Lakers and Spurs even series 1-1
2011-04-21 14:16:17
The Los Angeles Lakers came alive following their disappointing playoff opener to grind out an 87-78 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.
Spurs level up with Memphis
2011-04-21 13:47:23
The San Antonio Spurs came from behind to level their first round playoff series with the Grizzlies at 1-1 with a 93-87 win on Wednesday.
China enjoys smooth progress
2011-04-21 12:43:07
China enjoyed smooth progress by seeing most of its players enter into the next round at Asian badminton championships.
Israel, Palestinians hold sports peace talks
2011-04-21 10:41:45
Israeli and Palestinian Olympic officials reaffirmed their desire to build stronger ties Wednesday, but came away without any tangible breakthroughs during a "Sports for Peace" meeting in Italy.
Ronaldo seals dramatic King's Cup win for Real
2011-04-21 09:47:02
Real Madrid claimed their first trophy under Jose Mourinho in dramatic fashion when Cristiano Ronaldo's extra-time winner secured a 1-0 King's Cup final victory over arch-rivals Barcelona on Wednesday.
Yokohama triathlon champs postponed over nuke crisis
2011-04-21 09:28:20
The world championship triathlon race in Yokohama of Japan scheduled for next month has been postponed possibly until September due to the ongoing nuclear crisis in Fukushima Prefecture.
Barca players best paid in world sport: study
2011-04-21 09:15:04
Barcelona and Real Madrid have overtaken baseball's New York Yankees as the best paid global sports teams, according to a British study.
Vietnam, China agree to strengthen sports co-op
2011-04-21 09:13:44
Vietnam and China agreed on the initiative of organizing the annual cycling tournament between Hanoi and Guangzhou, which will be later expanded into China-ASEAN cycling tournament.
Lakers' Odom voted league's best bench player
2011-04-20 14:44:09
Lamar Odom, who became the first Los Angeles Laker to win the NBA award for best player in a reserve role on Tuesday, hopes the recognition will make people think twice before considering him an underachiever.
Celtics beat Knicks; Mavs, Magic also win
2011-04-20 13:29:52
The Boston Celtics overcame an inspired performance from Carmelo Anthony to beat the New York Knicks on Tuesday, while Orlando and Dallas also grabbed victories.
Rockets part ways with coach Adelman
2011-04-20 10:19:41
Rockets want to name a new coach as soon as possible but any announcement may be delayed as some of their preferred candidates are involved in the NBA playoffs.
BMW uses Yao Ming to launch plug-in hybrid sedan
2011-04-20 09:47:41
BMW, one of the top auto brands in China, got a little help from Chinese basketball star Yao Ming to launch an electric concept car.
