Serbia's leading human rights activist quits trial over 1999 murder of 3 Albanian-AmericansJune 11th, 2009 Serb lawyer quits murder trial of 3 AmericansBELGRADE, Serbia — A legal representative of the families of three Albanian-American brothers who were murdered execution-style in Serbia in 1999 says she is quitting the trial of the alleged killers. Serbia's leading human rights activist Natasa Kandic said Thursday she has decided to stop participating in the trial of two Serb policemen because Serb authorities are allegedly protecting the real killers and those who ordered the slaying.
Belgian cyclist Boonen barred from this year's Tour de France after positive cocaine testMay 13th, 2009 Tour bans Tom Boonen after positive cocaine testPARIS — Race organizers say Belgian cycling star Tom Boonen will not be welcome at this year's Tour de France after his latest positive drug test. The 28-year-old former world champion tested positive for cocaine last month for the second time in less than a year.
Europe changes its criteria, with an extra captain's pickMay 12th, 2009 Europe to add a captain's pick for Ryder CupVIRGINIA WATER, England — Europe has changed its criteria for making the Ryder Cup team, giving Colin Montgomerie three captain's picks and taking only four players from a points list based on world rankings. Europe has had only two captain's picks since 1995.
Swedish pop group Roxette to reunite in October for European tourMay 5th, 2009 Roxette reunites for European tour datesSTOCKHOLM — The managers of 1980s pop sensation Roxette say the Swedish band will reunite for a small European tour starting in October. D & D Management says Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson will play live together for the first time since 2001 at the 'Night of the Proms' touring festival in Antwerp, Belgium.
Jeev an honorary member of Asian TourApril 14th, 2009 SINGAPORE - India's ace gofer Jeev Milkha Singh was Tuesday honoured with the honorary membership of the Asian Tour for his outstanding contribution to the game of golf in Asia and across the world. Jeev joins the exclusive club of Asian Tour honorary members which include Vijay Singh of Fiji and Korea's K.J.
Simon & Garfunkel to reunite for tourApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - American folk legends Simon & Garfunkel have revealed plans for a reunion tour. The singer-songwriter duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, will kick off shows in New Zealand June 13, reports contactmusic.com.
Stewart tour ends Faces 2009 reunion talkMarch 20th, 2009 LONDON - Rod Stewart has scuppered plans to reunite The Faces in 2009 once and for all - by announcing his own tour plans. The rocker regrouped with old bandmates Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan and Ron Wood in 2008 to rehearse for what fans hoped would become a reunion tour - but plans broke down over Christmas, reports contactmusic.com.
Pakistan tour of Bangladesh postponedMarch 6th, 2009 DHAKA - The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Thursday announced that it has postponed Pakistan's cricket tour to the country scheduled to start later this week. 'The Bangladesh Cricket Board has postponed Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh 2009 as advised by the government authorities,' the BCB said in a brief statement.
Jeev starts PGA Tour campaign ThursdayFebruary 17th, 2009 PACIFIC PALISADES - Top Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will begin his US PGA campaign with the $6.3 million Northern Trust Open here Thursday. The world No.34 will be playing six tournaments, including two World Golf Championship events - the World Matchplay and WGC-CA Championships - and the Augusta Masters, during a period of eight weeks on the US PGA Tour.
What drives us to seek thrills, sensations?February 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sky diving and bungee jumping are certainly not for the timid, but those who court thrills and sensations act as if their very lives depended on it. Jane E. Joseph, Xun Liu, Yang Jiang and Thomas H.
Jayawardene quits, Sangakkara likely to take overFebruary 10th, 2009 COLOMBO - Mahela Jayawardene Wednesday decided to step down as the captain of Sri Lanka's cricket team after the upcoming tour of Pakistan, saying that his successor needs at least 18 months to prepare the team for the 2011 World Cup. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) chief-executive Duleep Mendis told IANS that Jayawardene officially informed his desire to quit as captain after the Test series in Pakistan.
India hockey coach targets 2010 World CupFebruary 8th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - After India finished runners-up to the Netherlands in the Punjab Gold Cup hockey tournament, the host team's coach Harender Singh is eyeing 2010 World Cup. 'We have learned many things in the tournament and have identified grey areas.
Djokovic's family to host ATP tour event in BelgradeDecember 31st, 2008 LONDON - Novak Djokovic can officially don two hats after his family consortium will host an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour event in home town Belgrade. The world number three will leave most of the heavy organisational lifting to his relatives, but is delighted that his behind-the-scenes work over the past months finally resulted in a first tennis stop for the newest power nation in the game.
John Daly says he has been suspended from PGA TourDecember 31st, 2008 LONDON - American golfer John Daly revealed that he has been suspended from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour for six months for misdemeanor. The ban is reportedly for the conduct that has brought unwelcome publicity to the tour, including an incident in Oct when he spent a night in jail in North Carolina sobering up after being taken into custody at a local Hooters restaurant.
Madonna's world tour is the highest-grossing jauntDecember 29th, 2008 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna's recently concluded 'Sticky + Sweet' world tour has been voted as the highest-grossing US jaunt of the year. The star's series of shows in North America raked in $105.3 million, leaving behind Celine Dion, who came second in the list, taking $94 million on her first US tour since her five-year residency in Las Vegas, reports contactmusic.com.
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