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Tiger Woods has reportedly turned to Ari Fleischer, the former presidential advisor to George W. Bush and the man who helped restore the steroid-shattered image of Mark McGwire, to help prepare a strategy for his wildly anticipated comeback to gol...
A Bangkok court on Friday sentenced 10 fans of the Thai Port Football Club to a one-month jail term, suspended for one year, 12 hours of public service and a fine of 2,000 baht for assaulting Muang Thong United fans on Feb 20, Bangkok Post reported.
Tiger Woods apologized in a letter to parents of children at the preschool where his 2-year-old daughter, Sam goes to, Orlando television station WFTV reported.
Tiger Woods Stages Paparazzo-Style Photo Op
Tiger Woods was caught on camera jogging in Florida. This has been the very first photo of the embattled golfer since last November. However, it turns out that the seemingly spontaneous paparazzo shot was staged by reputable photo agency Getty.
Ex-Olympians Peggy Fleming, Vonetta Flowers hurt in US Vice President motorcade accident
Two members of the U.S. Olympic delegation -- both gold medalists from previous Olympics -- suffered minor injuries Sunday in an accident as they were traveling in Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade, the White House said.
Despite luge death, Vancouver Winter Olympic ceremonies open
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In time-honored tradition, the show went on. Despite the training-run death earlier in the day of a luger from the country of Georgia, the Olympics' opening ceremonies were launched Friday night with a jubilant countd...
Siam Cement Group tees off sponsorship for junior golfers Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn
Siam Cement Group has decided to support two Thai junior golfers to compete in local and international tournaments with the goal of establishing their place in the professional LPGA Tour.
Former New York Knick Dick McGuire, Basketball Hall of Famer, Dies at 84
Dick McGuire, a Hall of Fame guard known as “Tricky Dick” whose New York Knicks’ number was retired to the rafters of Madison Square Garden, has died at the age of 84.
Thailand’s greatest sports heroes
The “Lords of the Ring” dominate Thailand’s sporting history and this short list of the nation’s most illustrious athletes could easily be comprised entirely of boxers. But let’s not make this too bloody.
Maria Sharapova 'practises' to make merit
Being the world's tennis No 1 and having a Grand Slam trophy is not new for cover girl Maria Sharapova - she has won three trophies - but making merit in the Thai way has been a totally new experience for the young Russian.
George Michael, Sportscaster, Dies at 70
George Michael, a television sports reporter whose Sunday night show, “The George Michael Sports Machine,” was the first nationally syndicated sports show to make liberal use of highlight films, died Thursday in Washington. He was 70 and lived in ...
Andre Agassi admits long hairstyle was a wig
Andre Agassi, the former Wimbledon champion, has admitted the long lion-mane hairstyle he wore during the 1990s was actually a wig.
Japan's atomic cities bid for 2020 Olympics
Hiroshima and Nagasaki are launching a joint bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba of Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Tomihisa Taue are founding members of the Mayors for Peace 2020 Campaign, advocating for a global ban on nuclear ...
Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Summer Games
Chicago's dreams of Olympic glory were shattered Friday afternoon, as Rio de Janeiro was granted the rights to host the 2016 Summer Games, disappointing President Obama and marking the first time the global sports spectacle will be held in South A...
Chargers' Shawne Merriman denies hurting reality TV star
The star linebacker, arrested on suspicion of choking Tila Tequila, says he was concerned for her safety because she appeared to be intoxicated. He says he expects to be cleared in case.
Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei Among Early Arrivals For Para Games
Defending overall champion Thailand, Vietnam and Brunei became the first three countries to arrive for the Asean Para Games (KL 09) which begin on Saturday.
Wisconsin woman dies during triathlon competition
WINNECONNE, Wis. - A 43-year-old Oshkosh woman was found dead during the swimming portion of a triathlon in Winnebago County.
Burress indicted on weapons charges
Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was indicted on Monday on two felony counts accusing him of criminal possession of a weapon and one misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment, prosecutors said.
Grand Sport extends Thailand sponsorship
Sportswear retailer Grand Sport has extended its sponsorship of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) for another four years.
David Beckham doesn't get a royal welcome
In his return to the Home Depot Center, many Galaxy fans give him plenty of grief in an exhibition game against AC Milan.