Annika Sorenstam built a stellar playing career by working hard, having an unrelenting passion for golf and making all the right choices, a regime the Swede has adhered to right up until her decision to retire.
The countdown clock for the 2010 Winter Olympics stopped running Thursday, but officials say no vandalism was taking place.
Japanese schoolboy golfer Ryo Ishikawa is being protected by a battery of security guards after a bomb scare before this week's Casio World Open.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated their confidence in the success of the London 2012 Olympics despite economic downturn.
Greek hurdler Fani Halkia was given a two-year ban for using banned substance, the Greek Athletics Federation (SEGAS) said.
Australia coach Ricky Stuart has apologized to English referee Ashley Klein and an England official for his "offensive" behavior toward them following his team's shocking loss in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Staging the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups became potentially cheaper when the International Rugby Board reduced its hosting fees on Tuesday because of the global economic crisis.
Nearly one year later, former senator George Mitchell wouldn't change a word of his report on doping in Major League Baseball.
Argentina will host the Copa America in 2011."I know we will organize it in the best way possible," Argentine Football Association head Julio Grondona told La Red radio station on Tuesday.
Australian swimmer Nick D'Arcy has pleaded guilty to assaulting former Commonwealth Games gold medalist Simon Cowley in a nightclub on March 13.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge Monday told London organizers of the 2012 Olympics not to try to match the high standards set by Beijing.
Indian duo Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa are hoping that a strong campaign at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup will bring further growth to the game in their country.
Polar icebreaker Snow Dragon arrives in Antarctic
Xi's vision on shared future for humanity
UN's top environmental honors go to three in China
German trains collide near Duesseldorf, several people injured
China beats Germany 7-4 in men's curling Olympic qualification
Bayern beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in UEFA Champions League
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