Pan makes massive comeback for first pro win

2011-09-19 08:01:34

China's Pan Yanghong fired a seven-under 65 on Sunday to overcome a seven-shot deficit and win the $50,000 Wenzhou Orient Yangyi Challenge in Zhejiang.

Bin Hammam loses appeal

2011-09-17 07:41:57

Ousted Asian soccer chief Mohamed bin Hammam on Thursday lost his appeal against a lifetime ban from the game, but insisted he will fight on to clear his name.

People envy my cash and looks - Ronaldo

2011-09-16 21:11:01

Opposing fans give Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a hostile reception because he is "rich, handsome and a great player," the Portuguese said after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Dinamo Zagreb.

People envy my cash and looks: Ronaldo

2011-09-16 10:07:56

Opposing fans give Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a hostile reception because he is "rich, handsome and a great player," Ronaldo said after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Dinamo Zagreb.

Angry Gasperini fires back at formation debate

2011-09-16 07:50:09

Angry Inter Milan coach Gian Piero Gasperini hit out at his critics for creating an issue out of his formation following the 2010 European champion's shock 1-0 home defeat to Trabzonspor.

Nadal prepared to step aside for Davis Cup semi

2011-09-15 19:41:54

Rafa Nadal is ready to make way for a team mate for this week's Davis Cup semi-final against France if captain Albert Costa feels the world number two is not properly prepared.

Federer to shoulder Swiss Davis Cup hopes

2011-09-15 17:09:03

Roger Federer will seek to banish the disappointment of his US Open semi-final exit at the hands of champion Novak Djokovic by taking a leading role in pushing Switzerland past Australia to break into the elite Davis Cup World Group.

National pride provides fuel for Djokovic, Nadal

2011-09-15 16:29:13

With precious little time to rest after their brutal US Open final, world number one Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will be energised by national pride this weekend as they lead their countries into battle in the Davis Cup semi-finals.

Import business thriving

2011-09-15 07:51:24

The Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced on Wednesday they've signed Nuggets free agent guard JR Smith for at least one season.

Bolt restakes 100m with smashing run

2011-09-15 07:51:24

Jamaican athletics superstar Usain Bolt ran a track record 9.85sec in the 100m at the athletics meeting here Tuesday, smashing longstanding American rival Tyson Gay's mark of 9.92 set last year.

Timberwolves reach agreement to hire Adelman as head coach

2011-09-14 11:22:30

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Tuesday they had reached an agreement to hire Rick Adelman as their next head coach.

Iniesta out for four weeks with muscle tear

2011-09-14 10:56:36

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will be out for around four weeks after he damaged a leg muscle in the holders' Champions League Group H match at home to AC Milan on Tuesday, the Spanish club said.