2 DPRK players fail drug test at women's World Cup
2011-07-08 10:51:25
Two players from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) failed drug tests at the women's World Cup and the entire team was then subjected to an unprecedented doping control, FIFA said Thursday.
1 dead, 13 injured in Dutch stadium roof collapse
2011-07-08 09:18:08
The roof of a Dutch sports stadium partially collapsed during offseason construction work Thursday, killing one person and leaving 10 others hospitalized, some with severe injuries, a local mayor said.
Costa Rica beats 10-man Bolivia 2-0
2011-07-08 08:57:28
Costa Rica defeated 10-man Bolivia 2-0 on Thursday, boosting the Central Americans' hopes of reaching the knock-stage of the Copa America.
Li Na tries to maintain low profile
2011-07-07 14:39:36
Li Na is doing her best to keep a low profile in China, despite returning home to a hero’s welcome after securing the country’s first Grand Slam title.
Argentina stumbles to another Copa draw
2011-07-07 11:30:25
Argentina stumbled to a 0-0 draw against Colombia in the Copa America on Wednesday; another disappointing result for the host nation which threatens its passage to the knock-out stage.
Casillas and girlfriend watch Guo'an game in Beijing
2011-07-07 11:25:21
The Real Madrid's goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas, accompanied by his girlfriend Sara Carbonero, was in China for a charity tour to promote the development of teenage soccer.
Casillas refutes Madrid captaincy rumors
2011-07-07 10:51:00
Iker Casillas has rejected rumors he will be stripped of the Real Madrid captaincy.
Pyeongchang finally wins 2018 bid
2011-07-07 09:21:02
Pyeongchang of South Korea won the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.
Pyeongchang to host 2018 Winter Olympics
2011-07-07 08:54:26
After a decade of trying and two heartbreaking defeats, the South Korean city of Pyeongchang finally won the Olympic prize it has craved so deeply.
Gymnast pledges to fight remaining cases
2011-07-07 07:36:08
Chinese gymnast Sang Lan, who was paralyzed in an accident at the 1998 Goodwill Games in New York, said she will not drop any more cases in her fight to protect her legal rights.
South Korea looks to end first round bid jinx
2011-07-06 14:45:44
The South Korean city of Pyeongchang has just one more day of an anxious wait to discover whether it will celebrate becoming host of the 2018 Winter Olympics or rue being pipped at the post for the third time in a row.
Injured Woods to miss British Open
2011-07-06 10:24:54
Tiger Woods has pulled out of next week's British Open because of ongoing problems with his left leg.
