6 January 2009 - As a result of their outstanding performances at the Beijing Olympic Games, Australia have pre-selected six athletes for the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Berlin, Germany (15 to 23 Aug 2009).

Novak Djokovic's preparation for the defence of his Australian Open crown suffered a setback on Tuesday when he was beaten in the first round of the Brisbane International. Jermain Defoe is set to clinch a return to Tottenham after a fee was agreed with Portsmouth for the England striker. South Africa will enter the final day of the third Test against Australia needing a further 314 runs to pull off an improbable win. Burnley midfielder Chris Eagles can see Wembley on the horizon after being left in a haze when he made his debut for the Coca-Cola Championship side. Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce admitted he was a relieved man after seeing his side survive a late FA Cup scare at non-league Blyth. Manchester City's first acquisition in the January transfer window Wayne Bridge does not expect to be the new boy at the club for very long. Jermain Defoe could put last season's Wembley misery behind him if he moves back to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth this month - but Tottenham have to do their part against Burnley first.

6 January 2009 – Finland have made seven pre-selections ahead of next summer’s 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Berlin, Germany (15 to 23 Aug 2009).

Chicago, Ill. - A pair of St. Louis, Mo. prodigies led the UIC women's basketball team to a 69-66 victory over Horizon League foe Detroit on Monday night at the UIC Pavilion. Newer Posts »