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Sharapova hits ground running in Paris

09 Feb 2012, 10:19AM

Maria Sharapova has made a winning start at the WTA Paris Open, beating South Africa's Chanelle Scheepers to reach the last 16. Read more

'Tiger will overhaul Jack's total'

09 Feb 2012, 9:21AM

Woods won the most recent of his 14 major titles at the 2008 US Open before his game went into decline after the 2009 season following assorted leg injuries and the breakdown of his marriage. Read more

Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

09 Feb 2012, 7:09AM

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was cleared by a London court on Wednesday of tax evasion after a long investigation into financial corruption in British soccer. Read more

Capello resigns as England manager

09 Feb 2012, 6:57AM

Fabio Capello resigned as England manager on Wednesday, the English FA said in a statement. Read more

Spanish to sue French TV over Nadal skit

09 Feb 2012, 7:11AM

Spain's tennis federation is suing a French broadcaster for using its logo in a comedy sketch that poked fun at Spaniards' alleged ties to doping. Read more

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WA lose quick wickets chasing win

09 Feb 2012, 1:26PM

Western Australia are still in sight of victory in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland despite quick wickets to Alister McDermott. Read more

Aussies lead Women's Open golf

09 Feb 2012, 1:21PM

Australians Jessica Speechley and Sarah Kemp are jostling for the lead in the first round of the Women's Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. Read more

Phelps has swim passion back for London

09 Feb 2012, 1:21PM

Michael Phelps says he has the passion back for swimming as he eyes more Olympic history in London. Read more

Tasmania chase 147 to beat NSW in Shield

09 Feb 2012, 1:12PM

Tasmania need 147 in their second innings to beat NSW in the Sheffield Shield match at Bellerive. Read more

Nissan in as V8s aim for five makes

09 Feb 2012, 1:09PM

The V8 Supercars say five makes is the ideal number as the series adds Nissan as the sport's third manufacturer starting in 2013. Read more

Tennis-Corretja begins Davis Cup reign with Spain B team

Tennis-Corretja begins Davis Cup reign with Spain B team

09 Feb 2012, 1:06PM

LONDON (Reuters) - There will be an unfamiliar look about Spain when they begin the defence of the Davis Cup against Kazakhstan on Friday with a new captain and without several regulars, most notably Rafa Nadal. Read more

Evra, Suarez to fan derby flames

Evra, Suarez to fan derby flames

09 Feb 2012, 1:03PM

LONDON (Reuters) - The focus will be on Patrice Evra of Manchester United and Luis Suarez of Liverpool when the arch-rivals clash in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday. Read more

NZ win toss and bat in 3rd ODI v Zimbabwe

09 Feb 2012, 12:08PM

New Zealand have won the toss and will bat first in the third one-day cricket international against Zimbabwe in Napier. Read more

Pebble Beach celebs, a distraction or tonic for players?

Pebble Beach celebs, a distraction or tonic for players?

09 Feb 2012, 11:48AM

For some, the entertaining antics and incessant autograph signings by big-name actors and musicians can be a frustrating distraction. Others, however, regard it all as a welcome and relaxing tonic. Read more

Steel lose another trans-Tasman netballer

09 Feb 2012, 11:41AM

Wendy Frew's pregnancy means the Steel will be without nine of last year's ANZ Championship squad when this year's competition begins in three weeks. Read more