Autopsy confirms Feher died of natural causes

Benfica's Hungarian striker Miklos Feher died of natural causes and not because he had taken drugs it was announced on Tuesday by the Justice Department.

Maradona on the mend

Fans of stricken football idol Diego Maradona maintained an overnight vigil early on Tuesday outside the hospital where doctors said he was responding to treatment for a weak heart, high blood pressure and breathing difficulties.

Senna to blame for fatal crash, says Hill

Damon Hill says he believes Ayrton Senna was responsible for the crash that claimed his life in 1994.

Adams admits sex case scandal may have sealed Foxes’ fate

Leicester manager Micky Adams has admitted a controversial mid-season trip to the La Manga resort may have been fatal to the club's chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

German player Haas flees hotel fire thanks to timely buzz from coach

German tennis star Tommy Haas admitted a timely phone call saved his life after a fire engulfed his luxury Rome hotel ahead of the Italian Open which began yesterday.

Malaysia to adopt the right strategy to stay in fight

MALAYSIA may split their doubles and rest their top singles players to field an under-strength team against Thailand in their final Group C tie of the Thomas Cup Finals at the Senayan Indoor Stadium today.

Euro 2004 briefs

Russia axe Mostovoi for criticising coach’s methods

Russia have axed experienced midfielder Alexander Mostovoi from their Euro 2004 squad after he criticised Georgy Yartsev's coaching methods, a football federation official said yesterday.

Rudi gets rough in search for first victory for the Germans

Germany will return to their traditional attacking game with two forwards in search of their first Euro 2004 victory tomorrow against Latvia, coach Rudi Voeller announced yesterday.

Ralf will take several days to decide on his return

Ralf Schumacher has no memory of the heavy crash during Sunday's US Grand Prix that landed him in hospital with severe concussion and back bruises.