Untroubled Spain sets up Portugal semis

2012-06-24 15:10:47

Holders Spain set up a European Championship semi-final with Iberian rivals Portugal after an uninspiring 2-0 win over France on Saturday which featured yet another headed goal but prompted boos from a sometimes bored crowd.

Germany thrash Greece to reach semifinals

2012-06-23 07:43:03

Germany showed their champion-level strength by sweeping past Greece 4-2 to reach Euro 2012 semifinals on Friday night.

London cable cars to carry visitors over River Thames

2012-06-21 11:13:01

The scheme, revealed in July 2010, links the Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks, where the O2 and ExCel respectively will host London 2012 Olympics competitions.

Shen and Zhao perform at Artistry on Ice show

2012-06-21 09:47:48

Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo perform at the Artistry on Ice show in Shanghai, June 17, 2012.

Drogba joins Anelka at Shanghai

2012-06-20 17:21:22

Didier Drogba ended weeks of speculation about his future by joining big-spending Chinese Super League strugglers Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday.

Hobbling LeBron helps Heat keep home fires burning

2012-06-20 14:57:10

A case of leg cramps did what the Oklahoma City Thunder have yet to accomplish in four games of the NBA Finals, stop LeBron James.

Figure skating pin-up girl not sure about 2014 Games yet

2012-06-19 15:05:28

South Korean figure skating star Kim Yu-na said over the weekend she is yet to decide whether she will compete at the 2014 Winter Olympics but is looking forward to competing at the 2018 Olympics in her home country.

No shocks as Italy, Spain come through

2012-06-19 14:09:15

European soccer's major powers looked set to dominate the final stages of Euro 2012 after a testing evening for Italy and Spain ended with them both easing through on Monday.

Fans at the Euro 2012

2012-06-18 14:56:45

Fans at the Euro 2012

Powerful Germany ease through with perfect record

2012-06-18 11:01:27

The fan holding up a cardboard replica of the Henri Delaunay trophy was jumping the gun a little on Sunday but after Germany beat Denmark 2-1 to top Group B with maximum points.

Ronaldo answers critics to down dismal Dutch

2012-06-18 10:03:51

Cristiano Ronaldo at his thrilling best scored twice for Portugal as they reached the last eight with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands.

Cuba's Robles recovered, ready to compete

2012-06-16 13:31:34

Olympic champion and world record holder Dayron Robles is fit to compete in upcoming international track and field meets.