'Mother of synchro' back at the helm
2011-04-27 08:02:00
Returning to coach the Chinese synchronized swimming national team for a third time, Japan's legendary coach, Masayo Imura, has set her sights on challenging the world's No 1 team, Russia, at the London 2012 Olympic Games and clinching an historic gold medal.
Bryant, Rose set to test injuries in playoffs
2011-04-26 16:22:21
Hobbled All Stars Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose are set to test their ankle injuries on Tuesday when both are expected to lead their respective teams in first round playoff action.
CAS bans Valjavec for blood manipulation
2011-04-26 14:17:49
Slovenian rider Tadej Valjavec has been banned for two years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Friday that his biological passport showed he had manipulated his blood.
CBA stars cheer on Beijing football team
2011-04-26 14:05:35
Former NBA player Stephon Marbury became an attraction for the crowds during his visit to the Workers Stadium with a T-shirt rooting for Beijing and a hat borrowed from a security guard.
Hendry ponders retirement after defeat by Selby
2011-04-26 12:34:10
Seven-times world champion Stephen Hendry was left contemplating his future after a 13-4 thrashing by Mark Selby in the second round of the world snooker championship on Monday.
Ding fights back for first Worlds quarter
2011-04-26 09:45:53
China's Ding Junhui staged a dramatic comeback from 9-12 down to defeat England's Stuart Bingham 13-12 and reach the world championship quarters for the first time.
Newborn baby of Real Madrid's soccer player Kaka
2011-04-26 09:09:29
Isabella, the newborn daughter of Real Madrid's soccer player Kaka of Brazil and his wife Carol Celico, is seen in Sao Paulo in this picture taken April 24, 2011.
Paul's triple-double stings the Lakers
2011-04-26 07:56:28
With his left hand wrapped in a black bandage and cut patched up over his right eye, Chris Paul triumphantly cupped his hand to his ear and soaked in the roars of a packed and delirious New Orleans Arena.
Westwood to replace Kaymer as world number one
2011-04-25 09:38:30
Britain's Lee Westwood will replace Germany's Martin Kaymer as world number one when the new rankings are published on Monday after Luke Donald failed to win The Heritage on Sunday.
Nadal beats Ferrer to win sixth Barcelona Open
2011-04-25 09:36:35
Rafael Nadal beat David Ferrer 6-2, 6-4 in their second all-Spanish final in two weeks to claim his sixth Barcelona Open title on Sunday.
Lin defends title as China makes clean-sweep at Asian champs
2011-04-25 09:29:07
Lin Dan of China defended his title in men's singles as China collected all of the five gold medals on offer for the first time at the Asian championships on Sunday.
Man United, Beckham top of Forbes rich list
2011-04-22 12:10:35
Manchester United and David Beckham continue to lead the Forbes lists of the most valuable football teams and highest-earning players.