Henin-Hardenne through to quarters Second seed Justine Henin-Hardenne hammered out a warning to her rivals for the U.S. Open title when she crushed Israeli Shahar Peer 6-1 6-0 to reach the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows.
Bjorn anger over Woosnam decision European Ryder Cup hopeful Thomas Bjorn has launched an angry attack on captain Ian Woosnam after being overlooked for a wild card for the September 22-24 match against the United States in Ireland.
Torres signs new Atletico contract Spain striker Fernando Torres has agreed on a one-year extension to his contract with Atletico Madrid that will him tie him to the club until 2009.
Inter mourning death of Facchetti Former Italy and Inter Milan captain Giacinto Facchetti has died -- the Serie A club have announced.
Ronaldinho back for Wales friendly Ronaldinho has recovered from injury and will play for Brazil in their friendly international against Wales in London on Tuesday.
McGrath returns to Australia squad Experienced fast bowler Glenn McGrath has been rushed back into Australia's squad for the Champions Trophy in India.
Singh leads Woods into final round Fiji's Vijay Singh racked up nine birdies and an eagle to go three strokes clear of Tiger Woods at the top of the Deutsche Bank championship leaderboard on Sunday.
Sorentsam fires 62 to clinch win Swedish superstar Annika Sorenstam fired a 10-under 62 to turn a five-shot deficit into a two-shot triumph in the $1.3million State Farm Classic.
Historic China-Taiwan flights begin The first regular charter flights between China's mainland and Taiwan begin in a sign of warming relations between Beijing and Taipei.
Zimbabwe 'wanted' list deepens crisis Police in Zimbabwe said Friday they have put seven opposition members of parliament on a wanted list, a development that is likely to further dampen the possibility of talks between President Robert Mugabe and his rivals.
Zimbabwe to miss cricket world championship Zimbabwe will remain a full member of the International Cricket Council, but its cricket union chief Peter Chingoka says they have voluntarily withdrawn from next year's World Twenty20 championships in England.
Obama reiterates position on Iraq war Barack Obama calls a second news conference in a single day in North Dakota to reiterate that he is not changing his position on withdrawing all combat troops from Iraq.
Stealing ideas from nature When self-confessed "nature nerd" Janine Benyus coined the term "biomimicry" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her into an household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.
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