Mancini wants city to learn from loss
2011-08-09 08:40:15
Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City won't suffer any lasting damage from its Community Shield collapse against Manchester United as long as it learns from the Wembley defeat.
Qatar sack Rajevac, appoint Brazilian Lazaroni
2011-08-08 18:52:23
Qatar have ended Milovan Rajevac's five-month spell in charge and replaced him with former Brazil boss Sebastiao Lazaroni, despite the Serbian helping the team advance to the next round of World Cup qualifiers.
61-yr-old US swimmer attempts record Cuba-Florida swim
2011-08-08 16:28:27
Diana Nyad stroked through the Florida Straits Monday, trying to accomplish at 61 years old what she failed to do at the age of 28: swim more than 100 miles from Havana to Key West.
Late Nani strike completes United comeback
2011-08-08 11:22:01
Manchester United fought back from two goals down and struck deep into stoppage time to beat Manchester City 3-2 in a dramatic Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.
Porto claims Portuguese Super Cup
2011-08-08 11:10:13
Two goals by defender Rolando earned Porto a 2-1 win over Vitoria Guimaraes on Sunday to lift the Portuguese Super Cup, their first trophy under new coach Vitor Pereira.
Shenzhen ready to hold a unique Universiade
2011-08-08 10:42:34
The upcoming World University Games to be held next month in Shenzhen will be a unique edition with creative efforts being made, promised mayor of the South China city Xu Qin on Friday.
US swimmer Nyad begins swim across Florida Straits
2011-08-08 10:26:20
American endurance swimmer Diana Nyad has begun her attempt become the first person to swim the Florida Straits without the aid of a shark cage.
Atletico-MG fires head coach
2011-08-08 09:46:15
One day after losing to Figueirense 2-1, Atletico-MG's head coach Dorival Junior was fired.
Wenger faces test of reign
2011-08-08 08:04:58
Arsene Wenger faces the sternest test of his 15-year reign at Arsenal as he struggles to stop the club's slide into the ranks of the also-rans against a backdrop of star players clamoring for the exit door.
Touring for fun and profit
2011-08-07 07:42:42
The rapid development of the Chinese economy and a huge fan base have made China one of the most profitable markets for European clubs, which many of which poured into the country for tours during the summer.
Milan wins Italian Super Cup after classic derby
2011-08-06 22:54:35
AC Milan rallied from one goal down to beat feud Inter Milan 2-1 to win the 2011 Italian Super Cup after an exciting derby at a fully-packed Bird's Nest here on Saturday evening.
Robles wins 110 hurdles in London, Oliver 3rd
2011-08-06 10:57:12
Olympic champion Dayron Robles won his 110 meters hurdles showdown with David Oliver at Crystal Palace on Friday, but it was Grenadian teenager Kirani James who stole the limelight with a world-leading time in the 400 in his first race as a professional.