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Ban on Muslim attire

MUSLIM women who participate in competitions sanctioned by the World Taekwondo Federation will not be allowed to wear a hijab.

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Landis case 'holy mess'

FLOYD Landis, winner of last year's Tour de France, kicked off his 10-day doping hearing today (AEST) with a denial that he had doped himself, and criticism of testing procedures in cycling's top race.

Surfers vote for extension

WORLD Championship Tour surfing officials have made a rare decision to extend an event two days in the hope of getting classic waves in Tahiti.

Italy wants Basso banned

ITALY'S anti-doping body has asked for a precautionary suspension of cyclist Ivan Basso, after the 2006 Giro D'Italia champion admitted to attempted doping last week.

Joyful tears end Petacchi's pain

ITALY'S Alessandro Petacchi cried tears of joy after winning the 180km third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Barumini to Cagliari overnight.

Italy shocks US hope

ITALY challenger Luna Rossa shocked American yacht BMW Oracle Racing as the semi-finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup got underway overnight.

Slater exit favours Fanning

MICK Fanning can open a handy lead in the world surfing title race after Kelly Slater and Taj Burrow crashed out of the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo in Tahiti today.

Parkinson keeps it simple

JOEL Parkinson, from the Gold Coast, is the first surfer through to the quarter-finals of the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo in Tahiti today.

Grinham title hat-trick

AUSTRALIA'S Rachael Grinham won her third Hurghada International squash tournament in Egypt, defeating defending champion and local favourite Omneya Abdel Kawy 9-4 9-6 9-4 overnight.

Hoy takes to high life

BRITISH cyclist Chris Hoy broke the high-altitude 500m world record here today (AEST), clocking 24.758sec.

Double gold to US teen

AMERICAN teen Thomas Finchum edged out strong competition from China divers to dominate events at the United States grand prix in Fort Lauderdale today (AEST).

Luke upsets defending champion

AUSTRALIA'S Luke Stedman pulled off the upset of the competition at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti this morning, eliminating last year's winner, American Bobby Martinez.

Bulls keep series alive

THE Chicago Bulls staved off elimination in the Eastern Division National Basketball Association semi-final, outhustling the Detroit Pistons 102-87 to narrow the series to 3-1 today (AEST).

De Villiers delights locals

HENDRIK De Villiers became the first South African to win a triathlon world cup race before elated home fans at Richards Bay near Durban overnight.

Canada king of the ice

CANADA won its their 24th world ice hockey title with a confident 4-2 victory over Finland in the final today (AEST).

Aussie girls hot in warm-up

AUSTRALIA'S netball team enjoyed the perfect preparation for a triangular Test series with England and New Zealand this week, thrashed England A 63-25 in Manchester today (AEST).