ruing lack of runs again
Gros Islet (St. Lucia), May 11: It was a familiar but unwanted feeling for Daniel Vettori as his New Zealand side exited the World Twenty20 on the back of a below par batting display.
Stosur sends Sanchez packing
Madrid, May 11: Australian Samantha Stosur maintained her fine run on clay by dispatching the Rome champion, Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.
Neck injury puts Woods in limbo as coach quits
Philadelphia (USA), May 11: Tiger Woods said on Monday the neck injury hindering his game had put his upcoming schedule in limbo, then learned he will have to deal with it without the help of swing coach Hank Haney.