Sport

Vietnam has entered its bid to host the Asian Games in 2019, according to an official from the Vietnamese Olympic Committee.

Vietnam will begin constructing its largest badminton centre in Hanoi by late this year, said an official from the Vietnam Badminton Federation.

Shaquille O'Neal, one of the most dominating big men in NBA history in his prime, announced his retirement after a 19-year career.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter was re-elected head of world football, vowing to clean up the body's tarnished image.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has approved the proposal to host 10 big international sporting events this year.

English football chiefs urged FIFA to scrap its presidential election amid mounting calls for sweeping reform of the ruling body.

The FIFA ethics committee suspended one-time presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam and FIFA vice-president Jack Warner.

The raucous comedy sequel "The Hangover: Part II" captured USD86 million at the North American box office, estimates showed Sunday.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter faced an ethics committee over corruption allegations, as Mohamed bin Hammam ended his campaign for presidency election.

Barcelona outclassed Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley to claim their second Champions League crown in 3 years.

FIFA announced they have opened a probe for alleged corruption against president Sepp Blatter.

Judokas Van Ngoc Tu will compete in the Judo Grand Slam in Rio, Brazil on June 18-19.

The Vietnam Football Federation’s selection of German coach Falko Goetz has been approved.

Le Quang Liem finished second at the Capablanca Memorial 2011 after losing to Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the last round early May 22.

The Vietnam Football Federation has selected Falko Goetz from Germany as new coach for the men’s national football squad .

Hoang Quy Phuoc has become the first swimmer of Vietnam to secure a ticket to the 2012 London Olympic Games

Michael Phelps beat Ryan Lochte in the 200m backstroke to leave the Charlotte UltraSwim long course Grand Prix with one victory.

Manchester United won a record 19th English title after a 1-1 draw away to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday.

The spread price hikes have directly hit their meals of Vietnamese athletes of sports teams.