Historic triumph for Poland

Poland's 2-0 win over Germany on Saturday ended an 81-year wait for a win against its neighbor and could mark the beginning of a new period of success for the national team, coach Adam Nawalka said.

Focused Federer shines in Shanghai

Roger Federer defeated France's Gilles Simon 7-6 (6), 7-6 (2) to capture his fourth title of the year at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.

Messi's miscue dooms Argentina

Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty as Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 in a fiercely contested "Superclasico" friendly in Beijing on Saturday night.

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The difference between decency and trashing the joint

Civility dictates that we change the old habit of improperly disposing of garbage in public places.

Showing what makes a great Chinese entrepreneur

If the rumored biopic about Jack Ma, the richest man in China, becomes reality, I hope it includes the skirmish between him and a bunch of manhole cover thieves in his hometown, which epitomizes some essential traits of any entrepreneur who has made it big in the country.

Cup could force Games to move

The 2022 Winter Olympics may have to move from its traditional January and February dates to accommodate the World Cup finals being staged in Qatar, leading European soccer clubs' official Umberto Gandini said on Wednesday.

EPL is set to sail, says Swansea chief

English Premier League matches will be staged overseas within two years, according to claims reported on Wednesday to have been made by Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins.

England has racism problem - FIFA official

English soccer has an ongoing problem with racism, FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb told a conference in London on Wednesday.

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NBA China hosts fan-tastic freebie

NBA China will host Fan Appreciation Day on Oct 10 at Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena to launch the China Global Games and thank fans for their support.