Coach of national teams brings both experience and expertise
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will lead Russia's hockey team at next month's Sochi Olympics, while veteran defenseman Sergey Gonchar and forward Alexander Semin were surprise omissions from the 25-man roster.
Lionel Messi said he is looking forward to another big year in 2014 after scoring twice in his comeback from injury as Barcelona swept aside Getafe 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last 16 tie on Wednesday.
The odds that the Chicago Bulls would be trading one of their top players seemed like a long shot when the season began.
Coach Andy Flower on Wednesday dismissed as "totally inaccurate" reports he issued an ultimatum to England cricket chiefs over misfiring star batsman Kevin Pietersen.
Manchester United has to play the officials as well as the opposition, manager David Moyes complained after his side was beaten 2-1 by Sunderland in the League Cup semifinal first leg on Tuesday.
Barcelona received a welcome boost on Tuesday when forward Lionel Messi was given the all-clear by medical staff and was included in the squad for Wednesday's King's Cup last 16 first leg at home to Getafe.
US downhill star forced to miss Olympics due to reconstructive knee surgery
"It's hard to swallow that @lindseyvonn won't be competing in Sochi, but I'm incredibly impressed at her determination. She's a true #hero."
Crosby, Toews lead awesome offense in defense of gold
Michael Schumacher's exasperated wife pleaded on Tuesday with journalists to leave her family and doctors alone, as her famous husband remains in a coma after a ski accident in the French Alps.
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