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U.S. bobsledder Bill Schuffenhauer arrested for domestic violence at Vancouver Winter Olympics
A U.S. bobsleigh athlete was arrested Wednesday in Whistler, B.C., for allegedly assaulting his domestic partner. RCMP are recommending prosecutors that he will be charged with assaulting and threatening his common-law partner.
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...
Thirty runners disqualified from Chinese marathon for cheating
Despite what their PE teachers might have told them, for many of those who competed in a Chinese marathon earlier this month, it was not the taking part but the winning that counted. Almost a third of the runners who finished in the top 100 have s...
Diego Maradona's Diamond Stud Earns Italian Tax Man €25,000 - Report
Diego Maradona's diamond stud, which was confiscated whilst the Argentina coach was on a visit to Italy last year, has earned the Italian tax man €25,000.
Olympic Hurdler Has Breast Implants Removed to Increase Speed
An Australian track star had her breast implants removed in an attempt to boost her chances of winning a medal at the 2012 Olympics.
Sharapova starts year with win over Venus Williams
Maria Sharapova got 2010 off on the right foot on Saturday with victory over Venus Williams in an exhibition match in Thailand.
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.
Andre Agassi admits taking drugs and lying to ATP
Eight times grand slam winner Andre Agassi has admitted using the recreational drug crystal meth and lying to men's governing body the ATP to escape a ban.
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 ...
Grandson of NASCAR founder arrested on drug charges
Daytona Beach, FL (AHN) - J.C. France, a Rolex Grand-Am Series driver and the grandson of late NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., was jailed on an alleged drug charge after being pulled over for racing over the Seabreeze Bridge.
Denkaosen retains WBA flyweight title
OSAKA, Japan — Thai veteran Denkaosen Kaowichit retained his World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title on a 2-0 decision over Japanese challenger Daiki Kameda here on Tuesday.
Simon edges Troicki 7-5, 6-3 to win Thailand Open
Second-seed Gilles Simon captured his first title of the season on Sunday, defeating the feisty challenge of Viktor Troicki, 7-5, 6-3.
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...
Swiss referee urinates in the middle of the pitch during game
Swiss referee Massimo Busacca has once again courted controversy after he allegedly urinated on the pitch during a game between Al Gharrafa and Al Khor in Qatar earlier this month.
IAAF urges caution over Semenya intersex claims
The international governing body for athletics urged caution Friday after reports that the world-champion South African runner Caster Semenya has both male and female organs.
Court takes Dutch teenage girl from parents to block her solo voyage
Laura Dekker, a 13-year-old Dutch girl, has been taken into the custody of child protection officers after a court blocked her bid to make a solo sailing voyage around the world.
A Dutch Court will decide the fate Friday of 13-year-old Laura Dekker, either making her a potential world-record-breaking sailor, or returning her to school.
West Ham fans face life bans as hundreds go on bloody rampage in night of shame against Millwall at Upton Park
Both the FA and West Ham have vowed to hand out life bans to the troublemakers after the night of shame in the Carling Cup clash with Millwall. The Hammers could face a huge fine and may be thrown out of the competition. Millwall could also be hit...