AC Milan keeps low profile ahead of Saturday's clash

2011-08-04 08:32:14

Though having won the past two Milan derbies in the Italian championship, AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri played down the chance of beating Inter Milan in the Italian Super Cup on Saturday in Beijing .

United, City meet in Community Shield

2011-08-04 11:13:30

Manchester United takes on Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield, giving fans another chance to see if the balance of power in English football really is shifting between the clubs.

Russia sees China major rival in Universiade

2011-08-04 11:04:06

Chinese sportsmen would be the major competitors of the Russian team during the 26th World University Games in China's Shenzhen, Russian Sports Minister Vitali Mutko said Tuesday.

China lost to Russia at Stankovic Cup

2011-08-03 13:12:05

Russia defeated Yi Jianlian-led Chinese national team 67-52 on Tuesday night at the 2011 Stankovic Continental Cup.

Sharapova remains world's top earning female, Li Na 8th

2011-08-03 10:37:44

Maria Sharapova may not have won a grand slam title since 2008, but the Russian tennis player remains unchallenged as the world's highest paid woman in professional sports.

Real Madrid to build China's largest academy

2011-08-03 10:45:47

Spanish football giants Real Madrid signed a letter of intent with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande here on Tuesday, aiming to make cooperation on academy, player exchange and brand promotion.

Bayern opens League Cup with easy win

2011-08-03 08:44:45

BERLIN - German giant Bayern Munich booked its place in the second round of the German Cup on Monday night as it labored to a 3-0 win over second division Eintracht Brunswick.

Inter, AC Milan arrive in town for Super showdown

2011-08-03 08:44:45

Inter Milan manager Gian Piero Gasperini said playing a Milan derby will provide his side with extra motivation to win this year's Italian Super Cup, which will be held in the National Stadium in Beijing on Saturday.

Bolt attracts crowds and draws sponsors

2011-08-03 08:44:45

Ahead of this month's World Championships, eyes and spotlight again are focused on the Jamaican world and Olympic champion sprinter, whose purse and personal life are the main topics this time

Sabella confirmed as coach of Argentina

2011-08-03 08:44:45

56-year-old will take charge until the 2014 World Cup finals

NBA players approved to play abroad

2011-08-02 11:39:45

World basketball governing body confirmed Saturday on its official website that it would clear the way for players under contract with the NBA to play abroad during the lockout.

Tseng wins British Open for 5th major

2011-08-02 08:19:38

The 22-year-old Chinese Taipei golfer won the Women's British Open for the second straight year, becoming the youngest player - male or female - to capture a fifth major title.