Four new teams have signed up to race in the America's Cup, organizers said yesterday. ...

With the competition on hiatus for another two months, several clubs could be forgiven for being preoccupied when the draw for the next round of the Champions League takes place today. ...

The winners of the Champions League could reap up to €110 million (US$160 million) in revenues despite the world economic downturn, according to a study released yesterday. ...

French sailor Yann Elies became the latest skipper forced to abandon the Vendee Globe round-the-world yacht race after breaking his leg yesterday on the deck of his yacht. ...

Cyclist Leonardo Piepoli attended a hearing with the Italian Olympic Committee's anti-doping prosecutor yesterday after testing positive for an advanced version of the blood-booster EPO at the Tour de France in July. ...

Tottenham rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Spartak Moscow yesterday and progress to the UEFA Cup knockout stage at the expense of the Russian club. ...

English clubs playing in the three levels below the Premier League voted yesterday to create a rule forcing the inclusion of at least four so-called "homegrown" players in their match squads from next season. ...

Barclays bank has begun a review of its worldwide sponsorships, including a $100 million deal with England's Premier League that expires in 2010. ...

Lewis Hamilton believes cost-cutting changes will make it “very tough” for him to repeat as Formula One champion next year. ...

Padraig Harrington was voted PGA Tour player of the year by his peers, becoming the first European player to win the award since it began in 1990. ...