Super Dan returns to winning ways

He was under fire for his lack of fire and his Olympic future looked uncertain, but China's top shuttler Lin Dan is "Super Dan" once more following his return to winning ways.

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Ludewig steers clear of chaos in stage four

GUIDE, Qinghai Province: Germany's Wiesenhoffelt Team (WIE) rider Jorg Ludewig emerged as a surprise winner of the 4th stage of the Tour of Qinghai Lake yesterday. Leader Allan Davis of Discovery Channel Team was one of the casualties of a string of crashes and surrendered his yellow jersey to Missaglia Gabriele of Venezuela's Selle Italia Team (CLM).

Two NBA teams want to work out Wang, says report

Former NBA center Wang Zhizhi has received invitations to train with two NBA teams and a European club, Sohu.com reported yesterday.

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Zhu unfazed by ZZ suspension

KUALA LUMPUR: China's coach yesterday insisted his team was in good shape for the make-or-break Group C clash with Uzbekistan despite a rash of injuries and the loss of suspended captain Zheng Zhi.

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Davis maintains yellow jersey as team shows strength in depth

XIHAIZHEN, Qinghai Province: Tour of Qinghai Lake leader Allan Davis set out yesterday intending to play the 3rd stage safe but ended up as the winner.

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Discovery's Li enjoying life in fast lane

XIHAIZHEN, Qinghao Province: Li Fuyu has already written two new chapters in China's cycling history by becoming the first Chinese to compete in a top professional team and to qualify for the Olympic road event.