Mixed reaction to World Cup awards

FIFA's decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cup soccer finals to Russia and Qatar brings mixed reactions from rivals. more »

Fitness role for stripper poles

Proponents of a workout routine involving what is commonly referred to as a stripper pole, promote the fitness craze as a sport. more »

Sumo suited athletes

Wearing rubber sumo suits, athletes compete in the stupid and challenging Sumo Suit Athletic Championships in London. more »

Argentina drops Maradona as coach

Fans react after Argentine soccer officials vote not to renew Diego Maradona's contract. more »

DnB NORD Basketball Deposit Plan - a double benefit to the basketball fans

With two months left to FIBA World Championship which starts on 28 August in Turkey, a long term sponsor of the National Team DnB NORD Bank designed a special Basketball Deposit Plan that offers double benefit. more »

Parrot tips Holland to win World Cup

A parakeet called Mani in Singapore's Little India picks the Netherlands to win the World Cup after correctly predicting Spain would beat Germany in the semi-finals. more »

Diamond World Cup stadiums

A jeweller in South Africa turns admiration for World Cup stadiums into diamond studded adornments. more »

Oracle octopus abandons Germany

The oracle octopus Paul goes on with his world Cup forecasts and opted for Spain over Germany in the semifinal. more »

Netherlands in World Cup final

The Netherlands defeated Uruguay, 3-2, to advance to the World Cup final for the first time since 1978. more »

Oracle octopus opts for Germany

Paul the octopus bids to continue his predicting success as he forecasts a win for Germany over Argentina. more »