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Former Tour de France champ Contador brought down by energy bar
Two-time Tour winner Alberto Contador, who broke a shinbone in a nasty crash during a descent on the 10th Stage of the three-week race, revealed that he...
First black woman to win Olympic gold, Alice Coachman Davis, dies at 90
Alice Coachman Davis, who won her gold medal in the high jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, has died at a hospital near her home in Albany, Georgia,...
Germany’s World Cup winners arrive back in Berlin to heroes’ welcome
Germany’s World Cup squad have arrived home after Sunday’s victorious 1-0 win over Argentina.
8 from Malaysia, China, Hong Kong accused of illegal World Cup betting in Vegas
Eight people from Malaysia, China and Hong Kong were accused Monday in Las Vegas of operating a temporary, illegal gambling ring that investigators said...
Brazil gets high marks for World Cup organisation, but can it sustain Olympics?
After a month of scintillating football and few of the logistical nightmares many feared would mar the World Cup, Brazil is touting its success and promising...
Nibali wins Tour de France 10th stage; Contador quits after crash
Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali stamped his dominance on the Tour de France by winning Stage 10 in the Vosges mountains on Monday—shortly after his biggest...
How Germany’s World Cup win became most tweeted sporting event ever
A fourth World Cup wasn’t enough for Germany, as they helped to make social media history during their 1-0 victory over Argentina last night.
Brazil coach Scolari sacked as swift retribution exacted for World Cup debacle
Luiz Felipe Scolari’s reign as Brazil’s head coach ended in ignominy after he was sacked following the World Cup host nation’s horror...
History boys: Mario Götze’s golden goal gives Germany fourth World Cup
For one hundred and twelve minutes, Germany and Argentina battled away without managing to break the deadlock.
The final countdown: One billion global TV audience to watch clash of the titans
Tens of thousands of fans are flocking to the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina, a game that is expected to attract a television audience of...
Ian Thorpe thanks fans after outpouring of support over gay revelation
Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe has thanked fans and supporters after he announced he is gay.
Olympic champion Ian Thorpe comes out as gay in TV interview
Swimmer Ian Thorpe—one of Australia’s most successful athletes—has revealed he is gay in a TV interview with Sir Michael Parkinson to be broadcast...
Immortality beckons: Germany in form, but history favours Argentina
It’s time. After a monthlong marathon, and after seeing off the challenge of some of world football’s biggest names, Lionel Messi, a player...
Sorry Brazil flop again in heavy loss to Netherlands
Brazil signed off from their home World Cup to a cacophony of boos on Saturday as the defensive errors that crushed their bid for a sixth title resurfaced...
World Cup: Changes aplenty since last Germany-Argentina final
The 1990 final wouldn’t have made for the best outdoor viewing party anyway.
F1 legend Michael Schumacher ‘is getting beter’ says his wife
Michael Schumacher’s wife has spoken publicly for the first time about his skiing accident, saying he is “getting better” after coming...
Brazil prepares for World Cup final with its biggest ever security operation
Brazilian authorities say they are planning Rio de Janeiro’s largest ever security operation for the World Cup final on Sunday.
Finish line in sight: F1 Grand Prix closer for London
The prospect of an F1 Grand Prix on the streets of London has moved a step closer after the coalition announced new powers for local authorities.
The sequel: Prodigal son LeBron James going home after four years
Four years after leaving his home state to join the Miami Heat, LeBron James announced that he is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Here are the 10 best players at this World Cup (there’s even a Brazilian!)
Lionel Messi and Neymar are among the 10 players nominated for the award given to the World Cup’s best player.
How violinist Vanessa-Mae got to Sochi: Fix was in, Slovenians suspended
Four Slovenian ski officials were suspended Friday for allegedly rigging the results of pop violinist Vanessa-Mae to help her qualify for the Winter Olympics...
Why F1 cars may soon be racing between Big Ben and Buckingham Palace
The prospect of an F1 Grand Prix on the streets of London has moved a step closer after the coalition announced new powers for local authorities.
Suarez seals $130m move to Barcelona as Liverpool shed disgraced star striker
Liverpool have agreed to sell disgraced Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to Barcelona with great reluctance after trying all they could to keep him, manager...
Neymar: I was centimetres away from being left in a wheelchair
World Cup poster boy Neymar has revealed he came within centimetres of being left in a wheelchair.
FIFA rejects Luis Suarez’s appeal against total 4-month ban for biting
FIFA has rejected Luis Suarez’s appeal against his lengthy ban for biting an opponent in a World Cup match.
Anger and defiance: Sterling says he won’t sell team, calls wife a ‘pig’
A raging Donald Sterling denounced his wife, her lawyers and the NBA from the witness stand Wednesday.
Sterling says he won’t sell team, calls wife a pig
A raging Donald Sterling denounced his wife, her lawyers and the NBA from the witness stand Wednesday.
Argentina advances to World Cup final after shootout against Netherlands
Four minutes of intense drama followed 120 minutes of stalemate on Wednesday, as Argentina booked its place in the World Cup final after surviving a thrilling...
Cobblestones strike: Defending Tour de France champ Froome crashes out
Amid rainy weather and on slippery roads, Chris Froome took a second fall in Stage 5 of the Tour de France on Wednesday.
Schadenfreude: Explosion of memes mocking Brazil’s night of doom
In a result that surprised almost everyone, Brazil were crushed 7-1 by Germany in the semifinals of the World Cup.
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