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Wiggins withdraws from Giro d'Italia updated 4 days ago

For Briton Bradley Wiggins 2013 is fast becoming a year to forget.

Preakness Stakes: Fun fun facts about 'the middle sister' updated 4 days ago

The overlooked middle sister. Preakness Stakes, the second horse race in the prestigious U.S. Triple Crown horse race, is more than she appears.

A different ball game for superstar jockey Joel Rosario updated 5 days ago

Preakness Stakes: The best jockey in America talks about a sport close to his heart -- baseball. Introducing Joel Rosario, the man hoping to make racing history.

Simpson 'an understated, hugely talented sailor' updated 6 days ago

The sailing world is reeling after Briton Andrew "Bart" Simpson's tragic death on the waters of San Francisco Bay while training with Sweden's Artemis America's Cup team on board a boat that is about as extreme as it gets.

Daisuke Takahashi: Japan's golden boy on the importance of being 'gorgeous' updated 6 days ago

"A must-have quality for figure skaters is, I think, gorgeousness."

Volvo Ocean Race 2014: Can all-women team conquer 'Everest of sailing?' updated 6 days ago

Sailing around the world is one of the most grueling challenges on the planet. Are women up to the task in the Volvo Ocean Race?

America's Cup will go on, despite sailor's death updated 7 days ago

Five days after a British sailor died while training in San Francisco Bay, America's Cup organizers announced Tuesday that the historic race will go on.

Wiggins suffers Giro frustration updated 10 days ago

Bradley Wiggins' bid to add the Giro d'Italia title to his Tour de France crown suffered another blow Saturday as the British cycling star lost more time in the eighth stage time trial.

British Olympic sailor killed in capsize in San Francisco Bay updated 11 days ago

Friends and fellow sailors mourned the loss of UK Olympic medalist Andrew "Bart" Simpson Thursday, after the shock news that he had died in San Francisco Bay.

World's oldest marathon man, 102, can't imagine life without running shoes updated 12 days ago

At an age when most pensioners are winding down their lives, Fauja Singh began a new one.

Trainer handed eight-year ban for doping horses appeals sentence updated 14 days ago

A horse racing trainer who became engulfed in a doping scandal and was banned from the sport for eight years has appealed his sentence, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed.

Classic redemption for Godolphin updated 16 days ago

The curtain was raised on the English flat racing season in emphatic style as the Godolphin-owned Dawn Approach stormed to victory in the 2,000 Guineas, the first "classic" of the season, at Newmarket's Rowley Mile Saturday.

'History has already been written' for Kentucky Derby's black jockey updated 17 days ago

History is against Kevin Krigger. A black jockey hasn't won America's most prestigious race -- the Kentucky Derby -- for over a century.

Cavendish dons Maglia Rosa after Naples triumph updated 17 days ago

Mark Cavendish won the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia in Naples.

'Judge me on my talent, not my sex,' says Kentucky Derby's female jockey updated 18 days ago

Could Rosie Napravnik be the first female to win the Kentucky Derby in the 139-year history of the race?

Murray condemns 'cover up' in Operation Puerto doping case updated 20 days ago

U.S. Open tennis champion Andy Murray has condemned the handling of the Operation Puerto doping trial by the Spanish authorities, accusing them of the "biggest cover up in sports history."

Spain's doping doctor punished updated 20 days ago

Eufemiano Fuentes, the man alleged to have masterminded one of the world's largest sports doping operations, was found guilty of endangering public health by a court in Madrid Tuesday.

From the front line to the try line updated 20 days ago

As a shivering and nervous new recruit to the British Army in 2007 -- wearing three layers just to keep warm -- Semesa Rokoduguni began to seriously question why he had left the tropical Pacific Island of Fiji.

Welsh star Warburton to lead Lions but Wilkinson is left out updated 21 days ago

The British and Irish players selected for rugby union's prestigious Lions Tour of Australia are unveiled.

NBA's Jason Collins comes out as gay updated 21 days ago

Jason Collins, who played with the NBA's Washington Wizards this season, has disclosed that he is gay.

The art of living forever: Equine taxidermy updated 21 days ago

Frozen in time: Why do we taxidermy our equine legends?

Second horse trainer facing ban for injecting steroids updated 22 days ago

Hot on the heels of the eight-year ban handed out to Mahmood Al Zarooni for drugging his race horses another bombshell could be set to hit the beleaguered sport.

Photos: Openly gay athletes updated 22 days ago

NFL Draft: 'Ziggy' Ansah's journey to gridiron sprinkled with stardust updated 25 days ago

From a young basketball hopeful in Accra, Ghana to fifth overall pick in the NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions.

Trainer who doped leading horses banned for eight years updated 25 days ago

The trainer at the center of a doping scandal that stunned the world of horse racing was banned for eight years Thursday by the governing body of the sport of Britain.

The lowdown on NFL Draft updated 26 days ago

On February 3, the Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII in what was a thrilling finale to the NFL season.

Godolphin trainer charged over doping breaches updated 27 days ago

The trainer at the center of a major horse doping scandal has been charged with multiple breaches of the rules by the British Horseracing Authority.

Ainslie's ambition: Sailing hero takes on America's Cup challenge updated 27 days ago

Ben Ainslie is the most successful sailor in Olympic history but is now targeting glory in the America's Cup.

'Dark day' for Godolphin after 'catastrophic doping error' updated 28 days ago

The ruler of Dubai's prestigious Godolphin operation in Britain is at the center of a major doping scandal after 11 of the stable's horses failed drugs tests.

Silence falls over London Marathon as thousands remember Boston updated 29 days ago

More than 35,000 London Marathon competitors observe 30-second silence in memory of Boston victims.

London Marathon: 'We are with you' Boston updated 31 days ago

Six days after Boston Marathon, world turns its gaze to London's premier race.

U.S. Olympic sprint champion Crawford handed two-year ban updated 32 days ago

Sprinter Shawn Crawford might have been coming to the latter part of his athletics career, but his failure to inform doping regulators as to his "whereabouts" has landed the Olympic gold medalist with a two-year ban.

From party animals to professionals: 'Happy' Gilmore defies surfing cliches updated 33 days ago

Forget Point Break's party animals, modern surfing is more about professionalism.

Thatcher who? Aussies mourn departure of 'other' leading lady updated 34 days ago

Australian politicians mourn the departure of a beloved leading lady. Not Thatcher, but race horse Black Caviar.

Songezo's goal: From townships to the Tour de France updated 34 days ago

As driving snow enveloped him and the temperature sank towards zero, Songezo Jim must have wondered if all that hard graft to realize his dream was worth it.

When sport is turned into a target updated 35 days ago

The fatal bombing of the Boston Marathon is not the first time a sporting event has been targeted. Gunmen, suicide bombers and kidnappers have attacked athletes and venues across the world - from Munich, to Angola, Pakistan and the United States. They have been separatists, militants and activists.

Athletes on Twitter following explosions updated 35 days ago

Texas man shoots self to death at NRA 500 updated 36 days ago

A man shot himself to death during the NRA 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend, authorities said.

Kobe Bryant tears Achilles, sidelined for months updated 38 days ago

Lakers star Kobe Bryant will be out for six to nine months after rupturing his Achilles tendon.

Black Caviar scores her quarter century updated 38 days ago

Australian wonder mare Black Caviar extended her unbeaten streak to 25 races in some style on Saturday, blowing away her rivals in the TJ Smith Stakes at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse.

Will clockwise track spell the end of Black Caviar's winning streak? updated 39 days ago

Can champion thoroughbred Black Caviar extend her undefeated winning streak -- by running backwards?

Stranded at sea? Follow this 7-step extreme survival guide updated 40 days ago

Wrestling with savage seas? Stranded without fuel or food? Overcome all adversity with these top 10 tips for survival.

The Taliban's favorite sport: Afghan cricket's battle for acceptance updated 41 days ago

He plays the only sport approved by the Taliban, and Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil hopes the game he learned as a war refugee will play a big part in uniting his country.

MMA fighter calls transgender fighter 'disgusting freak,' gets suspended updated 41 days ago

Mixed martial arts organization UFC has suspended fighter Matt Mitrione indefinitely for comments made in an interview about transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox.

Ex-Rutgers athletic director gets $1.1M payout after coach scandal updated 42 days ago

Rutgers University will pay former Athletic Director Tim Pernetti more than $1.1 million after his resignation, according to documents obtained by CNN.

Animal Kingdom scoops richest prize in racing updated 42 days ago

Animal Kingdom roared into the record books at Meydan Racecourse Saturday, blowing away the rest of the field to become only the second Kentucky Derby winner to triumph in the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest race.

Pitino gets Hall of Fame nod before championship game updated 43 days ago

As far as marquee days go, Monday will be hard to beat for University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino.

Grand National winner lands in hospital next day updated 43 days ago

Champion jockey Ryan Mania was taken to hospital after taking a hard tumble during a race Sunday, just a day after his spectacular victory at the Grand National — Britain's top horse race.

66-1 outsider Auroras Encore romps to Grand National victory updated 45 days ago

Patience and persistence paid off for jockey Ryan Mania on Saturday as he helped Sue Smith to become only the third woman trainer to win Britain's most famous -- and most controversial -- steeplechase, the Grand National.

Rutgers athletic director resigns in player abuse scandal updated 45 days ago

Rutgers University Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has resigned in the wake of a player abuse scandal that prompted the school to fire its men's basketball coach.

Fired Rutgers coach to get $100K bonus updated 46 days ago

Rutgers University will pay fired basketball coach Mike Rice a $100,000 bonus as called for in his contract, athletic department spokesman Jason Baum said Thursday.

Lance Armstrong's return to competition sunk updated 46 days ago

Even at the age of 41 Lance Armstrong's thirst for competition remains undimmed.

The Grand National: Do you like death with your sport? updated 47 days ago

Is Britain's Grand National a cruel death trap or the ultimate sporting test?

Louisville's Ware thinking of his team, not his broken leg updated 47 days ago

University of Louisville guard Kevin Ware recounted Wednesday his shock over the severely broken leg he suffered.

Rutgers coach fired after abusive video broadcast updated 47 days ago

Rutgers University fired head basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after ESPN broadcast a video showing him physically and verbally abusing players.

Louisville's Ware to CNN: 'I honestly never want to see the video' of broken leg updated 48 days ago

University of Louisville guard Kevin Ware recounted Wednesday his shock over the severely broken leg he suffered.

Louisville player, injured badly on Sunday, out of hospital updated 49 days ago

Kevin Ware, the Louisville guard whose devastating leg break was seen by millions of TV viewers on Sunday, was released from an Indianapolis hospital on Tuesday. .

Photos: Baseball's Opening Day updated 49 days ago

USC snaps up Enfield from Florida Gulf Coast updated 49 days ago

The University of Southern California hired Andy Enfield to become the Trojans head basketball coach, completing a Cinderella season for the rising star.

Champagne and wild boar sausages: A very British boat race updated 50 days ago

Welcome to the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race; 6.8 km of sweat, tears, and the odd sinking in London's River Thames.

Photos: Kevin Ware's gruesome leg break updated 50 days ago

Bolt wins race on Copacabana beach updated 51 days ago

Sprint star Usain Bolt gave sports fans a taste of what to expect at the 2016 Rio Olympics when he won an exhibition race on Copacabana beach on Sunday.

Space-age skyscrapers and sheiks: Racing's new world order updated 53 days ago

The world's richest race, Dubai World Cup, kicks off this weekend. But can money buy prestige?

Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak over updated 53 days ago

The Miami Heat's 27-win run ended Wednesday night with a 101-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

NCAA tournament Sweet 16 updated 53 days ago

So close: Miami Heat not the only ones to almost break a record updated 53 days ago

The Miami Heat went cold after 27 consecutive winning games and failed to match the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers' winning streak of 33. The Heat joins many others in and out of sports that have come oh-so-close to the record books.

The wonder of Yu: Paralympic fencer's power of positivity updated 55 days ago

The only tinge of regret Alison Yu Chui Yee has from another prodigious Paralympic campaign is that she didn't take a leaf out of Usain Bolt's book.

U.S., Mexico tie in critical World Cup qualifier updated 55 days ago

The U.S. and Mexico played to a scoreless tie in their game in Mexico City.

NCAA tournament Round of 32 updated 57 days ago

NCAA tournament Round of 64 updated 60 days ago

Flying high: From 'cattle-class' to 'horse-class' updated 60 days ago

Ever felt like cattle on an economy flight? Next time you want an upgrade to "horse-class."

Upping the stakes: Royal Ascot offers record $7.5M prize money updated 62 days ago

Britain's prestigious Royal Ascot has increased its prize money to a record $7.5 million, in an effort to attract the top race horses from around the world.

NCAA First Four: Best photos updated 62 days ago

Maze finds her way to slalom success updated 65 days ago

Tina Maze rounded off her stellar season Sunday by doing what she does best -- winning.

Teen ski champ Mikaela Shiffrin: I spill things, break things and trip a lot updated 66 days ago

A week can be a long time when you're one of the planet's best young skiers.

Coming to the U.S.? Look out for March Madness updated 66 days ago

Welcome to March Madness. For a few weeks every year, America goes mad for college basketball. Here's how to spot the Cinderellas on your bracket.

Weather lays crown at Hirscher's door updated 68 days ago

Most sporting winners like to achieve champion status by proving their worth in the heat of battle but Austria's Marcel Hirscher had the cold to thank after he was all but guaranteed a second straight overall World Cup in Switzerland on Thursday.

Injured Vonn handed downhill title as fog denies Maze updated 69 days ago

Lindsey Vonn claimed a sixth successive Downhill title after the final race of the season was canceled following bad weather.

Motorbike champion Jorge Lorenzo dances with danger updated 69 days ago

With a straight face and a shrug, world motorcycling champion Jorge Lorenzo details the danger involved in reaching the sport's dizzying pinnacle: "I had my first injury at age seven."

Michael Vick cancels book tour after threats updated 70 days ago

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick canceled a series of book signing dates at Barnes & Noble bookstores because of "credible threats," his book publishers said.

Bolt, Ennis honored at Laureus awards updated 70 days ago

Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis have been named the best athletes on the planet at the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards in recognition of their gold medal success at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Hirscher secures maiden World Cup slalom crown updated 72 days ago

Austria's Marcel Hirscher secured the World Cup slalom title on Sunday and maintained his lead in the overall standings in testing conditions at the Kranjska Gora run in Slovenia.

Mexican, Canadian teams brawl during World Baseball Classic updated 72 days ago

Mexico and Canada got into an off-field brawl during a first-round World Baseball Classic game Saturday.

Ligety clinches World Cup giant slalom title updated 73 days ago

Ted Ligety clinched top spot in the World Cup giant slalom (GS) standings for 2013 with a win at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia on Saturday.

Branded a rebel: Cricket's forgotten men updated 74 days ago

It is a Sunday night in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Branded a rebel: Sporting mercenaries or crusaders for a cause? updated 74 days ago

Can you remember what you were doing 30 years ago? In 1983, Bjorn Borg retired from a glittering tennis career, the Nazi Klaus Barbie was officially charged with war crimes and the final episode of M*A*S*H was breaking TV records.

Goalkeeper in Brazil convicted in murder case updated 74 days ago

A famed Brazilian soccer goalkeeper has been convicted in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Friday, a court said.

Buying a race horse: A safe bet? updated 74 days ago

Buying a race horse has always been a risky business. So why are more people than ever before investing in it?

Basil D'Oliveira: The man who took on South Africa's apartheid regime updated 74 days ago

It was supposed to be cricket's "Rosa Parks" moment.

Legendary cricket commentator Martin-Jenkins dies updated 75 days ago

One of cricket's most respected journalists, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, died Tuesday of cancer.

Baseball Hall of Famer Earl Weaver of Baltimore Orioles dies at 82 updated 75 days ago

Baseball Hall of Fame manager Earl Sidney Weaver, who led the Baltimore Orioles to four pennants and a World Series title, died Saturday at age 82.

Baseball great Stan 'The Man' Musial dies at 92 updated 75 days ago

He was simply "The Man."

Giant judo champion: Celine Dion puts me in the zone updated 76 days ago

Inspirational music has long served to focus the mind of some of the world's greatest sporting stars.

Skiing's pop queen Maze does it her way updated 78 days ago

Whether it's breaking records on the piste, or making hit records in the studio, Tina Maze is determined to do things her way.

Skiing's pop queen Maze did it her way updated 78 days ago

Whether it's breaking records on the piste, or making hit records in the studio, Tina Maze is determined to do things her way.

Ski star Maze receives death threat updated 79 days ago

Tina Maze has confirmed she was the subject of a death threat Sunday, while competing in Germany over the weekend.

Amazing Maze breaks Maier points record updated 80 days ago

Tina Maze has become the first woman to surpass 2,000 points in a World Cup season after claiming a ninth victory of the season in the women's downhill at Garmisch, Germany on Saturday.

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