Venus and Serena not ready for retirement

DOHA: Venus and Serena Williams, ghetto-kids turned multi-millionaire senior citizens of women's tennis, go into the WTA Championships here insisting retirement is not an option.

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Raptors undergo major reconstruction

TORONTO: There was plenty of construction in and around the Air Canada Center this summer as the home of the NBA's Toronto Raptors and the Maple Leafs from the NHL underwent a spectacular multi-million dollar facelift.

Point guard Brooks is key to Rockets' success this season

HOUSTON: Aaron Brooks blossomed in the playoffs last year, carrying the Houston Rockets to a second-round Game 7 with quick moves, sharp shooting and smart decisions.

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Peng ends Games with 4 golds

JINAN, Shandong province: Peng Shuai lifted herself into the superstar ranks at the National Games by sweeping all four titles on offer in women's tennis.

Li equals best

China's Li Na has equaled her national ranking record while two players head to Doha at new career-highs, according to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles rankings on Monday.

Swimming ace Zhang leads awards nominees

JINAN, Shandong province: World champion and triple gold medalist Zhang Lin leads the nominees at the 2009 Anta CCTV Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony.

A tall order but Sun still has his sights set on NBA

JINAN, Shandong province: Height is not always an asset on a basketball court.

Milan confirm Beckham's return to team

ROME: AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani on Monday confirmed former England captain David Beckham would again join the club in the January transfer window.

Wedding planners under fire

Up to 70 percent of Beijing's wedding planners engage in substandard practices and put at risk the happiest day of many couple's lives, experts say.