Aussie chief demands Olympians sign doping declaration

2012-11-02 09:52:25

Australian Olympic chief John Coates wants all athletes, coaches and officials to sign a declaration stating they have never used banned substances before they are allowed to go to a Games.

UFC starts to rumble in Macao

2012-11-02 00:37:27

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will debut at martial arts' birthplace in a bid to build a new market in the world's most populous country.

Battle of sexes heads to pool

2012-11-02 00:37:27

Swimming fans in Beijing will get the chance to find out in a battle of the sexes at the FINA Swimming World Cup's leg in the Chinese capital.

Benzema and Kaka steer Real to King's Cup win

2012-11-01 15:27:25

Karim Benzema and Kaka guided a weakened Real Madrid to a 4-1 win at third-tier Alcoyano in a King's Cup last-32 first leg on Wednesday.

Chelsea beat United 5-4, holders Liverpool out

2012-11-01 15:07:03

Chelsea came from behind three times to overhaul Manchester United 5-4 after extra time and book a spot in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, earning sweet revenge for Sunday's controversial 3-2 league defeat.

Lakers drop 2nd straight, fall to Blazers

2012-11-01 14:57:37

Lakers lost the game 106-116 to the Blazers.

Clippers overcome Grizzlies to claim season-opener

2012-11-01 14:44:02

The Los Angeles Clippers picked up where they left off in their budding rivalry with the Memphis Grizzlies, claiming a 101-92 home triumph in the season-opener for both teams on Wednesday.

Thorpe says he was depressed, but not gay

2012-11-01 07:57:37

Swimming legend Ian Thorpe admits he is a nerdy bookworm who hardly fits the stereotype of an Australian sportsman, but says rumors he is gay are not true.

Stoudemire will miss 6-8 weeks

2012-11-01 07:57:37

Amare Stoudemire could be sidelined for two months, the second straight season the New York Knicks forward will miss significant time because of injury.

Police investigating referee Clattenburg for racism

2012-11-01 07:57:37

London's Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday they were investigating alleged racist comments made by the referee during last weekend's Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Heat rings in new season with win over Celtics

2012-10-31 16:05:45

With shiny new diamond-encrusted rings on their fingers, the Miami Heat began their NBA title defence in confident fashion with a 120-107 win over Eastern Conference rivals the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.

Weakened Mavericks stuns new-look Lakers

2012-10-31 15:14:37

The heavily anticipated new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball began with a whimper on Tuesday as their much vaunted team bristling with All-Stars were beaten 99-91 by an under-strength Dallas Mavericks.