The wild and wooly world of goat grabbing
2011-09-23 16:36:36
Competitors of a goat grabbing game try to grab the carcass of a headless white goat or calf, usually below two years old, from the ground while riding on a horseback and pitch it across a goal line or into a target circle.
Journeyman Ranieri takes over as Inter boss
2011-09-23 09:48:21
Inter Milan have appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new coach, the Serie A club said on their website on Thursday after sacking Gian Piero Gasperini for a disastrous start to the season.
Hargreaves so eager to get back
2011-09-23 07:50:28
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Owen Hargreaves can play a key role in his side's challenge for silverware after the injury-plagued midfielder marked his debut with a goal in the 2-0 League Cup third round win over Birmingham.
Ten is enough for Chelsea to win
2011-09-23 07:50:28
Ten-man Chelsea rode its luck to reach the fourth round of the League Cup with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Fulham after a 0-0 draw following extra time on Wednesday.
Rough draw for China
2011-09-23 07:50:28
China's men's rugby Sevens team faces a daunting task to pick up world ranking points after it was drawn with regional powerhouse South Korea in the group stage of this weekend's Borneo Sevens tournament.
Yankees clinch playoffs ... again
2011-09-23 07:50:28
The New York Yankees clinched the American League East to enter Major League Baseball's postseason for the 16th time in the last 17 years with a doubleheader sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
Grassroots sports to be promoted
2011-09-23 07:50:28
China is a big country, so China should play a big role in world sports. The world's top sports official hailed China's role in promoting sports among common people on Thursday.
UK wants Games to boost image after riots
2011-09-22 16:11:33
Britain aims to dispel the negative images beamed around the globe during last month's riots by launching a business and tourist promotion centred around the 2012 London Olympics.
China beats Japan to face Lebanon in quarters
2011-09-22 14:10:27
Hosts China overcame Japan 84-58 to stay unbeaten at 2011 FIBA Asia Men's Basketball Championship on Wednesday and will play against Lebanon in Friday's quarterfinal games.
World Conference on Sport for All opens in Beijing
2011-09-22 13:19:17
Some 600 sports and government representatives, delegates from UN agencies, NGOs and academics from around the world are meeting in Beijing as the 14th World Conference on Sport for All opened Wednesday in Beijing.
In stormy sea, Wenger focuses on righting ship
2011-09-22 08:00:50
Arsene Wenger insists speculation over his future with Arsenal will never distract him from rebuilding the troubled Gunners.
Arsenal backs coach
2011-09-22 08:00:50
Arsenal is not in crisis and fully supports Arsene Wenger's efforts to turn around the club after a poor start to the season, chief executive Ivan Gazidis said on Tuesday.