Phelps apologizes for smoking marijuana pipe

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps issued an apology for his "regrettable" behavior Sunday after a photo showing him smoking a marijuana pipe was published. Feb. 2

Bring it on, says rising Chinese star

Chinese sprinter Zhang Lei raced across the finish line at Beijing's Laoshan Velodrome on Sunday, flexing his biceps in a cavalier display of showboating by a cyclist at the top of his game. Jan. 22

Briatore snubs talks of quitting Formula One

Renault team boss Flavio Briatore denied that he will walk out on Formula One in two years' time and said he wanted to help secure a healthy future for the sport. Jan. 21

Federer: No rush to beat Sampras' record

Roger Federer doesn't think he needs to be in any hurry to break Pete Sampras' grand slam record. Jan. 19

Murray success adds uncertainty to Australian title

A host of talented younger players like Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will be looking to build on their impressive 2008 rises in the first Grand Slam of the year. Jan. 16

The Rise of Ronnie

Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was named FIFA World Player of the Year. Jan. 14

Milan days may cool Beckham's interest in MLS

Wearing the colors of AC Milan and surrounded by some of the biggest names in the game, David Beckham begins a new chapter in his colorful career. Jan. 7

Murray keen to dethrone Nadal in 2009

Andy Murray is confident he can deliver another devastating hammer blow to world No 1 Rafael Nadal should the two meet again at the Australian Open. Jan. 5