Abe speech helps secure 2020 Games for Tokyo
2013-09-08 06:22:05
Tokyo was awarded the 2020 summer Games on Saturday, beating Istanbul in a head-to-head vote after Abe delivered a charismatic plea to the IOC. 
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IOC opens 125th session in Argentina
2013-09-07 13:44:50
The 125th International Olympic Committee (IOC) session opened with an official ceremony at Buenos Aires' famous opera house, the Teatro Colon.
South American showdowns loom
2013-09-06 07:19:58
Argentina and Colombia will look to wrap up qualification for next year's World Cup as South America's battle for places at the finals in Brazil enters the home stretch.
World-class partners bring NBA global games to fans
2013-09-06 00:35:14
NBA China announced Thursday at an event in Beijing that it has teamed up with world-class marketing and promotional partners to bring NBA Global Games 2013 in Beijing and Shanghai to fans across China.
Petition demands female Iranian swimmer's record be recognized
2013-09-05 11:33:54
A Change.org petition is calling on the International Swimming Federation (FINA) to require the Iranians to recognize Asghari's personal record.
Petition demands female Iranian swimmer's record be recognized
2013-09-05 11:33:54
A Change.org petition is calling on the International Swimming Federation (FINA) to require the Iranians to recognize Asghari's personal record.
Ozil to Arsenal, Fellaini to United
2013-09-04 07:46:04
Arsenal smashed its transfer record by luring German playmaker Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid on Monday, while Manchester United made a late move to sign Marouane Fellaini from Everton.
Milan confirm Kaka signing from Real Madrid
2013-09-02 18:36:28
Brazilian attacking midfielder Kaka agreed his return to AC Milan on Monday after four unhappy years at Real Madrid, which saw him go from one of the world's top players to an unhappy, injury-prone reserve.
Tebow takes high road after being cut by Patriots
2013-09-02 07:37:21
The New England Patriots cut quarterback Tim Tebow from their roster on Saturday throwing serious doubt over the former college star's future in the professional game.