The breakneck ski slope antics of 14-year-old Kelly Sildaru have become a symbol of the youth revolution being forced on the Olympics as it battles for relevance.
Louis van Gaal refused to take the blame for Manchester United's latest humiliation as the embattled boss claimed bad luck was the reason for Thursday's humiliating 2-1 defeat against Danish side FC Midtjylland in the Europa League.
Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao refused to back down over gay slurs that have tarnished his reputation and cost him millions in sponsorship deals, insisting God is on his side.
Nigerian international striker Obafemi Martins has joined the growing band of foreign players heading to China, swapping Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders for Shanghai Shenhua.
Chris Paul poured all his emotion from a long, difficult day into his night job, willing his team to victory while playing a game-high 37 minutes.
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo expects Mike Krzyzewski to lead the Americans this summer, and the coach says he has "every intention" of being in Brazil.
Cavaliers general manager David Griffin dreaded making this phone call.
Jeff Green could give the Clippers a better shot in the West and Markieff Morris might strengthen a Wizards playoff push in the East.
Ever since Beijing's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games was declared successful in July 2015, the capital city's artificial-ice arenas have been having a busy time. Now, a torrent of sporting activities has been unleashed for the Lunar New Year holiday season. Besides the traditional skating hotspots such as Shichahai and Taoranting, Beijingers have more choices now to have fun on ice, like the "Bird Nestle Ice Season" in the National Stadium and Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort.
Claudio Ranieri believes Leicester will a stern test of its title-winning credentials with flying colors when the shock Premier League leader faces Manchester City on Saturday.
Brazilian investment group DIS, which owned 40 percent of Barcelona star Neymar's sporting rights before his move to the Catalan giant from Santos in 2013, claimed on Thursday it felt "betrayed" after being shut out of the transfer negotiations.
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