Defending is never easy
2011-09-15 07:51:24
Barcelona conceded a goal after 24 seconds and another in stoppage time, opening its Champions League title defense Tuesday with a 2-2 draw against visiting AC Milan.
Morelia grabs a share of lead
2011-09-15 07:51:24
Miguel Sabah and Adrian Aldrete scored late goals Tuesday to lift Mexican side Morelia to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in Group A of the CONCACAF Champions League.
Canada stuns Tonga by late Mackenzie try
2011-09-14 19:57:23
Winger Phil Mackenzie scored a late try for Canada to help his side fight back from a seven-point, second-half deficit to open their rugby World Cup campaign with a 25-20 victory over Tonga on Wednesday.
China regatta still needs improvement
2011-09-14 17:53:14
The rules of the sea are unpredictable in China, especially when a yachting regatta involves dodging rocks and some dimly-lit trawlers in pitch darkness.
Timberwolves reach agreement to hire Adelman as head coach
2011-09-14 11:22:30
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Tuesday they had reached an agreement to hire Rick Adelman as their next head coach.
Iniesta out for four weeks with muscle tear
2011-09-14 10:56:36
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will be out for around four weeks after he damaged a leg muscle in the holders' Champions League Group H match at home to AC Milan on Tuesday, the Spanish club said.
AC Milan snatch 2-2 draw at holders Barcelona
2011-09-14 10:25:07
Thiago Silva powered home a header in the second minute of stoppage time to steal a 2-2 draw for AC Milan at holders Barcelona in the heavyweight pair's Champions League Group H opener on Tuesday.
Bolt wins 100m redemption race at IAAF Challenge meet
2011-09-14 09:52:13
World record holder Usain Bolt won the 100 metres dash at an IAAF World Challenge event on Tuesday in a personal season's best time of 9.85 seconds in Croatia's capital.
Maradona cautious on Al Wasl's prospects
2011-09-13 19:23:26
Argentina great Diego Maradona played down expectations he could lead Al Wasl to the United Arab Emirates league title at the first attempt.
Rugby World Cup will reap rewards
2011-09-13 16:49:04
New Zealanders should bask in the rugby World Cup and reap the benefits of hosting a global sporting event, said one of the British politicians in charge of the London Olympics.
S African women's soccer team qualifies for London
2011-09-13 16:39:23
Banyana Banyana made history on Sunday, drawing 1-1 with Ethiopia in Addis Ababa to qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time.
Vettel has a hand on title after Italy win
2011-09-13 12:28:29
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel had his second successive Formula One world championship almost sealed and delivered after winning the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday.