Messi On Cusp of Unprecedented Fourth Ballon d'Or Win
Lionel Messi, who once more set the footballing world alight in 2012, is favourite to claim yet another FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday.
Blair Family Fortunes Rise - And Fall
Accounts made public by former prime minister Tony Blair show big profits at his Windrush Ventures Limited, but persistent losses at a computer gaming firm and football agency run by his son Nicky.
Tearful Andy Murray Dedicates Brisbane Win to Cancer-Stricken Doubles Partner Ross Hutchins
Claiming his second consecutive Brisbane International title, Andy Murray dedicated his hard-fought win to his long-time friend and former doubles partner Ross Hutchins.
Lance Armstrong: Will Drug Cheat Cyclist Ever Race Again?
A New York Times report indicates that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong may finally be willing to confess to the use of performance enhancing drugs.
Assad Calls on Syrians to Defend Nation from 'Enemies of God'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a rare public speech about the uprising in his country, calling on Syrians to defend their nation.
Andy Murray Sees off 'Baby Federer' in Brisbane
Andy Murray claimed back-to-back Brisbane International titles after disposing of Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (7-0), 6-4 in Sunday's final.
New Aurora Siege: Four Dead, Including Gunman
Four people have died after a siege in Aurora, Colorado, in which a gunman barricaded himself and three hostages into a house early Saturday morning
Drunken Man Taped to Chair in JFK Flight Drama [PHOTO]
A blogger's picture of a drunken man taped to an aeroplane seat has gone viral, as reports emerge of drama on board an Icelandair flight approaching New York.
Northern Ireland Protests: Shots Fired at Security Forces
Police in Belfast have arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after gunshots were fired at police during clashes between loyalist and nationalist protesters.
Joey Barton: I'd Boil Christmas Burglars Alive
Taking to Twitter, Joey Barton said he'd like to "boil alive" the "animals" who broke into the home of his partner's parents over Christmas.
Kobe Bryant Finally Caves In, Joins Twitter
LA Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant, 34, has finally given in and signed up to Twitter, announcing his presence to the world with the opening line on Friday: "The antisocial has become social #mambatweets".
Andy Murray to Face 'Baby Federer' in Brisbane Final
Andy Murray reached the final of the Brisbane International after his Japanese opponent Kei Nishikori, 23, was forced to retire with a knee injury.
Man Dies as Train Hits Car at Faulty Oxford Level Crossing
Crash at rural rail crossing in Sandy Lane, north of Oxford kills one man at 3.40pm this evening
