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Brittany Lang shoots 66 for Mizuno Classic lead

American Brittany Lang shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Japan's Nobuko Kizawa and South Korea's Hee Young Park after the first round of the Mizuno Classic. "I've had a very good year," Lang said. "I've played a lot of really g...
06-11-2009 - 19:43

Tiger surges into a share of the lead

Tiger Woods has shot another 5-under 67 in the HSBC Champions, this one giving him a share of the 36-hole lead with fellow American Nick Watney in the final World Golf Championship of the year. Woods overcame mild frustration early in his round Friday ...
06-11-2009 - 19:06

Fowler a star in late-career switch to Australia

Robbie Fowler has found a place in the sun, one where he can still be a star on the field yet be anonymous off it. The ex-Liverpool striker, nicknamed "God" by his fans at the Kop when he was at the height of his goal-scoring powers in the English Prem...
06-11-2009 - 13:49

Murray, Davydenko advance in Valencia Open

Top-seeded Andy Murray reached the Valencia Open quarterfinals where a showdown with defending champion David Ferrer was averted when the Spaniard withdrew injured on Thursday. Murray, making his return from a wrist injury, came through a testing two-h...
06-11-2009 - 09:46

Agassi pleads for compassion in TV interview

Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling TV's "60 Minutes" he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997. Discussing his new autobiography, Agassi became emotional when reacting to c...
06-11-2009 - 09:15

Djokovic beats Hernych 6-0, 6-0 at Swiss Indoors

Novak Djokovic recorded his first 6-0, 6-0 win at an elite level event when he shut out Jan Hernych at the Swiss Indoors on Thursday. The third-ranked Serb took just 53 minutes to beat his 59th-ranked Czech opponent in the second round. "To win against...
06-11-2009 - 08:57

Benitez still believes Liverpool can qualify

Coach Rafael Benitez believes it will take a miracle for Liverpool to qualify for the knockout phase of the Champions League. After Wednesday's 1-1 draw in Lyon, five-time European Cup winner Liverpool is six points behind Lyon and five adrift of Fiore...
05-11-2009 - 13:19

Liverpool's European chances hit by draw at Lyon

Liverpool's chances of progressing in the Champions League took a big hit Wednesday when the five-time European champions conceded late to draw 1-1 at Lyon, which advanced to the next round. Liverpool looked to have secured victory when substitute Ryan...
05-11-2009 - 09:46

FIFA's Warner returns England's WCup bid gift

FIFA vice president Jack Warner has returned a luxury handbag provided for his wife by England's World Cup bid team. Warner, one of 24 FIFA executive members who will vote next year on the World Cup hosts for 2018 and 2022 with England bidding for both...
05-11-2009 - 09:43

Inter beats Dynamo Kiev 2-1 in Champions League

Inter Milan scored twice within four minutes Wednesday to beat Dynamo Kiev 2-1 and top Group F in the Champions League. Inter striker Diego Milito equalized in the 86th minute after Andriy Shevchenko had give Dynamo Kiev the lead in the 21st. But Wesle...
05-11-2009 - 09:38

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