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Ski Team's Andrew Weibrecht charged from the 62nd start position through heavy snow on the tricky Lake Louise downhill course to finish 12th in Saturday's World Cup race. Switzerland's Didier Cuche won to mark his 11th World Cup victory. “I...

Paul Nicholls trained "Denman" secured his second top weighted Hennessey Gold Cup today in what will surely be put down as one of the greatest weight carrying performances in recently horse racing history. A few awkward leaps to start with,...

Towards the end of his short time in charge at Chelsea , Portsmouth's new manager came to be known by some as Avram Can't. If Pompey keep making and missing this many chances, the nickname will return to haunt him...

Mirco Bergamasco took over the kicking duties from Craig Gower. Italy beat Samoa for the first time in their history 24-6 to end a 13-match losing streak here this morning. Not only did Italy come into this game on a...

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined for up to five months after being told he needs an operation on his injured ankle ligaments.Van Persie, 26, who suffered the injury while playing for the Netherlands on 14 November, was...

Italy — The parents of American student Amanda Knox are being investigated for alleged defamation for saying Italian police abused their daughter before arresting her in the 2007 slaying of her British roommate. Curt Knox told AP Television News on...

Van Persie, 26, who suffered the injury while playing for the Netherlands on 14 November, was initially expected to be out for about six weeks. However, scans have revealed the injury is worse than originally feared. A club statement said:...

Genoa moved up to fifth in Serie A after thumping Sampdoria 3-0 in the Genoa derby on Saturday in an ill-tempered match in which three players were sent off. Samp stay a point above their city rivals but it is...

Per Mertesacker bags tying goal in extra time for 2-2 draw against defending champion Wolfsburg

For all the attempts to market this sport for its betting, celebrity- spotting or all-day drinking opportunities, there was a gladdening cameo here yesterday which showed that priorities are still right. At the post-race prizegiving for the Hennessy Gold Cup,...