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Why Paul George’s injury could change international basketball
Long before the Indiana Pacers’ Paul George crumpled to the court, his leg shattered and a career and franchise suddenly imperiled, USA Basketball...
Second athlete fails Commonwealth Games doping test
A former 400-metre world champion has become the second Commonwealth Games athlete to fail a doping test in Glasgow.
Commonwealth Games: England on top as 2018 hosts Australia plan last hurrah
The Commonwealth Games end Sunday with England assured of top spot for the first time since 1986 but with deposed rivals Australia confident of a last...
Oh, snap: Team USA basketball player suffers brutal leg break on court
On a night that was intended to mark the return of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose from a devastating knee injury, Pacers All-Star Paul George suffered...
Brother of Oscar Pistorius in ICU after head-on collision
The 29-year-old brother of South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius has been badly injured in a head-on collision but his life is...
Ukraine, Russia spar over football in annexed Crimea
Five months after the annexation of Crimea, Russia and Ukraine are now squabbling over football clubs in the region.
$1 million prize: A bike race that could change your life—or end it
A grueling mountain bike race across the South African desert is being billed as “the toughest race on Earth” is expected to have hundreds...
Ronaldo’s ‘CR7’ legal battle after U.S. fitness fan says he used nickname first
A legal battle has begun in the U.S. over the trademark CR7, the shorthand used by football star Cristiano Ronaldo for his line of underwear.
Nadal withdraws from Rogers Cup after suffering wrist injury
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Aug. 2-10 Rogers Cup in Toronto due to a right wrist injury, the tournament’s defending champion said on Wednesday.
Head of Argentina’s football association, Julio Grondona, dead at 82
Argentine Football Association President Julio Humberto Grondona died in hospital on Wednesday at the age of 82, media reports said.
Usain Bolt denies calling Glasgow Commonwealth Games ‘a bit s—-‘
Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has described claims that he criticised the Commonwealth Games as “nonsense.” The fastest man in the world is said...
Tour de Kazakhstan? With team’s success, Asian country wants TdF stages
Kazakhstan is some 4,800 kilometres away from the Champs Elysees and the other remarkable streets and roads of France, but the landlocked Asian nation’s...
Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers to former Microsoft exec
A judge has ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and cleared the way for the $2 billion sale of the team to ex-Microsoft CEO Steve...
Barca star Messi to face prosecution over alleged £3m tax fraud, judge rules
A Spanish court will push ahead with the process of prosecuting Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi for alleged tax evasion despite a recommendation...
Women’s cycling quietly crosses its own threshold as world watches Nibali
Marianne Vos of the Netherlands won the inaugural women’s version of the Tour de France on Sunday, a 55-mile circuit on the famous cobblestones of...
Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali set to win Tour de France as last stage begins
Vincenzo Nibali and the Tour de France pack have begun the 21st and final stage of this year’s race, with the Italian poised to take home the leader’s...
FIFA rejects calls to strip Russia of World Cup
FIFA has rejected calls to move the 2018 World Cup from Russia, saying the tournament “can achieve positive change.” Some lawmakers in Germany...
FIFA committed to 2018 World Cup in Russia
FIFA remains committed to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and says a boycott would not be an effective way of reducing tensions in the region, soccer’s...
Why Brazil star Neymar doesn’t even need to think while he’s playing
If it seems that Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar is a natural at the sport, you may be right.
Man United bury Galaxy 7-0 in Van Gaal’s first match as manager
Louis van Gaal opened his reign at Manchester United manager with a stunning 7-0 win over LA Galaxy as doubles from Wayne Rooney, Reece James and Ashley...
Silence for Malaysia jet victims at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
The 298 victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash were remembered at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a minute’s silence.
Usain Bolt among world stars at ‘spectacular’ Commonwealth Games
The eyes of the world will fall on Glasgow today when the opening ceremony of the 20th Commonwealth Games takes place.
Reboot: Former World Cup winner Dunga named as Brazil’s new coach
Brazil named Dunga as their manager for the second time on Tuesday, two weeks after they were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semifinals that...
Real Madrid sign Colombian World Cup top scorer Rodriguez for $108M
Real Madrid have signed Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez from Monaco to a six-year contract, the La Liga club said on Tuesday.
Dunga poised to take second bite of Selecao cherry; tipped as new man for Brazil
Brazil’s new coach will be unveiled at a news conference on Tuesday after Luiz Felipe Scolari’s resignation.
British Open glory for mighty Rory McElroy
Rory McIlroy didn’t just make his father proud today when he won the British Open at Hoylake, he made him much richer too.
FIFA lifts Nigeria’s suspension from international football
Nigeria’s suspension from international football was lifted on Friday, world governing body FIFA said.
North Korea threatens to pull out of Asian Games in the South
North Korea threatened Friday to review its decision to enter the upcoming Asian Games in South Korea, a day after their talks on the games broke down.
Spanish giants Real Madrid top sports teams rich list thanks to $3.44bn worth
European football clubs continue to dominate a rich list of world sport teams, with Champions League winners Real Madrid in the top spot.
Who is that gaucho, amigo? Why is he standing in that German football uniform?
The German Football Federation is defending Germany’s World Cup-winning players after they performed a routine that poked fun at defeated opponent...

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