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Tributes pour in for F1 driver Bianchi, who dies at 25 from crash injuries
Tributes poured in from the world of Formula One for French driver Jules Bianchi, who died in the early hours of Saturday after a long fight against...
Japan to start from scratch on Tokyo Olympic stadium plan
Japan scrapped the design of the Olympic stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Games because of soaring costs Friday and said it will reopen bidding for a new plan,...
Alcides Ghiggia, World Cup winner who broke the hearts of a nation, dies at 88
Alcides Ghiggia, the former Uruguay striker who scored the goal which won the 1950 World Cup against hosts Brazil, died Thursday – 65 years to the...
Woods 11 shots and 15 years off the pace
At the venue where he stamped his greatness on the sport with the lowest score to par in major golf history, Tiger Woods trudged off the 18th at St.
Spectre of drugs cheat Lance Armstrong returns to haunt Le Tour
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has made a low-key return to the Tour de France roads.
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.
The $2bn bicycle helmet: Olympic stadium ‘will be the most expensive built so far’
When the dust settles on the marquee venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, it could well be the most expensive sports stadium in the world.
FIFA bans scandal-tainted Chuck Blazer for life
Chuck Blazer was banned for life by FIFA’s ethics committee on Thursday for widespread corruption, finally ending the career of the longtime most...
Rory McIlroy likely to miss The Open after injuring ankle playing football
Defending champion Rory McIlroy is likely to miss next week’s 144th Open at St Andrews after injuring his ankle playing football.
‘She believes’: A perfectly unpredictable ending to the Women’s World Cup
Even the Americans themselves couldn’t quite believe what was happening. Mouths were agape and eyes grew big.
U.S. triumph caps truly global Women’s World Cup
The United States returned to the pinnacle of women’s soccer with a 5-2 crushing of Japan in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final at the...
Chile beat Argentina in shoot-out to end 99-year wait for Copa America title
Alexis Sanchez’s chipped penalty gave Chile a 4-1 shoot-out victory over Argentina after a goalless draw in the Copa America final.
Matt Stonie beats Joey “Jaws” Chestnut in annual hot dog eating contest
Matt Stonie shocked the competitive eating world on Saturday by upsetting Joey “Jaws” Chestnut at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest...
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.
U.S. reach women’s World Cup final with 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.
US heads to World Cup final with 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.
Blatter decides not to attend women’s World Cup final in Canada
FIFA President Sepp Blatter will not attend the final of the Women’s World Cup in Canada, his US lawyer confirmed Tuesday, the first time since his...
Phil Mickelson ‘linked to illegal sports betting’ with $2.75m transfer
Five-time major golf winner Phil Mickelson has been linked to an illegal sports betting operation after he transferred $2.75m to a former bet handicapper,...
Australia to host first day-night test match against New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand will play cricket’s first day-night Test match under lights in Adelaide this November using a pink ball, cricket chiefs...
FIFA president Blatter says he has not resigned: Report
Sepp Blatter has said that he “did not resign” as FIFA president, according to a report by the Swiss newspaper Blick.
For Blatter or worse: I did not resign as Fifa chief, insists Sepp
World football is facing more turmoil after Sepp Blatter said he has not resigned as Fifa president.
Jordan Spieth makes history by winning the U.S. Open in thrilling finish
America’s Jordan Spieth added the U.S. Open title to his Masters victory after a thrilling climax at the much-criticised Chambers Bay.
Jordan Spieth makes history by winning the U.S.Open in thrilling finish
America’s Jordan Spieth added the U.S. Open title to his Masters victory after a thrilling climax at the much-criticised Chambers Bay.
Furious Farah: I have never taken performance-enhancing drugs
Mo Farah has angrily denied using performance enhancing drugs, after reports he missed two drug tests before the London Olympics.
Analysis: The end of the Tiger Woods era leaves golf scrambling for a ‘savior’
Chambers Bay, the breathtaking and tradition-breaking venue for the U.S. Open, could be the star of this week’s show.
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...
FIFA probe throws up ‘53 possible money-laundering’ cases for 2018/2022 bids
Switzerland’s attorney-general has said banks have identified 53 possible money-laundering cases in his investigation into suspected corruption of...
Champions: Golden State topples LeBron James’ Cavs for NBA title
The NBA champion Golden State Warriors proved on Tuesday that an age-old mantra — you have to learn to lose before you can win — doesn’t...
Golden State downs Cleveland in Game 6, wins the 2014-15 NBA championship
The NBA’s best team fulfilled its promise in Game 6 of the 2015 NBA Finals on Tuesday, making good following a series of preseason risks that would...
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