Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

The 87th Annual Academy awards nominations were announced by directors JJ Abrams and Alfonso Cuarón as well as Chris Pine and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, at the......

FIFA Women's WC: US reach final with dramatic win over England

IMAGE: Alex Morgan of the US celebrates scoring their second goal. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Defending champions United States reached the women’s World Cup final for the fifth time......

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday  IMAGE: A view shows the logo at the The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) headquarters in Monaco.......

Sports Shorts: Sharma in joint lead at CIMB, eyes maiden PGA Tour title

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday  Shubhankar Sharma was in joint lead after 54 holes for the second time in a PGA Tour event, as he carded 6-under 66 to reach......

Some athletes want total Russia ban if doping report damning

IMAGE:  Ksenyia Ryzhova of Russia, second right, looks on with team-mates after competing in the women's 4x100 metres relay. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images. Several anti-doping......

Doping program fuelled Russian medals at Sochi Olympics?

IMAGE: Men's gold medalist Vic Wild of Russia and women's bronze medalist Alena Zavarzina of Russia celebrate. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images. Dozens of Russian athletes who......