Slide: Tour of Oman

2011-02-18 12:54:32

The Tour of Oman is a road bicycle race race held in Oman and is part of the UCI Asia Tour. The race is classified as a 2.1 and was held for the first time between 14 and 19 February 2010.

ICC Cricket World Cup kicks off in Banglaesh

2011-02-18 11:31:48

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared the Cricket World Cup 2011 open here on Thursday by pressing the switch-on button at a gala ceremony at Bangabandhu National Stadium in capital Dhaka.

2011 Snowboard-Cross FIS World Cup in Quebec

2011-02-18 09:40:22

Lindsey Jacobellis of the US competes during the women's Snowboard-Cross FIS World Cup in Stoneham of Quebec, Canada.

Li Na loses first match since Australia Open

2011-02-17 16:09:00

Li Na, who became the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam singles final last month in Melbourne, followed it by missing four successive match points to lose her opening match in the Dubai Open on Wednesday.

Rose leads Bulls past Spurs

2011-02-18 13:58:52

Derrick Rose scored a career-high 42 points to pace the improving Chicago Bulls to a comfortable 109-99 win over the NBA leading San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

Goodbye, Armstrong

2011-02-18 08:16:43

Seven-time Tour de France winner on Wednesday announced his retirement from professional cycling at the age of 39

Heat beat Raptors in Bosh homecoming

2011-02-18 08:16:43

Dwyane Wade scored 28 points, ex-Raptor Chris Bosh added 25 and LeBron James had 23 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists on Wednesday to lead the Miami Heat past the Toronto Raptors 103-95.

From switch-hits to helicopter shots

2011-02-18 08:16:43

'Helicopter' shot, 'Marillier' scoop, switch-hitting, 'Dilscoop' ... the list of unorthodox one-day strokes is likely to grow by the time the World Cup ends in Mumbai on April 2.

Ad men: We only care about India

2011-02-18 08:16:43

MUMBAI - Indian cricket fans are not the only cheerleaders for the country at this month's World Cup - advertisers, sponsors and broadcasters are counting on a home triumph to maximise their investment in the tournament.

Contador asks for change of procedure

2011-02-18 08:16:43

Alberto Contador insisted on Wednesday he had not benefited from patriotism after his doping ban was rescinded by the Spanish Cycling Federation and called for reform of anti-doping procedures.

Tiger Woods fined by European Tour for spitting

2011-02-17 09:38:37

Tiger Woods was fined by the European Tour on Monday for spitting during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Flyers beat Lightning in 7th round of shootout

2011-02-17 08:11:52

The Philadelphia Flyers needed extra time to finally beat the Tampa Bay Lightning.