US first lady to lead delegation to London

2012-03-14 11:53:48

The United States' delegation to the London Olympic Games will be led by Michelle Obama, announced the US First Lady on Tuesday announced.

Rampant Bulls overpower fading Knicks

2012-03-13 16:49:03

The heady days of "Linsanity" are fading further from New York fans' memories after the Knicks slumped to their sixth straight defeat with a 104-99 loss to the NBA-best Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Cameron defends Dow sponsorship of Games

2012-03-13 16:47:44

British Prime Minister David Cameron has defended Dow Chemical's sponsorship of the Olympic Games in the face of Indian anger over the company's link to a deadly gas leak in Bhopal in 1984.

London set for drought during Olympic Games

2012-03-13 13:40:32

The London Olympic and Paralympic Games look set to take place against the backdrop of water restrictions, it was revealed on Monday.

Brazil soccer boss resigns amid corruption probe

2012-03-13 11:05:43

Ricardo Teixeira, the controversial head of the Brazilian Football Confederation and the man charged with organizing the 2014 World Cup, quit on Monday following a string of corruption scandals.

Americans head to Olympics after show of strength

2012-03-13 10:31:19

'The Americans are coming' was the message after the US team recorded their best showing at the world indoor championships with 10 gold medals in Istanbul.

Senior players did not force Villas-Boas out: Terry

2012-03-12 16:54:37

Chelsea's senior players should not be blamed for Andre Villas-Boas losing his job as the club's manager, skipper John Terry has said.

Rooney goals lift Man United top after City loses

2012-03-12 14:52:40

Two goals from Wayne Rooney put Manchester United back on top of the Premier League for the first time in five months when they beat West Bromwich Albion 2-0 at Old Trafford.

Draw of World Cup Asian qualifiers unveils

2012-03-10 10:39:12

The draw for the final round of 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers was unveiled in the Asian Football Federation headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

Inter beat Chievo to end winless streak

2012-03-10 10:19:16

Inter Milan scored late goals to win 2-0 at Chievo on Friday and ended their dismal recent running of seven straight losses and one draw.

Munich dead families want IOC to remember 1972 tragedy

2012-03-09 19:03:59

Forty years after 11 Israelis were killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Games, the families of the dead are urging IOC to organize an official commemoration.

Woman soldier restricts her fighting to the ring

2012-03-09 19:03:25

Corporal Romina Marenda of the Italian army never expects to go into combat, apart from meeting another woman in the ring.