Former NBA player Wright shot to death Wright's body had been found near an apartment complex on Wednesday, but the police delayed confirmation as they had to wait an autopsy to confirm the identity based on dental records, said authorities in a statement. Kenya's hopes in sprints pay off in 400m Host country Kenya bidding to secure medals in the sprints was boosted as it entered two athletes in the men 400m finals on the second day of the Africa Athletics Championships here on Thursday. Kenyan fans cheer Cheruiyot to Africa's 5000m victory Host country Kenya had its fans on their feet as they applauded the victory of Vivian Cheruiyot in the women's 5,000m race on the second day of the Africa Athletics Championship in Nairobi. • Lula da Silva backs new Brazil coach • NBA star Marbury commits to Chinese club • Brazil to invest $18.7 bln in World Cup infrastructure • Tour de France winner Contador to leave Astana team • Russian Olympic champion Kaniskina walks to gold in Barcelona More

French Open winner Schiavone eliminated at WTA Istanbul Top seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy, winner of the French Open, suffered a second round exit at the Istanbul WTA tournament here on Thursday. South African soccer star relaxed about overseas offer As South African footballers continue to receive offers from abroad in the wake of the FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise says he doesn't mind if he doesn't secure an overseas contract. Ronaldinho ruled out of Emirates Cup due to injury AC Milan's Brazilian star Ronaldinho has been ruled of the weekend's four-team Emirates Cup in London for muscle strain in his left leg, the Italian side announced on Thursday.

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