A German policeman has emerged as the new world champion of the hybrid sport of chessboxing by stopping his opponent in seven rounds of alternating rounds of chess and boxing. Effectively warding off American David 'Double D' Depto's punches, Frank Stoldt abbreviated the light-heavyweight fight with a checkmate in the seventh round, much to the delight of the 1,200 cheering fans in Berlin.

Just days before their match against Romania, the Russian national rugby team are scrambling to for spare shoes after thieves reportedly stole have stolen several of their players' boots and other sporting gears. According to the payers of the Russian team, nine pairs of boots and other gear disappeared from the team's hotel in Bucharest during a power cut.

After being named the hot dog king, 23-year-old Joey Chestnut proved Sunday that he is also hungry for hamburgers. Chestnut gobbled down 103 small hamburgers in just eight minutes, going home not only with a full stomach but also $10,000 richer. More importantly, he set a new world record.

Every woman has a dream wedding, the much-awaited moment of a lifetime. But, what if the colors of flowers for the wedding are not her choice? Elana Glatt, a bride, sued her florist in an alleged breach of contract for failure to follow an agreed upon color scheme.

Peace was temporarily declared between military officials and insurgents during the boxing match involving a Filipino superfeatherweight boxing champion. Manny Pacquiao squared off with Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Barrera in a World Boxing Council International extravaganza.