Canadian skier killed in World Cup crash

2012-03-12 15:27:21

Canadian skier Nik Zoricic died on Saturday after crashing in a World Cup ski cross race in the Swiss resort of Grindelwald, Alpine Canada said.

Chambers should not compete in Olympics: Coe

2012-03-12 10:07:42

British sprinter Dwain Chambers should not be allowed to compete in the Olympics, London Games chairman Sebastian Coe said the day before the CAS meets to determine whether the BOA's ban is legal.

World indoors: Merritt stuns Liu

2012-03-12 06:32:32

American Aries Merritt stunned Chinese ace hurdler Liu Xiang to win the men's 60m hurdles on Sunday.

Brazil's Kuerten enters tennis Hall of Fame

2012-03-09 11:37:55

Brazilian tennis legend Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten received his official induction into the Hall of Fame of tennis on Thursday.

Liu hopes new tech will make him faster

2012-03-09 09:18:22

Healthy and confident with a new technique, former Olympic and world hurdles champion Liu Xiang predicted on Thursday the London Olympics year will bring his fastest times ever.

For Women's Day: Beauty and brawn

2012-03-07 17:07:25

On the occasion of International Women's Day, chinadaily.com.cn wants to pay tribute to some beautiful women in sports. Here goes our list…

Prince Harry runs with Usain Bolt in Jamaica

2012-03-07 16:41:05

Wearing a track suit emblazoned with Jamaica's colors of green, black and gold, the prince got off to a false start and was about 50 meters down the track as Usain Bolt bent over with laughter.

Ex-MLB palyer put into prison for car theft

2012-03-07 14:27:21

Former New York Mets star and World Series hero Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to three years in state prison on Monday.

British swimmers hope to ride wave of home support

2012-03-06 11:17:18

A roaring capacity crowd, with their cheers resonating around the new Aquatics Centre, could make all the difference when Britain's swimmers push for medals at their home London Olympics.

Cuban hurdler Robles won't defend title in Turkey

2012-03-06 09:27:55

Cuba's hurdling champion Dayron Robles won't defend his title in the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships in Istanbul later this month.

70-year-old Japanese qualifies for London Games

2012-03-05 17:28:54

Japanese equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu qualified for the London Olympics at age 70, although it's not yet clear if he will actually compete.

UK Princess' sister finishes 90km ski race

2012-03-05 17:27:54

Pippa Middleton, sister of Prince William's wife Catherine, made it across the finish line Sunday in Sweden's gruelling Vasaloppet cross-country ski race.