NHL lockout is great ... if you're from Russia
2012-09-20 08:06:25
Ilya Kovalchuk became the latest high-profile player to join the KHL by signing with big spending SKA St. Petersburg on the heels of a NHL lockout.
Mourinho praises Real's spirit
2012-09-20 08:06:25
Real Madrid showed fighting spirit that had been lacking in recent games, Jose Mourinho roared after his team beat Manchester City 3-2 on Tuesday.
Classic win for Real, joy for PSG and Malaga
2012-09-19 10:22:17
Real Madrid fashioned a stunning comeback to beat Manchester City 3-2 in a classic Champions League match with a last-gasp Cristiano Ronaldo strike in their Group D opener on Tuesday.
2014 Cup mascot unveiled waits to be named
2012-09-19 10:08:23
Brazil have chosen an endangered armadillo as the mascot for the 2014 World Cup. FIFA said a vote would be held to choose the mascot's name.
Phelps and Felix win top US Olympic athlete awards
2012-09-18 11:34:47
Michael Phelps and Allyson Felix were named as the United States Olympic Committee's (USOC) best athletes for 2011-12 on Monday for their gold-medal performances at the London Olympics.
Brother of Kaka signs with New York Red Bulls
2012-09-15 13:33:59
The younger brother of Real Madrid and Brazil midfielder Kaka has signed a deal to play with Major League Soccer outfit New York Red Bulls.
Blue Jays hand Hernandez his third loss in a row
2012-09-15 09:10:10
Edwin Encarnacion hit his 40th home run, Adam Lind also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Thursday night to send Felix Hernandez to his third straight loss.
Hillsborough report opens door for a criminal probe
2012-09-15 08:53:16
A former top policeman called for a criminal investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster, a day after a report found police tried to cover up their errors by blaming fans for the tragedy.
Nepal to host 1st gay sports festival
2012-09-14 10:20:20
Nepal is going to organize its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) sports festival in Kathmandu on October 12.
Cameron 'sorry' for 1989 soccer stadium disaster
2012-09-13 14:33:37
British PM David Cameron said on Wednesday he was "profoundly sorry" for failures and cover-ups in the wake of the 1989 Hillsborough soccer disaster.
Messi shackled in Lima, Colombia wins again
2012-09-13 13:54:52
Lionel Messi's recent goal spree came to an abrupt halt in Argentina's uninspiring 1-1 draw against Peru as Colombia came out on top in the latest round of South American World Cup qualifiers that concluded on Tuesday.
F1 doctor who tended to Senna, dies
2012-09-13 10:29:15
Professor Sid Watkins, the Formula One doctor who tended to Ayrton Senna after his fatal crash at Imola in 1994 and who saved the lives of countless others through his work on safety, has died at the age of 84.