Iran's Greco-Roman wrestlers have overpowered world and Olympic champion Russia to crown as the world champion for the second consecutive year.
Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:35AM
Iranian wrestlers have routed out all their rivals to face Russia in the final of the Greco-Roman Wrestling World Championships in Belarus.
Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:16AM
The top team of Iran's Premier League Zob Ahan has blanked Naft Abadan 6-0 in the 23rd round of the season to end its losing streak.
Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:51AM
Substitute Andrey Arshavin's late winner has given Arsenal a stunning 2-1 victory against Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinal.
Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:36PM
Former Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has rejected an offer to head the Iranian national football team.
Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:27AM
Champions League newcomer Tottenham has beaten seven-time champion AC Milan and Valencia has been held by Schalke in the first leg of the Champions League's round of 16.
Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:30PM
Defending champion Sepahan has overpowered Zob Ahan 2-0 in Isfahan's derby in the 22nd round of Iran's Premier League (IPL).
Wed Feb 9, 2011 10:49PM
Iran has disappointed Russia in a friendly football match, as Mohammed Reza Khalatbari scored the only goal of the match at the penultimate minute.
Wed Feb 9, 2011 11:33AM
Iranian chess grandmaster Ehsan Ghaem-Maghami has set a Guinness world record after playing chess for 25 hours and 15 minutes, and defeating 590 chess players.
Sun Feb 6, 2011 11:4PM
Esteqlal has thrashed Steel Azin, which is in the relegation zone, 3-1 in the 21st round of Iran's Premier League (IPL) to stand second behind Zob Ahan.
Sun Feb 6, 2011 5:22AM
Director of Iran's Football Federation (IFF) Ali Kaffashian says Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz will probably take the helm of the Iranian national soccer squad.
Sun Feb 6, 2011 12:56AM
Saipa has trounced the pacesetter of Iran's Premier League, Zob Ahan, 2-0 in the 21st week of the season to end its unbeaten run.
Sat Feb 5, 2011 2:14PM
A large part of Barcelona FC's success has been attributed to residential schools where talented boys receive academic education and football training.
Thu Feb 3, 2011 7:43AM
Archrivals Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet at the Spanish King's Cup final after they both defeated Sevilla and Almeria respectively in the semifinal.
Thu Feb 3, 2011 5:1AM
Iran's national soccer team has climbed up 21 spots in the monthly FIFA rankings, standing on the 44th position following the AFC Asian Cup 2011 tournament.
Tue Feb 1, 2011 6:55PM
Spanish striker Fernando Torres has praised his former club Liverpool for making him a top player after joining rival English Premier League club Chelsea.
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:23PM
Veteran soccer player Ali Karimi, nicknamed "the magician" in Iran, has signed a contract with FC Schalke 04 for the remainder of the 2010-2011 season.
Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:29PM
Japan has defeated Australia thanks to a late solo goal to win the 2011 Asian Cup title and is now the most successful team in the history of the games.
Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:30PM
South Korea has beaten Uzbekistan in a frantic match between the losing semi-finalists to secure the third place in the 2011 Asian Cup.
Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:50AM
The 2010 Act of Fair Play Award has been given jointly to three international athletes, including Iranian soccer player Amin Motevasselzadeh.
Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:11AM
Former world number one Kim Clijsters of Belgium says she would quit her professional career this year ahead of Saturday's Australian Open singles final.
Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:16AM
The final match of the 2011 Asian Cup between Australia and Japan would be judged by young but experienced Uzbekistan's referee Ravshan Irmatov.
Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:11AM
Real Madrid has defeated Sevilla in the first leg of the Spanish King's Cup semifinal thanks to a solo goal by French striker Karim Benzema.
Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:37PM
Australia has thrashed Uzbekistan 6-0 in the semifinal of the 2011 Asian Cup, cruising to the final to face three-time champion Japan.
Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:36PM
Japan has become the first finalist of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup after defeating South Korea in a penalty shootout in the semifinal.
Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:49AM
Striker Karim Benzema has scored his second goal of the season to give Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 home win over Mallorca and keep within four points of La Liga leaders FC Barcelona.
Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:31AM
An extra-time winner by substitute Yoon Bit-garam against a defensive and cautious Iran has booked South Korea a place in the semifinals of the 2011 Asian Cup.
Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:53AM
Uzbekistan and Japan have beaten their opponents to become the first teams to advance to the semifinals of the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar.
Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:36AM
Asian powerhouse Iran has defeated the UAE 3-0 in the last day of 2011 Asian Cup group stage as the only team with all nine complete points.
Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:37AM
Australia and South Korea have made it to the Asian Cup quarterfinals after winning their final Group C clashes in Qatar.
Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:4PM
Iran's head coach Afshin Qotbi has said that the national team's main goal is to present the Iranian nation with the 2011 Asian Cup title.
Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:38PM
Japan has crushed three-time champion Saudi Arabia to cruise to the next round of the 2011 Asian Cup along with Jordan as the second team of Group B.
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:48AM
Liverpool and Merseyside rivals Everton have shared points in the English Premier League (EPL) after a shaky start by Liverpool which ended in a 2-2 home tie.
Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:18AM
In the Spanish Primera Division, FC Barcelona has extended its lead to four points in La Liga after celebrating a 4-1 victory over Malaga.
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:26AM
Uzbekistan and the host Qatar have advanced to the quarterfinal of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup and will face Group B runner-up and top team respectively.
Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:31AM
Defending champion Iraq has defeated the United Arab Emirates thanks to a late own goal and still has a chance to make the next round of the 2011 Asian Cup.
Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:26PM
Iran has defeated North Korea 1-0 in matchday 2 of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup to secure a place in the next round of the competition with a game in hand.
Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:46AM
Three-time champion Saudi Arabia has been knocked out of the Asian Cup and Japan has defeated Syria in a controversial game during the second round of group stage.
Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:35AM
Two goals by striker Yusef Ahmed have brought Qatar its first victory at the 2011 Asian Cup, raising hopes for the host to reach the knockout stage.
Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:20PM
Iran has come from behind to clinch a valuable 2-1 victory over defending champion Iraq in its first match in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:2PM
Ahead of a challenging game against Iraq, Iran's manager Afshin Qotbi has said that his side is in Qatar to claim the title of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:33AM
Manchester United's 1-0 home turf victory against visiting Liverpool in the FA Cup has frustrated Liverpool's new manager who saw skipper Steven Gerrard off with a red card.
Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:25AM
Real Madrid has made a strong comeback against Villarreal with Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick which led to Real's 4-2 home win against Villarreal.
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:55AM
Iranian football player Amin Motevasselzadeh has been shortlisted among the top five final candidates for the 2010 World Fair Play Award.
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:1AM
Syria's surprising victory against Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup has made Saudi football chiefs sack their Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro immediately after the match.
Sun Jan 9, 2011 12:57AM
China has begun its 2011 Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Kuwait in a Group A match at the al-Gharafa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Sat Jan 8, 2011 2:20AM
The 15th edition of the AFC Asian Cup has kicked off with a splendid opening ceremony at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Thu Jan 6, 2011 5:44AM
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has approved Australia for the first time to host the 2015 Asian Cup as the sole candidate for the biggest continental event.
Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:54PM
Iran's head coach Afshin Qotbi has evaluated his side's rivals ahead of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, which will begin in Qatar this Friday.
Sat Jan 1, 2011 9:4AM
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has apologized to his team's fans after he caused offence to them by accusing them of failing to support him.
