London Olympics likely to come in 'under budget'
2012-02-29 13:41:06
The British government revealed on Tuesday that the cost of the London Olympic Games is set to be less than budgeted.
London puts rings on Thames to mark 150 days to go
2012-02-29 11:18:26
Mayor Boris Johnson promised Londoners a "summer like no other" after sending a giant set of Olympic rings down the River Thames on Tuesday.
Liverpool survive Cardiff scare to win League Cup
2012-02-27 14:20:55
Liverpool won the English League Cup for the eighth time but were given a huge fright by Championship Cardiff City who snatched a goal deep into extra time to salvage a 2-2 draw before going down 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
Nike to launch Jeremy Lin-themed shoes
2012-02-26 09:05:24
Nike Inc will start selling Jeremy Lin-themed shoes this weekend, cashing in on the New York Knick point guard's recent rise to worldwide fame.
Libya targetting Rio Games for first medal
2012-02-22 13:45:50
Libya's Olympic chief is targetting the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro for the country's first medal as he attempts to overcome the years of sporting neglect.
Qatar would host 2020 Summer Games in Oct
2012-02-22 13:44:29
Qatar is proposing to hold the 2020 Olympics in October to avoid the Gulf Arab state's searing summer heat.
CSKA rescues late draw over Real Madrid
2012-02-22 11:00:54
CSKA Moscow equalized from the last kick of the match when Pontus Wernbloom scrambled the ball into the net, giving the Russian club a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the last-16 match of the Champions League.
Lin pleads for consideration for relatives in Taiwan
2012-02-21 15:46:35
The NBA's first Chinese-American player, after scoring a team-high 28 points and doling out 14 assists, appealed for consideration for members of his family in Taiwan.
Melo, Lin partnership off to rough start
2012-02-21 14:08:51
Carmelo Anthony made his long-awaited return to the Knicks on Monday but his partnership with Jeremy Lin failed to fire as New York fell 100-92 to the New Jersey Nets.
Messi scores four as Barca thrash Valencia
2012-02-21 11:04:39
Lionel Messi scored four as Barcelona came from behind to thrash Valencia 5-1 at home, closing the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid back to 10 points on Sunday.
ESPN sorry for offensive headline on Lin story
2012-02-20 15:19:52
The US cable television sports network ESPN has fired an employee responsible for an offensive headline about Knicks basketball sensation Jeremy Lin.
Skirts optional for women boxers at London Games
2012-02-20 11:19:26
Women boxers will have the choice of wearing skirts or shorts in the ring at this year's London Olympics.