Marathon record boosts Japanese TV
Over 55 million television viewers in Japan tuned in to watch national hero Naoko Takahashi break the women's marathon world record.
Mosley re-elected FIA chief
Max Mosley has been re-elected president of motorsport governing body the FIA.
UK betting duty scrapped tomorrow
The UK betting industry is set to enter a golden age from tomorrow when the nine per cent tax, currently paid by all punters, is scrapped.
Lehman Brothers backs Kirch F1 loan
Munich-based Kirch Group reportedly plans to borrow $800million (B
Sampdoria in sale talks
Former Italian soccer giants Sampdoria (pictured winning the Copa Italia in 1994) could be sold to a consortium led by the head of one of Italy’s biggest oil companies.
High Court rules on snooker battle
Both sides in the power battle between World Snooker, the game's governing body, and internet management company 110Sport, were claiming victory after a High Court ruling in London today.
San Lorenzo could have points docked
The Argentine soccer champions, San Lorenzo, could have three points docked if they fail to pay their players' August salaries today.
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LEHMAN BROTHERS BACKS KIRCH F1 PLANSMunich-based Kirch Group has reportedly borrowed $800million (B
Boca waits on Intercontinental Cup venue
Argentinan soccer team Boca Juniors has still received no official notice from FIFA that the Intercontinental Cup will take place in Japan.
Football fans back PFA
Two key football supporters' bodies in the UK have given their full backing to the Professional Football Association's (PFA) fight to receive a five percent share of the lucrative £500million ($740m/B