Messi-led Barcelona arrives in Beijing

2010-08-05 14:37:14

Lionel Messi has arrived in Beijing with Barcelona for the second leg of the Spanish champions's preseason tour of Asia.

Armstrong lawyers say USADA offering riders deals

2010-08-03 11:32:21

Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the US Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping.

Kevin Garnett unmoved by 'Big Three' hype

2010-08-02 10:33:00

It's tempting to envision the glory the Miami Heat's new and ambitious "Big Three" can achieve given the accomplishments of the Boston Celtics' latest "Big Three".

Henry sets up two goals, gets two on-field greeters

2010-08-02 09:50:18

French star Thierry Henry was grabbed and jumped upon by two spectators who ran from the stands during the New York Red Bulls' 2-2 Major League Soccer draw with the 10-man Houston Dynamo on Saturday.

Yao Ming: On the Ball

2010-08-01 14:01:03

China's most spectacular sportsman is learning the rules of engagement in some very different ball games - charity work, family and budding entrepreneurship. Yu Yilei reports in an exclusive interview

Rockets forward happy to remain with team

2010-07-30 14:29:52

Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier said he is pleased other teams are interested in him but ruled out the possibility of being traded and playing for another side before next summer, when his contract with Houston expires.

Maradona lashes out at 'treason'

2010-07-30 11:27:49

Diego Maradona has accused Argentina football chief Julio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter attack on the two men he insists plotted his downfall.

Ronaldinho's fitness in focus after thigh strain

2010-07-30 04:32:49

AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho will miss the Emirates Cup pre-season tournament this weekend with a thigh strain.

Sampras to make first visit to China

2010-07-30 02:37:37

Move over, giant pandas. The legendary Pete Sampras is coming to town.

Nadal slams UEFA over exclusion

2010-07-29 09:21:30

Tennis world No 1 and Real Mallorca shareholder Rafa Nadal has hit out at governing body UEFA for excluding the financially-troubled La Liga club from European competition this season.

Raul joins Germany's Schalke 04

2010-07-29 02:03:10

Real Madrid's talismanic striker Raul, forced out of the Bernabeu after 16 record-breaking seasons, has signed for Schalke at the age of 33, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday.

NBA star Marbury commits to Chinese club

2010-07-29 01:53:35

Former NBA All-Star guard Stephon Marbury committed himself to Shanxi Zhongyu club of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) here on Wednesday.