New York City Marathon concludes in chills

2013-11-04 05:59:35

Runners make their way on a street during the New York City Marathon in New York, November 3, 2013. Defending champion Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won the men's and women's races at the New York City Marathon for a Kenyan sweep in chilly, windy conditions through the city's five boroughs.

Japan beat Chinese Taipei for ticket to Turkey

2013-11-03 09:13:53

Japan unleashed a 14-0 fury at the end of the first quarter to effectively seal the issue as Japan made it to their first FIBA Asia Women's Championship final in 10 years after beating Chinese Taipei 74-56 here on Saturday.

Jaguars WR Blackmon suspended again - this time indefinitely

2013-11-03 08:15:13

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon has been suspended indefinitely without pay for another violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

Nets put more hurt on Heat

2013-11-03 08:11:20

Brooklyn hangs tough to down champs and end losing streak

Martino: Messi goal drought a coincidence

2013-11-03 08:11:20

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino insists Lionel Messi's goal drought is a coincidence after the Argentine failed to net for the fourth consecutive league game in Barca's 1-0 win over Espanyol on Friday.

Duncan-less spurs hold off lakers

2013-11-03 08:11:20

Tony Parker had 24 points and six assists, Kawhi Leonard added 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs survived without Tim Duncan for a 91-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Malaysian Wushu athlete nails 1st gold at WWC

2013-11-02 10:53:12

Malaysia's Ho Mun Hua staged a faultless display to nail the first gold on the opening day of the World Wushu Championships (WWC) at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association Hall on Friday.

Germany's ambassador ready for long Beijing run

2013-11-01 09:03:08

When a long-distance runner arrives in China's capital not long before the Beijing Marathon, the connection would seem obvious. But in this case, Michael Clauss has a different long run in mind.

Allen Iverson retires from NBA

2013-11-01 09:01:02

NBA legend Allen Iverson officially called it quits - though, in truth, it was the NBA that gave up on him - nearly four years after he played his last game.

Series championship caps Cinderella season for Sox

2013-11-01 07:40:31

The old ballpark was packed for a celebration nearly a century in the making.

Giro winner admits doping a decade ago

2013-11-01 07:40:31

Canadian Ryder Hesjedal, winner of the 2012 Giro d'Italia, became the latest cyclist to admit to a troubled past when he said on Wednesday he had doped "more than 10 years ago".

Wada audit results on hold

2013-11-01 07:40:31

Results from the World Anti-Doping Agency's audit of Jamaica's anti-doping programs will not be revealed any earlier than mid-November, a government official said on Wednesday.