Performers participate in the opening ceremony of the World Swimming Championships at the Sant Jordi arena in Barcelona, July 19, 2013. The World Swimming Championships will take place July 20 to August 4.
The economic benefits of hosting the Olympics in London already outweigh the nine billion pounds ($13.7 billion) of public money spent on the Games, the British government said on Friday.
The World University Games came to a successful close on Wednesday after 12 days of fierce competition as host Russia finished atop the medal table with a record-breaking amount of 155 gold medals.
The 27th World University Games concluded Wednesday in Kazan would not only boost the Volga river city's full-fledged growth, but revitalize the apparently stagnated sports in Russia as well as help foster a stable and sound society.
There will be over 800 doping tests conducted at the world swimming championships.
Former Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry made their debuts Thursday as members of the Brooklyn Nets and already began talking about winning an NBA title.
A former Olympic and professional runner from Ethiopia who was due to give birth in three weeks has died after collapsing at a Connecticut restaurant, but doctors were able to save her baby.
Chelsea's ambitious bid to sign striker Wayne Rooney from Manchester United has been rejected by the Premier League champion.
Rio Ferdinand believes Man United is facing its toughest start to a Premier League season, with the schedule computer pitting it against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in its first five games.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday the 2022 World Cup should be switched to winter because of the blistering heat in Qatar during the summer.
Sevilla has agreed to sell Spain striker Alvaro Negredo to Manchester City, the La Liga club said on Wednesday.
LeBron James padded his trophy collection on Wednesday night, receiving three at the ESPY Awards, including male athlete of the year for helping the Miami Heat win a second straight NBA championship.
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