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Tour de France: The final frontier for kick bikers
A joke over beer could turn into a defining moment for a new sport when an international team of six men attempt to mark the 100th edition of the Tour ...
Mancini pays price for City's stagnation
After ending Manchester City's long wait for silverware and tipping English football's balance of power to the blue half of the city, Roberto Mancini ...
Filipino director takes new look at Bataan march
A film that weaves together stories of the anguish and desperation of American and Filipino soldiers during the notorious Bataan Death March could ...
Manchester City fires manager Roberto Mancini
Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years.
Robson beats Venus, faces Serena next in Rome
Venus Williams lost in the first round of the Italian Open to Laura Robson. Now sister Serena will get a chance to even the score. Robson, a quickly ...
Rubio's PAC airing ads defending Ayotte on guns
A political group backed by Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is coming to the aid of New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, airing a new television ...
Channel 10 wins Australian TV rights for Sochi
The International Olympic Committee has awarded the Australian broadcast rights for next year's Sochi Winter Games to Channel 10. The deal, which was ...
Istanbul 2020 bid says security 'utmost priority'
Organizers of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics says safety and security are their "utmost priority" following the twin bombing attacks on a Syrian ...
Russia scraps visas for foreign athletes
President Vladimir Putin has waived visa requirements for athletes, coaches and other staff attending international sporting events in Russia.
Chelsea seeks salvation in Europa League final
After humiliation in the Champions League comes potential salvation in the Europa League for Chelsea, with Wednesday's final against Benfica offering ...
Dortmund coach Klopp expects close Wembley final
Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp says his team won't be swept away by Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final like Juventus and Barcelona ...
Olympiakos beats Madrid to retain Euroleague title
Olympiakos retained its Euroleague title after recovering from a 17-point deficit to beat eight-time winner Real Madrid 100-88 in the final at ...
Serena Williams & Rafael Nadal win Madrid Open
Serena Williams kept the No. 1, and added No. 50. Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open Sunday to retain her No.
Djokovic says his ankle not bothering him anymore
Novak Djokovic says his right ankle is not bothering him anymore. The top-ranked player twisted his ankle while representing Serbia in the Davis Cup ...
Belkov wins 9th Giro stage with long solo escape
Maxim Belkov of Russia won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday with a superb solo performance, and Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall ...
Wigan FA Cup win caps season of joy for underdogs
Even as the financial disparities in English football grow, this season gave the underdogs a chance to leave their mark. The Premier League campaign ...
Carpenter posts fastest lap on tough day at Indy
Ed Carpenter finished with the fastest lap during the Indianapolis 500's first practice session on Saturday. Carpenter, the stepson of former ...
Barcelona reclaims Spanish title amid doubts
Barcelona collected its 22nd Spanish league trophy on Saturday after forward Lionel Messi helped it dominate the competition from start to finish with ...
US, Finland, Sweden win at ice hockey worlds
The United States beat France 4-2 for its fourth victory at the ice hockey world championship, while host teams Finland and Sweden also won on ...
Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time
As blue-and-white confetti exploded under the Wembley arch, Wigan players lifted a trophy for the first time in the club's 81-year history. In one of ...
Dowsett wins Giro time trial; Nibali takes lead
Alex Dowsett won the individual time trial in the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday after favorite Bradley Wiggins was slowed by a ...
US beats France 4-2 at ice hockey worlds
The United States beat France 4-2 Saturday to take the lead in its group at the ice hockey world championships. Stephen Gionta and Bobby Butler gave ...
Russia loses for 2nd time in 2 days at worlds
Reigning champion Russia lost for the second time in two days at the ice hockey world championships, going down 3-2 to Finland on Friday due largely ...
Real Madrid to play Olympiakos in Euroleague final
Real Madrid will meet Olympiakos in the final of the Euroleague after both teams caused upsets Friday in the Final Four. Madrid defeated Barcelona ...
America's Cup yacht nosedived, broke into pieces
The America's Cup catamaran that capsized in San Francisco Bay, killing an Olympic gold medalist, nosedived during a difficult maneuver and broke into ...