World Cup-bound Chile face FIFA suspension

South American qualifiers Chile face possible FIFA expulsion and the forfeit of their World Cup place after local club Rangers opened a court case to dispute their relegation.

Report: Franzen wants to play in Games

Detroit Red Wings center Johan Franzen is hoping to get back on the ice around Christmas and has hopes of returning in time for the hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

World Cup to return home in 2030?

South American football's governing body CSF has backed a bid by Argentina and Uruguay to jointly stage the 2030 World Cup finals to commemorate the centenary of the first tournament that was also held in Uruguay.

Mares signs deal with Golden Boy

If Abner Mares gets a shot at a bantamweight world title in 2010, which is expected, he will do it with Golden Boy as his promoter.

What they are saying about Iverson

According to reports, 10-time All-Star Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA.

Pedersen replaces American Mueller

The Norwegian Skating Association has appointed Jarle Pedersen as coach of the national speedskating team after dismissing American Peter Mueller for alleged sexual harassment.

Alinghi wants race in Persian Gulf

America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland told a New York court Wednesday that it has the right to face American challenger BMW Oracle Racing in the Persian Gulf port of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Lutai will miss Vancouver Games

Andrei Lutai, a Russian figure skater who was arrested on suspicion of stealing a car and driving drunk in the United States last week, was handed a one-year ban by the country's skating governing body that will keep him out of the Winter Olympics.

How countries are coping with injuries

The injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.

More to be thankful for than the Detroit Lions

OK, let's all do the right thing on Thanksgiving and appreciate the fact that we're not sitting around in the locker room of the 02 Arena, trembling a...

Olympic Snowboard Cross hopeful Graham Watanabe keeps his balance in check

...s Georgios Samaras looks on during their play offs match for the World Cup 2010 at the Olympic stadium in Athens on November 14, 2009. AFP PHOTO / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI (Photo credit should read LOUISA GOULIAMAKI...

Astana granted ProTour license

Alberto Contador's Astana team has been registered to race on the International Cycling Union's ProTour calendar.

Spanish police find doping evidence

Spanish police say they uncovered doping materials in the home of Olympic race walker Francisco Fernandez during raids that led to 11 people being detained.

You vented ... I'm answering

Gripe, gripe, gripe ... that's all you guys do. Oh, wait a minute, I keep asking you every week to do just that! Here's a look at the ones I liked the...