America's Cup holders Alinghi and challengers BMW Oracle remained in dispute over the rules of the 33rd edition of the event after a BMW-imposed deadline for Alinghi to back down expired on Monday.
Mali have lodged an official complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over Monday's 0-0 draw between Angola and Algeria that knocked them out of the African Nations Cup.
West Ham United have prided themselves on being the people's club of London's East End for generations and on Tuesday two of their richest fans took control of the club promising a bright new future.
Not one of the 11 Pakistani players was bought, despite them being World Twenty20 champions. "We were not sure if the Pakistanis would get visas and we did not want players who won't be available," said one franchise official.