Sun sheds tears of relief

Chinese superstar Sun Yang has long been known for his steely determination and uncanny ability to focus on the moment.

Regional rivals square off in Tokyo preview

What happened at the Asian Games has given fans worldwide a preview of what to expect when China and Japan square off in the pool at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

China's splashiest stars in the Asian Games pool

NOVEL WAY TO KEEP FIT

In a small mountain village 300 kilometers northwest of Beijing, many peasants follow routines that resemble yoga, a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.

Li nominated to join global greats

China's two-time major champion Li Na has been nominated for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019 - the sport's ultimate honor.

New league, new vision for honing homegrown talent

With the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League proving a little too advanced, starting next month Chinese pros hoping to play at the 2022 Winter Olympics will be groomed in a rebranded lower-level competition.

Germany's flops back in focus

BERLIN - The Bundesliga returns on Friday with German soccer still feeling the aftershocks of the country's early World Cup exit and Bayern Munich hoping new coach Niko Kovac can maintain the relentless success the club expects.

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Ready to conquer new heights

Things are back to normal after China reasserted its dominance in artistic gymnastics at the Asian Games this week.

Old game still dealing new thrills for seniors

JAKARTA - What's left of Finton Lewis' thinning hair is spiked and dyed an orange-red color.

Goal-den girl Wang can't stop scoring

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo step aside - the hottest striker in world soccer at the moment is China's "Nine-Goal Diva" Wang Shanshan.

Usain taking his best shot

GOSFORD, Australia - Usain Bolt has taken the first tentative steps towards launching a pro soccer career after the sprint king joined Australian side Central Coast Mariners for his first training session on Tuesday.