BLOEMFONTEIN - Labeled as the world’s best football team, according to FIFA rankings, Spain takes on United States in the Confederations Cup semifinal game tonight, hoping to set the record of longest unbeaten streak in international football. This achievement is mainly owed to coach Vicente Del Bosque’s skill to get the best out of a star-studded squad.
AKRON, Ohio - LeBron James’s stellar season soars to new heights as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star forward wins his first Most Valuable Player of the year award in the NBA. ’King James’ gives credit to his teammates, adding that he dreams about celebrating the league championship with them, a clear message to his fellow at the Cavaliers
ISTANBUL - American goalkeeper Brad Friedel remembers his 16 months in Istanbul for the culture, the people, the çayÉ and a revolution of sorts. He calls Turkey’s fans the most passionate he has seen. ’The country is not there to adapt to you,’ says the former Galatasaray player who was pelted with coins and missiles. ’You are there to adapt to the country’
ISTANBUL - Turkish weightlifter Nurcan Taylan reached a new high with three medals in the European Championship, marking a return in her career that almost ended last year. This was her first major medal in four years, and Taylan signals she won't wait that long for the next one.
NEW YORK -A young swimmer, whose journey to eight gold medals in Beijing Olympic Games last year captivated the world, is once again at the center of attention, but with a much more difficult situation. Trend-spotters, sports experts and authors argue if people expect too much from role models in the light of Michael Phelps' pot-smoking scandal
MELBOURNE - World number one Rafael Nadal overcomes Frenchman Gilles Simon in straight sets in their quarterfinal encounter at the Australian Open whereas it takes an ’out-of-body’ experience for Serena Williams to move one step closer to winning a 10th Grand Slam championship and her fourth in Australia.
BEIJING - Being home to some of the most unforgettable moments of the Beijing Olympics, the iconic Bird's Nest just serves as a museum while searching for a new purpose. It draws about 10,000 tourists daily who pay to walk on the stadium floor, recalling Olympic glory moments.
ISTANBUL - The century-old Olympic motto of 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' (Swifter, Higher, Stronger) has rarely sounded this appropriate, as 2008 saw many impressive performances. Records were shattered, tremendous attitudes shown and sports were filled with more drama than ever. This is how heroes are made