China sacks coach Zhu after Cup disaster

China has sacked Zhu Guanghu as national coach in the wake of last month's Asian Cup debacle and is looking for a foreigner to replace him.

Riders hopeful for Olympic wild cards

Ma Liyun used to be a KTV junkie.

Form slump continues for women volleyballers

China's women's volleyball team continued its losing form at the 2007 World Grand Prix Finals yesterday, losing to the Netherlands in five sets.

Riders vow to take mainstream debut to the extreme

Hold onto your popcorn - BMX's underground culture of baggy pants and $3 XXL trucker caps is about to go mainstream.

Canoeists test waters at Shunyi

Ten days is not much of a rest for athletes recovering from a world championship.

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NBA star: Go out and play basketball on the street

NBA all-star Paul Pierce has urged young basketballers to go outdoors and hone their skills in freestyle matches on the street.

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Eton schoolboy gallops toward Beijing Games

When Prince Charming is looking for the right steed, the princely sum of 30 million yuan (US$3.8 million) comes in handy.

Venue well credited

Although spectators found it hard to cope with the hot, dry weather, players from home and abroad shrugged off the conditions.

Bicycle racing course rated among best after acing Olympic test

The world's top cyclists have ranked the Beijing Olympic road course one of the most "beautiful and professional" in the world.