Limbless swimmer's ultimate trek
2011-05-28 07:59:56
A Frenchman who gained fame for swimming the English Channel with no arms or legs has set himself a new challenge: to cross five continents in waters marked by sharks, poisonous jellyfish, icy currents and cargo ships.
James, Wade lead charge as Heat eliminate Bulls
2011-05-27 13:27:48
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh joined to win an NBA championship and now they have their shot after the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 83-80 on Thursday to clinch their Eastern Conference finals series 4-1.
Red Bull freestyle show in Russia
2011-05-27 13:41:56
Red Bull Moto and BMX freestyle show in the centre of Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk.
Heat beat Bulls with furious finish
2011-05-27 12:25:27
The Miami Heat staged a furious finish to beat the Chicago Bulls 83-80 on Thursday and advance to the NBA championship finals.
Bin Hammam calls for FIFA to investigate Blatter
2011-05-27 10:09:04
FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam called on Thursday for incumbent Sepp Blatter to be included in the world governing body's current bribery investigation.
Bolt edges Powell, Americans dominate in Rome
2011-05-27 09:20:26
Usain Bolt summoned up just enough energy to get past Jamaican compatriot Asafa Powell at the line to win the 100 metres on Thursday at the third Diamond League meeting of the season which was dominated by Americans.
Lakers hopeful of appointing Brown as head coach
2011-05-26 14:51:10
The Los Angeles Lakers hope to appoint Mike Brown as head coach "within the next few days" to succeed Hall of Famer Phil Jackson, the NBA champions said on Wednesday.
Moment of Bareback bronc competition
2011-05-26 15:05:04
A cowboy participates in a bareback bronc riding event during the Calgary Stampede rodeo at Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Disaster driving Tokyo's 2020 bid plans
2011-05-26 15:02:14
Tokyo is pushing ahead with its 2020 Olympic Games bid while Japan continues to recover from a deadly earthquake and tsunami and battles a nuclear crisis north of the capital.
Mavericks win Western Conference title
2011-05-26 14:15:53
The Dallas Mavericks overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to reach the NBA finals for only the second time with a 100-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
Peng Shuai reaches 3rd round at French Open
2011-05-26 11:09:35
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai beat Polona Hercog of Slovenia 7-5 6-1, making history to reach her first French Open third round.
Zvonareva through as Lisicki wilts with win in sight
2011-05-26 11:07:26
Vera Zvonareva was fortunate to progress to the French Open third round with a 4-6 7-5 7-5 victory after German Sabine Lisicki needed a medical time out and then crumbled with victory almost in her grasp on Wednesday.
