Good for everyone but Iran

2011-09-27 07:47:41

It's a big upset for Iran because they've been working very well for years. This is basketball. It happens.

European soccer sum-up

2011-09-26 15:52:28

Inter Milan, AS Roma and champions AC Milan all notched their first Serie A wins of the season at the weekend.

Big amateur games kicks off in Brazil

2011-09-26 14:35:48

Peladao is the biggest amateur soccer championship in the world with about 761 teams competing at the levels of master, children, women and indigenous.

Owen focuses on United, won't rule out England

2011-09-26 13:57:09

Michael Owen says he would rather force his way into the Manchester United team than wait for an England recall because he does not expect to play for the national side again while Fabio Capello is manager.

One point away from champagne

2011-09-26 07:55:36

Sebastian Vettel has become the youngest double world champion in Formula One history.

China picks a great time to evenge

2011-09-25 07:59:09

The China men's team gained sweet revenge over rival South Korea at the Borneo Sevens rugby tournament at Likas Stadium on Saturday.

Act now - playoff spots going fast

2011-09-25 07:59:09

Prince Fielder enjoyed a victory lap at Miller Park, hugging fans along the way. Kirk Gibson pumped his fist at Chase Field.

FIFA bans Iraq from playing at home

2011-09-23 17:33:47

Iraq will have to play all their home qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup and next year's London Olympics at a neutral venue due to fears over security, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Friday.

The wild and wooly world of goat grabbing

2011-09-23 16:36:36

Competitors of a goat grabbing game try to grab the carcass of a headless white goat or calf, usually below two years old, from the ground while riding on a horseback and pitch it across a goal line or into a target circle.

Journeyman Ranieri takes over

2011-09-23 09:48:21

Inter Milan have appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new coach.

So that's why Hargreaves was so eager to get back

2011-09-23 07:50:28

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Owen Hargreaves can play a key role in his side's challenge for silverware after the injury-plagued midfielder marked his debut with a goal in the 2-0 League Cup third round win over Birmingham.

Yankees clinch playoffs ... again ... of course

2011-09-23 07:50:28

The New York Yankees clinched the American League East to enter Major League Baseball's postseason for the 16th time in the last 17 years with a doubleheader sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.