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March 27, 2013

A long road back to top ranking for Tiger Woods
12:10 GMT

Tiger Woods returned to No. 1 in the world by winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational, not surprising except if you consider where he was a little more than a year ago.

March 10, 2013

Barack Obama named one of 'most powerful people' in sports
12:24 GMT

US President Barack Obama has been placed at 44th position in the list of the 50 most powerful people in sports, put together by Sports Illustrated magazine.

March 1, 2013

Armstrong-founded cancer charity Livestrong says 'will survive' despite doping scandal
16:17 GMT

The cancer-fighting charity of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has said it will survive despite the negative fallout of the doping scandal which forced Armstrong to step down from the foundation.

February 24, 2013

Kvitova crowned Dubai champion
03:34 GMT

Petra Kvitova came to Dubai without her coach David Kotyza. But that was never an impediment for the World No.8 as she became the first player from...

February 21, 2013

Armstrong not to cooperate with USADA under oath
12:23 GMT

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's attorney has revealed the American won't interview under oath with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to reveal all he knows about doping in cycling.

Serena in shock withdrawal from Dubai Duty Free
10:30 GMT

A near-capacity crowd, including football legend Diego Maradona, was left dumbfounded following the withdrawal of World No 1 Serena Williams from the...

February 20, 2013

Serena has no retirement plans
15:09 GMT

World number one Serena Williams has no retirement plans in the near future, she says, despite approaching the twilight of her career at the age of 31.

February 18, 2013

Concussions require long-term follow-up for players
12:13 GMT

The brain damage caused by concussions can linger for decade, a leading Canadian researcher has warned.

February 14, 2013

Djokovic chasing fourth Dubai title
12:43 GMT

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will be on a mission to recapture the title he surrendered to Roger Federer when he competes for a seventh straight time at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this month.

February 7, 2013

Armstrong tops Forbes' list of 'most disliked athletes'
14:42 GMT

Disgraced US cyclist Lance Armstrong has topped a new list by Forbes magazine of the most disliked athletes.

February 6, 2013

F1: Bernie Ecclestone optimistic about a 'Dubai team'
10:56 GMT

Bernie Ecclestone believes an Emirates-backed Formula One team is the next logical step after the airline announced a five-year sponsorship deal with the spectacle of speed.

January 28, 2013

Djokovic beats Murray in Australian Open
14:06 GMT

Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in four sets Sunday, becoming the first man in the Open Era to win the Australian Open three consecutive years.

Obama not sure he'd allow his son play football
12:11 GMT

President Barack Obama says he isn't sure if he'd let his son, if he had, play football, considering the impact the game takes on its players.

January 26, 2013

Azarenka defends Australian Open title
21:14 GMT

Victoria Azarenka defeated Li Na in three sets Saturday, defending her Australian Open title and retaining the world No. 1 ranking.

January 17, 2013

Armstrong says viewers can judge for themselves how frank he was during Oprah show
13:13 GMT

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has claimed it's up to the viewers to judge how candid he was during his no-holds-barred chat show with Oprah Winfrey following reports...