Other Sports: July 2009 Archives

Gemma Spofforth set a new world record in the 100m backstroke and won Britain's first World Championships swimming gold in the pool.

Dwain Chambers has been included in the Great Britain squad for the World Championships and will run in the 100m and 200m.

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has revealed his relationship with Astana team-mate Lance Armstrong is 'zero'.

Mark Cavendish was delighted to win the final stage of the Tour de France in Paris but is targeting the green jersey next year.

Tyson Gay continued his good form this year, clocking 20.00 seconds while winning the 200m at the London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace.

Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps returns from a three-month ban and injury at the World Championships in Rome on Sunday.

Usain Bolt believes he is "not invincible" despite easing down to win the 100m at the London Grand Prix on Friday night.

Sprinter Simeon Williamson's coach has tipped the Briton to improve further ahead of his meeting with Usain Bolt at the London GP.

Phil Taylor says he is "ready to win" the World Matchplay title again after a fine 13-3 second round win over Kevin Painter.

Former world cruiserweight champion David Haye is to meet current WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in November.

Enzo Maccarinelli has been told not to make any rash decisions regarding his boxing future by his former training partner Joe Calzaghe.

British teenager Tom Daley said he 'can't believe' that he picked up a gold medal at his first World Championships in Rome.

Promoter Bob Arum says Manny Pacquiao will fight WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on November 14.

Kelly Sotherton has withdrawn from the heptathlon at next month's world championships in Berlin due to a persistent heel injury.

British cyclist Bradley Wiggins says he is considering quitting track cycling to concentrate on trying to win the Tour de France.

Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli says he is considering retirement after an emphatic defeat to Denis Lebedev.

Amir Khan claimed the WBA light-welterweight title after beating Andreas Kotelnik on points in emphatic fashion in Manchester.

It has emerged that two riders on the Tour de France were shot with air gun pellets during Friday's 13th stage of the race.

Amir Khan is anticipating his fight with Andreas Kotelnik for the WBA light-welterweight title on Saturday could go the distance.

Manxman cyclist Mark Cavendish saw his record-equalling eight British Tour stage wins tainted by race allegations.

Ricky Hatton has been admitted to hospital in Manchester suffering from stomach cramps and vomiting, his agent has confirmed.

Freddie Roach expects Amir Khan to adjust his game plan accordingly for whatever Saturday's opponent Andreas Kotelnik throws at him.

Floyd Mayweather Jr has accused Top Rank promoter Bob Arum of unrealistic demands for a potential superfight with Manny Pacquiao.

Alberto Contador has brushed off speculation of a rift with team-mate and Tour de France rival Lance Armstrong as "repetitive".

Amir Khan has risked further aggravating Saturday's opponent Andreas Kotelnik by revealing his hopes of a Las Vegas blockbuster.

Simeon Williamson booked his Great Britain place at August's World Championships in Berlin by winning the 100m Trials final.

Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti has been found dead in a hotel room in Porto de Galinhas, north east Brazil, on Saturday.

Dwain Chambers was the fastest qualifier in the 100m heats as the World Trials and UK Championships began in Birmingham.

Swimming superstar Michael Phelps broke the 100m butterfly world record in Indianapolis - then targeted the 50 seconds barrier.

Andreas Kotelnik has vowed to punish Amir Khan for pitching for big future fights ahead of their WBA light-welterweight title showdown.

Usain Bolt ran the fourth-fastest 200m time in history, despite a strong headwind and heavy rain at the Lausanne Grand Prix.

Amir Khan has reignited the prospect of an all-British showdown against Ricky Hatton by insisting it will be "a great fight".

Floyd Mayweather Jr's manager has angrily refuted claims the American boxing superstar has tax debts of around $6.4m.

Gemma Spofforth set a new world record in the 100m backstroke and won Britain's first World Championships swimming gold in the pool.

Dwain Chambers has been included in the Great Britain squad for the World Championships and will run in the 100m and 200m.

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has revealed his relationship with Astana team-mate Lance Armstrong is 'zero'.

Mark Cavendish was delighted to win the final stage of the Tour de France in Paris but is targeting the green jersey next year.

Tyson Gay continued his good form this year, clocking 20.00 seconds while winning the 200m at the London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace.

Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps returns from a three-month ban and injury at the World Championships in Rome on Sunday.

Usain Bolt believes he is "not invincible" despite easing down to win the 100m at the London Grand Prix on Friday night.

Sprinter Simeon Williamson's coach has tipped the Briton to improve further ahead of his meeting with Usain Bolt at the London GP.

Phil Taylor says he is "ready to win" the World Matchplay title again after a fine 13-3 second round win over Kevin Painter.

Former world cruiserweight champion David Haye is to meet current WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in November.

Enzo Maccarinelli has been told not to make any rash decisions regarding his boxing future by his former training partner Joe Calzaghe.

British teenager Tom Daley said he 'can't believe' that he picked up a gold medal at his first World Championships in Rome.

Promoter Bob Arum says Manny Pacquiao will fight WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on November 14.

Kelly Sotherton has withdrawn from the heptathlon at next month's world championships in Berlin due to a persistent heel injury.

British cyclist Bradley Wiggins says he is considering quitting track cycling to concentrate on trying to win the Tour de France.

Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli says he is considering retirement after an emphatic defeat to Denis Lebedev.

Amir Khan claimed the WBA light-welterweight title after beating Andreas Kotelnik on points in emphatic fashion in Manchester.

It has emerged that two riders on the Tour de France were shot with air gun pellets during Friday's 13th stage of the race.

Amir Khan is anticipating his fight with Andreas Kotelnik for the WBA light-welterweight title on Saturday could go the distance.

Manxman cyclist Mark Cavendish saw his record-equalling eight British Tour stage wins tainted by race allegations.

Ricky Hatton has been admitted to hospital in Manchester suffering from stomach cramps and vomiting, his agent has confirmed.

Freddie Roach expects Amir Khan to adjust his game plan accordingly for whatever Saturday's opponent Andreas Kotelnik throws at him.

Floyd Mayweather Jr has accused Top Rank promoter Bob Arum of unrealistic demands for a potential superfight with Manny Pacquiao.

Alberto Contador has brushed off speculation of a rift with team-mate and Tour de France rival Lance Armstrong as "repetitive".

Amir Khan has risked further aggravating Saturday's opponent Andreas Kotelnik by revealing his hopes of a Las Vegas blockbuster.