MADRID-- Colombian Esteban Chaves retained the leader's red jersey and Briton Chris Froome made smooth progress as Peter Sagan of Slovakia surged to victory in a sprint finish to the Tour of Spain's third stage on Monday.
BEIJING--Eritrean teenager Ghirmay Ghebreselassie became the youngest ever marathon world champion when he stunned a strong field of fellow East Africans to win the first title of the Beijing championships on Saturday.
LONDON--England crumbled meekly to 107 for eight in reply to Australia's 481 to put the touring side firmly on course for victory in the final Ashes test after a dramatic second day at The Oval on Friday.
HOUSTON--Houston Astros pitcher Mike Fiers fired a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in a dominant 3-0 victory.
WILLEMSTAD--Former Iran boss Afshin Ghotbi has signed up to assist Curacao manager Patrick Kluivert for the Caribbean island's World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador next month.
