Reigning world champion Luke Kibet has confirmed that he will run the Singapore Marathon next month, boosting an event that has plans to grow into a recognised international event.

Honduras defeated Mexico 1-0 with the help of an own goal on a waterlogged field to advance in 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying at the expense of Jamaica.

Freddy Adu scores his first goal as a member of the national team as the U.S. gets a in a 2-0 win over Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier.

Australia kept their 100 percent World Cup qualifying record intact with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Bahrain while Group One rivals Japan secured a crucial 3-0 victory in Qatar.

Sailors in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race have been warned about the danger of pirates off the coast of Somalia and will be monitored by warships patrolling the Indian Ocean, organisers said.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Canada's men's soccer team closed its unsuccessful bid for a spot in the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 loss to Jamaica on Wednesday.

Kenya's world champion Luke Kibet will race in next month's Singapore marathon, organizers said on Thursday.

Mexico stumbled into the final stage of the CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifiers on goal difference on Wednesday despite losing 1-0 to Honduras and having two players sent off.