International
Vettel clinches pole
MANAMA, March 13 - Cool young German Sebastian Vettel stole the limelight from returning legend Michael Schumacher and three other world champions when he seized pole for Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
LeBron makes strong comeback
PHILADELPHIA, March 13- LeBron James scored 23 points and added 10 assists plus six rebounds in his first NBA game after a six-day layoff, sparking Cleveland past Philadelphia 100-95 on Friday....
Henin bundled out
INDIAN WELLS, March 13- Justine Henin's comeback hit its first speed bump Friday as Gisela Dulko ousted the former world number one from the second round of the Indian Wells hardcourt tennis tournament....
Africa's top Drog
ACCRA, March 12 - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was on Thursday named African Footballer of the Year for 2009, the second time the Ivory Coast international has won the award. ...
Alonso plays down chances
MANAMA, March 12 - Formula One title favourite Fernando Alonso did his best on Thursday to play down his prospects of landing his third world championship. ...
Pellegrini rallies his troops
MADRID, March 12 - Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini, who is under intense pressure after the club's shattering Champions League exit, desperately needs a La Liga win at lowly Valladolid on Sunday to prevent the axe from falling. ...
Milan hope to bounce back
ROME, March 12 - AC Milan are confronting a serious injury crisis as they seek to rebuild their confidence which was so badly mauled by Manchester United in an embarrassing Champions League midweek exit....
Woods on comeback trail
MIAMI, March 12 - Speculation was mounting Thursday that Tiger Woods will return to competitive golf within the next month, but just where and when remained a mystery. ...
Irish seek win to stay in hunt
DUBLIN, March 12 - Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll takes the field for his country for the 100th time on Saturday knowing victory over Wales will keep his side in the Six Nations title hunt....
Johnno to resume role
EDINBURGH, March 12 - Martin Johnson was never on the losing side against Scotland as a player and, for England's team manager, this weekend would not be a good time to change the habits of a lifetime. ...
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