Armadillo to be 2014 World Cup mascot

2012-09-12 17:37:42

A rare species of armadillo is set to be the official mascot for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Spain and Germany scrape victories, England held

2012-09-12 09:52:05

Spain stretched their winning run in tournament qualifiers to 23 as they began the journey to the 2014 World Cup with a 1-0 victory in Georgia on Tuesday but along with Germany and Italy they struggled to take the points.

The Best games ever?

2012-09-11 08:07:26

London on Sunday bid farewell to the Paralympics, with a spectacular celebration of the human spirit, amid claims the Games had led to a "seismic" shift in attitudes towards disability.

A slamming good time

2012-09-09 13:50:26

Exciting new hybrid game wants to be a high-flying hit in China.

Sharapova heads for an ice cream after loss

2012-09-09 13:15:16

Maria Sharapova refused to lick her wounds after her US Open semifinal loss to Victoria Azarenka, opting instead for the consoling taste of a New York-style vanilla ice cream.

Lackluster Germans

2012-09-09 08:12:18

Germany coach Joachim Loew has admitted his side must convert more of its chances after laboring to a 3-0 win over minnow the Faroe Islands in its opening World Cup qualifier.

Another equestrian gala on way to Beijing

2012-09-08 08:04:43

After successfully hosting the Longines Beijing Masters in May, the capital will welcome another equestrian gala when the second edition of the FEI World Cup Jumping China League kicks off at the Beijing International Equestrian Club on Sept 29.

Racing From F1 to H4

2012-09-07 07:44:23

Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost his legs after a horrific crash in 2001, won the Paralympic gold medal on Wednesday.

I'm not a teacher, says Deschamps

2012-09-07 07:44:23

France coach Didier Deschamps has no intention of acting like a teacher to his players despite their controversial behavior in recent years, he said on Wednesday.

Romo shines as Cowboys win NFL opener

2012-09-07 07:44:23

Tony Romo tossed three touchdown passes as the Dallas Cowboys defeated New York Giants 24-17 in the NFL season opener on Wednesday.

Paralympics in home straight

2012-09-06 08:01:33

The London Paralympics were on track to break a large number of world records, as the Games hit the halfway mark on Tuesday.

In his father's footsteps

2012-09-06 08:01:33

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain aims to follow in his father's footsteps by inspiring England to another famous triumph in Brazil's Maracana Stadium.