Asafa Powell aiming to run under 9.60
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (CMC) Former 100-metre world record holder Asafa Powell, inspired by fellow countryman Usain Bolt, has vowed to reclaim his world mark, but says it is going to take a time faster than 9.60 seconds to do so.

'Reggae Boyz ready for Azteca test' - Simoes
National technical director René Simoes is not worried about past results, as the Reggae Boyz continue their preparation for a journey to the dreaded Estadio Azteca, where they face Mexico in the semi-final round of the World Cup...

Paralympians get ready for medal hunt
The Paralympic Games are set to get underway in Beijing with the opening ceremony on Saturday at a time to be announced. The final details of the ceremony will be given to the Jamaican team tomorrow at the Chef de Mission...

Pricey Robinho joins Brazil for World Cup qualifier
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) Newly signed Manchester City striker Robinho arrived in a helicopter at Brazil's training camp yesterday, trying to make up for the time spent negotiating his club transfer in Europe. A day late, Robinho joined...

Hatton hires Mayweather Sr as trainer
LONDON (AP) Former world welter-weight champion Ricky Hatton will be trained for his next bout by Floyd Mayweather Sr, the father of the man who took his title. Mayweather will prepare Hatton for his fight against IBF junior welterweight ...

'Ronaldo needs to lose weight' - doctor
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) Ronaldo needs to lose weight before being able to fully recover from the knee injury that has kept him from playing since February, his doctor said yesterday. Ronaldo, who has been without a club since....

England win ODI series 4-0
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) England won the one-day series with South Africa 4-0 after the fifth and final game of the series was abandoned yesterday because of rain. South Africa were struggling on 6-1 after three overs...