Odd Balls

Big Macs all round as Thai football gets McDonalds meal deal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:24:48 GMT

Thailand's top footballers will soon be feasting on Big Macs after the country's football association signed a sponsorship deal with McDonalds.

Arrests fall 50% as Buffalo Bills lose again

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:55 GMT

Police in upstate New York have found a silver-lining on the cloud that is the Buffalo Bills' dismal NFL form.

Bat lovers' blind rage at Manu Ginobili

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:55 GMT

Argentine basketball legend Manu Ginobili is in trouble with animal rights activists after swatting a bat during an NBA game.

Football club bans nine players for 'boozing'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:55 GMT

Football fans keen on farce could do a lot worse than head to Bulgaria.

Boxer floored by six month ban for swearing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:54 GMT

Fight fans turned off by David Haye's bad-mouthing of Nikolai Valuev should spare a thought for fellow boxer Chris Arreola.

World's fastest man Usain Bolt adopts cheetah

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:11:37 GMT

Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt on Monday adopted a cheetah cub in Kenya's Nairobi National Park.

Redknapp to mentor fan as computer game gives out Spurs boss' phone number

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:32:01 GMT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is to become mentor to a lucky computer game player as part of a unique deal with the Football Manager game.

Redknapp to mentor fan as computer game gives out phone number

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:16:43 GMT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is to become mentor to a lucky computer game player as part of a unique deal with the Football Manager game.

Jenson Button puts his car up for sale

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:52:34 GMT

A supercar owned by newly-crowned Formula One world champion Jenson Button has been put up for sale for almost £900,000.

Howzat! Usain Bolt bowls out Chris Gayle

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:09:44 GMT

Triple Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt returned to his first love, cricket, on Sunday and showed that he certainly knows how to handle both bat and ball.

David Beckham nearly rapped on World in Motion, claims New Order's Hook

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:41:29 GMT

New Order bassist Peter Hook has today claimed David Beckham was lined up perform the John Barnes rap in a reworked World In Motion.

Porn actress pens ode to France boss Domenech

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:38:21 GMT

Underfire France boss Raymond Domenech has received a vocal vote of confidence from an unlikely source, a pop-singing former porn star.

Aussie race fans can 'only' drink 24 cans at Bathurst 1000

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:03:07 GMT

Beer-loving Aussie motorsport fans will be crying into their cold ones at the famous Bathurst 1000 after being told they can only down a paltry 24 cans of beer a day.

Is this the world's greatest header?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:03:07 GMT

Argentina striker Martin Palermo has made a bid for the Guinness Book of Records after scoring with a header from 40 yards.

Fan runs on to pitch to take penalty

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:15:15 GMT

It's every fan's dream run onto the pitch take a penalty for your team in a big derby. And this Spartak Moscow fan did just that in a big Moscow clash at the weekend.

Champions League final ref banned for 'giving the finger to fans'

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:07:26 GMT

Massimo Busacca, was handed a three-match ban on Monday for making an insulting gesture to fans who barracked him at the weekend.

Woods ready to get plastered after end of boxing career

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:12:49 GMT

Former IBF light-heavyweight world champion Clinton Woods is set to return to his job as a plasterer after quitting the ring.

Revealed: The secret to scoring a penalty

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:44:46 GMT

What is the secret to taking a perfect penalty in a nerve-wracking shoot-out? Taking your time, according to sports psychologist Geir Jordet.

Scolari's marriage made in heaven

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:05:32 GMT

Former Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is certainly enjoying life away from the stress of the Premier League.

Marathon runners attacked by hornets

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:05:32 GMT

Marathon runners ran into trouble when they were attacked by a swarm of hornets as they competed in Austria.

Is Beckham on the lookout for a new club?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:25:49 GMT

Looks like David Beckham has collected a new club but calm down Spurs fans, he's not heading to White Hart Lane.

Arsenal striker Bendtner sells his pink boots on eBay

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:54:32 GMT

One of football's unwritten rules is that only skilful, mercurial, game-changing players should be permitted to wear anything other than black football boots.

Rio Ferdinand takes holiday in Prestatyn caravan park

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:54:32 GMT

Injured Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has used his time on the sidelines to treat his family to a holiday - in a caravan.

Spurs star Modric in surreal TV ad

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:44:40 GMT

Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric may be facing two months sat on his sofa with a broken leg - but at least he's making a career out of it.

Liverpool striker Babel records hip hop track

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:25:41 GMT

Liverpool striker Ryan Babel can't find the net but hopes to hit the top of the music charts after teaming up with UK hip hop artist Sway.