Li Na wins opening match at Australian open
2012-01-16 16:40:48
China's Li Na beat off a slow start to down Ksenia Pervak of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-1 in stifling heat at the first round of the Australian Open.
Nadal hits back over motivation doubts
2012-01-16 15:18:20
A combative Rafa Nadal returned serve at sceptics who have questioned his motivation at the Australian Open on Sunday.
'Hungry' Li declares dark days are over
2012-01-16 13:43:06
Li Na returns to Melbourne Park, the scene of her trailblazing run to the final that set up a platform for an unlikely French Open victory over champion Francesca Schiavone in June.
Li Na, Sun Yang win Sports Personality of Year
2012-01-16 10:38:19
China's leading women tennis ace Li Na and swimming world champion Sun Yang dominated the Best Athlete Awards at the National Stadium on Sunday.
Yao Ming: Former NBA star, new political adviser
2012-01-16 07:16:25
On Sunday, Yao took his seat as a new member of the standing committee of Shanghai's political advisory body during its annual session.
Tevez could play for City again - Platt
2012-01-15 08:12:09
Carlos Tevez could play for Manchester City again, according to assistant manager David Platt, after the want-away striker's proposed transfer to AC Milan collapsed on Thursday.
It's open season
2012-01-15 08:12:09
From Zheng Jie's thrilling semifinal run in 2010 to Li Na's first Grand Slam final appearance last year, Melbourne Park has witnessed Chinese female tennis set milestones one after the other.
Wang Meng has winter fun with disabled children
2012-01-12 14:57:20
Winter Olympics short track speed skating champion Wang Meng teaches skiing to a preschool child from Chengdu rehabilitation center for disabled children at the Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort in Chengdu.
Olympic champion Zhou not out yet for Shanghai worlds
2012-01-12 11:40:30
Chinese Olympian Zhou Yang has not yet been excluded from the squad for March's world short track speedskating championships.
Bolt to run 100 metres at Oslo in June
2012-01-12 09:50:32
Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt's first confirmed appearance over 100 metres this year will be at the Bislett Games in Oslo on June 7.
That's why they made him a statue
2012-01-11 07:53:45
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger described Thierry Henry's winning goal in his emotional comeback match against Leeds United as "like a dream".