Frank Williams says he is not preparing to relinquish control of the Williams Formula One team despite selling a minority stake on Friday.

The once written-off Miami Dolphins moved back into the NFL playoff picture with a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.

Soccer's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France vs. Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.

A lifeless wicket and resolute batting by India continued to frustrate Sri Lanka's bid to win the first cricket Test here on Friday.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy apologized to Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen for France's controversial victory over Ireland in their World Cup play-off on Wednesday, but would not agree to a replay.

Australia's Anna Meares won the women's sprint to open the Melbourne round of the cycling World Cup series on Thursday, beating China's Guo Shuang by 2-0 in the best-of-three gold medal ride off.

Michelle Wie withdrew from the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship because of a sprained left ankle on Thursday, a few hours after Lorena Ochoa shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-shot lead over Reilley Rankin.

Police in Germany and abroad have made several arrests and conducted searches on suspicion of an international illegal betting ring allegedly fixing matches in top European leagues, Bochum prosecutors said on Thursday.

United States and L.A. Galaxy striker Landon Donovan has been named Most Valuable Player in Major League Soccer, the league said on Thursday.

Sprinters Tyson Gay and Sanya Richards earned their second Jesse Owens Awards on Thursday as USA Track & Field's athletes of the year.