Kobe says goodbye to season

2014-03-13 10:13:07

Five-time NBA title holder Kobe Bryant would miss all of the rest games in 2013-2014 season due to the left knee injury, announced the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

'Small, encouraging signs' in Schumacher condition: agent

2014-03-12 17:12:01

There are small signs of encouragement in Michael Schumacher's condition but the former Formula 1 star still faces a long fight to recover after suffering brain damage in a skiing accident, his agent said on Wednesday.

Pele fears protests may 'ruin' World Cup

2014-03-11 14:55:26

Football legend Pele fears violent protests in Brazil could ruin this year's World Cup.

Knicks guard Felton arrested on gun charges

2014-02-26 17:09:12

New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton was arrested Tuesday on two felony weapons possession charges in Manhattan Criminal Court.

Nets' Collins becomes NBA's 1st openly gay player

2014-02-24 17:36:24

Jason Collins became the first openly gay player to compete in the NBA when he took to the court for the Brooklyn Nets in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sweden's Backstrom fails doping test in Sochi

2014-02-24 09:06:55

A Swedish Olympic official says hockey player Nicklas Backstrom has failed a doping test at the Sochi Games.

Beckham to discuss effort to bring team to Miami

2014-02-04 10:45:27

David Beckham will take part in a news conference Wednesday to discuss his progress in trying to bring a Major League Soccer expansion team to Miami.

Ronaldinho signs 1-year extension with Atletico

2014-02-01 11:02:44

Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro says two-time FIFA player of the year Ronaldinho has signed a one-year contract extension.

NBA TV to televise David Stern special on Friday

2014-01-31 10:43:18

NBA TV will televise an interview with David Stern on Friday night, the day before he ends his 30-year run as NBA commissioner.

Brazil striker Fred in new injury setback

2014-01-31 10:23:00

Brazil striker Fred has been ruled out of Fluminense's next two matches after suffering a setback in his recovery from a serious thigh injury.

US swimming Olympic champ Soni retires

2014-01-31 10:23:00

American swimming Olympic champion Rebecca Soni retired Thursday. The 26-year-old plans to live a new lifestyle.

An athlete who fights for a cause

2014-01-14 15:59:53

Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Cung Le has some powerful advice for Chinese fighters as mentor in the Chinese version of The Ultimate Fighter, UFC's long-standing reality TV show. The advice is simple; brain is as important as brawn.