Financial crisis hits golf

Beckham's team in disarray

The LA Galaxy, who are in the midst of a seven-game winless streak, fired general manager Alexi Lalas and accepted the resignation of coach Ruud Gullit.

• 'Beckham won't break my record'
• SA duo to play on world stage
• Becks would love to capt again

Shoaib, Asif in new dope tests

Pacemen Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif feature in Pakistan's latest drug tests for the first time since they tested positive last year.

• Akhtar slams free-hit rule
• Court drops Shoaib, Asif case
• New drug tests for Akhtar, Asif

Alex's Chelsea transfer delayed

Alex's transfer to Chelsea was delayed when the Brazil defender flew out of Britain following a request by immigration officials to clarify his status.

• Fixtures: English Premiership
• Drogba makes the difference
• Alex: Chelsea are sensational

Colom wins Dauphine stage

Spain's Antonio Colom has claimed victory on the fifth stage of the Dauphine Libere after being prompted over the finish line by Astana team-mate Alexandre Vinokourov.

• Vinokourov takes Dauphine lead
• Valverde quits Dauphine

Fresh start for Trescothick

England's selectors have handed Marcus Trescothick the chance of a fresh start with the national side following his stress-related illness.

• Trescothick eyes England recall

Rugby ban 'disgraceful'

IRB chairperson Syd Millar has described as absolutely disgraceful the English and French clubs' decision to boycott the European Cup.

Lions maul Hurricanes

The Lions have bounced back from two heavy defeats on their Super 14 tour by beating the Hurricanes at Ellis Park.

Sharks maintain unbeaten run

The Sharks have continued their impressive form in the Super 14 and maintained their unbeaten status with a hard-fought but deserved win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Cricket legend's son drowns

The son of West Indies cricket great Wes Hall has died on a family holiday less than a week before the first World Cup in the Caribbean.

• Warm-up match a hot pointer
• Windies tighten security