United States
Michael Phelps frustrated by Rio doping fears
US swimming legend Michael Phelps has spoken of his frustration at the possibility rivals were using drugs at last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
28 February 2017, 08:42 AM
Tennis: Del Potro gets 2017 ATP campaign off on winning note
Former US Open champ Juan Martin Del Potro got his season off to another successful start at the Delray Beach Open, defeating Kevin Anderson in straight sets and overcoming an opening set tumble in the process.
22 February 2017, 07:22 AM
Tennis: Spears-Cabal win mixed doubles title at Australian Open
American Abigail Spears and Colombian partner Juan Sebastian Cabal swept to a first Grand Slam mixed doubles title Sunday with a straight-sets victory at the Australian Open.
29 January 2017, 08:01 AM
FIFA scandal: Argentine firm agrees to $112.8 mn settlement
Argentine sports marketing company Torneos y Competencias S.A. agreed Tuesday to pay $112.8 million to settle charges in the United States stemming from a massive FIFA corruption scandal, authorities said.
14 December 2016, 04:47 AM
MLS posts record attendances
Major League Soccer attendances climbed to record levels for a third straight year this season, putting the US top flight above
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Duterte wants to liberate Philippines from US shackles: foreign minister
The president of the Philippines wants to liberate his country from a "shackling dependency" on the United States which cannot guarantee its help when Philippine sovereignty is under threat, its foreign minister says.
7 October 2016, 11:10 AM
Martino going to MLS
Former Argentina coach Gerardo Martino is heading to Major League Soccer after agreeing a deal with new expansion
28 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Arnold Palmer, whose skill and charisma redefined golf, dies at 87
Arnold Palmer, the golf great whose charisma and common touch drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and propelled the game into the mainstream, dies at the age of 87.
26 September 2016, 06:45 AM
US sport grapples with racial tension in wake of shootings
The shootings of two black men by police in Tulsa and Charlotte reverberate in the US sports world as racial tensions flare around the United States.
22 September 2016, 08:45 AM
Taylor soars to triple jump gold
Reigning champion Christian Taylor retains his Olympic triple jump title on Tuesday.
16 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Serena's five-gold dream dashed
Serena Williams' hopes of a fifth Olympic gold medal are crushed by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina as the battle for the women's title in Rio is blown wide open.
10 August 2016, 05:53 AM
Brazil and US held, Canada win again
The United States and Brazil advance to the quarter-finals of the Olympic women's soccer tournament as group winners despite being held to disappointing draws in their final pool matches on Tuesday.
10 August 2016, 05:16 AM
Brazil, USA reach last 8
United States keep their quest for a fourth straight women's football gold on track when captain Carli Lloyd ensures a 1-0 victory over France to qualify for the quarterfinals.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM
US NBA stars open Rio gold chase against China
It would be easy for the US team of NBA stars to overlook China in Saturday's opening game of the Rio Olympics after routing the Asians twice in pre-Games exhibitions.
5 August 2016, 09:28 AM
Hillary Clinton emails 'endangered US': Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton's use of private email while secretary of state put the "entire country in danger", US Republican Donald Trump says.
6 July 2016, 05:32 AM
IS link not confirmed yet: US
The US State Department says it “cannot yet confirm” the link of Middle-east-based terror group Islamic State (IS) with the hostage crisis at a restaurant in Bangladesh capital Dhaka though the group reportedly claimed credit for the attack.
1 July 2016, 23:06 PM
US, Bangladesh agree to work for counter terrorism
The United States and Bangladesh have agreed to enhance cooperation in the areas of counter terrorism and countering violent extremism through capacity enhancement.
24 June 2016, 05:02 AM
IMF warns the US over high poverty, inequality
The International Monetary Fund warns the United States over poverty and rising inequality in the country, saying both could hold back its economic potential.
22 June 2016, 15:10 PM
Bodybuilder grandmom celebrates birthday. Her age?
Ernestine Shepherd, world’s oldest female bodybuilder just celebrated her birthday, but can you guess her age?
20 June 2016, 14:29 PM
USA attempt to overturn red card
The United States lodge a protest against the red card issued to Jermaine Jones that looks set to rule the key midfielder out of their Copa America Centenario semi-final.
18 June 2016, 18:00 PM