Russian figure skater makes comeback for country

Mark Starr - Sports - February 9, 2010 07:23 ET

Evgeni Plushenko rises from retirement to maintain Russia's reputation at the top of men's skating.

Adventure travel: The Great Himalaya Trail?

Jason Overdorf - India - February 4, 2010 07:11 ET

Why walk Everest, K2, and other mountain giants? Because they are there.

Golf’s “cheating” controversy

Mark Starr - Sports - February 2, 2010 10:48 ET

It might sound like small potatoes, but the dispute over grooved clubs has tarnished the gentlemen's sport.

In the African Cup of Nations, Egypt has God on its side

Mark Starr - Sports - January 27, 2010 07:45 ET

To even make the team, Egyptians soccer players must pass religious litmus test. FIFA doesn't seem to mind.

Soweto's Vilakazi Street spruces up

Erin Conway-Smith - South Africa - January 26, 2010 06:37 ET

World Cup will highlight historic street that was home to 2 Nobel prize-winners.

Anti-Israel protests target young tennis star

Mark Starr - Sports - January 22, 2010 09:03 ET

In response, 22-year-old Shahar Peer insists politics have nothing to do with her match on the court.

Dominican dreams, Part 2: Miguel Angel Sano

Casey Beck and Trevor Martin - Sports - January 22, 2010 08:36 ET

Angolan violence scars African soccer tournament

Mark Starr - Worldview - January 11, 2010 16:58 ET

Separatist attack on Togo team prompts questions about World Cup in South Africa.

The uniquely scandalous nature of American college athletics

Mark Starr - Sports - January 7, 2010 10:12 ET

Unlike other countries, where clubs and junior leagues precede the pros, American colleges serve as feeders — and unholy ones at that.

The top 10 sports figures who helped define a year

Mark Starr - Sports - January 1, 2010 09:08 ET

And one New Year's wish: that the glories of sport trump the inglorious in the coming year.

Tiger and Elin Woods' new home: surrounded by ice

Marcus Oscarsson - Sports - December 13, 2009 13:00 ET

The rustic Swedish estate purchased by Elin Nordegren Woods doesn't have indoor plumbing during winter.

Can Elin go home again?

Marcus Oscarsson - Sports - December 13, 2009 12:50 ET

How Elin Nordegren Woods, known by one name in her native land, epitomizes the Swedish character.

Tiger Woods: A golfer still, but on whose team?

Mark Starr - Sports - December 11, 2009 09:21 ET

Golf will be back in the Olympics in 2016. But whether Woods will be there to show for it — and on whose team — remains an open question.

Highlights from the 2010 World Cup draw

Mark Starr - Sports - December 4, 2009 17:34 ET

South Africa was more than a little unlucky, but for the US there is hope where there was once despair.

Opinion: Hey FIFA, how low can you go?

Mark Starr - Sports - November 25, 2009 07:07 ET

On the sinking integrity of soccer's international governing body and why the World Cup will be regarded with suspicion.

Outraged Ireland demands a replay

Conor O'Clery - Ireland - November 19, 2009 11:53 ET

A French hand ball puts Ireland out of the World Cup.

World Cup: Bad soccer!

Mark Starr - Sports - November 17, 2009 12:29 ET

The backdrop of South Africa promises to be colorful, but the footwork on the field may leave a bit to be desired.

"Damned United" and the tragedy at Leeds

Mark Starr - Sports - November 13, 2009 21:56 ET

A genuine soccer movie tells the story of Brian Clough, the greatest soccer coach in England to never coach the national team.

A kick in the buck

Cristina Mateo-Yanguas - Spain - November 13, 2009 06:25 ET

Why the elimination of a tax break could spell the end of glory days for Spanish club soccer.

Opinion: ALS, Lou Gehrig and Michael

Mark Starr - Worldview - November 8, 2009 10:16 ET

How one man's struggle with ALS called on Major League Baseball to take a stand.