7 finalists to emerge from World Cup qualifying
2013-10-14 13:42:38
The World Cup qualifying competition reaches a dramatic climax on Tuesday when the European, South American and CONCACAF zones arrive at the point of no return.
Tigers come close to notching a no-hitter
2013-10-14 06:34:17
Celtics beat Knicks 111-81 for 1st preseason win
2013-10-13 14:46:53
Rookie Kelly Olynyk had 15 points and six rebounds and the Boston Celtics got their first preseason win under new coach Brad Stevens, beating New York 111-81 Saturday night as the Knicks rested Carmelo Anthony and four other veterans.
Germany, Belgium, Switzerland qualified for World Cup
2013-10-12 11:20:11
Germany, Belgium and Switzerland qualified for the World Cup in Brazil while Spain, England and Russia also won on Friday to keep their fate in their own hands heading into the European zone's final round of group games.
Rockets beats Pacers 116-96 in 1st game in Manila
2013-10-11 16:10:13
James Harden scored 21 points Thursday to lead the Houston Rockets to a 116-96 win over the Indiana Pacers in the first NBA preseason game in the Philippines.
Intl yacht race to be held in S China
2013-10-11 15:44:36
An international yacht race will be held in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region starting from October 17, according to local authorities.
Heat beat Pistons 112-107 in preseason
2013-10-11 11:54:52
Chris Bosh scored 28 points and Dwyane Wade had eight in his preseason debut as the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 112-107 on Thursday night.
Bayern's Martinez hopes to return next week
2013-10-11 10:47:55
Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez hopes he can return to training with the German first division club.
Football match hosted at Buckingham Palace
2013-10-09 16:08:32
A goal was celebrated with a bow and the halftime drinks were served on silver platters when two of England's oldest amateur teams played in Queen Elizabeth's back garden on Monday in the first match to be staged at Buckingham Palace.
One Game One Love
2013-10-08 13:37:40
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced its first-ever marketing campaign geared towards international fans titled, "One Game One Love."
FIFA rankings to decide World Cup seeds
2013-10-05 12:44:06
Group seedings for next year's World Cup will be decided by October's world rankings, football's governing body FIFA said on Friday.
Bayern crush Man City 3-1
2013-10-03 16:10:19
Bayern Munich thumped hosts Manchester City 3-1 in their Champions League Group D encounter on Wednesday as the holders taught the English side they still have a lot to learn if they are to achieve continental success.