Injured Nadal out of Davis Cup final

World number one Rafael Nadal will miss Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina this month after failing to recover from tendinitis in his knee. Nov. 11

Diving coach Yu continues tirade

Yu Fen described as "meaningless" a statement from the sport's governing body refuting her claims to bonuses bestowed on star divers she trained. Nov. 5

Skaters sharpen blades for Vancouver

China's star figure skating pairs are starting their final season before the advent of 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics with a set of dazzling new routines. Oct. 22

Christmas comes early for world No 1 Nadal

Rafael Nadal is assured of finishing the year as world No 1 following Roger Federer's defeat in the Madrid Masters, the ATP said. Oct. 20

Mission impossible for Becks in US

David Beckham faces a near-impossible task to try to elevate soccer to unprecedented heights in the United States, says former Los Angeles Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit. Oct. 15

Alonso back in love with Renault after Fuji victory

Spain's Fernando Alonso rekindled his love affair with Renault after winning his second race in a row at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. Oct. 14

No joy for Wenger on 12th anniversary at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger won't be celebrating a dozen years as Arsenal manager today after losing 2-1 to Hull in a shock home defeat in the Premier League. Sep. 28

Skeptics still doubt Lance

So Lance Armstrong acknowledges the suspicion - was he doped? - that lingers in some minds over his record string of seven Tour de France victories. And a desire to erase that doubt at least partly motivates his plan to come back as Mr. Clean and win another Tour to quiet the skeptics. Sep. 12