Hull owner Assem Allam has told fans “they can die as soon as they want” in response to protests about his plans to change the club’s name.
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Manny Pacquiao beats Brandon Rios on points in comeback fight
Manny Pacquiao put on a dazzling boxing display to beat American Brandon Rios and win his first fight in two years.
George Groves outlines plan to beat Carl Froch on Saturday
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5live from 21:45 GMT; live text commentary on BBC Sport website, app & mobile devices George Groves has revealed his game plan to beat Carl Froch in forensic detail ahead of their eagerly-anticipated grudge match…
Australia ban six players for drinking before Ireland game
Australia have suspended six players for one match and warned nine more for drinking in midweek before Saturday’s win over Ireland.
Lance Armstrong sorry to woman who first accused him of doping
Lance Armstrong has met and apologised to the woman who first accused the disgraced former cyclist of doping.
Indian Open Golf title for Bangladesh’s Siddiqur
Bangladesh’s Siddiqur Rahman survived a nervy final round before winning his second Asian Tour title at the Indian Open on Sunday.The stocky 28-year-old, who led from day one, was a bundle of nerves as he laboured to a final round…
Carlsen challenges India’s Anand for world chess title
The Indian city of Chennai (Madras) is hosting the world chess championships, which could end the six-year reign of local man Vishwanathan Anand.
Sochi Olympic torch reaches space station
A Soyuz rocket carrying the torch for the Sochi Winter Olympics has docked with the International Space Station, as part of efforts to showcase next year’s games in Russia.
Sebastian Vettel wins fourth F1 world title at the Indian GP
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel clinched his fourth consecutive world title with a victory in the Indian Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel beats Nico Rosberg to pole at Indian GP
By Andrew Benson Sebastian Vettel beat Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg to pole position for the Indian Grand Prix, where he can clinch the drivers’ world title.
Sebastian Vettel tops second Indian GP practice, Hamilton fourth
By Andrew Benson Sebastian Vettel headed team-mate Mark Webber as Red Bull took a dominant one-two in Friday practice at the Indian Grand Prix.
Phillips Idowu loses out on lottery funding for 2013-14
Former world champion Phillips Idowu is one of a number of high-profile GB athletes to lose their lottery funding for 2013-14.
Australian man ‘breaks bungee jump world record’
An Australian is thought to have broken the world record for the most bungee jumps in 24 hours, local media report.
Former Olympian wants Pak PM’s role to form hockey team
Lahore – Former Olympian Naveed Alam on Friday said no elections of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) under the incumbent management led by president Qasim Zia will be acceptable to anyone, and appealed to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to announce…
Usain Bolt renews Puma sponsorship
Multiple Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has renewed his sponsorship deal with German kit-maker Puma until after the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
FA says Istanbul is ‘front runner’ for Euro 2020 semi-finals and final
By Richard Conway
Sebastian Vettel storms to Singapore GP victory over Alonso
Sebastian Vettel dominated the Singapore Grand Prix to edge ever closer to a fourth consecutive title.
Ronnie O’Sullivan says ‘many more players throw matches’
World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan says Stephen Lee is not the only player guilty of fixing snooker matches.
Golf – Furyk becomes sixth member of ’59 club’
Despite breezy conditions on the outskirts of Chicago, the American piled up 11 birdies, one bogey and an eagle at the par-four 15th to fire a course record 12-under 59 that left him in a share of the lead with…
Tokyo to host 2020 Summer Olympics
Tokyo will host the Summer Olympics in 2020, after beating Istanbul and Madrid in the final push for the coveted honor. The Japanese capital last hosted the Games in 1964.
Female athlete breaks record with Cuba to US swim
By Suzanne Presto
Intelligent, efficient and sustainable use of water on golf courses
A wireless system capable of optimally irrigating golf courses promises not only better-cared for greens and fairways but substantial savings in water usage as well. In fact, the EU-funded WaterGolf project, which kicked off in January 2013, could end up…
Oman record win against Bangladesh in Asia Cup Hockey
Ipoh (Malaysia): Oman clinched their first win of the Asia Cup hockey when they defeated Bangladesh 4-2 in a Group B tie at the Azlan Shah Stadium here Monday.
Maria Menounos hops into the ring With WWE Divas
US TV personality Maria Menounos competes at SummerSlam Axxess on Sunday alongside “Total Divas” star, Natalya.
Russian gold medalists kiss to protest anti-gay laws
Kseniya Ryzhova and Tatyana Firov won a world championship as a part of the 4x400m relay team at the IAAF track championships in Moscow. They edged out the American and British teams for the gold. While on the medal stand,…
Bolt wins again: Third straight world 200m gold
By Ria Novosti
Usain Bolt and Adam Gemili ease into 200m semi-finals
Defending champion Usain Bolt eased into Friday’s semi-finals of the 200m at the World Championships in Moscow.
Mike Tyson gets back into boxing
Despite his sordid history with promoters, Tyson is excited about the new endeavor. “Believe me,” he laughed, “the last thing I ever thought I’d be doing would be returning to boxing as a promoter.
England Women lose 27-13 to Canada in Nations Cup final
England Women’s defence of the Nations Cup in Colorado ended with a 27-13 defeat in the final against Canada.
Sprinter Kelly-Ann Baptiste fails drugs test
Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Kelly-Ann Baptiste has failed a drugs test and will not compete at the World Championships in Moscow.