Sastre relishes facing Armstrong in Giro
Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre will be going head-to-head with Lance Armstrong at the Giro d'Italia next year.

USA Gymnastics hears no complaints about Karolyis
USA Gymnastics has never received a complaint about Bela or Martha Karolyi in the nearly 30 years they have been coaching in the United States, the governing body said Wednesday, a day after a Romanian gymnast alleged the two had abused her.

Astana will train in California
The Astana professional cycling team, which now includes Lance Armstrong, will stage its United States training camp in California after spending last year in New Mexico.

Liu Xiang expected to have surgery, coach says
Star Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang is expected to have surgery in the United States for a foot injury that forced him to withdraw at the starting line during the Beijing Olympics.

Armstrong fears for his safety at Tour de France
Lance Armstrong fears he could be attacked by spectators if he returns to the Tour de France next year.

Phelps excited about new venture operating pool
Michael Phelps had long hoped to venture into the sports business world, so operating the pool where he trains was a natural way to get his feet wet.

Torres hopes to swim at 2009 world championships
Dara Torres just can't stay away from swimming.

Keeneland sale receipts down 45 percent
Receipts for this year's November Breeding Stock Sale at Keeneland have dropped more than 45 percent from last year.

Appraiser values Curlin at $20 million
A thoroughbred appraiser has set a $20 million value on reigning Horse of the Year Curlin and is recommending ownership be consolidated under primary owner Jess Jackson.