Li Na's win to inspire young Chinese
2011-06-05 07:34:02
Chinese tennis chief Sun Jinfang on Saturday gave thumbs up to a record-breaking Li Na and expected the 29-year-old veteran to inspire a greater future for Chinese tennis.
Li Na makes history!
2011-06-05 09:03:54
When Schiavone kissed the women's singles trophy at Roland Garros last year, becoming the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam title, Li Na said: "If she can do that, maybe I can do that too."
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An inspiration for young Chinese
Li Na sets sight on Wimbledon
Nowitzki rallies Mavs to even series with Heat
2011-06-03 14:06:17
Dirk Nowitzki scored the go-ahead layup with 3.6 seconds left as the Dallas Mavericks roared back from 15 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 95-93 on Thursday and level the NBA finals at one game apiece.
Nowitzki refuses to linger on finger
2011-06-03 13:59:41
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle praised German giant Dirk Nowitzki for playing through the pain barrier.
Sharapova's 10 double-faults help Li's meet with Schiavone
2011-06-03 10:42:35
As Maria Sharapova prepared to serve while only a point from defeat in the French Open semifinals, Li Na was thinking what any opponent would at that precise moment.
Asia's hope Li sets up Schiavone final
2011-06-03 10:29:32
China's Li Na carried the hopes of a continent into the French Open final as she blew away Maria Sharapova's dream of a career grand slam to set up a Roland Garros showdown with holder Francesca Schiavone on Thursday.
Transport to London Olympic Park site completed
2011-06-03 10:41:55
London 2012 officials say construction on public transport to the Olympic Park site has been completed, more than a year ahead of the Summer Games.
Schiavone bottles up Bartoli to reach final
2011-06-03 09:54:25
Francesca Schiavone compared herself to a fine Italian wine improving with age after the defending champion ended French hopes of Roland Garros glory with a semi-final win over Marion Bartoli on Thursday.
Gatlin's Oregon invite not to change European ban
2011-06-03 10:02:34
Disgraced Olympic sprint champion Justin Gatlin will remain barred from major European races despite being invited to this weekend's Diamond League meeting in the United States, European officials told Reuters on Thursday.
Aching Murray reaches French semifinals
2011-06-02 11:13:10
His ankle is hurting and his next opponent is Rafael Nadal.
China's Li finally finds feet on clay
2011-06-02 06:51:54
Li Na said she had surprised herself after becoming the first Chinese player to reach the last four in singles at Roland Garros on Wednesday.
Shaq says on Twitter: 'I'm about to retire'
2011-06-02 07:02:32
Shaquille O'Neal, who struggled to get on the court for the Boston Celtics because of leg injuries, said on Twitter on Wednesday that he is going to retire after a 19-year career in which he won four NBA titles and the 2000 league Most Valuable Player award.
