Djokovic, del Potro reach last eight

2011-03-17 10:02:32

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic extended his perfect record this season to 15-0 by pounding his fellow Serb Viktor Troicki 6-0 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Olympic tickets for 2012 London Games go on sale

2011-03-16 09:33:18

Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games are on sale around the world from Tuesday.

2014 World Cup to generate 730,000 jobs in Brazil

2011-03-16 10:28:30

President Dilma Rousseff said Tuesday the 2014 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted by Brazil, will generate 730,000 new jobs in the country.

Germany coach Loew extends contract through 2014

2011-03-16 09:58:02

Joachim Loew will remain Germany coach until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the German football federation (DFB) said Tuesday.

Mourinho aims to end Madrid's last-16 jinx

2011-03-16 08:31:37

MADRID - Jose Mourinho has enjoyed a love affair with the Champions League and the Portuguese coach hopes he can be the man to end Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 curse as Real hosts Lyon at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday for the second leg of the knockout tie.

Lee Chong Wei beats 'Super Dan' to keep All England crown

2011-03-15 09:38:59

World number one Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia defended his All England Badminton title after beating China's Olympic champion Lin Dan in straight games on Sunday.

Beckham expecting first daughter in July

2011-03-15 09:53:25

A spokesman confirmed on Monday that former England captain David Beckham and his fashion icon wife Victoria are expecting a baby girl in July.

F1 champion Vettel signs new deal with Red Bull

2011-03-15 13:04:06

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2014 season on Monday.

London 2012 marks 500 days to go with countdown clock

2011-03-15 10:12:53

The countdown to the London 2012 Olympics took physical shape on Monday with the unveiling of a clock in the central Trafalgar Square ticking away the 500 days to go to the opening ceremony.

Jordan, Pippen attend Bulls' 1st NBA title celebration

2011-03-14 09:44:20

Chicago Bulls celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first NBA title with Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and other players and coaches from that team on hand for a ceremony.

Sports stars commemorate Japan quake victims

2011-03-14 11:27:54

Sports stars especially Japanese sportsmen wore black to commemorate the victims of a massive earthquake that struck Japan on Friday.

Smith hails 'massive' win for South Africa

2011-03-14 07:59:07

India's unbeaten World Cup record ends as Group B is now wide open