BWF: Bao retires from international badminton
2011-09-21 21:46:45
Chinese left-hander Bao Chunlai, 28, announced his retirement from the international badminton ring, according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Wednesday.
Players could strike over busy season: Murray
2011-09-21 20:00:46
The world's leading players are "not afraid" of going on strike unless officials heed their calls to improve the crammed tennis calendar as soon as possible, warned Andy Murray.
Adriano's debut with Corinthians set for Oct 9
2011-09-21 13:53:51
The Corinthians medical staff said on Tuesday that striker Adriano will be ready to make his debut with the team on October 9.
Murray, girlfriend spotted at London fashion week
2011-09-21 10:41:59
British tennis player Andy Murray and his girlfriend Kim Sears watch the presentation of the Burberry Prorsum 2012 Spring/Summer collection during London Fashion Week.
Matthaeus finished as coach of Bulgaria
2011-09-21 07:52:08
Lothar Matthaeus will step down as Bulgaria coach after the two sides agreed the German's contract would not be renewed, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) said on Monday.
Rivera now all-time saves king
2011-09-21 07:52:08
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera set Major League Baseball's career saves record with his 602nd on Monday when he retired the Minnesota Twins in order in the ninth inning.
Thompson youngest LPGA winner at 16
2011-09-20 08:03:44
The 16-year-old Thompson showed she measures up on the course with a five-stroke victory Sunday in the Navistar LPGA Classic, which made her the youngest LPGA tournament winner.
Djokovic weeps as Spain, Argentina in final
2011-09-20 08:03:44
Rafael Nadal led Spain to a 4-1 Davis Cup victory over France on Sunday, and a final date with Argentina, but there were tears for US Open winner Novak Djokovic whose injury-forced retirement saw champion Serbia slump 3-2 to the South Americans.
Skywalker works on bringing Dawaz in title events
2011-09-19 17:25:15
Most famed high-wire walker of China Adili Wuxor told reporters on Staturday before the demonstration events' awarding ceremony that he's been working on taking Dawaz into the title events of the Chinese Traditional Games for Ethnic Minorities.
Argentina reaches Davis Cup final
2011-09-19 11:08:06
Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro on Sunday celebrated his country's qualification to the Davis Cup final for the fourth time in history.
Nadal blitzes Tsonga to put Spain in final
2011-09-19 10:45:54
Spanish clay master Rafa Nadal put his exertions at the US Open firmly behind him when he thrashed France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-0 6-2 6-4 on Sunday to set up a Davis Cup final at home to Argentina.
Gloomy Wenger bemoans 'terrible' Arsenal effort
2011-09-19 08:01:34
Arsene Wenger vowed to carry on despite labelling Arsenal's start to the season "terrible" following another defeat.