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Keeping sport clean needs enhanced policing and prevention, Interpol chief says

The Sofia Echo staff — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:31:00 +0300

Co-operation and synergy between the police, sports organisations, regulatory agencies and the community in general is vital if we want to prevent sport from losing its true meaning and value, Ronald Noble said.

Euro 2012 ticket design unveiled

The Warsaw Voice — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:17:00 +0300

Poland will host Euro 2012 championships along with Ukraine between June 8 and July 1.

Bulgaria aborts bid to host Euro 2020 football championship

The Sofia Echo staff — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:01:00 +0300

For the past two years, BFU has been exploring the possibility of making a joint bid with Romania, winning the support of Prime Minister Boiko Borissov.

Ferguson: Berbatov could leave United at end of season

The Sofia Echo staff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:11:00 +0200

Bulgarian striker is said to be frustrated by lack of appearances in first team

New era

Alex Bivol — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:01:00 +0200

Despite Berbatov's continued absence, Bulgaria looked livelier than ever in friendly with Hungary.

Big ski in Bansko 2

The Sofia Echo staff — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:02:00 +0200

A week after two races in the men's World Cup, Bulgaria's premier winter resort is preparing to host the best female skiers in the world for the second time in three years.

Big ski in Bansko

The Sofia Echo staff — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:01:00 +0200

Despite heavy snowfall, Bansko is ready to welcome the alpine skiing World Cup for the third time in four years.

Football match fixing trial underway in Turkey

Dorian Jones, VOANews — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:08:00 +0200

Both the European and World football bodies, UEFA and FIFA, are closely monitoring the trial and demanding the stiffest penalties for any club found to be involved in match fixing.

Berba back?

The Sofia Echo staff — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:02:00 +0200

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov says he could reconsider international retirement.

Poland’s National Stadium not yet ready to hold football match

The Warsaw Voice — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +0200

The Super Cup – a special game between Poland champion Wisla Krakow and Polish Cup winner Legia Warsaw was to be the first football event scheduled to take place at the venue.

Super Bowl XLVI features Giants-Patriots rematch

Parke Brewer, VOANews — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0200

In 2012, the Giants are again the underdogs, after finishing the regular season with a 9-7 record and barely qualifying for the playoffs, compared with the Patriots' 13-3 record.

Turning heads

Mark Smith, The Prague Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0200

Czech 'dunking ninja' impresses peers during rookie campaign.

Olympic rights

Alex Bivol — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:01:00 +0200

Bulgaria's public broadcaster faces difficult road to securing broadcasting rights for Sochi and Rio Games.

Football Africa

Sonny Young, VOANews — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:01:00 +0200

In the absence of Egypt, Nigeria, Cameroon and South Africa, the African Nations Cup favourites are Ivory Coast and Ghana.

Bulgaria's Dimitrov, Pironkova out of Australian Open

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:06:00 +0200

Pironkova once again stumbled at her usual second-round hurdle, but Dimitrov took 10th-seed Nicolas Almagro to five sets.

Bulgaria's Dimitrov, Pironkova advance to Australian Open second round

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:01:00 +0200

Grigor Dimitrov wins error-strewn match by keeping cool late in the match, while Pironkova advances in straight sets.

Hitting hooligans hard

The Sofia Echo staff — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:02:00 +0200

It all happened faster than you can say Hoodie.

Iron man

Alex Bivol — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:02:00 +0200

Bulgaria's open-water swimming champion has his sights set firmly on London Olympics.

Zlateva wins sporting honour for second year

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:56:00 +0200

Zlateva, now 28, was the first female wrestler to represent at the Olympics when the sport debuted in Athens in 2004, finishing in 12th position.

Golden booty

Alex Bivol — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:02:00 +0200

Hristo Stoichkov has plenty of free time on his hands, but his plate might just become very full shortly.