Eagles special, but how special?

2011-09-07 07:43:32

From the owner down to the interns, everyone associated with the Philadelphia Eagles has the same lofty expectation for this season.

O'Connor stays on bench after win

2011-09-07 07:43:32

James O'Connor was named on the bench for Australia's World Cup opener against Italy after coach Robbie Deans stuck with a winning team and opted against recalling the winger following his one-game suspension for indiscipline.

NBA star Howard gets a real kiss during China tour

2011-09-06 17:34:34

NBA basketball player Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic reacts as he gets a kiss from a fan during a promotional event of his China tour in Nanjing, Jiangsu province.

Yao Ming may go back to school this fall

2011-09-06 15:27:04

Retired NBA star Yao Ming may "go back to school and get very fundamental study" at one of China's most prestigious universities this fall.

China keeps slim hope despite win over Thailand

2011-09-06 09:45:39

The Chinese national women's soccer team were put into a dangerous situation for the 2012 London Olympic Games after three mediocre matches of the Asian Qualifying Tournament.

Slim hope for China to qualify for London Olympics

2011-09-06 09:34:24

The Chinese national women's soccer team were put into a dangerous situation for the 2012 London Olympic Games after three mediocre matches of the Asian Qualifying Tournament.

The best of it, and the worst of it

2011-09-06 07:59:25

OK, let's get out a nice little ribbon now and wrap up this puppy known as the IAAF World Athletics Championships.

Home course not so sweet for Tung

2011-09-06 07:59:25

Home soil did not prove to be a happy hunting ground for China's Tung Hopin in the Exim Bank Team China Corvette.

Runners burned in Australian Outback

2011-09-06 07:59:25

Four runners were badly burned after becoming trapped in a wildfire that engulfed a gorge during an ultra-marathon in Australia's Outback, race organizers said on Sunday.

Spain, Italy set to clinch Euro 2012 places

2011-09-05 14:29:19

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is unlikely to have to worry about his team's defensive problems as they try to clinch their Euro 2012 place at home to Liechtenstein on Tuesday.

Daegu worlds close with rule debate raging

2011-09-05 14:16:37

There were tears and glory, a solitary world record and athletics firsts. There was even a Daegu curse. But for most, the story of the 13th world athletics championships will be disqualifications.

London, Doha head-to-head for 2017 worlds

2011-09-05 14:16:28

London and Doha will go head-to-head to host the 2017 world athletics championships, IAAF chief Lamine Diack said on Sunday.