Other Sports: May 2008 - news archive

Kelly unfazed by hampered preparation

Other SportsBritish heptathlete Kelly Sotherton admits she has not had an ideal preparation for the Olympics but is confident she can deliver.

Chambers comeback likely next month

Other SportsDisgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers has been given the chance to compete with an invitation for the 100m event in Biberach, Germany.

I will be ready, promises Haye

Other SportsDaye Haye has told heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko he will be ready to fight him in 2009.

Haye hailed as Golden Boy

Other SportsGolden Boy Promotions has hailed David Haye as the saviour of the heavyweight division after securing the rights to promote him.

Malignaggi will be fit for Hatton

Other SportsPaulie Malignaggi will recover from a broken hand in time to fight Ricky Hatton in the autumn, claims his promoter.

Hitman bounces back

Other SportsRicky Hatton enjoyed his homecoming bout as he retained his IBO light-welterweight title with a unanimous points win over Juan Lazcano.

Hatton eyes redemption

Other SportsRicky Hatton is determined to silence his critics with a polished performance against Juan Lazcano in Manchester on Saturday night.

Sprint rivals set for London showdown

Other SportsWorld 100m record holder Asafa Powell will go up against world champion Tyson Gay at the London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace in July.

Stress fracture won't stop Radcliffe's Olympics bid

Other SportsPaula Radcliffe is refusing to rule herself out of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing despite suffering a stress fracture to her leg.

Pettigrew's doping admission

Other SportsEx-Olympic champion Antonio Pettigrew has admitted using drugs when America won gold at the 1997 World Championships ahead of Britain.