Basketball gold on Spanish menu at London Games
2012-04-17 11:16:16
While the US will roll out its newest version of the Dream Team, Spain will rely on the team chemistry that cannot be developed in 15 days spent in an Olympic pressure cooker.
Olympic Torch passes testing of worst weather
2012-04-17 10:29:59
The Olympic Torch has passed rigorous testing to ensure even the worst of Britain's weather will not be able to put it out, the Evening Standard newspaper said Wednesday.
Big Three carry Heat past Knicks
2012-04-16 11:12:15
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 57 points to help the Miami Heat overcome the New York Knicks 93-85.
Chelsea beat Spurs 5-1 in FA Cup semi-final
2012-04-16 11:04:14
Chelsea reached the FA Cup final for the third time in four seasons with a comprehensive, if controversial, 5-1 thrashing of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Sunday.
Gebrselassie wins half-marathon over Radcliffe
2012-04-15 20:46:25
Haile Gebrselassie won a special half-marathon event ahead of the Vienna City Marathon Sunday after chasing and overtaking Paula Radcliffe, who started the race 7 minutes, 52 seconds earlier.
Rosberg wins in China for first F1 victory
2012-04-15 20:42:28
Germany's Nico Rosberg celebrated the first victory of his Formula One career with a commanding pole-to-flag win for Mercedes in China on Sunday.
Livorno player dies of heart attack
2012-04-15 09:24:09
All Italian matches scheduled in the weekend were suspended after Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini died on Saturday from a heart attack during a Serie B match.
Saints owner Benson agrees to buy struggling Hornets
2012-04-14 19:53:56
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has agreed to buy the city's struggling NBA franchise New Orleans Hornets, league commissioner David Stern said on Friday.
Hamilton lays down a marker in China
2012-04-13 15:18:35
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton laid down a marker in first practice for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Friday.
Alonso stays low key ahead of F1 Chinese Grand Prix
2012-04-13 10:19:44
Despite his dramatic victory in the rain-affected race in Malaysia, Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso kept a low profile.
Anelka named as Shenhua 'player-coach'
2012-04-13 10:14:27
French striker Nicolas Anelka has been handed a new role at Shanghai Shenhua as the Chinese Super League side sacked three assistant coaches.
Comolli leaves as Liverpool director of football
2012-04-13 10:12:32
Liverpool Director of Football Damien Comolli left by mutual consent on Thursday after a series of expensive signings.