Little to encourage Federer, Nadal ahead of US Open
2011-08-21 07:56:31
The once dominant top two in men's tennis, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, head into the US Open with much more than the formidable year of world No 1 Novak Djokovic to concern them.
Study vs sport: the great balancing act
2011-08-21 07:56:31
Though he failed to become a professional soccer player eight years ago, Yang Yang, a midfielder on the Chinese Universiade team, has still made the most of his days on the pitch.
I'm not here on holiday, says Galaxy new boy Keane
2011-08-20 10:26:41
Robbie Keane may have put his English Premier League days behind him but he is determined to show Los Angeles Galaxy's fans the striking prowess that made him a prolific goal-scorer with a host of top clubs.
Super sub steals the show with late strikes
2011-08-19 17:20:50
In head coach Masaki Ohira's eyes, Akito Kawamoto can rarely make Japan's starting lineup.
Injury rules Mulaudzi out of world champs
2011-08-18 14:14:33
World 800 metres men's champion Mbulaeni Mulaudzi has dropped out of the South African team to compete at the athletics world championships in Daegu, South Korea, starting this month because of injury, Athletics South Africa (ASA) said on Wednesday.
Messi fires Barca to dramatic Super Cup win
2011-08-18 11:05:45
Majestic Lionel Messi volleyed a late winner as Barcelona beat arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in a fiery Spanish Super Cup second leg to secure a 5-4 aggregate victory after the match ended with a mass brawl that saw three players sent off.
Bekele to defend world title despite year out
2011-08-17 16:33:13
Ethiopian Olympic and world champion Kenenisa Bekele will defend his 10,000 metres world title later this month despite not having raced since early 2010, his manager said on Tuesday.
Raul turns down Blackburn to stay at Schalke
2011-08-17 16:30:29
Schalke 04 striker Raul has opted to stay at the Bundesliga club which had earlier on Tuesday been officially informed of Blackburn Rovers' interest in signing the Spaniard.
Skating team manager stays as China's sport official
2011-08-17 15:44:39
Wang Chunlu, who just stepped down late on Monday as China's short track speed skating team manager, has been confirmed Tuesday by authorities to stay as an official of the ruling body.
Police seek to question Kobe over altercation
2011-08-17 11:06:22
Police said on Tuesday they were seeking to interview Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant over allegations he sprained the wrist of a man possibly trying to take his picture at a San Diego church.
Bolt leads Jamaican team at the worlds
2011-08-17 07:56:23
Reigning double world champion Usain Bolt heads Jamaica's team for the 2011 athletics World Championships, a squad that inclues three more defending champions but not provisionally suspended Steve Mullings.
Happy tennis for 18-year-old girl
2011-08-16 17:28:08
She only won two games against her world number 257 rival through the whole match, but she was still happy about herself.