Jiang Moves up five places in Dakar rally

2011-01-14 08:01:39

Jiang Yaohuan of China's Rely-Double Star Team steered his China-made Rely X5 up five places in the overall standings after the 10th stage, a 176km special from Copiapo in Chile to Chilecito in Argentina.

Qatar back on track after win over Chinese

2011-01-14 08:01:39

A stunning 2-0 victory over China on Wednesday has reignited Qatar's hopes of entering the knockout stage of the Asian Cup on home soil while coaching pressure passed from Qatar's Bruno Metsu to his Chinese counterpart, Gao Hongbo.

China's Li into Sydney final

2011-01-14 08:01:39

SYDNEY - China's Li Na continues to suggest she might match or even better last year's breakthrough at the Australian Open after she reached the final of the Sydney International warm-up on Thursday.

Japan ride out penalty controversy to beat Syria

2011-01-14 11:19:32

Japan beat Syria 2-1 in an Asian Cup Group B game that exploded into life in the closing stages when each side were awarded a penalty and both teams had a player sent off.

Messi celebrates Ballon d'Or with hat-trick

2011-01-14 08:01:39

Lionel Messi celebrated a second successive World Player of the Year award with a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed second division Real Betis 5-0 in a King's Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

China keeps low key ahead of Winter Asiad

2011-01-13 14:59:23

China won't focus on medals at the upcoming 7th Asian Winter Games as some renowned athletes retired or miss the games for personal reasons.

China sunken by Qatar in Asian cup crucial game

2011-01-13 10:00:29

Striker Yusef Ahmed's first half brace help hosts Qatar get much-needed three points over China to avoid early exit at the second round game of Group A on Wednesday.

Another Chinese drops out of Dakar

2011-01-13 08:10:29

Motorcyclist Han Baohua became the fourth Chinese participant to withdraw from the Dakar Rally before the start of the ninth stage on Tuesday.

Hurdler Liu ready to be back on world stage

2011-01-13 08:10:29

Although his foot has not fully recovered, China's star hurdler, Liu Xiang, is aiming to soar on the international stage this year.

UAE holds DPRK to 0-0 draw in Asian Cup

2011-01-12 11:21:23

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) battled to a scoreless draw with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Asian Cup Group D opener on Tuesday.

2,503 push-ups: Pakistani breaks world record

2011-01-12 11:07:18

Pakistani wrestler registered his name amongst world record holders with his Herculean continuous 2,503 push-ups, local media reported on Tuesday.

James scores 44, Heat top Blazers in OT

2011-01-11 07:58:04

LeBron James' crunch-time performance left even teammate Dwyane Wade in awe.