Paulinho sends Brazil to Confed Cup final

2013-06-27 11:31:40

Paulinho scored an 87th-minute winner as Brazil defeated Uruguay 2-1 to earn a place in the Confederations Cup final here on Wednesday.

J.R. Smith to beome a free agent

2013-06-26 11:25:58

Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith has informed the New York Knicks that he will decline the option in his contract for next season and become a free agent.

Heat celebrate with parade in Miami

2013-06-25 10:52:54

The last piece of confetti had landed, the Miami Heat championship celebration was officially over and many in the crowd of revelers were starting to make their way to the exits.

FIFA not considering scrapping Confed Cup

2013-06-23 09:20:49

World soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday that it has no plans to scrap the Confederations Cup and that no team wants to pull out despite the huge protests rocking Brazil.

French PSG signs Blanc for two years

2013-06-22 10:48:00

French top league title holder Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) named Laurent Blanc as new coach to replace the Italian Marco Ancelotti.

FIFA asks Brazil for security guarantees

2013-06-22 10:47:20

FIFA has asked Brazil's government to provide security guarantees amid fears that sweeping civil unrest could pose a threat to the Confederations Cup.

Forlan thrilled by Uruguay milestone goal

2013-06-22 10:45:12

Diego Forlan said he had enjoyed a perfect evening after capping his record 100th international appearance with a goal that took Uruguay to the brink of the Confederations Cup semifinals.

LeBron James named NBA finals MVP

2013-06-21 16:46:41

LeBron James was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2013 National Basketball Association Finals on Thursday.

Torres hits four as merciless Spain crush Tahiti 10-0

2013-06-21 10:21:07

Spain won by a landslide as expected but tiny Tahiti emerged with their reputations enhanced and their dignity intact despite their 10-0 loss to the world and European champions in the Confederations Cup on Thursday.

Neymar leads Brazil to 2-0 win over Mexico

2013-06-20 15:27:37

Neymar scored one goal and set up another for Jo to lift Brazil to a 2-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday and all but secure a spot in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup for the host nation.

Australia, Iran and South Korea head for Brazil

2013-06-19 17:44:59

Australia and Iran booked their fourth World Cup finals appearances with nervous 1-0 victories in a dramatic finale to Asian qualifying on Tuesday.

Musical spectacular to open first-ever Asia Pacific Special Olympics

2013-06-19 16:28:15

Creative celebrations are planned for the opening ceremony of the inaugural Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games in December.