Melo, Lin partnership off to rough start

2012-02-21 14:08:51

Carmelo Anthony made his long-awaited return to the Knicks on Monday but his partnership with Jeremy Lin failed to fire as New York fell 100-92 to the New Jersey Nets.

Messi scores four as Barca thrash Valencia

2012-02-21 11:04:39

Lionel Messi scored four as Barcelona came from behind to thrash Valencia 5-1 at home, closing the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid back to 10 points on Sunday.

ESPN sorry for offensive headline on Lin story

2012-02-20 15:19:52

The US cable television sports network ESPN has fired an employee responsible for an offensive headline about Knicks basketball sensation Jeremy Lin.

Skirts optional for women boxers at London Games

2012-02-20 11:19:26

Women boxers will have the choice of wearing skirts or shorts in the ring at this year's London Olympics.

Lin leads Knicks to upset NBA champion Mavs

2012-02-20 10:30:04

The New York Knicks, led again by point guard Jeremy Lin, rained down three-pointers to gain the upper hand and beat NBA champion Dallas Mavericks 104-97 on Sunday.

London Games' artistic director has tough act to follow

2012-02-19 10:01:38

London's Olympic bid cultural supremo Jude Kelly says staging an opening ceremony to match up to the success of Beijing four years ago is bound to be nerve-wrecking.

Aguero gives City headstart with win at Porto

2012-02-17 17:29:37

Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score a late tap-in that handed Manchester City a 2-1 win over holders Porto and put them in the driving seat to reach the Europa League last 16 on Thursday.

Rogge hails Dow role in Olympic movement

2012-02-17 14:48:28

Rogge has rejected India's calls to terminate Dow Chemicals' sponsorship deal with the IOC and 2012 London Games and called on the country to recognize Dow's contribution to the Olympic Movement.

UK must make 2012 ticketing process clearer

2012-02-17 14:05:14

LOCOG risk jeopardising pubic confidence and trust in the ticketing process unless they make it more transparent and stop hiding behind commercial confidentiality.

London Olympic stadium not fit for soccer

2012-02-17 13:54:55

London's Olympic Stadium is not fit for soccer and risks turning into a white elephant after this year's Games, the chairman of third-tier English club Leyton Orient warned on Thursday.

Lin passes Knicks to romp over Kings

2012-02-16 16:56:55

Jeremy Lin showed off another dimension on his magical NBA ride in leading the Knicks to a 100-85 rout of the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday for New York's seventh win in a row.

Wenger slams Arsenal's 'worst' Euro performance

2012-02-16 12:39:32

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger branded his side's 4-0 defeat by AC Milan on Wednesday their worst ever performance in Europe.