Iran announces six host cities for 2019 AFC Asian Cup

2014-04-16 20:37:29

The Iranian Football Federation has introduced the names of six cities to host the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday.

Brazil president to Blatter: Country will be ready

2014-04-11 11:41:20

FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he has been "reassured" by Brazil's president that the country will be ready to host the World Cup.

Rio organisers acknowledge issues, guarantee to 'deliver'

2014-04-10 11:20:55

Organisers of the 2016 Olympics have acknowledged there are issues to be resolved in preparing Rio de Janeiro to host the event but said on Wednesday they were making progress and would deliver a "great Games".

US college basketball player announces he's gay

2014-04-10 11:00:22

University of Massachusetts guard Derrick Gordon has become the first openly gay player in the top US men's college basketball division.

Rapper Drake to host ESPYs sports awards show

2014-04-10 11:00:22

Drake is carving out a new niche as a television host and will helm the 2014 ESPYs, the sports award show of ESPN.

Moyes to focus on rebuilding United

2014-04-10 10:29:30

David Moyes said his focus was on building a team to get Manchester United back in the Champions League after they lost to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, all but ending their hopes of playing in next season's competition.

Brazil's daily life ahead of the soccer World Cup

2014-04-10 10:18:07

A view over Rio de Janeiro ahead of the soccer World Cup which kicks off on June 12 with 32 teams vying for the trophy in Brazil.

Bayern too Strong for United, Atletico stuns Barca

2014-04-10 09:06:23

Bayern Munich kept alive their Champions League title defence by suppressing a resilient Manchester United to reach the semi-finals on Wednesday, while the power shift continued in Spain as Atletico Madrid edged past La Liga rivals Barcelona.

Jamaican sprinter gets 18-month doping ban

2014-04-10 07:14:18

Athens Olympics relay champion Sherone Simpson has been suspended for 18 months after testing positive for the banned stimulant oxilofrine during last June's Jamaican trials.

Mourinho in a hurry to smooth out game plan

2014-04-10 07:14:18

Jose Mourinho's touchline dash after Chelsea scored the goal that clinched its Champions League semifinal place on Tuesday was not done just because he wanted to celebrate with his players at the corner flag.

Dortmund loss a Real wake-up call: Casillas

2014-04-10 07:14:18

Captain Iker Casillas said Real Madrid was given a Champions League wake-up call as it lost 2-0 to last season's beaten finalist Borussia Dortmund in its quarterfinal second-leg match but still went through to the last four 3-2 on aggregate on Tuesday.

US college sports system a rarity across the globe

2014-04-08 16:45:41

The US college sports system, which generates billions of dollars and draws millions of fans and viewers every year, is a rarity across the globe.