Re-elected UEFA boss calls for a united FIFA
New Zealanders hailed the Black Caps' cliffhanger World Cup semifinal win over South Africa as one of the country's top sporting moments on Wednesday and finally began dreaming of even greater glory in the tournament final on Sunday.
The US Congress on Tuesday awarded its highest civilian honor to golfing great Jack Nicklaus, who accepted the medal with a few tears, humility and humor.
China's Dongfeng was one of four boats in the Volvo Ocean Race fleet to keel over in the Southern Ocean on Tuesday as the fleet experienced its roughest conditions since the event started last October.
The first ticket has yet to be sold, but the richest fight in boxing history is getting richer by the day.
Portuguese soccer legend Luis Figo, who is challenging for the FIFA presidency, said on Monday a victory for incumbent Sepp Blatter would mean four lost years.
Germany's record World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose plans to become a coach, as he contemplates retiring, and harbors dreams of working in the Bundesliga again.
Spanish prosecutors are requesting a prison sentence of two years and three months for Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and seven for his predecessor, Sanrdo Rosell, over the so-called 'Neymar affair,' judicial sources said on Monday
The number of foreign players in English Premier League squads is set to be reduced under new rules designed to prevent the development of homegrown youngsters being stifled by imports.
Former Olympic champion Park Tae-hwan of South Korea has been banned 18 months for doping after testing positive for testosterone in an out-of-competition drug test, the latest in a series of high-profile doping cases in swimming.
The Australia and India squads have had ample time in the past four months to work each other out, ensuring a level of tension for their World Cup semifinal expected to go well beyond the usual for a knockout game.
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