LeBron James is AP's Male Athlete of the Year

2013-12-27 07:54:37

LeBron James of the Miami Heat is The Associated Press' 2013 Male Athlete of the Year, becoming the third basketball player to capture the award in its 83-year history.

Nets blowout loss to Bulls on Christmas

2013-12-27 06:46:18

The Brooklyn Nets keep falling deeper and deeper into a state of pain. After their 78-95 Christmas Day beat down at the hands of the struggling Chicago Bulls, there has been just nothing positive left to say

Avalanches and visibility may disrupt Sochi Games

2013-12-25 10:03:00

Russian meteorologists have no concerns about a shortage of snow for the Winter Olympics in February but believe avalanches and poor visibility could disrupt the Sochi Games.

Myanmar to host 2nd invitational cycling contest

2013-12-24 16:43:51

The 2nd Mandalay Hill Invitational Cycling contest will be held in Mandalay, central region of Myanmar, on Wednesday, official media reported on Tuesday.

Arsenal loses top after draw with Chelsea

2013-12-24 07:33:06

Arsene Wenger failed for the 10th time to get the better of Jose Mourinho as Arsenal was held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea on Monday, missing a chance to return to the top of the Premier League.

Palacio wins Milan derby for Inter

2013-12-23 10:43:24

A late goal from Rodrigo Palacio gave Inter Milan a 1-0 win over city rival AC Milan in an entertaining derby match in Serie A on Sunday.

Pedro fires Barcelona fightback

2013-12-23 10:33:34

Pedro Rodriguez filled in for Barcelona's missing star forwards by netting a hat trick in 10 minutes before setting up Cesc Fabregas twice as the visitors erased a two-goal deficit in a wild 5-2 win at Getafe on Sunday.

Global fans gripped by it, Europe shuns it

2013-12-23 07:46:03

While Bayern Munich continued Europe's recent dominance at the Club World Cup, it is unclear whether the champion's home continent took notice.

Swann calls time on career

2013-12-23 07:46:03

England spinner Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket with immediate effect on Sunday, in a bombshell just days before the beleaguered tourists meet Australia in the fourth Ashes Test.

Vonn's knee fails in front of Woods

2013-12-23 07:46:03

American speed queen Lindsey Vonn failed to put together a winning run for onlooking boyfriend Tiger Woods on Saturday as her unstable right knee gave way halfway down the course at Val d'Isere.

Svindal makes history with third super-G victory

2013-12-23 07:46:03

Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal became the first racer to win three World Cup super-G races on the Saslong course at Val Gardena with a dominant victory on Friday.

Westbrook says Thunder are 'best' after beating the Spurs

2013-12-23 07:46:03

Russell Westbrook says there is no question Oklahoma City is the league's best team.