Ali's trainer Dundee dies

2012-02-03 07:39:32

There was no way Angelo Dundee was going to miss Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday party.

Hamilton on track

2012-02-03 07:39:32

If Lewis Hamilton was his own worst enemy at times last year, the McLaren driver assured the world on Wednesday he would be starting the new Formula One season very much at ease with himself again.

Spot-fixer Amir out of jail after 3 months

2012-02-03 07:39:32

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir was freed from a British jail on Wednesday after serving half of a six-month sentence for taking part in a spot-fixing scandal that shook the world of cricket last year.

Djokovic, Messi spearhead Laureus awards

2012-02-02 14:39:38

Top tennis player Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Argentina's charismatic football star Lionel Messi set paces for the the Laureus World Sports Awards, dubbed the Oscar of sports.

Azarenka awarded Order of Motherland in Belarus

2012-02-02 13:19:46

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Victoria Azarenka for winning the Australian Open women's title on Saturday and awarded her the Order of the Motherland.

Wozniacki fires coach after losing No 1 ranking

2012-02-02 10:58:07

Former world No 1 women's tennis player Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark has fired her coach, following the loss of her top ranking.

Argentine Crespo tops India auction

2012-02-01 07:55:26

Argentine legend Hernan Crespo emerged as the star attraction among a host of semi-retired world stars auctioned in Kolkata on Monday to play in a new soccer tournament in India.

Milan to wait until summer for Tevez

2012-02-01 07:55:26

AC Milan will wait until the end of the season to try to secure the services of Carlos Tevez, according to chief executive Adriano Galliani.

Sibling rivalry can win you a super bowl

2012-02-01 07:55:26

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning said on Monday that watching his older brother Peyton Manning win a Super Bowl and claim the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award lit a fire under him.

LeBron James rides bike to work

2012-02-01 07:55:26

LeBron James rides his bike to work all the time, usually without anyone noticing.

Yao Ming eying film business

2012-01-31 20:40:24

The retired Chinese basketball superstar Yao Ming has been looking for business opportunities in the film industry, but has not entered it yet.

S Korean football star Ahn Jung-hwan retires

2012-01-31 17:12:20

South Korean footballer Ahn Jung-hwan announced his retirement on Tuesday after a 14-year career that saw him claim 67 international caps.