Chinese paddler Zhang to give Asia lead

2011-03-01 19:10:10

Local favorite Zhang Jike had just 30 minutes to prepare himself for Tuesday night's All-Star Challenge Asian event, which saw the Chinese table tennis sensation help the Asian team lead Europe 3-2.

Iran calls London 2012 logo 'racist'

2011-03-01 09:51:17

Iran said on Monday it might boycott the 2012 London Olympics because of the event's "racist" logo which resembles the word Zion.

IOC calls for crackdown on illegal sports betting

2011-03-01 09:45:11

The International Olympic Committee is stepping up the global fight against illegal betting and match-fixing in sports, warning of the danger posed by organized crime syndicates.

80s-styled shorts not retired

2011-03-01 10:52:17

Four-time US Open winner John McEnroe unveils his 1980's styled tennis shorts after retiring from an exhibition match against former two-time Australian Open champion Ivan Lendl at the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York February 28, 2011.

Europe chases first victory over Asia at Table Tennis Challenge

2011-03-01 07:40:56

The visiting European team, spearheaded by world No 1 Timo Boll of Germany, is aiming for its first victory over its Asian counterparts at the Hyundai Europe-Asia All Stars Table Tennis Challenge.

Anthony's 29, Amare's block lead Knicks, 91-86

2011-03-01 07:40:56

With the game on the line, LeBron James got past Carmelo Anthony.

Draws for table tennis All-Star challenge Asian tournament

2011-02-28 19:07:00

Following are the draws announced Monday for the table tennis All-Star Challenge Asia vs Europe tournament (Asian part) slated here on March 1-2 (Asian team player lists first):

Another Zhang-vs-Boll head-up in 48 hours

2011-02-28 19:07:00

No more than 48 hours after Chinese sensation Zhang Jike nailed down world No.1 Timo Boll to win the German Open, the duo will meet each other again at the March 1-2 Asia vs Europe table tennis All-Star tournament in Beijing.

Draws for table tennis All-Star challenge Asian tournament

2011-02-28 19:07:00

BEIJING -- Following are the draws announced Monday for the table tennis All-Star Challenge Asia vs Europe tournament (Asian part) slated here on March 1-2 (Asian team player lists first):

Wozniacki, Zvonareva into Qatar Open semifinals

2011-02-25 07:04:37

Vera Zvonareva came from 5-3 down in the deciding set to beat Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5 in a thrilling quarterfinal of the Qatar Ladies Open on Thursday.

Woods, Poulter, Stricker all go out on wild first day

2011-02-25 07:54:21

Bjorn stuns Tiger after 19 holes in host of match-play upsets

Australian swimmer Thorpe yet to reveal coach

2011-02-25 14:51:32

Australian Olympic great Ian Thorpe on Thursday refused to reveal the identity of the new coach he hopes will take him through to next year's London Olympics.