Zhu ready to take the heat at Asian Cup

Under fire national soccer team head coach Zhu Guanghu says he is ready to live or die by his team's performances at the upcoming Asian Cup.

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Handballers excel under new coach

China's women's handballers sent a message to the world by beating 2006 World Cup winners Norway in a tune-up tournament for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

In-form Liu eyes world record

Not content with gold medals and millions of dollars in endorsements, Liu Xiang says he is ready to smash the 110m hurdles world record for a second time.

Officials warn spikers over injury danger

CHENGDU: National volleyball officials have urged players to be beware of protecting themselves and try to avoid injuries in the run-up to the Beijing Olympic Games.

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Zhang receives invite to Japan Tour Championship

UBS, one of the most significant supporters of golf in the Asia Pacific region, has announced that talismanic Chinese golfer Zhang Lianwei has received a sponsors invitation for next week's Japan Golf Tour Championship, one of the most prestigious events in Japanese men's golf.

Mariners follow Yankees, sign two Chinese players

SEATTLE: The Seattle Mariners signed two Chinese players on Wednesday, two days after the New York Yankees said they were the first major league team to sign players from China with the approval of Chinese baseball association.

Boxers ready to fight for medals in 2008

CHANGCHUN, Northeast China: China's national boxing team is on the rise ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the chairman of the Chinese Boxing Association said on the sidelines of the 1st Chinese women's boxing championships on Tuesday.