Colombia's President welcomes FIFA trophy
2014-01-29 10:33:34
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos welcomed on Tuesday the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Presidential Palace in Bogota (Casa de Narino), where he expressed his optimism about Colombia's participation in the event to be held in Brazil this summer.
Super Bowl braces for big chill on Feb 2
2014-01-28 12:32:43
Forecasters predict the coldest Super Bowl and a chance of rain or even snow for the Feb 2 National Football League title showdown, but players say they don't fear sub-freezing conditions.
Ecuadorian president greets World Cup trophy
2014-01-28 10:03:14
Ecuador's President Rafael Correa Monday greeted the 2014 FIFA World Cup trophy, put on show in Quito over the weekend as part of its world tour prior to the start of the games in Brazil this summer.
FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell announces resignation
2014-01-24 10:27:03
FC Barcelona President Sandro Rosell announced on Thursday his resignation after an emergency meeting with Barcelona's Board of Directors.
Brasilia World Cup stadium needs rest
2014-01-23 13:47:24
World football's governing body FIFA has expressed its concern at the playing surface of Brasilia's Mane Garrincha World Cup stadium.
Brazilian President shows support for Rio 2016 Games
2014-01-22 13:07:43
The Brazilian Government underscored its strong commitment to the successful delivery of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Cai has big plans to reshape CFA
2014-01-21 14:24:24
"I would like to be a paving stone for the Chinese Football Association (CFA)," Cai Zhenhua, China's vice sports minister and ex-table tennis player, said after being elected president of CFA at a conference held in Xianghe, Hebei province, on Tuesday.
Former table tennis great elected head of CFA
2014-01-21 10:36:37
China's vice-sports minister and ex-table tennis player Cai Zhenhua was elected president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) on Tuesday.
Former NBA player arrested on drug charges
2014-01-16 09:24:17
Former National Basketball Association player Javaris Crittenton, who was out on bond awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 2011 murder of a mother of four in Georgia, is back behind bars after being indicted on Wednesday on drug charges.
Struggling AC Milan sacks coach Allegri
2014-01-13 21:58:27
AC Milan confirmed on Monday that coach Massimiliano Allegri had been sacked after his three-and-a-half years at the club.
Ronaldo to win Ballon D'Or: Pele
2014-01-13 09:23:52
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to win the Ballon D'Or for the world's best player in 2013, according to Brazil legend Pele.
Deaths cast pall over Dakar Rally
2014-01-12 07:21:02
Three deaths overshadowed Friday's sixth leg of the Dakar Rally, as the race claimed the life of Belgian motorcyclist Eric Palante and two journalists, who were following the event.