Factbox - Key facts about the Boston Marathon
2013-04-16 09:36:19
Two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon as runners crossed the finish line on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring 23 on a day when tens of thousands of people packed the streets to watch one of the world's best known marathons.
A runner dies at Brighton marathon
2013-04-15 16:20:53
A 23-year-old man collapsed and then died on Sunday during the Brighton marathon in the south English port city.
Baseball, softball merge to seek Games return
2013-04-15 09:54:11
The governing bodies of baseball and softball have merged in a bid to win back their spot on the Olympic programme, the heads of the federations said on Sunday.
Ailing Messi inspires Barca to comeback against PSG
2013-04-11 17:18:53
A clearly ailing Lionel Messi came off the bench to galvanise Barcelona and help salvage a 1-1 draw with Paris St Germain on Wednesday which put the favourites through to the Champions League semifinals for a sixth straight season.
Brazil denies World Cup 'white elephant' fears
2013-04-11 09:59:45
Brazil's sports minister Aldo Rebelo has rejected claims that stadiums built for next year's FIFA World Cup are in danger of becoming "white elephants".
Heat tie team mark with 61st victory
2013-04-11 07:21:55
Dwyane Wade was hurt, Chris Bosh was sick, the Miami Heat missed 15 consecutive 3-point attempts and allowed the Milwaukee Bucks to score 22 points off turnovers.
NBA great visits China Game venue in Shanghai
2013-04-10 16:42:13
Mercedes-Benz Arena, one of the venues in China to have hosted NBA preseason games, on Wednesday welcomed retired NBA star Horace Grant.
Equestrian world cup to be held in Beijing
2013-04-10 16:32:28
The Federation Equestre Internationale World Cup Jumping China League will leap off at the National Stadium in Beijing from April 29 to May 5.
Ronaldo's Real double foils fighting Galatasaray
2013-04-10 14:32:28
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid, aiming to become kings of Europe for the 10th time, foiled a dramatic fightback by Galatasaray on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semifinals.
Louisville wins NCAA championship
2013-04-10 11:41:18
Louisville won the 75th edition of the NCAA men's basketball championship on Monday, beating Michigan 82-76 in a pulsating final in front of more than 74,000 fans at the Georgia Dome.
Fitness after 65 is no one-size-fits-all endeavor
2013-04-09 17:30:18
America's ageing population is posing special challenges, fitness experts say, because it is difficult to design effective workout routines for people with such a wide range of abilities.
Libya plans to build new stadium by 2017
2013-04-09 15:24:18
Libya plans to build a new 60,000 seater stadium for the hosting of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals, sports minister Abdussalam Guaila told local media at the weekend.