Chelsea sacks Boas after less than season

2012-03-05 13:59:26

Andre Villas-Boas's tortured spell as Chelsea manager came to an end on Sunday when the Premier League club sacked the Portuguese after less than nine months in charge.

Britons encouraged to be gardeners for Olympics

2012-03-05 11:11:09

London Olympic organizers are asking gardeners to give British athletes some flower power this summer by planting flowers and vegetables in the national colors.

LOCOG step up efforts to stop illegal gambling

2012-03-05 10:19:37

Olympic Organizers will meet betting industry representatives this month to finalize measures to prevent illegal gambling at London 2012.

Vitali will fight Haye after brother's win

2012-03-05 08:11:17

Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko announced on Saturday a much-awaited fight with Briton David Haye for the WBC crown without specifying a date or location.

China's rugby on a roll

2012-03-04 07:53:33

Returning Olympic sport is gaining more popularity, but there is still a long way to go.

Coach says build through youth

2012-03-04 07:53:33

Playing rugby is a good way to help Chinese children learn about teamwork, respect and discipline, said China coach Zhang Zhiqiang.

CBA top four fight for title

2012-03-04 07:52:51

Newcomers and established stars to battle it out for right to play for this season's crown.

Marc steps out of big brother's shadow

2012-03-04 07:52:51

When you are 2.13 meters tall and a NBA All-Star it seems inconceivable Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol would live in anyone's shadow.

Masked Kobe leads Lakers' blowout of Timberwolves

2012-03-02 17:09:17

Kobe Bryant could be excused for harboring a little grudge after Dwyane Wade broke his nose and gave him a concussion with a hard foul in the All-Star game, of all places.

Barclays launches global fans survey

2012-03-02 11:38:49

Barclays launched the official 2012 Barclays Global Fans Survey that aims to reveal the views of football fans across the world and will offer a lucky entrant and friend a VIP trip to see a Barclays Premier League team of their choice play next season.

Olympic Games fuel rise in travel to Britain

2012-03-02 10:54:03

Bookings for travel to Britain around the time of the summer Olympics have jumped, helping to dispel fears many tourists would stay away during the Games.

Brazil floor Bosnia thanks to late own goal

2012-02-29 15:55:56

Brazil's experimental team came through a torrid friendly against Bosnia on Tuesday, winning 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time own goal by Sasa Papac.