McDonald's close to new Olympic deal: IOC
2012-01-12 10:32:19
Fast food chain McDonald's and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are close to agreeing a new, eight-year sponsorship contract and the deal could be sealed this month.
Players could pay 'ultimate price' for match-fixing: FIFA
2012-01-12 10:09:27
Soccer's governing body FIFA is concerned for the safety of players who are approached by match-fixers, warning that they could pay the "ultimate price" for involvement.
UK targets 4th place in Olympics medal table
2012-01-11 19:56:57
The British team has an "aspirational target" of the London Olympic Games in July which is to repeat their fourth-place achievement on the medal table.
UK, business unprepared for Olympics
2012-01-11 13:03:19
Nearly a third of UK businesses have failed to make the most basic preparations for this summer's London Olympics.
Olympics to generate extra $1.5b for UK
2012-01-11 10:22:47
The coming 2012 London Olympic Games will generate more than one billion pounds ($1.5 billion) of additional revenue for British businesses.
Hero Henry seals Arsenal return with winner
2012-01-10 17:31:34
Substituted into the Arsenal's third round FA Cup match against Leeds United on 68 minutes with the score at 0-0, the on-loan Henry took just 10 minutes to break the deadlock.
Barcelona exploits earn Messi another award
2012-01-10 13:08:07
Lionel Messi's exploits with Barcelona won him the World Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third year in a row on Monday at the age of 24.
Dakar Rally 2012 in S America
2012-01-10 10:33:45
Poland's Lukasz Laskawiec rides his Yamaha quad during the eighth stage of the fourth South American edition of the Dakar Rally 2012 from Copiapo to Antofagasta January 9, 2012.
Howard struggles but Magic conjure up win over Kings
2012-01-09 17:23:16
Dwight Howard failed to produce his usual magic but Orlando did enough to defeat Sacramento 104-97 on Sunday and hand new Kings coach Keith Smart his first loss.
FIFA refutes Warner's TV rights allegations
2012-01-09 17:11:29
FIFA has refuted allegations by former vice-president Jack Warner that implied a decision to sell him World Cup television rights was a reward for supporting Sepp Blatter's presidential campaigns.
Australia goes up 2-0 over India
2012-01-07 07:56:50
SYDNEY - Australia crushed India by an innings and 68 runs in the second Test in Sydney on Friday to take a 2-0 series lead with two Tests to play.
Back on thick ice
2012-01-07 07:56:50
After spending a difficult year trying to adjust to the senior circuit, Song Nan has regained his status as one of China's top male figure skaters.