Cano becomes Seattle's toast of the coast

2013-12-08 07:07:37

The Seattle Mariners shook up baseball's free-agent market on Friday, reaching a rich deal with Robinson Cano at the same time Carlos Beltran, Curtis Granderson and other familiar names found new homes.

Kobe returning against raptors

2013-12-08 07:07:37

Kobe Bryant will make his long-awaited return from injury for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at home to the Toronto Raptors, the shooting guard said on his Facebook account on Friday.

Rockets do it with defense

2013-12-08 07:07:37

The Rockets' offense is one of the best in the NBA. But against Golden State on Friday night, it was the defense that came up big.

Texans fire coach Kubiak

2013-12-08 07:07:37

Gary Kubiak became the first coaching casualty of the National Football League's 2013 season when the Houston Texans fired him on Friday with the team in the midst of a franchise-record 11-game losing streak.

Red-hot Tiger sizzles at World Challenge

2013-12-08 07:07:37

Tiger Woods' closest challengers were left scratching their heads in disbelief after the world No 1 took control of the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge with a 10-under-par 62.

World Cup draw opens door for game's big guns

2013-12-07 06:00:56

The convoluted draw for next year's World Cup finals in Brazil on Friday produced a set of groups in which most of soccer's big guns will fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stages.

Uruguay, Italy, England in World Cup group of death

2013-12-07 04:44:49

Uruguay, Italy and England have been drawn together in the so-called Group of Death for next year's FIFA World Cup.

NBA game in Mexico City postponed

2013-12-05 13:15:40

The NBA says the game between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves has been postponed because of smoky conditions inside the Mexico City arena.

Brazil beefs up security for World Cup draw

2013-12-05 10:33:54

A posse of more than 3,600 armed guards will be deployed to guarantee security during Friday's FIFA World Cup draw, local media has reported.

Vasaloppet PWT Orienteering opens in Changchun

2013-12-04 17:17:55

The Vasaloppet PWT Orienteering festival opened in Changchun on Saturday with the participation of over 2,600 athletes from 26 countries and regions.

Nets knocked down by Nuggets, home boos

2013-12-04 16:08:11

The Brooklyn Nets' terrible performance stirred a rain of boos from the home crowd at Barclays Center in New York City on Tuesday, after a 111-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Messi named best player and best LFP striker

2013-12-03 20:36:26

The Spanish Football League (LFP) announced its awards for the 2012-2013 season in a gala event late on Monday night.