Robin Soderling advanced to the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Novak Djokovic 7-6 (5), 6-1 for his second straight win at the season-ending tournament.
Confident of a strong showing, seasoned Indian pros Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa are all set to team up for the second time at the prestigious World Cup of golf starting on Thursday.
Alfred Burden became the first Englishman in 11 years to clinch the men's World Snooker championship title after outpotting Brazil's Igor "Tiger" Figueiredo in a best of 19 frames final on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich's coach Louis van Gaal has suspended struggling Italian striker Luca Toni because of a complete breakdown in their relationship, the Bild daily reported on Wednesday.
Arsene Wenger's pleasure at seeing Arsenal progress to the Champions League knockout stage has been tempered by injury blows to two crucial defenders ahead of Sunday's pivotal English Premier League tussle with Chelsea.