Benitez threatens to quit if Torres walks outNovember 17th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has threatened to quit if star striker Fernando Torres bids adieu to the club because of its current financial mess. "It won't happen.
Wenger insists he has the best ever strike forceNovember 5th, 2009 more images
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LONDON - Arsene Wenger insists that he has the best ever strike force, a force that is better than when Thierry Henry wore the Arsenal shirt. "We've never had as many options on the creative side.
Otmar Szafnauer is Force India's new COOOctober 15th, 2009 SILVERSTONE - The Force India Formula One team has appointed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Operating Officer, replacing Simon Roberts who was on deputation from McLaren-Mercedes on completion of his one-year secondment. The teams chairman and principal Vijay Mallya made the announcement here Wednesday night in the presence of all staff members and McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh.
Tevez brace earns City fifth winSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Carlos Tevez scored twice against his former side as Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-1 in the English Premiership. City's fifth victory of the season Monday lifts them within three points of joint leaders Manchester United and Chelsea with a game in hand.
Funny Car drivers John Force and Tony Pedregon trying to mend fences after feudSeptember 15th, 2009 Force, Pedregon mending fencesFunny Car driver John Force is trying to forgive and forget a recent spat with Tony Pedregon. It's just taking him a little time.
Former Olympian Zola Budd is out of South Carolina cross-country meet because of illnessSeptember 4th, 2009 Illness keeps ex-track Olympian Budd from SC meetCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Former track sensation Zola Budd Pieterse has dropped out of a cross-country meet at South Carolina.
Force India release Fisichella for FerrariSeptember 3rd, 2009 CHENNAI - After winning a sensational podium finish for Force India at the Belgian Grand Prix last week, Italian Giancarlo Fisichella will race for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro team for the rest of the season. A replacement for 36-year-old Fisichella will be announced over the next couple of days, according to a release from Force India team here Thursday.
Zola Budd, now an assistant at Coastal Carolina, to run in South Carolina cross-country meetSeptember 3rd, 2009 Former Olympian Zola Budd to run in college meetCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Former track sensation Zola Budd will take part in South Carolina's cross-country meet.
Ex-couple Stephanie Rice and Eamon Sullivan strip for undie adSeptember 1st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Olympic swimmers Stephanie Rice and Eamon Sullivan might have parted ways, but the former couple showed a remarkable chemistry when they had to strip down to their undies for a photo shoot. The couple, who had a very public pre-Olympics split, claimed that there was no animosity between them.
Force India's first podium finish, Fisichella finishes second in BelgiumAugust 30th, 2009 Spa-FRANCORCHAMPS - Formula One Racing team Force India, which is backed by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, on Sunday claimed its first podium finish at the Belgian Grand Prix, as Giancarlo Fisichella exhibited an incredible performance to finish second in the race. It was also Force India's first points finish in the team's second season in the sport, where Fisichella finished 0.9-second behind Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen at the high-speed track.
Force India, Fisichella on pole position for Belgian Grand PrixAugust 29th, 2009 Spa-FRANCORCHAMPS - Formula One Racing team Force India, which is backed by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, on Saturday claimed the pole position in qualifying session for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, as Giancarlo Fisichella exhibited an incredible performance to come on top. It was Force India team's first-ever pole and the fourth for Fisichella, as he recorded a remarkable qualifying time with a lap of 1 minute, 46.308 seconds to start the Belgian Grand Prix at the front of the grid.
Yasir Arafat promises to 'perform' during upcoming Champions LeagueAugust 28th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Young Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat is eagerly waiting for playing for Sussex in the Champions League scheduled to be held in October. In an interview with PakPassion.net, Arafat said he hopes that the tournament turns out to be really engrossing and his team finishes in the top two.
Force Hood leads Funny Car at Mohnton, four spots ahead of dadAugust 22nd, 2009 Force Hood leads Funny Car at MohntonMOHNTON, Pa. — Ashley Force Hood led qualifying for the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals after a 4.114-second pass at 301.47 mph in her Funny Car on Friday night.
Spokes, grapes and pioneer history: Cycling Missouri's Katy Trail, one sip at a timeJuly 27th, 2009 Cycling Missouri's Katy Trail, one sip at a timeHERMANN, Mo. — The 19th century German settlers who saw visions of the Rhineland in the rolling Missouri hills likely didn't anticipate the more modern voyagers who flock to these parts: Spandex-wearing, energy-bar-chowing cyclists lured by a 236-mile rails-to-trails path — the nation's longest.
Michael Clarke poses for new range of Bonds Boxer shortsJuly 11th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Before he flew to England for the Ashes, Australian cricket star Michael Clarke posed in his sponsor Bonds' new range of Boxer shorts. According to reports, the undies seem to be made for the man who goes "commando".
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