Bears coach blasts injured Cutler's critics

2011-01-25 12:30:04

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith has rejected criticism of his quarterback Jay Cutler, who watched nearly half of Sunday's NFC Championship game from the sidelines with a knee injury.

Packers' character fuels the club, says Rodgers

2011-01-25 12:23:20

The strong character of the Green Bay Packers and their confidence in each other are key reasons the club reached the Super Bowl following a mediocre start to the season, according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Classic Super Bowl looms between Steelers and Packers

2011-01-25 12:37:24

One of the most exciting and unpredictable seasons in years is set to climax with a classic showdown between two of the NFL's traditional giants after the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers booked their places in the Super Bowl.

Struggling Bengals turn down Palmer's trade request

2011-01-25 12:32:23

The Cincinnati Bengals shot down Carson Palmer's request for a trade from the struggling team, saying on Monday the starting quarterback is key to the franchise's plans.

Man U beats Liverpool, Chelsea held by Blackburn

2010-03-22 10:48:58

Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 to move two points ahead at the top of the Premier League on Sunday while Chelsea lost ground with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

Soccer: Beckham braced for emotional return

2010-03-10 09:25:13

Eighteen years after graduating from Manchester United's youth academy as part of the celebrated 'class of 92', David Beckham returns to where it all started on Wednesday.

Real's Ronaldo promises Champions League fightback

2010-03-09 11:40:05

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo said this Monday his side could overcome its 1-0 deficit to Olympic Lyon from the first leg of their Champions League tie and qualify for the quarter finals.

2 top-flight soccer clubs relegated amid crackdown

2010-02-22 07:07:57

Guangzhou GPC and Chengdu Blades - two of the nation's top-flight soccer league clubs - will be relegated to the second division, the Chinese Football Association's (CFA) disciplinary committee announced yesterday.

China beats South Korea 3-0 at East Asian Champs

2010-02-10 21:05:40

China stunned South Korea 3-0 in the East Asian Men's Soccer Championship on Wednesday, ending an embarrassing 32-year-long head-to-head winless record in international matches.

China draws 0-0 with Japan in East Asian Champs

2010-02-06 21:54:28

China had a goalless draw with host Japan in the men's East Asian Football Championship opener Saturday, after the former failing to score a penalty shot in the second half.

Japan, S.Korea set for East Asian Champs

2010-02-04 16:16:33

Japan and South Korea's domestic players will have a chance to push their World Cup selection hopes when the East Asian Championship begins here Saturday.

New boss vows to revive China's football in 5 years

2010-02-02 23:12:36

Wei Di, the newly appointed chief of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), vowed here on Tuesday to lead Chinese men's football, which had been stained by match fixing and illegal betting scandals, back to top level in Asia during his term.