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Basketball star visits North Korea Tue, 03 Sep, 2013

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman landed Tuesday in North Korea for what he called a trip to hang out with authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un, have a good time and bridge some cultural gaps — but not to be a diplomat.

Diana Nyad near end of Cuba to Florida attempt Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

US endurance swimmer Diana Nyad is approaching Florida, on her fifth attempt to become the first person to swim from Cuba without a shark cage.

NFL, ex-players agree to $765M settlement in concussions suit Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

The U.S. National Football League has agreed to a $765 million settlement with thousands of former players who sued the league for negligence involving concussion injuries.

Matthews wins stage 5 of the 2013 Vuelta a España Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

Michael Matthews (Orica-GreenEdge) wins stage 5 just beating out Meersman.

Barcelona wins Spanish Super Cup Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

Barcelona won a record-extending 11th Spanish Super Cup title on away goals even after Lionel Messi missed a penalty in a 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid.

US Open produces first upset Mon, 26 Aug, 2013

The US Open, wrapping up an unpredictable year of Grand Slam tennis, quickly produced a big upset Monday.

Armstrong reaches settlement with British newspaper Sun, 25 Aug, 2013

Britain's Sunday Times said on Sunday it had settled with disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong after it was forced to pay damages over a report which suggested he had used banned substances.

Aussies tighten grip in final Test Thu, 22 Aug, 2013

Steven Smith's maiden Test hundred ensured Australia maintained their grip on the Ashes finale at The Oval on Thursday.

Martino's Barca start campaign with 7-0 rout of Levante Sun, 18 Aug, 2013

Barcelona welcomed new manager Gerardo Martino with a stunning display in his first competitive match in charge as they hammered Levante 7-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday in Spain’s Primera Division.

Rafael Nadal wins Cincinnati Masters, claims ninth title of year Sun, 18 Aug, 2013

Rafael Nadal won the Cincinnati Masters for the first time on Sunday, his ninth title of 2013 lifting him to number two in the world and cementing his status as a US Open favorite.

Afghanistan to play first football home game for 10 years Fri, 16 Aug, 2013

Afghanistan will host their first international soccer match for 10 years when they play Pakistan in a friendly next Tuesday, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday.

Ukraine's Bondarenko holds world captive for high jump gold Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Ukrainian Bohdan Bondarenko's display of steely gamesmanship paid off handsomely as he dominated the men's high jump at the world athletics championships in Moscow on Thursday.

Dufner wins PGA Championship, beats Furyk by 2 shots Mon, 12 Aug, 2013

Jason Dufner held off fellow-American Jim Furyk Sunday to win one of golf's four major events - the PGA Championship.

Usain Bolt regains 100m world title in 9.77 seconds Sun, 11 Aug, 2013

Jamaican Usain Bolt regained his world 100m title after taking gold in 9.77 seconds on Sunday at the World Athletics Championship in Moscow.

The Ashes: Australia carrying momentum into 4th test Thu, 08 Aug, 2013

Stung by accusations of cheating and embarrassed by the off-field antics of a squad member, it's hardly been the most comfortable of weeks for England since retaining the Ashes. And an improving Australia is threatening to make life much trickier when the fourth Test starts at Chester-le-Street on Friday.