World number one and defendingchampion is beaten by Ernie Els in the first round of the WGC Match Play in Arizona.
World surfing champion Kelly Slater is happy to abide by new doping regulations being implemented in his sport but he doubts whether performance-enhancing drugs would make anyone surf better.
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni has lifted a ban on Yasuhito Endo taking free kicks for Friday's friendly with Iceland after passing him fit.
A WORLD record price for a bull has been paid by an Eden farmer.
The World Bank should consider appointing a non-American as its next president, a leading voice from the developing world tells the BBC.
London World Cup had real edge as Olympic rehearsal, says BBC pundit
African and Western leaders gather for a major London conference on the future of Somalia, to discuss political change, terrorism and piracy.
The inaugural edition of India's Premier League Soccer has been postponed because of a lack of venues, organisers told Reuters on Wednesday.
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