Brazil soccer slaying suspects wanted
2013-07-09 10:00:52
Police in rural Brazil have detained one man and were seeking two others in the slaying of a soccer referee who was killed, dismembered and decapitated by spectators after he stabbed a player to death mid-match, a police official said Monday.
Russia run-away leader on Universiade medal table
2013-07-09 08:01:49
Host Russia consolidated its leading position on Universiade medal table, winning 12 more gold medals on the second matchday of Kazan Universiade on Monday.
Host Russia enjoys flying start at Universiade
2013-07-08 16:10:46
Host Russia enjoyed a flying start on the first competition day at the 27th Summer Universiade, winning 6 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals on Sunday.
Olympic diving champion Zakharov off podium at Kazan Universiade
2013-07-08 15:58:04
London Olympic diving champion Ilya Zakharov failed to ignite the passion of Russian fans as he only ranked sixth in the men's 3m springboard at the 2013 Kazan Universiade on Sunday.
Kazan Universiade costs $4.5 billion: official
2013-07-08 15:35:51
Preparations for the upcoming Kazan University Games have cost $4.5 billion, president of the International University Sports Federation Claude-Louis Gallien said Friday.
Pistons, Josh Smith agree to $54M deal
2013-07-07 18:24:04
The Detroit Pistons have addressed their biggest need with one the best free agents available.
Fans beheads Brazilian soccer referee
2013-07-07 15:02:59
One man has been arrested in northern Brazil after a referee who fatally stabbed an amateur player over his refusal to leave the field was decapitated by a mob, police said on Saturday.
Competition starts one day before Universiade opening
2013-07-06 15:42:12
One day before the official opening of the 2013 Kazan Summer Universiade, competitions already started on Friday.
Tevez given Del Piero's shirt as he joins Juventus
2013-07-05 12:12:07
Carlos Tevez sealed his move to Juventus on Wednesday after four controversy-filled years at Manchester City and was handed the unenviable task of trying to emulate club hero Alessandro Del Piero.
Spanish Sports Minister upbeat over 2020 Olympic bid
2013-07-05 11:33:32
Spain's Minister for Sport, Culture and Education, Jose Ignacio Wert said on Thursday that he was very positive about the chances of the Spanish capital city of Madrid being chosen to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
Botswana thrown a lifeline in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
2013-07-05 11:32:39
Botswana's hopes of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup have spurt back to life after they were awarded three points following a ruling over Ethiopia on Monday.
Sabathia, Cano lead Yankees to 3-2 win
2013-07-04 16:21:03
Sabathia,Cano push Yankees pass Minnesota Twins for 3-2 lead