Giants looming, Yankees hurting

2013-03-31 07:41:48

The 2013 Major League Baseball season opens on Sunday with a new league for the Houston Astros, San Francisco seeking a third World Series title in four seasons and the New York Yankees hurt but dangerous. The six-month campaign starts with the Astros playing host to the Texas Rangers, Houston moving this year from the National League Central division to the American League West, giving each league three five-team groupings.

Five players to watch this season

2013-03-31 07:41:48

MIGUEL CABRERA, Detroit Tigers

Astros crash to earth

2013-03-31 07:41:48

Houston, we have a problem!

A league I love to hate

2013-03-31 07:41:48

It's time to come clean, National League. I don't like you very much.

Stadium closure won't affect Olympic preparations

2013-03-28 14:33:29

Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has denied the closure of the city's Olympic athletics stadium will affect preparations for the 2016 Games.

Obama hosts 2012 MLS, NHL Cup winner at White House

2013-03-27 09:51:14

US President Barack Obama bounces a soccer ball off his head after receiving it as a gift while hosting the 2012 Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup winner Los Angeles Galaxy, at a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 26, 2013.

Mourinho flirts with future in hometown and London

2013-03-26 16:20:28

The future of Real Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho continues to be the question of speculation in the Spanish press following a hectic weekend for the Portuguese trainer.

Fred rescues draw for Brazil against Russia

2013-03-26 11:49:20

Fred scored a last-minute equalizer to give World Cup hosts Brazil a 1-1 draw against Russia in a soccer friendly on Monday as the South Americans remained winless since the return of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Fiji beats Wales to defend HK title

2013-03-25 14:33:41

Defending champion Fiji fought back to beat Wales 26-19 in the final of 2013 Hong Kong Rugby Sevens here on Sunday to take a record 14th time title.

Vettel wins Malaysian Grand Prix

2013-03-25 11:28:31

Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday as his Red Bull team became the biggest winner in the second race of the season after a fierce battle between the teammates.

Top sides claim opening wins at HK Sevens

2013-03-23 18:20:42

Day one of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens produced competitive action across the board with the 28 teams either looking to take the famous Hong Kong title and earn Sevens World Series points, or keep alive their hopes of winning core team status for 2013-14 series.

Blazers complete season sweep of Bulls in fine style

2013-03-23 10:36:03

Aldridge scored 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 99-89 victory over the Chicago Bulls.