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American sprinter Michael Rodgers has been slapped with a nine-month ban after failing a drug test at a track meet last year in Italy, the US Anti-Doping Agency says. The …

Female boxers at the London Olympics will be allowed to wear either shorts or a skirt under a new amendment to amateur boxing rules. The International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) …

Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive John O’Neill was appointed to the 2015 Rugby World Cup board on Thursday, as was Wales Rugby Union (WRU) chairman David Pickering. O’Neill and …

American sprinter Michael Rodgers has been slapped with a nine-month ban after failing a drug test at a track meet last year in Italy, the US Anti-Doping Agency says. The …

Novak Djokovic beat fellow Serb Janko Tipsarevic 6-1 7-6 (8-6) on Thursday to set up a Dubai ATP semi-final with Andy Murray. Roger Federer will face Juan Martin del Potro …

The owner of Swiss club Servette has placed the club into bankruptcy, becoming the second team in the 10-club top division to go bust this year. Iranian businessman Majid Pishyar …

A week after Liverpool and Arsenal raised hopes of a strong finish to the Premier League season with crucial wins, the pair go head to head at Anfield in a …

Newcastle forward Nile Ranger and Walsall’s Manny Smith have been fined STG6000 ($A8950) and STG1200 respectively and warned about their future conduct after admitting making homophobic comments on Twitter. The …

Barcelona will have to overcome Lionel Messi’s absence against Sporting Gijon on Saturday as it tries to keep its dwindling chances for a fourth straight Spanish league title alive. With …

Former US sprint champion Michael Rodgers has accepted a nine-month ban after testing positive for a stimulant. Rodgers, who tested positive last July, is suspended through April 19 and will …

Tonga rugby international Chris Hala’ufia has been given a potentially season-ending ban, served with an 11-week suspension for a dangerous tackle during a European Cup game. A hearing for Hala’ufia …

Financially stricken Portsmouth could drop out of the npower Championship League in England if they are unable to find funds to bankroll the remainder of the season, officials say. Pompey …

Schalke has made an offer to former Real Madrid captain Raul Gonzalez to extend his stay with the Bundesliga club. Schalke general manager Horst Heldt says he made an offer …

Daniel Sturridge says he is ready to take on the cream of Europe after showing why he may be the only man capable of filling the void left by England …

FIFA launched an investigation on Thursday into the “unusual outcome” of Bahrain’s 10-0 victory over a weakened Indonesia team in a World Cup qualifying match. Bahrain’s win on Wednesday raised …

Lotus-Renault’s French driver Romain Grosjean posted the fastest lap on the first day of final testing ahead of the start of the new Formula One season. Grosjean clocked a best …

The cheapest tickets for the 2012 Champions League final will cost around STG75 ($A112), including a booking fee at current exchange rates. UEFA were criticised for their pricing policy for …

Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler is contemplating a return to English football with Championship side Blackpool after plans to play in India fell through. The 36-year-old has played …