In photos: Tour de France underway
2011-07-12 17:35:57
The grueling 3-week Tour de France is underway.
FIFA: 1 billion saw part of World Cup final
2011-07-12 15:12:21
The 2010 World Cup final was seen by at least 1 billion people, though the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony appears to retain top spot as the most-watched televised event, according to figures published Monday by FIFA.
Ryu wins US Women's Open
2011-07-12 13:53:41
Lionel Messi at last came into his own at the Copa America as Argentina beat a defensive Costa Rica 3-0 with two goals from Sergio Aguero to secure second place in Group A on Monday.
ROK opposition leader mulls Games with DPRK
2011-07-12 11:25:40
South Korea's opposition leader and a strong presidential contender said Monday he will "seriously" consider co-hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Ganso says he has to improve at Copa America
2011-07-12 10:08:50
Young Brazil playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso acknowledges he has to start playing better at the Copa America to keep Brazil on track for a third straight title.
Maradona slightly hurt in car crash
2011-07-12 10:07:07
Former Argentine soccer player and coach Diego Maradona escaped serious injury on Monday when his car was involved in a collision with a bus near his Buenos Aires home, local media and officials said.
Yao's retirement risks NBA profile
2011-07-12 09:48:43
The expected retirement of Chinese basketball star Yao Ming risks diminishing the NBA's once-burgeoning popularity in the country, with many local fans saying they would no longer watch NBA games.
Australian cyclist scared by Tour de France crashes
2011-07-12 09:25:06
Australian cyclist Cadel Evans survived another day of carnage on the Tour de France, but he on Monday admitted to being terrorized after seeing a crash which left more big names abandoning the race in agony.
Wenger confident of keeping Fabregas, Nasri
2011-07-12 06:27:18
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the club is capable of retaining star midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri despite big money bids from Barcelona, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Alonso wins F1 British GP for Ferrari
2011-07-11 16:00:37
Fernando Alonso won the British Grand Prix on Sunday for Ferrari's first victory of the season at the same circuit where 60 years ago they had enjoyed their first success in Formula One.
Mexico beats beats Uruguay to claim U-17 World Cup
2011-07-11 12:54:22
Mexico won the Under-17 World Cup final on Sunday, defeating Uruguay 2-0 with goals from Antonio Briseno in the 31st minute and Giovani Casillas in second-half stoppage time.
Coaches and teammates tweet about Yao
2011-07-11 10:51:23
Chinese NBA idol Yao Ming was set to retire, as confirmed by his management on Saturday.