Blood tests required for Champions League

2013-07-03 16:12:33

Players will undergo blood tests next season as part of UEFA's new anti-doping detection regime in all competitions run by European soccer's governing body.

Lakers make their pitch to Dwight Howard

2013-07-03 13:18:32

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and other representatives of the team met Tuesday for about two hours with free agent center Dwight Howard to make their pitch for keeping him in Los Angeles.

Paul stays with the Clippers

2013-07-02 11:31:51

All-Star point guard Chris Paul agreed to a new deal to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers on the first day NBA free agency opened, agent Leon Rose confirmed on Monday.

Yao Ming, McGrady team up for charity

2013-07-02 08:19:08

All proceeds from ticket revenue for the charity game themed "All For Children" will go to the Yao Foundation Hope Primary School Basketball Season.

Yao among Rockets big names to attract Howard to Houston

2013-07-02 07:38:45

Houston Rockets showed its desire for Dwight Howard by sending a elite group to Los Angeles to talk with the free agent, and former Rockets All Star center Yao Ming also helped to attract Howard.

Poland to host FIVB beach volleyball worlds

2013-07-01 15:23:10

Poland will host the ninth edition of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships starting from July 1.

Bakelants claims Tour de France second stage

2013-07-01 15:14:13

Radioshack-Leopard team rider Jan Bakelants of Belgium wins the 156 km second stage of the centenary Tour de France cycling race from Bastia to Ajaccio, on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica June 30, 2013.

Italy takes 3rd place in shootout

2013-07-01 11:06:59

Gianluigi Buffon saved three penalty kicks in a shootout and undermanned Italy edged Uruguay 3-2 Sunday to secure third place at the Confederations Cup following a 2-2 draw.

Brazil blanks Spain to win Confed Cup

2013-07-01 10:41:17

Fred scored two goals and Neymar added another as host Brazil convincingly defeated world champion Spain 3-0 to win the Confederations Cup on Sunday as protesters clashed with riot police outside the Maracana Stadium.

China wins Puerto Rico 79-67 at Stankovic Cup

2013-06-28 13:07:33

China wins Puerto Rico at Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Lanzhou, Northwest China on June 27, 2013. Puerto Rico lost the match 67-79.

Nets, Celtics talk Pierce-Garnett deal

2013-06-28 11:33:04

The Nets and Boston Celtics are discussing a deal that would bring Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to Brooklyn, a person with knowledge of the talks said.

Spain wins Confederations Cup semi-final

2013-06-28 10:11:29

Spain's players celebrate after teammate Jesus Navas (not pictured) scored the winning penalty during the penalty shootout of their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match against Italy at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza June 27, 2013.