FIFA may go ahead to impose sanctions against Nigeria following the country's unexpected withdrawal from hosting the Under-17 World Cup, according to the report from the Nation newspaper Tuesday.
The derby was long known for its special atmosphere but since 1989, violence has marred the game and in recent years many fans have stayed away, preferring to watch it on television.
Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng is the first player to be picked for next year's Royal Trophy after being named on captain Joe Ozaki's Asian team to face holders Europe.
Scans have cleared New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram of a serious back injury that cut short his tour of Bangladesh.
Ferrari will review its participation in Formula One if plans to introduce a standard engine for all teams from 2010 goes ahead, its board said in a statement on Monday.
A South Korean golfer has paid a heavy price for an embarrassing shot that landed his caddy in hospital.
Sergio Garcia picked up his first European win in over three years on his home course Sunday and immediately dedicated the three-shot victory in the Castello Masters to the hospitalized Seve Ballesteros.
The Czech team beat the German title defender to win the cycle-ball title in the 2008 Indoor Cycling World Championships held in Dornbirn of west Austria on Sunday.
South Korea's Kim Yu-na led an Asian sweep at Skate America, winning the title in a runaway Sunday over Japan's Yukari Nakano and Miki Ando.
Cameron Beckman won the Arizona Open on Sunday on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off with Kevin Sutherland.
Derek Roy scored the game-winning goal 44 seconds into overtime in a goal-mouth scramble to complete the Buffalo Sabres' 4-3 comeback victory over the previously undefeated Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Empty seats at last weekend's test between India and Australia have alarmed cricket's administrators, who were already worried that the runaway success of Twenty20 could spell doom for the classic, five-day game.
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