Winds of Warsaw blow Hantuchova away

Daniela Hantuchova#8217;s frustrating season continued yesterday when a combination of Colombia#8217;s Fabiola Zuluaga and a vicious swirling wind conspired to knock her out of the 700,000-euro event.

Henry: We gave the title away

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, freshly named the English Professional Football Association's player of the year ahead of Ruud van Nistelrooy of Manchester United, admitted on Tuesday the Dutchman is the more likely to pocket a Premiership title medal this season.

Harris faces tough time in naming final squad

The Malaysian Under-22 footballers returned home Tuesday after a two-match playing tour of Australia with some rare good news. They won both their matches Down Under.

FIFA to drop golden goal in Champions League and UEFA Cup finals

UEFA are introducing a 'silver goal' rule for next month's Champions League and UEFA Cup finals, scrapping the 'golden goal' rule in extra time.

Desailly set to clinch French record

It may only be a friendly international, one of a raft taking place today, but France's meeting with Egypt at the Stade de France will stand out as a major milestone for one man who has won every major honour with his country.

Veteran pro Agassi wins fourth title of the year

After taking back the world's number one ranking, Andre Agassi took the Houston Open with the help of a backhand drop shot.

Belgians and Americans in semi-finals collision course

The United States completed a 5-0 sweep of the Czech Republic on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the Fed Cup, and all five match victories came courtesy of the Williams sisters.

Belgium, Slovakia through to quarter-finals

World No. 2 Kim Clijsters and substitute Eva Callens helped Belgium to a 5-0 sweep of its Fed Cup tie against Austria Sunday, sending the 2001 champion into the quarter-finals.

Foreign snippets

Right glass for perfect taste

There are countless wine glasses available in the market. Choosing the right one is not always easy, as the shape plays a crucial role in wine appreciation, writes DEEPAK GILL.