Australia to suppress match-fixing and doping
2013-02-07 10:29:45
The Australian government has promised to crack down on match-fixing after a report into doping and organised crime in sport revealed those links had led to manipulation of results.
Short-handed Lakers beat Nets 92-83
2013-02-07 00:44:30
Steve Nash of Los Angeles Lakers signs autographs for fans piror to the game against Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, New York, February 5, 2013.
Armstrong will not be prosecuted
2013-02-06 04:00:00
Armstrong's public admission that he took performance-enhancing drugs will not change US prosecutors' decision to spare him of criminal charges.
Ravens sap power outage to win Super Bowl
2013-02-04 16:56:42
The Baltimore Ravens survived a furious second-half rally by San Francisco and a momentum-sapping power outage at the Superdome to defeat the gritty 49ers 34-31 in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Parcells and Sapp among inductees
AFC to elect new leader in May congress
2013-02-04 14:53:21
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will elect a new president at an extraordinary congress in May, the regional body said on Thursday, almost 18 months after former head Mohammed Bin Hammam was first suspended by FIFA.
Balotelli scores twice on Milan debut
2013-02-04 11:12:28
Maverick striker Mario Balotelli flew straight into another storm as he made his AC Milan debut on Sunday, even if it was not directly of his making.
Cyclist Rasmussen confesses to doping
2013-02-01 11:51:06
Denmark's top cyclist Michael Rasmussen Thursday admitted to extensive use of doping for 12 years, dealing a further blow to the sport since Lance Armstrong's confession.
PSG looks the perfect match for 'brand Beckham'
2013-02-01 10:27:47
David Beckham's move to Paris St Germain (PSG) will give a huge boost to the French club's profile while ensuring that the former England soccer captain remains in the public eye.
Beckham signs up in Paris St Germain
2013-02-01 09:39:58
David Beckham's distinguished career took a surprise late twist when the high-profile former England captain joined French club Paris St Germain on Thursday.
Brazil venue delays no longer tolerated
2013-01-29 11:34:33
FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke has warned that delays to Brazil's Confederations Cup stadiums will no longer be tolerated.
Drogba eyes more Champions League
2013-01-29 09:55:44
Istanbul club Galatasaray have agreed with Shanghai Shenhua to sign striker Didier Drogba, the club said in a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange on Monday.
Euro 2020 to be held in 13 cities
2013-01-28 12:00:21
Euro 2020 will be held in 13 cities across the continent and the semifinals and final will be played in the same stadium, UEFA said on Friday.