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Al-Attiyah wins sixth Dakar Rally stage to extend lead

Buenos Aires  - Qatari Nasser al-Attiyah won the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday to increase his overall lead. However the BMW X3 driver could face a time penalty after a review of...

Rockets send slumping Celtics to third straight setback

Los Angeles - The suddenly slumping Boston Celtics have lost their way and some of their swagger.  China's Yao Ming scored 26 points, Von Wafer drilled the go-ahead three-pointer with 44 seconds...

Germany Beat US To Earn Finals Shot Against Slovakia

    Perth, Australia - Unbeaten Germany moved into a Thursday showdown with the equally spotless Slovak Republic for a place in the Hopman Cup final after dropping the US 2-1 on...

Bobcats Slip Past Slumping Celtics In OT

Los Angeles - The Charlotte Bobcats are the latest to take advantage of the mighty Boston Celtics' recent road woes. Raymond Felton scored 25 points, and rookie DJ Augustin came off the bench to...

Sanchez Trying To Save Almeria; Keeps Real Dreams Alive

Madrid - The economic crisis means there will be few newcomers to the Spanish Liga in the January transfer window. The only big names will probably be Lassana Diarra and Klaas Jan Huntelaar, on whom...