Marc steps out of big brother's shadow
2012-03-04 07:52:51
When you are 2.13 meters tall and a NBA All-Star it seems inconceivable Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol would live in anyone's shadow.
Masked Kobe leads Lakers' blowout of Timberwolves
2012-03-02 17:09:17
Kobe Bryant could be excused for harboring a little grudge after Dwyane Wade broke his nose and gave him a concussion with a hard foul in the All-Star game, of all places.
Barclays launches global fans survey
2012-03-02 11:38:49
Barclays launched the official 2012 Barclays Global Fans Survey that aims to reveal the views of football fans across the world and will offer a lucky entrant and friend a VIP trip to see a Barclays Premier League team of their choice play next season.
Olympic Games fuel rise in travel to Britain
2012-03-02 10:54:03
Bookings for travel to Britain around the time of the summer Olympics have jumped, helping to dispel fears many tourists would stay away during the Games.
Brazil floor Bosnia thanks to late own goal
2012-02-29 15:55:56
Brazil's experimental team came through a torrid friendly against Bosnia on Tuesday, winning 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time own goal by Sasa Papac.
London Olympics likely to come in 'under budget'
2012-02-29 13:41:06
The British government revealed on Tuesday that the cost of the London Olympic Games is set to be less than budgeted.
London puts rings on Thames to mark 150 days to go
2012-02-29 11:18:26
Mayor Boris Johnson promised Londoners a "summer like no other" after sending a giant set of Olympic rings down the River Thames on Tuesday.
Liverpool survive Cardiff scare to win League Cup
2012-02-27 14:20:55
Liverpool won the English League Cup for the eighth time but were given a huge fright by Championship Cardiff City who snatched a goal deep into extra time to salvage a 2-2 draw before going down 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
Libya targetting Rio Games for first medal
2012-02-22 13:45:50
Libya's Olympic chief is targetting the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro for the country's first medal as he attempts to overcome the years of sporting neglect.
Qatar would host 2020 Summer Games in Oct
2012-02-22 13:44:29
Qatar is proposing to hold the 2020 Olympics in October to avoid the Gulf Arab state's searing summer heat.
CSKA rescues late draw over Real Madrid
2012-02-22 11:00:54
CSKA Moscow equalized from the last kick of the match when Pontus Wernbloom scrambled the ball into the net, giving the Russian club a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the last-16 match of the Champions League.
Lin pleads for consideration for relatives in Taiwan
2012-02-21 15:46:35
The NBA's first Chinese-American player, after scoring a team-high 28 points and doling out 14 assists, appealed for consideration for members of his family in Taiwan.