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Marathoner’s positive doping test casts pall over Kenya running world
The world’s top female marathon runner, Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo, has tested positive for the banned blood-boosting drug EPO during an out-of-competition...
Suspect charged in murder of S. Africa national football team captain
A suspect has been charged with the murder of Senzo Meyiwa, South Africa’s national football team captain, authorities said Friday.
Like father like MVP? Text messages Bumgarner’s dad sent during Game 7
As Madison Bumgarner was busy willing the San Francisco Giants to a World Series victory, his father, Kevin, watching from his couch in North Carolina,...
Bumgarner pitches in as Giants clinch thrilling World Series victory
The MLB season went down to the wire as the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals in a tight game seven to clinch the World Series.
A must-lose game: Both teams disqualified in ‘mafia match’ debacle
Two Indonesian teams have been disqualified from an end-of-season tournament after five own goals were scored in a single match, an official said Wednesday,...
Russia’s 2018 World Cup logo revealed as FIFA boss condemns any boycott
World football boss Sepp Blatter said Tuesday that FIFA categorically backs Russia’s staging of the 2018 World Cup, opposes any boycott and praised...
Reality bites for Suarez as goal machine is snubbed from Ballon d’Or list
Controversial Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has been left off the 23-man shortlist for the prestigious FIFA Ballon d’Or award.
S. Africa launches major manhunt for killers of Senzo Meyiwa
South African police on Monday launched a massive operation to find the killers of the national football team captain who was fatally shot during an apparent...
Unpaid volunteers worth millions to Olympic Games
Rio needs 70,000 unpaid volunteers for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, and Brazilian Olympic medalist Ricardo Prado is making a pitch with a deadline...
Racquet-smashing win gives Williams a spot in WTA final
World No.1 Serena Williams gave a fiery display of her fighting spirit on Saturday afternoon during her WTA semi-final against Caroline Wozniacki in Singapore.
Charity cycling tour to go ahead without banned Lance Armstrong
Disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong has been barred from taking part in a charity cycling event with ex-US Postal Service teammates as part of his...
Schumacher ‘making progress but needs years to recover’, doctor says
A French doctor treating stricken former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said Thursday that the German ace was making progress, but will need years...
Teenage boxer banned for life after ‘brutal’ attack on ref who stopped fight
A teenage boxer has been banned for life after a vicious attack on a referee who stopped his fight.
Oscar Pistorius begins five-year sentence; will the Olympian compete again?
Oscar Pistorius will not compete in the Paralympics for five years, according to officials, barring the “blade-runner” from Rio Olympics in...
Buzz off! Illegal drone use a growing issue at sports venues
Long after drones became a key tool for militaries and spy agencies, authorities now realize the threat they can pose to sports events.
Serena Williams slams ‘sexist’ slur by Russian federation chief
World number one tennis player Serena Williams lashed out at “sexist” and racist” comments from the head of Russian tennis Sunday after...
Serbian PM condemns continued attacks on Albanians after football row
Serbia’s Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic on Friday condemned a spate of attacks on Albanian-owned businesses in the three days since a football match...
Euro qualifier match abandoned after drone stunt sparks mass brawl
A Euro 2016 qualifying match between Serbia and Albania had to be stopped after a fight broke out when a drone was flown over the pitch carrying a flag.
Rio Olympics bet on flip-flops to hit $420 million target
Organizers of the 2016 Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro are banking on the popularity of flip-flops and a yet-to-be-announced cuddly mascot to help meet...
Pistorius’ punishment suggestion to ‘clean a museum’ prompts anger
A South African prison official on Monday recommended Oscar Pistorius clean a museum as punishment for shooting dead his girlfriend, sparking prosecution...
Hamilton wins inaugural Russian GP as Mercedes take constructors’ title
Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Russian Formula One Grand Prix and extended his championship lead on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two that clinched the team’s...
Bianchi’s ‘unacceptable’ crash could have been avoided, says F1 driver Perez
The crash that left Jules Bianchi with severe head injuries last weekend was “totally unacceptable” and could have been avoided, Force India...
FBI probed Malcolm Glazer death threats as he was buying Man Utd in 2005
The FBI looked into death threats made against Malcolm Glazer, the late owner of Manchester United, around the time he was buying the club.
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps suspended after DUI arrest
USA Swimming has suspended Michael Phelps for six months, following Phelps’ arrest last week in Baltimore for a DUI.
French driver hospitalised after serious crash at wet Japan Grand Prix
French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi, 25, has been taken to hospital and is unconscious following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel to leave Red Bull for Ferrari as McLaren beckons Alonso
Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel said on Saturday that his shock decision to leave Red Bull at the end of the season had come from the heart,...
Barcelona star Lionel Messi to go on trial for tax evasion, judge rules
Lionel Messi is to face trial for alleged tax evasion, a court hearing has ruled.
Up in smoke: 17-year-old Verstappen’s F1 debut ended by engine trouble
Teenager Max Verstappen became the youngest Formula One driver on Friday but his debut went up in smoke as he was forced to halt his misfiring Toro Rosso.
A day after turning her Asiad medal down, India boxer apologizes
The India boxer who rejected her Asian Games bronze medal because she disputed her semifinal loss apologized in a letter to the International Boxing Association...
Use of fake grass said to be sexist in World Cup spat
The push to get Canada to stage the Women’s World Cup on grass instead of artificial turf is now a legal matter, with American star Abby Wambach...
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