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  • Brazilian skater becomes most sponsored athlete

    2008-12-17 09:55

    Bob Burnquist, the world number one skater in skateboarding tour, has become the most sponsored athlete in the world, his team announced on Tuesday.

  • Economy hasn't nipped 2010 sponsor deals yet

    2008-12-16 10:36

    Corporate sponsors for the 2010 Olympics, including General Motors Corp , remain up to date on their payments, despite the global economic turmoil, Canadian organizers said on Monday.

  • Gold winning coach McCutcheon switches to women

    2008-12-16 10:32

    Hugh McCutcheon, coach of the Olympic gold medal winning men's volleyball team, has switched to the same role with the women's side.

  • Australia's Lonard defends golf's 'party hole'

    2008-12-15 17:00

    Australian golfer Peter Lonard has rejected criticism of a so-called "party hole" at the Australian Open, saying an alcohol ban at sporting events would only keep fans away.

  • Volvo Ocean Race continues Asia journey

    2008-12-15 09:44

    The third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race began in a northwesterly breeze of 7 knots as the fleet bade farewell to Cochin on Saturday and thousands of spectators who clogged up roads to wave it off after a fortnight in India.

  • ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final

    2008-12-14 11:57

    ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Goyang kicked off near Seoul December 13, 2008.

  • Italy marks men's 4x50m medley world record

    2008-12-12 15:38

    Italy set a new world record in the men's 4x50m short-course medley relay in Rijeka of Croatia on Thursday.

  • IOC must be realistic to survive crisis - Rogge

    2008-12-12 12:24

    The International Olympic Committee will be able to sustain any blows from the global financial crisis but will need to be realistic and flexible, President Jacques Rogge said on Thursday.

  • IOC strips Belarusians of Beijing hammer medals

    2008-12-12 11:36

    Two Belarusian hammer throwers were stripped of their Olympic silver and bronze medals for doping on Thursday, nearly four months after the competition in Beijing. A Polish canoeist was also disqualified for drug use.

  • Russian teams feel the pain from global crisis

    2008-12-12 09:45

    The global financial crisis has forced many of Russia's professional sports teams to trim costs, bringing to a halt a spending spree that was fuelled by soaring oil and gas prices over the past few years.

  • Daly smashes spectator's camera at Australian Open

    2008-12-11 15:06

    American golfer John Daly grabbed a spectator's camera and smashed it into a tree during the opening round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

  • Wembley says always trying to offer best pitch

    2008-12-11 11:08

    Wembley Stadium responded to concerns by Australian rugby officials by saying on Wednesday they are always trying to provide the best pitch to play on.

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