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Messi faces 22 months in jail as judge rules he must face trial for tax fraud
Lionel Messi will stand trial in Spain on three counts of tax fraud and could be sentenced to nearly two years in prison if found guilty.
Football descends deeper into turmoil as Fifa suspends Blatter and Platini
Fifa has provisionally banned president Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini for 90 days.
FIFA imposes 90-day suspension on Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini
FIFA has provisionally banned President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini for 90 days.
Sepp-tic: FIFA head Blatter ‘to be provisionally suspended’
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been recommended for provisional suspension by the organization’s ethics committee, according to a close friend.
Sepp-tic: FIFA’s Blatter ‘to be provisionally suspended’
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been recommended for provisional suspension by the organisation’s ethics committee, according to a close friend.
FIFA’s Blatter says Swiss investigation is ‘outrageous’ and 'good will prevail’
Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said a Swiss criminal investigation against him was “not correct” and defended his decision not to...
Fugitive Bangladesh cricketer jailed over child maid torture allegations
Fugitive international cricket star Shahadat Hossain was remanded in jail on Monday shortly after he surrendered to a court over allegations of beating...
You’re not special any more: Saints pile misery on Mourinho and Chelsea
If, as former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said, a week is a long time in politics, four and a half months in football clearly represents...
MTV extreme sports star Erik Roner dies in freak skydiving accident
An extreme sports star has died after crashing into a tree while taking part in a skydiving display at the opening ceremony of a golf tournament in California. Erik...
Sepp Blatter says will remain FIFA president, denies wrongdoing
FIFA’s embattled president Sepp Blatter insisted Monday that he will not stand down despite being the target of a Swiss criminal investigation for...
Sepp Blatter says will remain FIFA president, denies wrongdoing
FIFA’s embattled president Sepp Blatter insisted Monday that he will not stand down despite being the target of a Swiss criminal investigation for...
Lance Armstrong settles decade-long dispute with promotions company
With a payment and an apology, Lance Armstrong has settled a decade-long dispute with a promotions company that sought repayment of more than $10 million...
FIFA ‘shaken to its core’ by scandal, says presidential hopeful Prince Ali
FIFA has been “shaken to its core” by scandal after scandal, one of the main contenders to inherit Sepp Blatter’s crown has said.
The future ain’t what it used to be: Baseball legend Yogi Berra dies, aged 90
Baseball legend Yogi Berra, regarded as one of the greatest players the game has ever seen, has died aged 90.
Fired-up U.S. storm back to win after starlets left in tears over putt controversy
Golfers from both teams were left in tears as the Solheim Cup was mired in controversy on Sunday – but it only seemed to inspire the U.S.
Golfers in tears as conceded putt controversy ‘tarnishes Solheim Cup’
Players from both teams were in tears after a controversial incident helped holders Europe take a commanding lead over the U.S in the Solheim Cup on Sunday.
Japan write Rugby World Cup history with sensational win against Springboks
Japan recorded the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history as substitute Kame Hesketh scored on the last play of the game to seal a 34-32 victory over...
Rugby World Cup: Hosts England hope to deliver on feverish expectation
The wait is over. Chris Robshaw leads hosts England out at Twickenham against Fiji on Friday to kick off a Rugby World Cup that promises six...
Medical association pushes for fight ban after Australian boxer dies
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) called for a ban on boxing on Tuesday following the death of a 28-year-old fighter after he was knocked unconscious...
NYPD releases video of tennis star James Blake being arrested by mistake
The New York City Police Department on Friday released a security camera video showing ex-tennis star James Blake being tackled, thrown to the ground and...
Veni, Vidi, Vinci: Italian stuns Serena in semis to end Grand Slam dream
For Serena Williams’ first 26 matches at major tournaments in 2015, no deficit was too daunting, no opponent too troublesome, no victory too far...
Former tennis star slammed to ground by police in case of mistaken identity
Former tennis star James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for about 15 minutes by police who mistook him for a thief.
Crowded contest for FIFA top job as Prince Ali of Jordan gets back in the race
FIFA presidential contender Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has launched his second bid for football’s top office into a more crowded field.
Serena plays it cool after fighting back to keep Grand Slam bid alive
Serena Williams insists she “isn’t nervous at all” as she seeks a historic calendar Grand Slam at the US Open.
Shock as Nadal falls to Fognini in marathon five set U.S. Open clash
Rafa Nadal crashed out of the U.S. Open, throwing away a two-set lead as he lost to an inspired Fabio Fognini.
Shock as Nadal falls in five set marathon U.S. Open clash to Fognini
Rafa Nadal crashed out of the U.S. Open, throwing away a two-set lead as he lost to an inspired Fabio Fognini.
Rugby star gets World Cup call after folk healer mends his broken leg in four days
Injured winger Waisake Naholo was named in New Zealand’s squad to defend the Rugby World Cup on Sunday after his broken leg was cured by a folk healer. Naholo...
Champions League takes on less predictable look after draw
The Champions League group stages took on a less predictable look after Thursday’s draw, helped by UEFA’s decision to tweak the seeding system.
Usain Bolt trounces double drug cheat Gatlin to secure tenth world sprint title
Usain Bolt stormed to a third world championship sprint double when he trounced double drug cheat Justin Gatlin in the 200m on Thursday.
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...
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