Terry backs Chelsea owner over relocation
2011-10-13 11:14:16
Roman Abramovich is mad about Chelsea and the fans must trust the Russian owner if he believes a move away from Stamford Bridge is in the club's best interests, captain John Terry said on Wednesday.
Usmanov makes push towards 30 pct Arsenal stake
2011-10-13 10:40:46
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has offered up to 14,000 pounds ($22,000) per share to a select number of Arsenal shareholders as he looks to up his stake in the Premier League club to 30 percent, a Red and White Holdings spokesman said.
Tournament balls need to be standardised: Nadal
2011-10-13 10:17:09
Tennis players risked injury because of the constant change of ball designs at tournaments, world number two Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday.
Tsonga loses opening match in Shanghai
2011-10-13 10:09:31
Fourth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga suffered an unexpected defeat in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday when he was beaten 6-7 6-4 6-4 by Japanese Kei Nishikori.
Tevez to face disciplinary proceedings - Man City
2011-10-13 10:00:13
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary proceedings for alleged breaches of contract after manager Roberto Mancini had said he refused to come on as a substitute in a Champions League game, the club announced on Wednesday.
France's qualified success
2011-10-13 07:50:53
Samir Nasri described his equalizing goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina as "the most important of my career" after his second-half penalty sent France to Euro 2012.
Brazil escapes Mexico with win
2011-10-13 07:50:53
Brazil overcame a first-half red card to score two late goals and beat Mexico 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.
Loads to celebrate in Japan
2011-10-13 07:50:53
The best parties are the ones you don't want to end - and that was the experience for thousands of fans, not to mention many of the drivers and teams, at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
Can you get used to heartbreaks?
2011-10-13 07:50:53
The more you love something, the more it can hurt you. Just ask Chinese soccer fans. Every international loss to one of soccer's minnows is followed by pledges to quit watching.
China wins men's team title in gymnastics worlds
2011-10-13 07:38:31
China won the men's team gold medal of the gymnastics world championships for the fifth time in a row Wednesday, holding off host Japan and the United States, which took the second and third place.
France look to keep building after qualification
2011-10-12 17:40:34
France got the point they needed to ensure qualification for Euro 2012 against a hard-working Bosnia side on Tuesday but Laurent Blanc's team know they will need further improvement to make an impression at next year's finals.
Late goals give 10-man Brazil 2-1 win over Mexico
2011-10-12 16:30:00
Goals by Ronaldinho and Marcelo in the last 11 minutes gave 10-man Brazil a 2-1 win over Mexico in a friendly in the northern city of Torreon on Tuesday.