McDonald's, Tyson Foods drop farm after videotape shows animal cruelty

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 02:33

McDonald`s Corp and Tyson Foods both severed ties on Thursday with a Tennessee farm where workers were seen stabbing, beating and stomping on chickens in an undercover video shot by animal rights activists.

Tyson accuses Rodman of `treason` for `talking expletive for US` in North Korea

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 14:58

US boxing champion Mike Tyson accused NBA legend Dennis Rodman of `treason` after he seemed to defend North Korea while there for an exhibition game with several former NBA players.

Tyson staying clean but still sparring with temptation

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:04

American boxing legend Mike Tyson is still sparring with temptation and has said that he would not stop drinking or getting high but would hopefully not make a fool of himself.

Mike Tyson wants to star in `Downtown Abbey`

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 16:27

Mike Tyson has revealed that he wants a role in ` Downtown Abbey` as he really likes the show and is sure they would give him a part.

Sprinter Ben Johnson to revisit scene of disgrace

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 11:46

Disgraced drugs cheat Ben Johnson will revisit the scene of his downfall this month, wrapping up a global anti-doping tour in the Seoul Olympic stadium.

Mike Tyson says `on the verge of dying` from drugs, alcohol

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 08:36

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has claimed he is on the verge of dying from ongoing drug and alcohol problems.

Usain Bolt regains world 100m title in emphatic style

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 23:57

Jamaican legendary sprinter Usain Bolt on Sunday retained his 100m title at the World Athletics Championship which he won in whopping 9.78 seconds.

False start fails to unsettle Bolt, Gatlin impresses

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 00:39

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt`s bid to regain his 100 metres world title, which he relinquished when he false-started in the 2011 final, began in gentle fashion on Saturday when he cruised into Sunday`s semi-finals.

IAAF to return to four-year doping bans from 2015

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 19:39

World athletics` governing body, the IAAF, will adhere to a new WADA code and happily revert to four-year bans for drugs offenders from 2015 as part of its "unwavering commitment against doping".

I`m not Charles Manson, but I`ll never be Mother Teresa either, says Mike Tyson

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 17:09

Filmmaker Spike Lee scolded reporters at the annual Television Critics Association for not applauding when Mike Tyson, the star of his upcoming flick ` Undisputed Truth `, came on stage.

Sprinter Tyson Gay`s B sample positive, fails another test

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 00:28

"We can confirm that the `B` sample analysis of a sample collected from Mr. Gay has been completed and that the `B` sample analysis has confirmed the `A` sample findings," USADA chief executive Travis Tygart said.

Doping in sports is unacceptable: Kohli

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 20:21

Indian cricket team vice-captain Virat Kohli today said doping in sport is simply not acceptable and called for the harshest possible punishment for those who bring disrepute to the game.