Amid a deadly war in an impoverished nation, the promise of a new professional football league is offering a glimmer of hope in Afghanistan.

Thousands of young Afghans have signed up to participate in a reality television program called "Maidan e Sabz," or "Green Field," to earn a chance to play on one of eight professional football teams being created in their homeland.

A U.S. man who learned how to use a parachute as a Navy pilot during World War II has finally made his first jump — at age 90.

Lester Slate jumped Sunday and was guided to the ground by a tandem jumper. He was accompanied by another skydiver trailing a U.S. flag.

Roger Federer, already the holder of a record 17 Grand Slam titles, will reach another landmark on Monday when he celebrates an unprecedented 287th week as world number one.

The Swiss legend, who turns 31 in August, had pulled level with Pete Sampras's record of 286 weeks when he reclaimed top spot after a two-year absence following his seventh Wimbledon title last week.

Football Association chiefs have been urged to follow the precedent set by the Luis Suarez case and take action against Chelsea captain John Terry for using racially offensive language.

England defender Terry was found not guilty of racially abusing rival player Anton Ferdinand at the end of a five-day trial at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Friday.

China's official news agency has blasted U.S. lawmakers for complaining that the uniforms American athletes will wear at the London Olympics were manufactured in China.

The Xinhua News Agency on Monday called the American outcry over the made-in-China Olympic blazers "hypocritical" and "irresponsible."

On a day of sabotage in the Pyrenees, Bradley Wiggins had luck on his side as he avoided the chaos and negotiated another trouble-free stage of the Tour de France while his Sky team protected his yellow jersey.

At least 30 riders were disrupted by tire punctures at the top of the final climb after tacks and small nails were tossed on the road. Tour officials asked police to investigate.

Paris Saint Germain, determined to land their first French title in 19 years this season, on Saturday finalized the arrival of Brazil international defender Thiago Silva from AC Milan.

Thiago Silva, 27, has signed a five-year contract, PSG said without revealing the size of the transfer fee.

Kenya will be bidding to once again better east African rivals Ethiopia with another dominant display on the track at the London Olympics.

The two traditional powerhouses of middle and long-distance running have enjoyed a spectacular rivalry in recent years, but it is the Kenyan team which is now firmly in the ascendancy.

Formula One's ruling body has this week clarified the rules on dangerous racing moves by drivers defending a position in the heat of a race -- and giving the benefit of the doubt to the man who is leading.

The ruling comes after several controversial incidents this year in which drivers have vigorously defended their positions and in some cases forced challenging rivals off the circuit.

Frenchman Tony Gallopin quit the Tour de France during the race's 13th stage, organizers announced Saturday.

Gallopin, who rides for the RadioShack team, had been suffering from stomach problems in recent days and pulled out inside the first 50 km of the 217 km ride from Saint-Paul-les-Trois-Chateaux to Cap d'Agde.