4 Chinese for Volvo Ocean Race

History will be made in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race when four Chinese rookie sailors take to the seas with the Dongfeng Race Team.

FIFA member behind illegal Cup ticket sales: police

Soccer's powerful governing body came under renewed scrutiny after a Brazilian police chief said on Thursday a FIFA member provided thousands of World Cup tickets sold illegally at games for millions of dollars.

Suarez transfer talks to continue - reports

Controversial striker Luis Suarez was seemingly moving closer toward a move from Liverpool to Barcelona after reports in the British media on Thursday said talks between the clubs were ongoing.

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Dream comes true for Ji at the Tour

Ji Cheng said it will be a "dream" come true on Saturday when he becomes the first Chinese rider to compete at the Tour de France.

Subdued Leeds yet to 'buzz' about hosting opening stage

Leeds was resisting Tour de France fever on Wednesday, just three days before the 'Grand Depart' in the city on Saturday.

Contador ready to take on Froome

If last year's Tour de France often resembled a triumphant Chris Froome march to Paris, the road to the Champs Elysees may be more unpredictable this time; especially with Alberto Contador likely to be back in the hunt.

Riders to watch

Chris Froom (Britain, Team Sky, age 29) - also known as Froomey

Wild things ready to start moving the furniture

A new wave of young stars poised to sweep over the dominant 'Big Four'

FIFA asks magazine for proof of match-fixing

FIFA expressed "substantial doubts" on Wednesday about a German magazine's claims that a World Cup game could have been fixed and asked the publication to provide evidence to back up its report that a renowned match-fixer accurately predicted details of the match hours before it kicked off.

Keeper Howard: the new Captain America

Americans are embracing their newest superhero: Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard, whose pluck and one-man defiance in an excruciating World Cup loss electrified his home nation.

Federer merely an obstacle for Raonic

Milos Raonic will not be overawed by seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer when the men take to Centre Court for Friday's semifinal, the eighth seed said after seeing off Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios.