Reuters: Sports News

World number one Henin retires at 25

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:29:52 +0100

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - World number one Justine Henin announced she was retiring from professional tennis with immediate effect on Wednesday.

Terry, Drogba and Carvalho fit for Champions

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:33:51 +0100

COBHAM (Reuters) - Chelsea captain John Terry, his fellow defender Ricardo Carvalho and striker Didier Drogba will be fit for the Champions League final after training on Wednesday, manager Avram Grant said.

McGeechan to lead Lions again

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:10:08 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Ian McGeechan, the man who led the British and Irish Lions to their monumental series victory over South Africa in 1997, has been handed the chance to repeat the achievement against the world champions in 2009.

McCullum elevated to number five for Kiwis

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:08:43 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum, New Zealand's most dynamic batsman, has been elevated to number five in the batting order for the first test against England at Lord's starting on Thursday.

Wales name uncapped Fury for S.Africa tour

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:27:05 +0100

CARDIFF (Reuters) - Wales have included uncapped London Irish scrum-half Warren Fury for the tour to South Africa next month, but there was no place for veteran forward Colin Charvis.

FIA member apologises to McLaren for Mosley remarks

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:52:27 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - A Czech ally of Max Mosley has apologised to McLaren for suggesting that the team might have helped expose the sex scandal that threatens the Briton's position at the helm of Formula One's governing body.

Harbhajan banned for five one-dayers over slap

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:29:09 +0100

MUMBAI, India (Reuters) - The Indian board banned off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for five one-day internationals on Wednesday for a slapping incident involving Shanthakumaran Sreesanth during a domestic Twenty20 league match last month.

Istanbul circuit defends actions after dog incident

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:05:47 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Istanbul circuit authorities defended their safety measures on Wednesday after a stray dog was run over on the track during a Turkish Grand Prix support race at the weekend.

Russia omit Kerzhakov from Euro 2008 squad

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:47:33 +0100

(Reuters) - Russia striker Alexander Kerzhakov was a surprise omission when coach Guus Hiddink unveiled his 25-man provisional squad for Euro 2008 on Wednesday.

Zenit and Rangers bid for UEFA Cup

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:51 +0100

MANCHESTER (Reuters) - The UEFA Cup will have a new name etched on to it after Zenit St Petersburg meet Rangers in the final at the City of Manchester stadium on Wednesday.