Heat, Spurs to play for title Finally, Heats off to Finals after Game 7

2013-06-05 05:56:23

The NBA Finals matchup is finally set, and the Miami Heat will either win a second straight title or the San Antonio Spurs will deny LeBron James a championship ring.
Finally, Heats off to Finals after Game 7

First Australian in FIFA executive committee

2013-06-04 15:08:25

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Sport Kate Lundy on Saturday congratulated Moya Dodd on her election to the executive committee of FIFA, football's world governing body.

Nepal's oldest Qomolongma climber vows to break world record next year

2013-06-04 15:07:58

Nepal's oldest Qomolongma climber Min Bahadur Sherchan, 81, said on Sunday that despite failure this year, he would attempt next year to break the world record of the oldest climber set by a Japanese this season.

BWF postpones implementation of line-call review system

2013-06-04 14:04:20

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said Monday that the implementation of the instant review system on disputed line-calls would be postponed due to some technical issues in recent testing.

Neymar signs 5-year contract with Barcelona

2013-06-04 11:23:35

Neymar became the eighth most expensive signing in football history by moving to Barcelona in a deal worth 57 million euros on Monday, uniting the Brazil star with Lionel Messi in a formidable attacking partnership.

Kidd retires from NBA after 19-yr career

2013-06-04 10:03:50

Jason Kidd retired Monday from the NBA after 19 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers for a point guard in league history.

US beats 2nd-string Germany in friendly

2013-06-04 07:25:41

Clint Dempsey scored twice in a five-minute span of the second half and moved into second place on the US career scoring list, helping the Americans edge a second-string Germany team, 4-3.

Hibbert fined despite apology

2013-06-04 07:25:41

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Sunday after a post-game news conference outburst that included an anti-gay slur.

Kenya teams target volleyball World Cup berth

2013-06-03 16:36:12

After dominating the continental volleyball for some time, Kenyan officials are certain both the men and women teams will qualify for the World Cup in 2014, with qualification starting in June.

Heat seeking answers after ugly loss at Indiana

2013-06-03 08:11:48

Miami's fearsome threesome has suddenly become a one-man show.Hibbert could get punishment

Hibbert could get punishment

2013-06-03 08:11:48

Roy Hibbert used a gay slur in one answer and a curse to refer to the media in another during his news conference following Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, putting himself in line for being disciplined by the NBA.

Santos says it has fired coach Ramalho

2013-06-01 11:14:33

Santos says it has sacked coach Muricy Ramalho, just days after selling Brazil starlet Neymar to Barcelona.