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.