Olympic swimmer rescued from sand hole
2011-05-10 10:30:01
A member of the Austrian Olympic swim team had to be rescued after he used a bucket to dig a large hole that collapsed and trapped him, authorities said.
Olympics through the ages on display
2011-05-10 09:34:24
Up to 400 artefacts, video and graphics will be on show in a free exhibition called "The Olympic Journey: the Story of the Games" at the Royal Opera House in London during the 2012 Games.
Petacchi takes controversial win as Cavendish fumes
2011-05-09 13:10:17
Veteran Alessandro Petacchi of Italy took a controversial sprint victory in stage two of the Giro D'Italia on Sunday despite protests from British rival and new race leader Mark Cavendish.
Mavs sweep Lakers as coach bids farewell
2011-05-09 10:40:45
Jason Terry tied an NBA playoff record with nine 3-pointers and the Dallas Mavericks matched another postseason mark with 20 3s, powering them to a 122-86 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday and a sweep of their second-round series.
Kvitova upsets Azarenka to take Madrid title
2011-05-09 10:15:14
Petra Kvitova claimed the biggest win of her career and a third title of the season when she upset fourth seed Victoria Azarenka 7-6 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday.
Djokovic stuns Nadal in Madrid final
2011-05-09 09:50:45
A relentless Novak Djokovic dethroned clay king Rafa Nadal on the Spaniard's home soil and maintained his extraordinary season when he stunned the world number one 7-5 6-4 to win the Madrid Masters title.
Li Na ousted in Madrid Masters semis
2011-05-09 09:28:30
China's sixth seed Li Na failed to enter the final at the Madrid Masters tennis tournament, going down in straight sets to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic in Saturday's semifinal clash.
Vettel delights in Turkish one-two
2011-05-09 09:39:03
Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel cruised to Turkish Grand Prix victory on Sunday as Red Bull healed last year's self-inflicted wounds with a first one-two finish of the season.
Cramps prevent me from scoring KO, says Pacquiao
2011-05-09 07:56:44
Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, who hasn't lost a fight in six years, said the only thing preventing him from knocking out Shane Mosley was a cramp in his legs.
Soccer's David Beckham in car accident, unhurt
2011-05-08 07:28:06
Soccer star David Beckham was at the wheel of a Cadillac that struck another vehicle on a Los Angeles-area freeway, but he was not injured or cited in the collision, police said on Saturday.
Lakers can still save themselves, but not the NBA
2011-05-07 19:24:35
Contrary to popular belief, the potential fall of the Los Angeles Lakers won't topple NBA headquarters.
Dutch club sign 1-year-old child on 10-year contract
2011-05-06 15:33:44
Dutch club VVV-Venlo have signed an 18-month-old toddler to a 10-year contract after seeing his amazing football skills on You Tube.
