Rio’s victory is a victory for Lula da Silva, too
The 63-year-old bearded fireplug of a man erupted in tears, pulled a white handkerchief from his back pocket, carefully unfolded it and pressed it into his eyes, pulled it away, pressed it again to his eyes, this time with more force, pulled it away again just long enough to take a sip of water, then rubbed them again.
Former England Test star Andrew Flintoff admits there is a “slim possibility” he has played cricket for the last time.
Bayern Munich stayed level on points with German Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen after beating Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in Saturday’s late match.
The International Olympic Committee was preparing Friday to elect a host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, a prize so sought-after that presidents, sports legends and royalty have turned out to lobby for their country’s candidate city.
The fishing boat speeds over blue waters of the Caribbean, leaving behind the devastation of mainland Haiti. Pods of dolphins and flying fish dart over the frothy waves. Ahead lies an island of pristine beaches.
Manny Pacquiao believes his lightening hand speed will help him triumph over Miguel Cotto’s raw power as he bids to take his World Boxing Organization welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Judith Boutelle plopped herself down on Wednesday and prayed for a helicopter — the only way out of town.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes governing body UEFA should consider a system which will enable clubs to appeal against bookings.
Maria Reisch of Germany takes the gold medal in the super-combined at the Vancouver Winter Olympics after her great friend and rival Lindsey Vonn crashes out in the slalom section in her bid for a second gold of the Games.
Michelle Wie’s long wait for her first LPGA Tour title is finally over after the Korean-American secured a two-shot triumph at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Just weeks before a major earthquake rocked Haiti, a British disaster committee released a report noting the lessons learned in rebuilding after a massive tsunami destroyed large swaths of coastline around the Indian Ocean five years ago.
Six-time former major champion Nick Faldo tells CNN that “big” questions surrounding the future of Tiger Woods still remain.
Five days after the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, the fear of going back inside has subsided. But the plazas and the parks are still full.
Roberto Mancini has set his sights on a top four finish in the English Premier League this season to bring Champions League football to Manchester City after taking over from the sacked Mark Hughes.
Germany international footballer Robert Enke has died at the age of 32 after being killed at a railway crossing near his home, and police suspect suicide.
Roger Federer is at his imperious best to dismiss the challenge of France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets to earn a final match against Andy Murray at the Australian Open.