Olympics sparkle at height of magical British summer

2012-12-28 09:16:15

London defied Britain's wettest summer for 100 years, potential transport and security chaos and a depressed economy to stage a marvellous 2012 Olympics during a magical year for British sport.

Major sports events in 2013

2012-12-27 10:52:10

A list of major world sports events for the year of 2013.

Yearender soccer: Glory for Spain and Messi but problems never far away

2012-12-25 16:33:06

Spain's glorious third successive triumph in a major tournament and individual goalscoring brilliance from Argentine Lionel Messi will be remembered as soccer's golden hallmarks of 2012.

Yearender motor racing: Vettel takes triple in year of surprises

2012-12-24 17:56:56

Formula One fans have learned to expect the unexpected and 2012, despite Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull ending up as world champions for the third year in a row, was predictably unpredictable.

Yearender cycling: Armstrong case sends shockwaves

2012-12-24 17:18:42

The Lance Armstrong scandal left a huge gap in cycling's record books and further tainted the sport in a year when Britain experienced Olympic bliss in the wake of Bradley Wiggins' Tour de France title.

Moscow stadium needs reconstruction for World Cup

2012-12-23 20:14:03

The Luzhniki stadium in Moscow would undertake major reconstruction in preparation for the 2018 World Cup, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Sunday.

IOC threatens action against defiant Indian officials

2012-12-21 14:43:59

The International Olympic Committee has asked its recognised Indian members to contemplate taking legal action against officials of the country's suspended Olympic association for misrepresenting the office.

Real to face United in Champions League

2012-12-21 10:57:37

Cristiano Ronaldo will return with nine-times winners Real Madrid to Manchester United, where he developed into one of the world's greatest forwards, and Lionel Messi's Barcelona take on AC Milan in the Champions League last 16.

16th ASEAN University Games close in Laos

2012-12-21 10:27:07

The closing ceremony of the 16th ASEAN University Games (AUG) held in Laos on Thursday marked the end of the international sporting competition.

Tom's European dream

2012-12-20 07:54:26

Three years ago, Siberian soccer club Tom was in danger of bankruptcy before being rescued by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Barcelona secures futures of Messi, Xavi and Puyol

2012-12-20 07:54:26

Barcelona secured the futures of leading players Lionel Messi, Xavi and Carles Puyol with renewed contracts on Tuesday.

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2012-12-20 07:54:26

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