Ding Ning grabs table tennis worlds' title

2011-05-15 15:00:30

China's Ding Ning captured her first women's singles title by beating compatriot Li Xiaoxia in a spectacular final of the World Table Tennis Championships on Saturday in Rotterdam.

Liu Xiang stays low with his new technique

2011-05-15 11:18:43

The Dunlop Shanghai Golden Grand Prix on Sunday will be of special importance for Chinese 110 meter hurdler Liu Xiang.

Yao Ming sues sportswear company for infringements

2011-05-13 10:50:54

Star basketballer Yao Ming has filed a lawsuit against a local sportswear producer for name and portrait infringements, the Yao Team announced here on Thursday.

China to play int'l soccer friendly agianst DPRK

2011-05-13 12:53:17

China's U-23 team will play an international friendly against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a tune-up for the London Olympics qualifying, the Chinese Football Association announced Wednesday on its website.

New coach was the right move

2011-05-13 09:30:19

Li Na's recent decision to appoint Denmark Fed Cup captain Michael Mortensen as her new coach was the right move.

Bulls down Hawks to reach Eastern Finals

2011-05-13 13:28:04

The Chicago Bulls advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1998 with a series-clinching 93-73 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

6,000 volunteers needed for Euro 2012: official

2011-05-13 11:22:26

Ukraine and Poland need 6,000 volunteers for Euro 2012 soccer championship, the Tournament Director for Ukraine said Thursday.

Fatigue the main factor behind Lakers letdown: Bryant

2011-05-12 16:25:18

Fatigue had been the biggest reason for the premature exit from the playoffs by the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said on Wednesday.

Injured Del Potro hopes to make French Open

2011-05-12 14:18:42

Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro said on Wednesday he remained hopeful of playing the French Open starting in 11 days' time.

Oklahoma City top Memphis,lead the series 3-2

2011-05-12 14:13:36

Oklahoma City won the game 99-72, leading the best-of-seven series 3-2.

Thorpe sets cautious goals for return

2011-05-12 15:47:13

Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe used to leave Olympic opponents trailing in his mighty wake but now he is just happy to be competing again with any talk of medals in London next year.

Surfing huge waves

2011-05-12 14:18:01

After monitoring conditions throughout the morning, organizers have called off the Billabong Rio Pro championshiops on Wednesday due to 2-meter closeout waves at the main event site of Barra da Tijuca beach.