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Olympic hurdler Aries Merritt to receive kidney transplant donated by sister
No matter how many hurdles Aries Merritt clears this week at the world championships, he knows there’s an even bigger one waiting for him in a few...
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after Pocono Raceway crash
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson was in a coma and in critical condition after sustaining a head injury when he was hit by a large piece of debris that broke...
Usain Bolt ‘saves athletics’ as he beats drug cheat Gatlin to retain world title
Usain Bolt “saved his sport” on Sunday as he edged out double drug cheat Justin Gatlin in the race to be the fastest man on earth on Sunday.
Michael Jordan wins £5.7 million image rights payout from supermarket
Jurors at a civil trial focused on the market value of Michael Jordan’s identity have handed the basketball legend a major win, ordering a grocery-store...
Jury awards Michael Jordan big win in brand case
Jurors at a civil trial focused on the market value of Michael Jordan’s identity have handed the basketball legend a major win, ordering a grocery-store...
Get that dope outta here: Novak Djokovic rails against marijuana smoking fan
Clicking cameras, calling out… the distractions caused by restless tennis fans can be a pain to the world’s best players.
Struggling Woods misses cut at third major in a row
Tiger Woods plumbed new depths when he missed the cut in a third successive major for the first time in his career at the storm-delayed PGA Championship...
Gay gridiron star Michael Sam steps away from game citing ‘mental health’ issues
Michael Sam, the first openly gay player picked in the NFL draft, has revealed he is “stepping away” from football because of concerns about...
New Premier League season launches simmering rivalry between Chelsea and Arsenal
Ten years since Jose Mourinho first entered an English Premier League season in charge of the reigning champions and ten long weeks since his most recent...
Free diving champion Molchanova feared dead in waters off Ibiza
Hopes are fading that the world’s most famous female free diver will be found alive after she went missing three days ago.
Olympic legend Seb Coe says doping claims a ‘declaration of war’ on athletics
Olympic legend Sebastian Coe said the sport felt angry and betrayed over accusations it failed to investigate hundreds of “suspicious” drug...
‘Zero tolerance’: Olympic president sets new standards on dope-cheat athletes
The IOC has pledged to adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to any Olympic athlete found guilty of doping, as the latest scandal to grip athletics...
Olympic president Bach vows ‘zero tolerance’ on dope cheat athletes
The IOC has pledged to adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to any Olympic athlete found guilty of doping, as the latest scandal to grip athletics...
IOC president Bach vows ‘zero tolerance’ on dope cheat athletes
The IOC has pledged to adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to any Olympic athlete found guilty of doping, as the latest scandal to grip athletics...
Olympic officials mired in Rio’s dirty water and Tokyo’s logo row
A day after the high-profile vote which awarded Beijing the 2022 Winter Games, International Olympic Committee members are dealing with issues affecting...
First FIFA official extradited to U.S. in $100m bribery investigation
One of the seven FIFA officials arrested over corruption allegations has been extradited to the U.S., say Swiss authorities.
U.S. seeks extradition of 7 Fifa officials in $100m corruption probe
The U.S. has formally asked Switzerland to extradite the seven FIFA officials arrested in Zurich in May.
U.S. head to World Cup final after 2-0 win over Germany
Carli Lloyd remembers putting the ball on its spot and shutting out the noise of more than 51,000 anxious fans.
Jordan Spieth makes history by winning the U.S. Open in thrilling finish
Jordan Spieth added the U.S. Open title to his Masters victory after a thrilling climax at the much-criticized Chambers Bay.
FIFA’s Blatter hires U.S. lawyer for corruption probe
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has hired a high-powered U.S. lawyer to represent him as a corruption probe rocks soccer’s global governing body, a person...
Putin: People like Sepp Blatter deserve the Nobel Prize
FIFA boss Sepp Blatter deserves a Nobel Prize for his stewardship of soccer’s governing body, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview.
Misery for Hamilton as Vettel wins action-packed Hungarian Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has won an action-packed Hungarian Grand Prix for the first time.
Game over: Competitive video gamers to face random drug testing
Doping scandals frequently rock the world of athletics, but now it seems there is a growing problem in the world of competitive video gaming.
Stopping the cheats: Competitive video gamers face random drug testing
Doping scandals frequently rock the world of athletics and cycling… now it seems there is a growing problem in the world of competitive video gaming.
Blatter seeks solace with pal Putin on first foreign trip since Fifa scandal
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is leaving Switzerland for the first time since the FBI charged some of his closest associates with corruption, when he travels...
World of Formula 1 pays tribute to Bianchi as 25yo is laid to rest
The world of Formula One has paid tribute to Jules Bianchi as the young Frenchman was laid to rest today.
Tour de France leader Froome questions ‘strange’ doping scrutiny
Tour de France leader Chris Froome branded the constant speculation surrounding him as “strange” after once again facing a barrage of doping...
Fifa D-day: February 26 is chosen as date to appoint Sepp Blatter successor
FIFA has set the date for the election of Sepp Blatter’s successor as president.
I thought I had lost him, says surfer’s mother who saw shark attack live on TV
The mother of a surfing champion who fought off a shark has spoken of her horror as she saw the events unfold live on TV.
Punch the shark: Australian pro surfer fights off shark in South Africa
An Australian surfing champion has fought off a huge shark during a competition in South Africa, escaping the terrifying scene without injury to the relief...
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