CASEY Stoner spent Christmas at home in the Hunter Valley recuperating from injury, but rival team Suzuki fears he could be unbeatable in MotoGP again next year.

Adrie Koster could not believe the way Ajax threw it all away in the very last minute of their home clash to Twente (2-2), but was overall happy with his side's performance on the night.

Adelaide United FC's blockbuster against Sydney FC at the Adelaide Oval in Round 18 of the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 Season will not only be a fight for a spot in the top four but also an intriguing battle between the

The loan deal that will see Adriano play for São Paulo FC for the first half of 2008 has a lot to do with the sterling backstage work done by something called REFFIS. The temporarily deposed Emperor chose the Brazilian

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes said he was 'absolutely delighted' with assistant referee Darren Cann's 'honesty' after Rovers' second equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Manchester City was allowed to stand.

Urawa Red Diamonds have announced the signing of Japan Under-20 player Tsukasa Umesaki from Oita Trinita.

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton was being held in police custody on Thursday in connection with an allegation of assault in his home city of Liverpool.

A member of a congressional panel investigating performance-enhancing drugs in baseball believes there's little to be gained by having players testify at next month's hearings.

The New York Yankees have signed right-handed relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins on a one-year deal, the team said on Thursday.

Rep. Christopher Shays, a member of a congressional panel probing the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, said Thursday there is little to be gained by calling players to testify at hearings scheduled for next month.

Mack Brown and Dennis Erickson have combined for 346 victories and three national championships. They've been friends for more than two decades and usually spend time together in the offseason on coaching junkets and at clinics. On Thursday night, they'll

Jim Boylan was promoted Thursday to interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who fired Scott Skiles on Monday after the team's disappointing start. Boylan was in his fourth season as an assistant under Skiles and has 14 years experience

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 on Thursday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week. Sapp avoided a suspension, however. The league said Sapp was punished for "physical

A member of a congressional panel investigating performance-enhancing drugs in baseball believes there's little to be gained by having players testify at next month's hearings. "If we went back to every player, we would have to do research every morning,

The New York Yankees finalized a $3.75 million, one-year contract with LaTroy Hawkins on Thursday, strengthening their weak middle relief with the veteran right-hander. Hawkins, who turned 35 last Friday, was 2-5 with a 3.42 ERA last season for the

Bill Parcells reported to his new job and quickly put aside one theory about what ails the Miami Dolphins. It turns out they really do practice. Parcells was on the field for Thursday's workout and a firsthand look at the

The New England Patriots released linebacker Chad Brown on Thursday. The 15-year veteran was a standout for both Pittsburgh and Seattle en route to three Pro Bowl nominations. He played just a pair of games for the Patriots this season,

Tracy McGrady will miss Houston's next two games to rest his ailing left knee. McGrady missed the second half of the Rockets' 97-92 loss to Orlando on Dec. 19 with soreness in the knee. He sat out Houston's loss to

The New York Yankees finalized a $3.75 million, one-year contract with LaTroy Hawkins on Thursday, strengthening their weak middle relief with the veteran right-hander. Hawkins, who turned 35 last Friday, was 2-5 with a 3.42 ERA last season for the